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The theocrats lose a round
An Israeli judge dismissed indictments against store owners for selling bread during Passover. The law bans displaying of "leavened bread" in public places during the holiday, per Jewish [religious] tradition, but the judge ruled that the private property of a store does not constitute a public place, and the law does not ban sale. It seems a reasonable compromise to me, respecting the traditional culture in public, but not forcing it into people's private affairs. With the Knesset facing increasing haredi power and the private sector buckling under its boycotts, it's heartening to see some institution in Israel that stands up for freedom from religion.