Shabbat

Jerusalem cafe becomes flashpoint in growing haredi protests over Shabbat

Israeli police were out in full force after demonstrators broke through the barricades last weekend.

Haredi Orthodox and secular protesters and counter protesters face off outside a Jerusalem cafe open on Shabbat, Aug. 9, 2026
Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest against the drafting of ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem, January 11, 2026; illustrative.

North faces haredi protest over Shabbat buses, anti-government protests to continue into night

Ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrate against a cafe operating on Shabbat and clash with Israeli police, while secular protesters hold a counter-demonstration in support of the cafe in central Jerusalem, August 8, 2026.

Haredi demonstrators, counterprotestors clash at sixth consecutive Shabbat protest of Basimta Cafe

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Remembering the Holocaust in 2026 amid renewed threats to Israel - opinion

As Holocaust Remembrance Day approaches in 2026, memories of past atrocities collide with renewed war, rising antisemitism, and fears of another major confrontation with Iran.

 Star of David and yizkor candle.

Entering Pardes: Discovering Jewish identity and tradition through role-playing games

At the recent Roll for Destiny exhibition at the Schechter Gallery in Tel Aviv, an overlap between geekdom and religiosity was taken into outright experimental art.

The players are set to enter Pardes. From L: Chana Ner-Gaon, Victoria Kaufman, Tzvi Jasper, and Aaron Reich.

Grapevine: Jewish-Irish eyes are smiling

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 THE NEATLY tucked-away Antopol Martyrs Synagogue.

Secular Manhattan private school holds annual Shabbat gathering post-October 7

At the Town School, officials and parents say, the entire school community has embraced the Shabbat celebrations alongside the other special events held to honor students’ traditions.

Students and parents at the Upper East Side's Town School celebrate the school's third annual Shabbat.

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OneTable reimagines Shabbat dinner program amid layoffs and funding downturn

Abramson said the company was also shifting away from its recent focus on older Jewish adults to center its programming on younger Jews.

People gather at a OneTable Shabbat dinner.

Spirit of Herzl: Central Jerusalem hotel with history, comics, and charm

Explore Jerusalem from the Spirit of Herzl Hotel, where Zionist comics line the halls and history meets comfort in a central location.

Welcoming guests.

Likud's Dan Illouz talks defying Netanyahu, haredi draft, and post-war Israel - interview

Dan Illouz discusses his path to the Knesset, his battles inside Likud, and how the October 7 massacre reshaped his sense of responsibility.

Beginning of his Knesset service: Illouz and MK Ze’ev Elkin attend a Jerusalem lobby meeting at the Knesset, May 2023.

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Why I can’t live without Shabbat

The beautiful chaos of our crew around a table covered with challah, wine, and probably too much food... Our table almost always holds more. Friends stop by. Guests join.

Shabbat, a day for 'unplugging.'