In the biblical lunisolar calendar—based on both the cycles of the moon and the sun—used by the Jews in the Old Testament and during Jesus’ time, the Sabbath was observed on the seventh day of the ...

Find today’s readings here. The holiness of the Sabbath is a fundamental feature of Israel’s religion. The belief that every seventh day belongs to God, and that “resting with God on the seventh day” ...

Plaintiff Gerald Groff is a Sunday Sabbath observer whose religious beliefs dictate that Sunday is meant for worship and rest. Groff's inability to receive a reasonable accommodation from his employer ...

The House Committee on the District of Columbia last week held hearings on the Lankford bill, which is proposed by the Lord’s Day Alliance to make Washington the model city of the country. The bill ...

When I lived on campus last summer, I had an overwhelming amount of free time on the weekends. On Friday nights, I would go to Shabbat dinners hosted by Jewish friends. We would pack into sweltering ...