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From the Liveblog of
Friday, December 6, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Friday, December 6, 2024
Orthodox rabbi in Melbourne said to allow Jews to carry phones on Shabbat after synagogue arson attack
The aftermath of an arson attack at Adass Israel Synagogue in the suburb of Ripponlea, Melbourne, December 6, 2024. (SkyNews Australia/YouTube/; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
A leading Orthodox rabbi in Melbourne has reportedly ruled that Jews in the Australian city can carry their phones, on silent, to be used in an emergency over Shabbat, after masked assailants this morning set fire to a synagogue.
According to a message circulating on social media and in local WhatsApp groups, the rare Jewish warning is only temporary, “during current uncertain times.”
Melbourne, Australia – leading Orthodox Rabbi allows Jews to carry their phones this Shabbat as a security precaution
This is extraordinary Jewish law ruling
It follows this morning’s horrific firebombing of Adass Israel Synagogue@theheraldsun @australian @SkyNews @ECAJewry pic.twitter.com/URvfzkEsjD
— Menachem Vorchheimer (@MenachemV) December 6, 2024
