Shabbat Rest

What kind of work can't we do on Shabbat? What does work mean in this context anyway? And how do we enjoy the Shabbat when there are so many activities we must avoid?

A brief summary of some of the Shabbat laws you are most likely to encounter, such as writing, shopping, carrying in the public domain, and business transactions

Aside for cooking, there are other food preparation activities one must avoid on Shabbat. Examples: squeezing fruit, selecting, kneading, grinding and mashing, and using electrical appliances

A listing of the thirty-nine melachot forbidden on Shabbat

There is a way to make large public areas and even whole cities into one private domain. It usually involves some poles, wiring, and some food...

When dealing with a person whose life is in danger, we must "violate" the Shabbat. Learn the guidelines governing this Shabbat "override."

Although the halachic authorities concur that electricity per se is not considered fire, it is nevertheless universally agreed upon that one may not operate electrical appliances on Shabbat. There are various reasons offered for this...

Find out the Jewish law on some of the common issues regarding money in relation to Shabbat.

A client of ours could receive an email that gives the impression that it was dispatched on Shabbat, when in truth it was sent from a different time zone, before or after Shabbat.