There is an interesting controversy in Israel after the rabbinate in Jerusalem issued a letter warning dozens of hotels in the city that it is “forbidden” by Jewish religious law to erect a Christmas tree or stage new year’s parties. It is a reminder of how Israel remains a country without separation of temple and state — a source of continual tension between the government and both secular Jews and other religions. The Washington Post has referred to a virtual “war on Christmas” by some rabbis in the country.
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nottrampis
Dec 25, 2016 @ 16:30:37
a similarity between these people and some muslims!
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Jim Rose
Dec 25, 2016 @ 22:51:50
many ultra-orthodox jews do not work, have lots of kids, do not have to serve in the military, are anti-Zionist (complicated to explain) and vote as a bloc in elections.
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