Feiglin Advocates Shabbat Closures for Airport, Public Broadcaster
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Zehut chairman Moshe Feiglin stated that Ben Gurion Airport and the Kan public broadcaster should close on Shabbat, while opposing a nationwide ban on public transportation during the Jewish day of rest. Feiglin argued that state institutions must maintain a Jewish character, but believes religious observance should be based on choice, not coercion. He criticized proposed legislation as divisive "political provocation laws" that harm Shabbat rather than protect it.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Moshe Feiglin called for Ben Gurion Airport and Kan public broadcaster to close on Shabbat.
- Feiglin opposes a nationwide ban on public transportation during Shabbat.
- He believes state institutions should uphold a Jewish character.
- Feiglin argues religious observance should be based on choice, not coercion.
- He criticized proposed legislation as divisive "political provocation laws."
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