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Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in Jerusalem

June 27, 2009, 04:12 AM Post Comments
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Ultra-Orthodox Jews are protesting in Jerusalem against the opening of a car park on Saturdays, the Jewish Sabbath when religious Jews are forbidden to drive.

A few thousand Ultra-Orthodox protesters took to the streets Friday evening after prayers shouting "Shabbes, Shabbes," the Yiddish word for "Sabbath."

Jerusalem police spokesman Shmuel Ben-Ruby said there were no violent incidents and no arrests made.

Earlier this month, police clashed with rioters at a car park at Jerusalem City Hall that wanted to open on Saturdays.

Religious Jews believe driving violates the biblical command to rest on the Sabbath.

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