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Ultra-Orthodox Protest Jerusalem Light Rail Construction with Midnight Mourning Ceremony
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem residents held a midday mourning ceremony near the light rail construction site to protest its progress in their neighborhoods. The event included prayers, lamentations, and speeches, symbolizing deep spiritual sorrow. Police monitored the gathering, which ended peacefully.
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- 01Dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem residents protested light rail construction with a midday mourning ceremony.
- 02Participants wore sackcloth and ashes, symbolizing mourning for the Temple's destruction.
- 03Renowned cantor Rabbi David Kalatskin led emotional kinnot prayers during the event.
- 04Rabbis delivered messages of spiritual awakening following the lamentations.
- 05Separate men’s and women’s areas were arranged, with shading and sound systems for attendees.
- 06Police and Border Police monitored the protest, which ended without incidents.
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