Israeli news organization Arutz Sheva-Israel National News has temporarily suspended its continuous news coverage in observance of Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest that begins at sundown on Friday.
The media outlet, currently operating from North America, announced it would halt its round-the-clock news updates to honor the sacred weekly observance. This practice reflects the organization's commitment to maintaining religious traditions even while providing news coverage.
Regular news updates are scheduled to resume Saturday evening, specifically after 18:23 Jerusalem time, which marks the conclusion of Shabbat in Israel. The timing follows traditional Jewish law, which determines the end of Shabbat based on sunset and nightfall in the Holy Land.
This scheduling approach demonstrates how religious observance continues to influence media operations in Jewish organizations, balancing the demands of modern 24-hour news cycles with centuries-old spiritual practices.
