Jerusalem’s 'Basemta' Cafe Sparks Third Weekend of Haredi Protests Over Sabbath Opening

First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

What happened

The "Basemta" cafe in Jerusalem faces ongoing Haredi protests for operating on the Sabbath without a license, amid accusations of missionary activity and secularization. City officials support preserving Sabbath sanctity, while the owner insists the area is mixed and permits are pending. Protests and police presence continue as tensions rise.

• 01Basemta cafe in Jerusalem faces third weekend of Haredi protests over Sabbath opening.
• 02Protesters claim the cafe violates Sabbath laws and lacks a business license.
• 03Deputy Mayor Tzachi Barim and Councilman Yochanan Weitzman support the protests.
• 04Cafe owner says neighborhood is mixed and permits are being finalized.
• 05Protesters accuse the cafe of Christian missionary activity, increasing opposition.
• 06Edah HaChareidis vows to continue protests until Sabbath sanctity is restored.

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YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Jerusalem’s 'Basemta' Cafe Sparks Third Weekend of Haredi Protests Over Sabbath Opening

Channel 13Center · Hebrew8 hours ago

Jerusalem Cafe Owner Vows to Stay Open Amid Violent Ultra-Orthodox Protests

YnetCenter · Hebrew20 hours ago

Violent Clashes Erupt Over Businesses Open on Shabbat in Jerusalem and Beyond

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew22 hours ago

Police Use Force to Disperse Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Against Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

Channel 13Center · Hebrew23 hours ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protest in Jerusalem for Fifth Consecutive Week Against Café Open on Sabbath

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Avigdor Lieberman Faces Ultra-Orthodox Protest at Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Clash With Police Over Cafe Open on Sabbath in Jerusalem

WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Clash With Supporters Outside Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Clash With Secular Patrons at Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Continue Weekly Demonstrations Against Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Continue Weekly Demonstrations Against Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Clashes Erupt at Ultra-Orthodox Protest Outside Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Dozens of Ultra-Orthodox Protest Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

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