Congregations hold prayer vigils and tone down celebrations amid preoccupation with unfolding conflict faced by Jewish state

President calls on Israelis 'to act with consideration, tolerance, respect and love' during the Jewish holiday, with 'no provocations, disturbances or fights'

After judges criticize municipality's conduct, sides agree on Saturday Simhat Torah celebration in city center provided no physical barriers are erected to separate sexes

Court holds arbitration hearing in bid to broker agreement, following municipality’s decision to deny Rosh Yehudi permission to hold events over holiday after Yom Kippur clashes