‘The Law of the Land Is the Law,’ Say French-Jewish Leaders Defending Controversial Burkini Ban | Algemeiner.com

‘The Law of the Land Is the Law,’ Say French-Jewish Leaders Defending Controversial Burkini Ban | Algemeiner.com

Many Jewish leaders in France support the recently imposed — and subsequently overruled — ban on burkinis, the Hebrew newspaper Makor Rishon reported on Sunday. According to the report, the controversial ruling on the head-to-toe bathing suits worn by religious Muslim women has “surprising” backing from a predominantly Orthodox or traditional community, which also favors “modest” attire. Rabbi Moshe Sabag of the Great Synagogue in Paris told Makor Rishon that the wearing of full…