Kesher Talk

Ready or not, Israel, here come the spare ribs! Israel’s supreme court yesterday ruled on a petition from secular politicians and a pork distribution company, unanimously striking down bylaws in Israeli cities that were used to prevent the sale of pig products and ordered local authorities to make a "re-evaluation" regarding selling pork in keeping with the wishes of their residents.

The decision was praised by civil libertarians, but Eli Yishai, head of the ultra-orthodox Shas party, reacted angrily, saying it "puts a central nail in the coffin of the Jewish identity of the state".

William Leon was heard to shout, "All hail the joys of bacon and sausage!"

posted by William @ 6/15/2004 10:59:01 AM