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By Y. Ariel

Degel HaTorah representatives in Netanya are notching up another achievement after the local planning and construction committee approved a request by Kanyon HaSharon (Sharon Mall) to carry out internal changes on condition that the coffee shop operating on the premises does not open its doors on Shabbos. "This is a positive precedent in accordance with the wishes of the majority of city residents who keep Shabbos," says Rabbi Moshe Lachover, chairman of Degel HaTorah of Netanya.

Not long ago Kanyon HaSharon sought approval for the construction of a building extension that would serve as an open balcony for a new coffee shop operating there. When the request came before the planning and construction committee Rabbi Lachover objected, saying that the entire shopping mall facility was only approved for construction as a closed structure. The sight of an open balcony extending out would be detrimental to passersby because of the highly visible chilul Shabbos that would take place at the establishment.

Following a prolonged battle Rabbi Lachover's objection was accepted and the coffee shop promised to remain closed on Shabbos. "I am pleased over the success in expressing through this decision the desire . . . of the majority of Netanya residents who want to preserve the honor of Shabbos," said Rabbi Lachover.

 

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