Sunday Off - Is it Good for the Jews?

An expandedforumof the Tzohar rabbinicalorganization is scheduled to gatherMondayat the Park Hotelin Jerusalemand discussthe differenthalakhic (Jewish Law)and social- public angles of the influence of turning Sunday intoan official day offin Israel. Beforemaking a decision,the rabbis will hear a review of the matter by therelevant authorities:President Uriel Lin ofthe Tel AvivChamber of Commerce, Chairman Avi Kaminsky ofthe managers of educationdepartments in localauthorities andMember of KnessetZvulunOrlev(Jewish Home) one of the initiators of a bill that would bring about the change.

After the reviewanddiscussion of the matter,there will be either be a voteora vote will be heldlater - by phoneif necessary - if there is a need to checkother sources. Among the focal points:will the change reduce thedesecration ofthe Sabbath? How will the move affect family unity?Whatwill be the impactonincomeand the economy?