Chapter 6: Shabbat / Hag (Observant Jews)¶
When phones are off and sirens are the only alert. Prepare before candle-lighting.
6.1 Before Shabbat / Hag¶
| ITEM | CHECK | |
|---|---|---|
| 📡 | Channel 14 / Gal Shaket ⚠️ | ☐ PLAYING ON TV BEFORE SHABBAT · ☐ VOLUME TESTED — AUDIBLE FROM BEDROOMS Verify TV not muted |
| 📻 | Emergency Radio ⚠️ | ☐ FREQUENCY AND OPERATION VERIFIED · ☐ VOLUME AT MAXIMUM · ☐ POWER SUPPLY — AC OR BATTERIES |
| 🎒 | Go Bag | ☐ BY DOOR · ☐ CONTENTS VERIFIED |
| 🎒 | Shabbat Supplies | ☐ PACKED Siddur, kiddush cup, snacks for shelter |
| 👟 | Shoes ⚠️ | ☐ CLOSED-TOE BY BED AND BY DOOR Do not rely on slippers |
| 👕 | Clothes | ☐ LAID OUT BY BED Full outfit, not just pyjamas |
| 🔑 | Keys | ☐ BY FRONT DOOR |
| Torch | ☐ WITHIN ARM'S REACH Pre-set on nightstand |
Tip
Pikuach nefesh (preservation of life) overrides all Shabbat prohibitions. If a siren sounds, you may — and must — use your phone, carry items, and do whatever is needed to reach shelter safely. This is not a leniency; it is halacha.
6.2 During Shabbat / Hag¶
- Sirens are your primary alert. Keep windows slightly open so you can hear outdoor sirens
- TV or radio must stay on and audible throughout Shabbat — this is your only real-time information source
- Know your shelter route in the dark — no phone torch available (unless siren sounds)
- After an alert, stay in shelter for 10 minutes or until all-clear on TV/radio
Warning
If you hear a siren on Shabbat: Move to shelter immediately. Carry children, phone, go bag — whatever you need. There is no halachic question here.
Based on Home Front Command protocol as of 20 March 2026. Consult your rabbi for specific halachic guidance.