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Jerusalem protest: Haredim fight for Shabbat
Omri Efraim
Published: 16.07.11, 20:28
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1. fighting for shabbat is a lot of work
(07.16.11)
who better to do it than the religious?
2. are these the non-tax paying non idf serving folks?
bari ,   nyc usa   (07.16.11)
if so, they have no rights to do anything in a country whose authority they don't recognize. they are a drain on the tax paying israeli citizen. i don't know why they are permitted to stay in the country.
3. fighting for Shabbat is like f**king for virginity
proud secular jew ,   Tel Aviv   (07.16.11)
4. peace and love my friends
(07.16.11)
5. Israel a liberal democracy?
Leon ,   Ottawa, Canada   (07.16.11)
Just not on Saturdays. The Taliban is alive and well on the streets of Jerusalem.
6. Haredim protest over Sabbath
anidjar ,   Middleton, USA   (07.16.11)
Well, both situations are wrong. Not paying taxes is stealing, and breaking the Sabbath is disobedience to G-d's law. How much punishment did our people suffer throughout our history because they broke the Sabbath, the Sabbatical years, and the Jubilee years? What part of not working on the Sabbath our people don't understand yet? What part of though shall not steal is not understood by the Haredim? They are both wrong. The money they make has the emblems of the State of Israel, give to the goverment of Israel what belongs to them, and give to G-d what is G-d's.
7. #2 IIF YOU HAVEN'T SERVED IN IDF
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (07.16.11)
You have no right to question their service Come on over as MACHAL, enlist, then feel free to criticize That's what I like about "knockers" like yourself, feeling so free to criticize over what they haven't been a part of Surely you're familiar with the old phrase "Tuchas auf dem tish", then talk I am willing to bet that you’re one of those that eats a Hebrew National frankfurter and imagines that make himself an outstanding Zionist On second thought, did you ever serve in the American Armed Forces?
8. first pay taxes, serve in the army
Esther ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (07.16.11)
then you can protest, these people dont even recognise the right for Israel to exist, they symphathies with the palestinians who want to kill us....really why are they here??
9. Religious Extremism
Art Janklow ,   Rapid City, SD   (07.16.11)
Isn"t it wonderful that G-d appointed these folks take care of the world, just like the Christian right in the USA and the Extreme elements in the world of Islam. The religious extremists of the world should get together and give themselves a big hug.
10. #5 Leon- Canada
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (07.16.11)
There are many communites that don't allow "Thru Traffic" during certain hours, because it disturbs the residents, they can detour and go around How would you like motorcyclists revving their engines in front of your house or racing down the streets while your kids are at play ? Morons are alive and well in Canada
11. Stop Haredi desecration of Shabbat
Eric ,   Tel Aviv & NY   (07.16.11)
12. This protest could have waited ...
John ,   Alaska   (07.16.11)
They have six other days of the week to protest - why choose to do it on Shabbat?
13. # andjar
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (07.16.11)
Since you just said that "Not paying taxes is stealing", then 47% of the American Public should be in jail, they're not paying their share You are allowed to break the Sabbath if is for the protection of Israel, in fact, a Jew is olbigated to attack his enemy when he knows his enemy is about to attack him That's what Haganah is all about
14. #8 They are here simply because
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (07.16.11)
Israel is a haven for all Jews, no matter what their persuasions might be We are our brother's keeper, in sickness & in health, until death do us part
15. They are disgusting
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (07.16.11)
They don't contribute anything to the State , but want us , the GOOD Israelis , to live as they "live" [ if you can call their way "living" ]
16. Ben Jabo
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (07.16.11)
Yes , it was so years ago in Nethanya , a part of Herzl street closed on Friday eve . But there it was ON general demand , everyone agreed . We were walking there , eating a pizza , great time ! But here , since Yafo street is closed , Neviim street is NEEDED to remain open 7/7 . Kids have'nt to play in streets full of traffic . Do you let your kids play on road # 1 ? Tell me , wich are the "many communities" ?
17. The impertinence of the so-called Haredim
Elizabeth   (07.16.11)
WHO, in the name of goodness are those silly looking fur-hatted people cusing trouble in Israel? What is all that fur stuck on top of their heads. Is it a demonstration of a fancy-dressed popultion of Jerusalem and did they get out of hand for drunkeness? Oh Israel, what has happened to you. As if the jealousy of the arabs wasn't enough, now you have a bunch of fur-headed clowns on top of you. When is the problems for the rightful people of Israel (Jews) coming to an end. Is there no peace for the rightful owners (G-dgiven) of Israel? These trouble-makers need to put a sock in it!
18. Yes & No For Shabbat.
Akka's daughter ,   Palestine   (07.16.11)
Good luck for all Secular and religious ; ) Many people find great comfort in religion, and good luck to them ....Many people find great comfort in Non-religion, and good luck to them too!
19. are they allow to throw stones
Dana Rothschild ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (07.16.11)
and spit on Shabbat?????
20. Too much time and energy ,...
split ,   US   (07.16.11)
Lock them up in labur camps, make them work and support their families or say good bye to Israel ,...
21. In Israeli democraecy...
LebanonPride ,   Canada   (07.16.11)
A rock is only a weapon in an Arabs hands.
22. Haredim protest over Sabbath
yolanda ,   cola.sc.   (07.16.11)
#6 Here,here!
23. 14 ,ben jabo
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (07.16.11)
First of all , call Jews people who SUPPORT the State , they are NOT ! We don't need such bipeds , who don't contribute ANYTHING to the State , oppopse the State , don't obey State Laws , but want us to obey their backwards rules . Regarding serving in the IDF . There are or were many Jews ABROAD , who never served in the IDF , but contributed more than a Brigade to Israel's security .
24. Aren't the Hareidim desecrating Shabbos?
Ben Yisrael ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (07.16.11)
25. 19 - It's nice to see you kickin',...
split ,   US   (07.16.11)
26. Thugs, what a perfect description for them
secular ,   israel   (07.16.11)
Jerusalem is OUR capital city and we should be allowed to drive through it, lunch in it and appreciate it 7 days a week! Get over it! These low-lives should be put in their place and treated like any other mental case who thinks they own the city
27. most haredim do not support these protests
rebecca ,   Modiin   (07.16.11)
but they wont publicly condemn them either, because the cause is good, the actions of these few are not.
28. 1 arrest?
Daniel ,   Rimonim, Israel   (07.16.11)
Only 1 person was arrested during today's demonstrations. Had residents of Judea and Samaria demonstrated, there would be mass arrests, tried and already jailed.
29. most and all Haredim DO support these protests
(07.16.11)
30. LIARS! LIARS! Haredim pay taxes like everyone else.
Dov   (07.16.11)
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