When in Europe, do as the Europeans do – Laws that limit religious freedom are often cited in the context of racism, anti-Semitism, and Islamophobia. However, they make a clear distinction between practices observed at home as opposed to public spaces. | israelhayom.com

The Swiss proposal to ban facial coverings, dubbed the “burqa ban,” which was approved on Sunday, raised concern and criticism among Muslim and Jewish communities across Europe.
There has been an increase in the parliamentary and legal discussion against the religious traditions of these two minority groups. Proposals and legislations target kosher slaughter, circumcision, building mosques, sounding calls to pray, placing menorahs in public spaces, and more.