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Jerusalem football team won't play on Sabbath

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — One of Israel's top football teams has announced that it will not play any of its home games this season during the Jewish Sabbath, bucking the trend in the country. Beitar Jerusalem FC said Sunday that it had come to an agreement with Israeli broadcasters to ensure that its home games will only be played on Saturday night or on weekdays. The Jewish Sabbath begins at sunset on Friday evening and ends at sunset on Saturday night. Israel's league games are often played before the end of the Sabbath, especially in the summer when the sun sets later in the evening.Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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