Tag: Shabbat Work
Website appeals decision penalizing ‘Jewish labor’
The website “Jewish Labor List” has appealed the decision of a Jerusalem court to impose a fine of 40,000 (11,500 dollars) on the site for “discrimination.”
The site sought to connect Jewish laborers and employers in an...
Knesset passes law requiring officials to ‘consider Jewish tradition’ to permit Shabbat work
The Knesset approved a bill that would require Israeli officials to “consider Jewish tradition” when issuing permits for work on Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath.
Under the current law, work can only take place in Shabbat...