Israel’s 50th jubilee celebrations hit an obstacle on the eve of what had been promoted as Independence Day’s centerpiece event. Officials representing the fervently Orthodox community moved to file a petition with the High Court of Justice in an attempt to block a modern dance performance that they considered immodest from being included in Thursday’s scheduled “Jubilee Chimes” celebration in Jerusalem. At issue was a number by the renowned Batsheva Dance Company, during which the dancers strip down to their underwear.
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