Shabbat

Noah’s righteousness vs. leadership: Lessons on moral responsibility

We are, in some sense, responsible for the society of which we are a part. It is not enough to be good. We must encourage others to be good. There are times when each of us must lead.

By RABBI JONATHAN SACKS
01/11/2024
  Rabbi Ido Pachter is seen alongside colleagues at Beit Midrash LeMa'ase in Jerusalem.

Rabbi Ido Pachter: Making a new tradition of Jewish law for modern Israel

Jerusalemite of the Week: Rabbi Ido Pachter of Beit Midrash LeMa'ase is attempting to reframe how we approach Jewish law to create something new: Halachat Yisraeli (Israeli Jewish law).

14/10/2024
The site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im, southern Israel, June 9, 2024

A retreat brought 180 survivors of the Nova massacre together to observe Shabbat

Survivors of Israel's deadliest terror attack attended a Shabbat retreat, sharing stories of resilience and fostering connections between secular and Orthodox Jews.

By DEBORAH DANAN/JTA
02/10/2024
  A diverse selection of Shabbat and holiday food from Cholent Bar.

The Jerusalem takeway round-up: Preferred catering options for Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, ‘In Jerusalem’ looks at some of the preferred food catering options of Jerusalemites.

29/09/2024
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