# Ban Jewish Burka, Say Israeli Rabbis July 29, 2010 Author: Nathan Jeffay Source: The Jewish Chronicle Israeli rabbis are set to ban the burka for a small group of radical Jewish women who have taken to wearing it. Two years ago, it emerged that around 100 women in the city of Beit Shemesh had begun to cover their faces with a veil and wear numerous layers of clothing to obscure their body shape. When many rabbis criticised the trend, the women took no notice because they considered the rabbis too moderate. See also:- [ Niquab or Burqa Controversies ](/news-stories/niquab-or-burqa-controversies) - [ Islam in Europe ](/news-stories/islam-europe) - [ Religious Freedom ](/news-stories/religious-freedom) - [ Interfaith ](/religions/interfaith) - [ Islam ](/religions/islam) - [ Judaism ](/religions/judaism) - [ International ](/tags/international) - [ Women ](/tags/women) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)