Armed guards are defending Israeli synagogues and public places during the week of Passover. Jewish law forbids touching weapons and electronics on Shabbat and holidays except in emergencies, but — responding to the threat of terror attacks on synagogues and a special request from the Religious Affairs Ministry — the rabbinate agreed to new measures.
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