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Also, i noticed that by chillul shabbos demonstrations or letters such as the one in ashdod, only the chareidi rabbanim and people get involved, no trace of dati leumi. Perhaps they want to stay on good terms with hilonim and believe that chillul shabbos in e’y cannot be resolved

While it is indeed rare for DL Rabbonim to join such efforts, it does happen:

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Aryeh Stern Shlita on erev Shabbos parshas Vayeira visited Machane Yehuda to remind store owners to close on time to avoid chilul Shabbos since Shabbos begins earlier during the months of standard time. The rabbi joined the Eida Chareidis activists who visit the shuk weekly and encourage stores to close in time for Shabbos.

Rabbi Stern was asked by dozens of shuk merchants for a bracha and he happily accommodated their requests. The rav also gave his bracha to the Eida Chareidis activists who are out in the shuk every erev Shabbos.

– See more at: http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/headlines-breaking-stories/356119/photos-jerusalem-chief-rabbi-stern-reminds-machane-yehuda-vendors-that-shabbos-is-approaching.html#sthash.O7CvKlp0.dpuf

Jerusalem Chief Rabbis Rabbi Aryeh Stern Shlita and Rabbo Shlomo Moshe Amar Shlita have come out calling on Jerusalemites to increase shmiras shabbos. The rabbonim released a letter to the general public calling for shmiras shabbos in shopping centers and entertainment centers.

Rabbi Amar explains the bracha that one receives by keeping Shabbos and during these days of teshuva and rachamim, keeping Shabbos is especially relevant.

The letter comes at a time chareidi parties in the Jerusalem Council are expressing growing concern over growing chilul Shabbos in the city. Just last week the new Yes Planet entertainment center opened its doors on Shabbos, joining the growing number of entertainment establishments operating on the holy day.

– See more at: http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/headlines-breaking-stories/336763/jerusalem-chief-rabbis-call-for-increased-shmiras-shabbos.html#sthash.e2PLhH93.dpuf

Perhaps this can serve as a reminder of what we can accomplish if we work together on issues that we do agree about.