Meet people just like you.

Or the polar opposite of you.
And read their stories.

Taking on the mitzvah of Chatzos Shabbos, or even taking small steps toward it, attracts people of all ages, men and women, all over the world. Meet some of the people who have taken on this mitzvah, and how Chatzos impacts their lives.

S. F. Berkowitz

Atlanta

In 2020 while preparing for the Worldwide Shabbos Project I learned about Chatzos Shabbos. I made the commitment to try to make it happen each week by:

Ben Heinemann

Owner, BP Print Group

Lakewood

After October 7, I made the decision to close the offices at Chatzos on Fridays. We saw so clearly how Shabbos protected a lot of communities and individuals,

Azriella Jaffe (aka The Chatzos Lady)

Teaneck

Many years ago I learned about Chatzos and made the commitment to turn my Fridays from stressful into calm.

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B. E.

Atlanta

I started working at a new company owned by a young religious guy. The first Friday he says to me, let's not schedule that meeting for today because I keep Chatzos.

Leslee Morris

Atlanta

Full time working professional, mother, wife, and grandmother

I do a lot of entertaining and I work full time, so without a plan it can get chaotic.

S. B.

Indianapolis

As a physician, many hospitals and clinics wanted me to work long hours on Friday or take call on Shabbos.

Ashira Hill

Advocate & Legal Coordinator

Flatbush

Friday afternoon is usually a stressful rush. I always light candles on time, even if it's the last second of the 18 minutes. When I first heard about the Gift of Chatzos it sounded cool, but not for me. Then something happened that changed my outlook in a big way.

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Rochel M.

Baltimore

My kids are 7, 6, 4, and 2 and a baby.

I knew that whatever plan I take on has to make it fun for them.

Meet people just like you.

Or the polar opposite of you. And read their stories.

Or the polar opposite of you.
And read their stories.