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Bnei Brak Rabbis Order Gender Separation on Sidewalks Near Event Halls, Sparking Controversy
Rabbis in Bnei Brak have mandated gender-separated sidewalks near event halls during large gatherings, a move coordinated with the city but not officially endorsed as policy. The directive aims to manage crowd flow but has sparked debate over public gender segregation and municipal authority.
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- 01Bnei Brak rabbis ordered gender separation on sidewalks near event halls during large events.
- 02The sidewalks are divided with one side for men and the other for women to reduce crowding.
- 03The initiative was coordinated with the city but is not an official municipal policy.
- 04Supporters say it aligns with local lifestyle and helps public order.
- 05Opponents argue it violates equality and exceeds local government authority.
- 06The issue revives debate over public gender segregation and municipal powers.
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