Category Archives: Sabbath

Yisroel Pensack: 40 Die in Chanukah Forest Fire in Israel in Country’s ‘Biggest and Deadliest’ Blaze

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Yisroel Pensack

The New York Times reports: JERUSALEM — A fire raging in a northern Israel forest on Thursday has left at least 40 people dead, caused the evacuation of thousands of people, burned some kibbutz houses to the ground and prompted … Continue reading →

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When Technology & Torah Collide

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Luke Ford

From the New York Times (which consistently publishes the best journalism on Orthodox Judaism): The rabbis, scientists and engineers of the Zomet Institute are trying to solve the problems that arise when technology and the Torah collide. Working from their … Continue reading →

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Cop Gets Off On Shabbat

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Luke Ford

From lohud.com: A newly hired town police officer has been given Friday nights to Saturday evenings off to accommodate her religious beliefs. The special work schedule afforded Officer Baile J. Glauber has raised concerns among other officers, said Officer Dennis … Continue reading →

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Playing With Sabbath Observance

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Luke Ford

Mark Glaser writes: Lately, I’ve been experimenting with taking one day each week away from work completely. You might think this would be an easy task as there’s a “weekend” each week that allegedly offers up two full days of … Continue reading →

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