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The science of Sabbath: How people are rediscovering rest—and claiming its benefits

September 25, 2019

(RNS) — People of different faiths are rediscovering the practice of Sabbath, and some point to science suggesting such a day of rest — including time away from social media and digital devices — benefits longevity and mental health.

Tiffany Shlain wants to bring Shabbat to 21st century by resting from tech

by Emily McFarlan Miller

September 25, 2019

(RNS) — Tiffany Shlain talked to Religion News Service about how she and her family began observing a Tech Shabbat, how it’s changed them and why others might consider the practice.

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From Apollo 8 to SpaceIL, how to celebrate Shabbat, Ramadan and Christmas in space

by Emily McFarlan Miller

July 19, 2019

(RNS) — From NASA's Apollo missions to SpaceIL's recent moonshot, Christmas to Ramadan, humans have found ways to practice their beliefs while touching the heavens.

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Popular Israeli band drops out of Eurovision rather than perform on Shabbat

by Bob Smietana

February 11, 2019

JERUSALEM (RNS) — An Israeli band made up mostly of young adults with disabilities will perform during the 2019 Eurovision telecast. But a dispute over performing on the Sabbath kept the Shalva Band from representing Israel in the Eurovision contest.

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How I caused an earthquake in Israel

by Jeffrey Salkin

July 9, 2018

JERUSALEM (RNS) — A funny thing happened on the way to Jerusalem this past Shabbat.

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As a rabbi, I will violate the Sabbath to help save lives from gun violence

by Joshua Hammerman

March 20, 2018

(RNS) — Yes, this march is so important that I — a rabbi — am going to blatantly disrupt God’s holy Sabbath. But if the ancient rabbinic sages are to be believed, that’s precisely what God wants me to do.

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Ivanka Trump gets a rabbinic pass to travel on Shabbat

by Yonat Shimron

January 20, 2017

JERUSALEM (RNS) Orthodox Jews like the new president’s daughter and her husband are not allowed to drive or ride in a vehicle on the Sabbath, which begins just as the post-inaugural balls in Washington for Trump will be starting.

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South Africa’s 'Great Big Challah Bakes' kick off global Shabbos Project

by Brian Pellot

October 22, 2015

CAPE TOWN (RNS) This week's global Shabbos Project features yoga events and picnics in San Diego, a 3,000-person street dinner in downtown Los Angeles, and major events in 560 cities around the world.

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Orthodox and secular Jews fight over shaping Jerusalem's character

by Michele Chabin

September 13, 2015

JERUSALEM – Haredi Jews, who hold more than a third of the city council seats and wield strong political clout in its coalition government, say being open on the Sabbath destroys the sanctity of the day of rest.

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Orthodox Jewish commencement speaker finds a Shabbat workaround

by Lauren Markoe

May 13, 2015

(RNS) A university found a way for an Orthodox Jewish student to speak at a Saturday commencement, despite the restrictions of Shabbat.

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Ultra-Orthodox Jews cry foul over Jerusalem's new artificial beach

by Michele Chabin

June 17, 2014

JERUSALEM (RNS) The outcry over the beach is just one of the many battles the ultra-Orthodox community has waged in recent years over the issue of Shabbat closures and the sanctity of Jerusalem.

Tag Archive

Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Shabbat”

Tag Archive

The science of Sabbath: How people are rediscovering rest—and claiming its benefits

From Apollo 8 to SpaceIL, how to celebrate Shabbat, Ramadan and Christmas in space

Popular Israeli band drops out of Eurovision rather than perform on Shabbat

How I caused an earthquake in Israel

As a rabbi, I will violate the Sabbath to help save lives from gun violence

Ivanka Trump gets a rabbinic pass to travel on Shabbat

South Africa’s 'Great Big Challah Bakes' kick off global Shabbos Project

Orthodox and secular Jews fight over shaping Jerusalem's character

Orthodox Jewish commencement speaker finds a Shabbat workaround

Ultra-Orthodox Jews cry foul over Jerusalem's new artificial beach

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