Local officials say more than just young partyers are taking buses to and from Tel Aviv, and are girding for a fight should the Haredi-backed government try to run it off the road
Tram to begin service an hour earlier, extend service past midnight; Friday saw activists once again chain themselves to car in protest of limited weekend service
Mayor's announcement will likely please residents of his largely secular suburb but also comes two months ahead of municipal elections when he'll aim to win a second term
Demanding 'freedom of movement, even on the Sabbath,' handful of demonstrators handcuff themselves to handrails inside the train in effort to keep it open until the day of rest
Ephraim Mirvis touts 'respectful, sensitive' way that royal office handled situation, including inviting him and his wife to spend the night at St. James's Palace
Survivor's sister and father were rescued by Israelis earlier in the week; chief rabbi says Israel's search crews should work through Shabbat to save lives
Zohar rolls back initiative offering free, subsidized events over weekend that municipalities could decide to hold during, before or after Sabbath based on residents' religiosity
Opposition leader says he is 'very careful to keep the Sabbath' and his staff will learn to do better; Likud blames ‘technical error’ that led to publishing post before nightfall
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