Almost 60 percent of Jewish localities in Israel permitted either cultural or food commercial trade activities on the Jewish Sabbath in 2022. 21 percent of local authorities allowed both types of commercial activity. On the other hand, 18 percent of Jewish towns did not allow any type of business or commercial activities on Saturdays. Only three percent of localities permitted business activities of all types, without restriction.
Share of Jewish localities that permit commercial activity on the Sabbath in Israel in 2022, by type of activity
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Share of Jewish localities that permit Saturday commerce
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Data is based on information collected from local authorities' municipal bylaws.
According to the source, among the localities that permitted cultural activities or food sales, only one - Jerusalem - permitted cultural activities and banned food sales, while the others permitted food sales and banned cultural activities.
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