Rabbis in Beit Shemesh have issued a joint letter introducing new restrictions on the operating hours of local food establishments, citing concerns over late-night gatherings of youth and potential misconduct. The regulations mandate that restaurants and fast-food shops close by 11:00 p.m., with exceptions only for sealed takeaway portions of cholent on Thursday nights, which may be sold until midnight. The letter, titled 'Guarding the Sanctity of Our City,' criticizes the trend of eateries staying open late and bans eating or lingering outside these venues. The rabbis dismissed economic objections and urged residents to support only those businesses that adhere to the new rules.