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Last update - 14:19 13/04/2008 Shas irate as gov't overlooks debate on Pesach chametz ban By Mazal Mualem, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Israel, Chametz, Shas Shas ministers are fuming that their party's amendment barring the sale of chametz (leavened bread) went undiscussed by the government Sunday due to a technical glitch that prevented the proposal from being delivered on time. MK Itzhak Cohen presented the amendment, which would forbid the sale of all chametz during Passover, to the government secretary on Wednesday. "Apparently someone in the government office prevented the proposal from being discussed," said Cohen on Sunday. "More than 85 percent of the population supports the ban on chametz sale in public places." Advertisement Some two weeks ago, a Jerusalem court allowed grocery stores, restaurants and pizzerias to sell chametz on Passover. Shas leader Eli Yishai promised that his party would continue to fight against the court ruling allowing the sale of chametz during Passover. "Shas will not give up on this even if it means going against the government," he said. MKs Meir Sheetrit and Ze'ev Boim, meanwhile, said that the government should not interfere in court rulings. Last week, Yishai called the Jerusalem court's ruling a " black stain on Israel's Jewish identity." Related articles: Judge okays sale of leavened products during Passover All in favor / Itzik clears out the chametz From chametz to Baruch Goldstein Bookmark to del.icio.us   Passover in Damascus Syria's 100 remaining Jews say they feel free to celebrate Passover openly. Shanghai surprise A Jewish couple in Shanghai weds inside a synagogue for the first time since WWII.   1.   a victory of secular Jews nation-wide! 15:13  |  Michael 13/04/08   2.   Go on.... Shas !!! got tired of you all 15:44  |  Albert 13/04/08   3.   Why Does the Government Need to Get Involved in Peoples` Diet? 15:54  |  MIKE 13/04/08   4.   religious coercion 16:41  |  rg 13/04/08   5.   # 1; Whose religion ? 19:02  |  Rob 13/04/08   6.   Shas 19:28  |  George Kaplan 13/04/08   7.   Shas has all of the answers to Israel`s crushing problems 22:28  |  Simeon ben Jacob 13/04/08   8.   Lot of talkback from none Jews not living in Israel 12:30  |  Levi 15/04/08   9.   #8 Hates Chometz 19:36  |  Ori 21/04/08   10.   #6 Gov`t Down 19:39  |  Ori 21/04/08

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