Israeli Court Rules on Modesty Signs
Lesson Brief
Ynet
On January 25th, Ynet reported on an Israeli court's decision to compensate 4 women for signs pertaining to modesty in Beit Shemesh. These signs, according to the explanation from the judge, lead to serious injury in human dignity, equality, personal freedom, and autonomy. Such signs pertain to religious dress codes and areas where women may walk or stand. The compensation totaled 15,000 shekels for each woman in addition to legal expenses.
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- to create an impression
- ליצור רושם, יוצר
- explanation, reason
- נימוק
- hanging in central places
- תלוי במקומות מרכזיים
- wearing pants (literally. pants attire)
- בלבוש מכנסיים
- (Aramaic) approval
- גושפנקא
- a skirt
- חצאית
- subject to
- כפוף
- to require obediance
- לחייב ציות, מחייב
- a commercial center
- מרכז המסחר
- to petition against (law)
- לעתור נגד, עותר