github-actions-il

GitHub Actions for Israeli Teams

Instructions

Step 1: Choose the Right Workflow Pattern

Match the team's need to the appropriate workflow template. Use this table as a starting point, then customize based on the project's stack and deployment target.

Israeli Dev Need	Workflow Template	Key Actions / Tools
Shabbat/holiday deploy freeze	shabbat-deploy-freeze.yml	hebcal API, cron schedule, environment protection rules
Hebrew Slack notifications	hebrew-notifications.yml	Slack Incoming Webhook, RTL text payload
Hebrew Teams notifications	hebrew-notifications.yml	Teams Incoming Webhook, Adaptive Card with RTL
IS-5568 accessibility check	compliance-checks.yml	axe-core, pa11y, custom IS-5568 rules
Privacy compliance (GDPR-IL)	compliance-checks.yml	custom scanner, dependency audit
Monday.com issue sync	monday-sync.yml	Monday.com GraphQL API
Vercel fra1 deployment	deploy-vercel.yml	vercel CLI with --regions fra1
Supabase migration CI	supabase-ci.yml	supabase CLI, migration diff
Hebrew i18n validation	i18n-validation.yml	custom script, JSON/YAML schema check
Israeli work week scheduling	Any workflow	Cron with Sun-Thu schedule

If the team has multiple needs, compose workflows by reusing composite actions from references/workflow-templates.md.

Step 2: Set Up Shabbat/Holiday-Aware Scheduling

Israeli teams need deployment schedules that respect Shabbat (Friday afternoon through Saturday night) and Jewish holidays. This is not just cultural preference; deploying during Shabbat means no one is available to respond to incidents.

Approach: Hebcal API + Environment Protection Rules

1. Create a reusable workflow that checks whether the current time falls within a freeze window:

# .github/actions/shabbat-check/action.yml
name: 'Shabbat/Holiday Check'
description: 'Check if current time is during Shabbat or Israeli holiday'
outputs:
  is_frozen:
    description: 'true if deploys should be frozen'
    value: ${{ steps.check.outputs.frozen }}
  reason:
    description: 'Why deploys are frozen (e.g., Shabbat, Yom Kippur)'
    value: ${{ steps.check.outputs.reason }}
runs:
  using: 'composite'
  steps:
    - id: check
      shell: bash
      run: |
        # Fetch Shabbat times for Israel (Jerusalem)
        SHABBAT_JSON=$(curl -s "https://www.hebcal.com/shabbat?cfg=json&geonameid=281184&M=on")

        # Extract candle lighting and havdalah times
        CANDLE=$(echo "$SHABBAT_JSON" | jq -r '.items[] | select(.category=="candles") | .date')
        HAVDALAH=$(echo "$SHABBAT_JSON" | jq -r '.items[] | select(.category=="havdalah") | .date')

        NOW=$(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S)

        if [[ "$NOW" > "$CANDLE" && "$NOW" < "$HAVDALAH" ]]; then
          echo "frozen=true" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
          echo "reason=Shabbat (candle lighting: $CANDLE)" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
        else
          # Check holidays
          MONTH=$(date +%Y-%m)
          HOLIDAYS=$(curl -s "https://www.hebcal.com/shabbat?cfg=json&geonameid=281184&maj=on")
          HOLIDAY_TODAY=$(echo "$HOLIDAYS" | jq -r ".items[] | select(.date | startswith(\"$(date +%Y-%m-%d)\")) | .title" | head -1)

          if [[ -n "$HOLIDAY_TODAY" ]]; then
            echo "frozen=true" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
            echo "reason=Holiday: $HOLIDAY_TODAY" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
          else
            echo "frozen=false" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
            echo "reason=none" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
          fi
        fi