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This is the weekly column of David Shasha in eSefarad. Israel’s New War: Orthodox vs. Orthodox By: Tehila Friedman-Nachalon Reading this article out of Sephardic eyes I see a great irony in an Ashkenazi speaking about a fight between Ashkenazi groups while Sephardim remain outside the discussion. Ashkenazim – as …

Disagreements over what time the Sabbath should commence have almost led to fist fights, as the Ashkenazis demand the city observes their traditions and the Sephardis refuse to comply. By Yair Ettinger Even in the ultra-Orthodox city of Elad they will be waiting Friday for the Sabbath queen. The sun …