Religious Conflict

According to the arbitration ruling, Rabbi Shmuel Markovich's students will be required to vacate the yeshiva complex by September 30. In addition, Rabbi Markovich and his associates were ordered to pay approximately 10 million shekels, including 7.5 million shekels in usage fees and 2.5 million shekels for building maintenance expenses. It was determined that Rabbi Markovich's associates will not...

The storm surrounding "Cafe Ba-Smita" in Jerusalem continues. Unknown individuals apparently inserted glue into the entrance door lock to prevent the business from opening this morning. Only after a 40-minute struggle were the owners able to open the door. This incident follows six consecutive weeks of stormy confrontations and Haredi protests against the cafe's Saturday operations.

After 'kosher' roads were paved in the city overlooking the Sea of Galilee to allow the passage of Kohanim, a solution was found for the city's religious community: paving a dedicated path on the side of the road, on the side furthest from the beach strip. This is to allow passage without being exposed to the mixed beach, where men and women spend time together in minimalist clothing.

From the riots at the 'Maccabi' field in 1931, through the ambush on Teddy Kollek, to the current storm at 'Cafe in the Alley': this is how Jerusalem became an endless battlefield over the character of the Sabbath. A look at the history of confrontations, violence, and quiet agreements.

Three months after land was allocated based on false claims, the religious community has been asked to collect hundreds of letters to manufacture a 'local need.' The Hiddush organization accuses the municipality of selling out secular residents for political deals.