The owner of a Jerusalem café that sparked controversy by opening on Shabbat is reportedly a Christian missionary with ties to the 'Jews for Jesus' group, according to a report. The report claims he previously worked as a priest in Jaffa and promotes the organization's doctrine.
A report published Sunday alleges that the owner of a Jerusalem café, which sparked controversy by opening on Shabbat, is a Christian missionary with ties to the 'Jews for Jesus' group. According to the report, the owner previously served as a priest in a church in Jaffa and spreads the group's doctrine. The café has been the subject of recent protests by Haredi activists, as previously reported by The Zioneer. The new allegation adds a further dimension to the ongoing public debate over Sabbath observance and missionary activity in Israel.
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