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Davos: no ski hire for Jews

Tuesday, 13 February 2024 06:30

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A Davos restaurant which rents out skiing and snow equipment is under fire for putting up a sign it won’t hire equipment to Jewish tourists.

The restaurant claims it’s a decision due to the high number of sleds and snow shoes which are damaged are not returned. 

The sign was written in Hebrew. 

Davos is a popular winter destination for Orthodox Jews.

The Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities is dismayed – saying it’s clearly discriminatory. The Secretary General, Jonathan Kreutner, says they will file a complaint. 

The Graubünden police say they have launched an investigation into suspected discrimination and incitement to hatred. 

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