150 organizations worldwide prepare to mark Adar 9 as Jewish Day of Constructive Conflict

The initiative commemorates the little-known events of the ninth of Adar sometime between 66-70CE when a small dispute between Beit Hillel and Beit Shammai erupted into violent conflict.

(Left) Male haredi worshipers heckle members of Women of the Wall during a Rosh Hodesh service next to the Western Wall Plaza in July 2013.

(Left) Male haredi worshipers heckle members of Women of the Wall during a Rosh Hodesh service next to the Western Wall Plaza in July 2013.

(photo credit: AMMAR AWAD / REUTERS)

ByJEREMY SHARON

FEBRUARY 26, 2015 20:16