On the morning of Saturday, August 1, Yoel Ben David peered out the window of Café Basimta, the coffee shop he manages in central Jerusalem, to see about 30 ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting outside. Counter-protesters arrived around the café’s opening at 10 a.m., followed by police officers ready to guard the store. Inside, customers drank lattes and ate croissants.
At issue is the coffee shop operating on the Sabbath, which many ultra-Orthodox Jews, also known as Haredi Jews, believe violates the Fourth Commandment. While other hotels and restaurants in the neighborhood also remain open on Saturdays, Café Basimta, which is run
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