1.0Jewish Telegraphic Agencyhttps://www.jta.orgadminhttps://www.jta.org/author/adminIsrael Government Introduces Sabbath Observance Bill in Knesset - Jewish Telegraphic Agencyrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="vmP1bdUmqj"><a href="https://www.jta.org/archive/israel-government-introduces-sabbath-observance-bill-in-knesset">Israel Government Introduces Sabbath Observance Bill in Knesset</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.jta.org/archive/israel-government-introduces-sabbath-observance-bill-in-knesset/embed#?secret=vmP1bdUmqj" width="600" height="338" title="“Israel Government Introduces Sabbath Observance Bill in Knesset” — Jewish Telegraphic Agency" data-secret="vmP1bdUmqj" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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A Sabbath observance bill which would impose fines of up to 1,000 pounds ($333) on factory owners, shopkeepers and artisans for working on the Jewish Sabbath or other religious festivals was introduced by the Government last night in Parliament and evoked vigorous debate. Labor Minister Yigal Allon introduced the measure on behalf of the Government […]https://www.jta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/jta-long-logo-bw.jpg600315