Ashkenazi chief rabbi backs colleague: 'His right and duty to protect Shabbat'

The Ashkenazi chief rabbi issued a statement backing his colleague, asserting that protecting Shabbat is his right and duty, according to Ynet.

The statement comes amid ongoing public debate in Israel over Shabbat observance in public spaces. The Ashkenazi chief rabbi's backing of his colleague reinforces the position of the Chief Rabbinate on maintaining the sanctity of Shabbat. The full report is available on Ynet.

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