Should Tel Aviv’s new light rail run on Shabbat?

Topic: Religion & State

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The opening of the new Tel Aviv light rail was met with protests due to the train’s lack of service on Shabbat. What do Israelis think about whether public transportation should run on Shabbat? This debate gets to the heart of what it means to be a Jewish state.

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Should Tel Aviv’s new light rail run on Shabbat?