A group of Jewish seniors celebrate the Sabbath (Shabbat) at the local Wendy's restaurant. Friends usher in the Sabbath—called by its Hebrew name Shabbat—by candlelight, with challah bread and grape ...

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The strikes struck precisely on Shabbat Zachor. On this day synagogues read Deuteronomy 25:17-19. This passage commands ...

This article is part of a lohud series on Orthodox Jewish women in Rockland County. The purpose of this series is to build understanding between the Jewish community and their non-Jewish neighbors.

The late conservative activist pens a love letter to the Jewish Sabbath, and invites the world to reclaim its humanity.

(JTA) — Contestants on an episode of Jeopardy that aired Wednesday night were stumped when presented with a photo of chulent, a stew traditionally cooked over the course of Shabbat. The clue, for $400 ...

It is quite uncomfortable to explain Shabbat observance to an outsider. To tell a complete stranger that you cannot so much as press an elevator button will, for the most part, elicit vacant stares.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Friday evening marked the first Sabbath since last weekend's shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue that killed 11 people. Jewish leaders encouraged people of all faiths to attend ...