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The Jews for Jesus Cafe Caught in a Battle Over the Sabbath
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· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The café's manager, Yoel Ben David, witnessed a group of ultra-Orthodox Jews gathered outside the coffee shop.
A protest occurred outside Café Basimta in central Jerusalem on a Saturday morning. The café's manager, Yoel Ben David, witnessed a group of ultra-Orthodox Jews gathered outside the coffee shop. The protest was met with a counter-protest, and police officers were present to maintain order.
The café was open for business, with customers inside. Further details about the incident are available from Christianity Today, which reported on the events surrounding Café Basimta, a coffee shop associated with Jews for Jesus.
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Category: missions Published: August 6, 2026 Source: Christianity Today Reading time: 1 min
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