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Safed Rabbis Demand Immediate Halt to Public Transport on Shabbat

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 14 hours ago

What happened

Dozens of Safed rabbis have publicly condemned the operation of public buses on Shabbat, calling it a violation of the city's Jewish character and demanding an immediate halt. Protests against the Shabbat bus lines, operated by Netiv Express on three regional routes, have led to several arrests. The rabbis urge the community to unite to preserve the sanctity of Shabbat in Safed.

  • 01Dozens of Safed rabbis oppose public buses running on Shabbat, citing harm to the city's Jewish character.
  • 02Rabbis call for broad public protest and immediate cessation of Shabbat bus services.
  • 03Protests against Shabbat transportation led to several arrests over the past weekend.
  • 04Controversy focuses on three Netiv Express routes departing Safed before Shabbat ends.
  • 05Rabbis urge community unity to protect Shabbat as traditionally observed in Safed.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Safed Rabbis Demand Immediate Halt to Public Transport on Shabbat
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew14 hours ago
Safed Rabbis Urge Citywide Protest Against Public Bus Service on Shabbat

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