(RNS) — It’s not unusual to read about the “monopoly” Israel’s Orthodox Jewish state rabbinate maintains on public life. The rabbinate sets standards for marriage, divorce and conversion, serving ...

Britain's Chief Rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, will walk to King Charles III's coronation, in keeping with Shabbat laws as the ceremony takes place on a Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath and day of rest. "(The ...

Shas MK Moshe Abutbul demands Defense Minister Israel Katz resolve issue preventing Sabbath-observant Israelis from receiving ...

A bill to amend the Sunday law of New York City, so as to exempt from its provisions those who observe the Seventh Day as the Sabbath, is sponsored by the Jewish Sabbath Alliance of America, which has ...

JERUSALEM -- For decades, writers have poetically described the rhythm of the Jewish Sabbath in Israel when virtually all traffic and commerce ground to a halt at sunset Friday. Stores, restaurants ...

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One rabbi fielded the question of whether a husband can embrace his wife before heading to battle, even if Jewish law would prevent their touch. (JTA) — On a normal Shabbat, Orthodox Israelis turn off ...