Judge Amit to lawyer in tefillin: 'I am glad you consider court a holy place'

Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit made the remark to lawyer Foa during a hearing Wednesday, according to a report. The lawyer arrived wearing tefillin.

Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit made the remark during a hearing Wednesday, according to a report. The lawyer, identified as Foa, arrived at the hearing wearing tefillin (phylacteries), a Jewish religious practice. Judge Amit, known for his legal rulings, expressed his appreciation for the lawyer's view of the court as a sacred space. The incident was reported on the source. No further details about the hearing or the case were immediately available.

3 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 16:42 · 8 JulLatest

   Justice Amit told the lawyer: 'I am glad you consider court holy.'

2. 15:46 · 8 Jul

   Report details critical remarks made by Judge Amit regarding tefillin.

3. 15:30 · 8 Jul

   Supreme Court judge reportedly displeased with petitioner wearing tefillin

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