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Mayor Defends Tefilin Stands: Symbols of Unity

2/25/2025

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Mayor Rubik Danilovich of Be'er Sheva voiced his astonishment at calls to remove Tefilin stands from public spaces. He passionately defended their presence, asserting that in a Jewish state, such symbols should be celebrated, not concealed. Danilovich highlighted Tefilin as a powerful emblem of shared values, bridging divides among people of varying faiths.

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Mayor Rubik Danilovich of Be'er Sheva voiced his astonishment at calls to remove Tefilin stands from public spaces. He passionately defended their presence, asserting that in a Jewish state, such symbols should be celebrated, not concealed. Danilovich highlighted Tefilin as a powerful emblem of shared values, bridging divides among people of varying faiths.