Orthodox Jewish High School Team Forfeits Playoff Game Instead Of Playing On Sabbath
I’ve heard of a lot reasons for a forfeit, but I’ve never heard of a religious reason derailing a state playoff basketball team. Beren Academy, which is an Orthodox Jewish high school, has decided to forfeit instead of playing its state semifinal game because it falls on the Sabbath.
The school is coming off its best season in history and attempts to get the game time changed have failed so far.
Personally, I think the state should bend the rules here. Change the game time. These kids shouldn’t be punished because of their religion. They just had an amazing season and it’s now over because you won’t change.
If you support Beren Academy, sign this petition to get the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) to change their mind.
Thanks to Yahoo for the story.
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