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Israeli Fashion Site Adika Sparks Debate Over Shabbat Closures

The Israeli fashion website Adika's decision to close on Shabbat has sparked a national debate about religious observance and consumerism. Critics call the move a "gimmick" while others defend the importance of Shabbat, contrasting current tensions with past societal harmony.

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Israeli Fashion Site Adika Sparks Debate Over Shabbat Closures
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What happened

  1. 01Fashion site Adika closed on Shabbat, causing customer frustration.
  2. 02The closure ignited a debate on religious observance in Israel.
  3. 03Critics accuse the company of using Shabbat as a "gimmick."
  4. 04The article contrasts current religious tensions with past coexistence.
  5. 05Interest in Shabbat observance has reportedly increased post-October 7th.
Translated and summarized by baba from Ynet, the latest report. Read Ynet’s original

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