Israeli Band Drops Out Of Eurovision Contention Over Shabbos
An Israeli band has dropped out of the Eurovision Song Contest because it would force some of its observant members to perform on Shabbos.
The Shalva group says Wednesday it’s quitting Israel’s qualifying competition after the Eurovision organizers said it would make no exceptions for Israel’s ultimate winner. The competition is held on a Motzei Shabbos, and the compulsory rehearsal falls on the Shabbos.
Shalva, which has several members who are blind or have Down syndrome, has become a fan favorite and serious contender to sing Israel’s entry. Israeli critics say the Eurovision seems tolerant of all besides Orthodox Jews.
MAY HASHEM MAKE ANOTHER MIRACLE AND HEAL ALL THE SICK OF THIS GROUP,
An Israeli band has dropped out of the Eurovision Song Contest because it would force some of its observant members to perform on Shabbos.
The Shalva group says Wednesday it’s quitting Israel’s qualifying competition after the Eurovision organizers said it would make no exceptions for Israel’s ultimate winner. The competition is held on a Motzei Shabbos, and the compulsory rehearsal falls on the Shabbos.
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