Shabbat

As I turn 80, I hope my life is and continues to be a journey that inspires others - opinion

Will I ever be religious? I do not know. But, as Baruch ben Michael said in his Ethics, “All things perfect are as difficult as they are rare.”

|ByNATHAN LOPES CARDOZO
RABBI ABRAHAM Joshua Heschel presents the Judaism and World Peace Award to Martin Luther King Jr., 1965.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest against the drafting of ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem, January 11, 2026; illustrative.

Haredi protesters attempt to block bus near Meron over Shabbat operations

The protest follows an overnight incident in which a woman glued the entrance to Jerusalem's Basimta cafe shut, delaying its opening by 40 minutes.

|ByELI ASHKENAZI, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Congregants of an Igbo synagogue gather to pray

Rediscovering an ancient gift: What Nigerian Jews taught me about the meaning of Shabbat - opinion

Where do you begin to explain Shabbat from scratch? I found myself going back to the beginning. Literally. The first Shabbat in the Torah is found in the opening chapter of human existence.

|ByJONATHAN LIEBERMAN
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FEBRUARY 6, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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Meatballs that disappear instantly and buns that melt the heart

Meatballs that vanish as soon as they come out of the pan, buns, and a biscuit roll | Three Shabbat recipes that will delight the whole family.

FEBRUARY 5, 2026ByPASCALE PEREZ-RUBIN
Pascal Peretz-Rubin’s Shabbat Buns.

Former US Border Patrol commander mocks Orthodox Jewish attorney - report

According to the Times, Bovino, in a phone call made to Rosen's office on January 12, complained about Rosen being difficult to reach over the weekend due to Shabbat.

FEBRUARY 1, 2026ByTZVI JASPER
Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino looks on as he and his convoy stop at a gas station, days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, US, January 13, 2026.

In the kitchen with Henny: Lemon recipes to brighten winter

Discover simple lemon recipes that turn chilly days into bright, flavorful moments.

JANUARY 31, 2026ByHENNY SHOR
Lemon Beef and stir-fry.

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JANUARY 30, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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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.

JANUARY 29, 2026ByJANE KIEL
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.

JANUARY 24, 2026ByAARON REICH, TZVI JASPER
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.

JANUARY 24, 2026ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
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.

JANUARY 24, 2026ByJACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
Students and parents at the Upper East Side's Town School celebrate the school's third annual Shabbat.

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JANUARY 23, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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