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Basimta cafe

Adir Schwartz talks with Jerusalem municipality inspectors as they shut down a temporary cafe set up by the Hitorerut movement in central Jerusalem after Cafe Basimta closed following weeks of protests by ultra-Orthodox extremists (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 5, 2026, 2:21 pm
Jerusalem municipality shuts down Shabbat coffee stand near cafe that caved to Haredi protests
Inspector tells volunteers from Hitorerut that they ‘received orders from higher up’ to close stall; head of liberal group: ‘Violence closed Cafe Basimta, but failed to close Jerusalem’
By ToI Staff
Protesters hold a counter-demonstration in support of the Basimta cafe in central Jerusalem, August 29, 2026. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
September 4, 2026, 5:56 pm
Activists set to open Shabbat coffee truck at site where Jerusalem cafe buckled to Haredi protests
Organizers vow to oppose religious coercion, say that the cart will be operated by volunteers next to the cafe so that ‘Jerusalemites can continue to drink coffee on Shabbat’
By ToI Staff
Haredi men protest outside the Basimta cafe for opening on Shabbat while secular counterprotesters stand in front of them, in Jerusalem on August 8, 2026. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
September 3, 2026, 7:05 pm
Jerusalem cafe targeted by Haredi protesters says it will no longer open on Shabbat
Owners of Cafe Basimta, an official project of Jews for Jesus, say months-long ‘friction’ is contrary to their faith; local politician calls decision a win for ‘terrorism’
By Zev Stub
Ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrate against Cafe Basimta operating on Shabbat and clash with police, while secular protesters hold a counter-demonstration in support of the cafe in central Jerusalem, August 15, 2026. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
September 2, 2026, 6:15 pm
As weekly Haredi protests take a toll, Jerusalem cafe says it may close on Saturdays
Spokesperson for Cafe Basimta says business will make decision in coming days as some fear ultra-Orthodox rallies hounding the coffeehouse may escalate out of control
By Zev Stub
Secular activists hold up placards as they stage a counter-protest against Haredi men at Cafe Basimta in Jerusalem, on August 15, 2026. The Hebrew sign reads "We will die rather than drink instant," a play on a slogan used by Haredi men against the IDF draft. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
August 15, 2026, 6:56 pm
Door to Jerusalem cafe open on Shabbat vandalized as Haredim protest for 7th week
Scheduled opening of Basimta delayed by some 40 minutes after masked perpetrator appears to glue its lock overnight; counter-protesters, secularist MKs show support for cafe
By ToI Staff
Ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrate against a cafe operating on Shabbat and clash with Israeli police in central Jerusalem, August 8, 2026. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
August 8, 2026, 3:09 pm
For the sixth week, Haredi protesters, police clash outside Jerusalem cafe open on Shabbat
Police set up barricades to prevent a recurrence of demonstrators forcing their way into Basimta cafe; hundreds of secular activists rally in support
By ToI Staff
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