Sabbatical: Jewish Observance
Learn Judaism & Follow Shabbat
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Sabbatical – Your Digital Shabbat & Holiday Companion
Sabbatical helps you honor Jewish traditions by automatically managing screen time, reminding you of Shabbat and holidays, and offering AI-powered learning—all in one simple app. Whether you want to disconnect with peace of mind or explore Jewish teachings, Sabbatical makes it easy to align your digital life with your spiritual practice.
Key Features
Automatic Shabbat & Holiday Blocking
Seamlessly block distracting apps and notifications during Shabbat and Jewish holidays using Apple’s FamilyControls API.
Personalized Reminders
Never miss candle lighting, Havdalah, or holiday start times—get alerts tailored to your location and preferences.
AI-Powered Jewish Learning
Ask questions and explore Jewish traditions with our Learn AI Chat feature, designed to provide thoughtful, educational responses.
Simple & Secure
We respect your privacy and never sell your data.
Why Sabbatical?
In today’s hyper-connected world, Sabbatical empowers you to embrace rest, reflection, and tradition. We combine modern technology with timeless Jewish values—so you can focus on what matters most.
Reflection
Take time each Shabbat and holiday to reflect on gratitude and blessings. Sabbatical provides gentle prompts with reasons to thank Hashem—whether for family, health, learning, community, or simply the gift of rest. These reflections help you deepen your connection to Jewish tradition and mindfulness.
Meditation Activities
Enhance your spiritual rhythm with guided meditation activities. From breathing exercises before candle lighting to short Torah-inspired reflections during Shabbat, Sabbatical helps you cultivate peace, presence, and spiritual awareness in meaningful ways.
Subscription Info
Sabbatical requires a subscription to unlock full features, available through Apple’s App Store. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date in your iTunes account settings.
Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/sabbatical-privacy-policy
Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/sabbatical-terms
fixed minor bugs
The developer, Strapped Ventures LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Location
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Strapped Ventures LLC
- Size
- 59.9 MB
- Category
- Reference
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Sabbatical Pro $12.99
- Sabbatical Pro $24.99
- Sabbatical Pro $49.99
- Sabbatical Pro $49.99
- Sabbatical Pro $4.99
- Sabbatical Pro $12.99
- Sabbatical Pro $7.99
- Sabbatical Pro $6.99
- Sabbatical Pro $6.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Sabbatical