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According to the source, the research identified four other cinemas operating daily, and all open on the Sabbath. Additionally, six cultural institutions that screen films on the Sabbath were found.
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Share of commercial and cultural venues active on Saturdays in Israel 2024, by type
Nearly 100 percent of cinemas in Israel were active on the Jewish Sabbath in 2024. Similarly, 88 percent of public swimming pools and 69 percent of museums were open on Saturdays. On the other hand, only 27 percent of malls and shopping centers were open. According to Jewish tradition, activities such as work and commerce are not permitted on the Sabbath.
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IDI. (April 17, 2025). Share of businesses and cultural institutions open on the Sabbath in Israel in 2024, by type [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1553381/israel-share-of-institutions-open-on-sabbath-by-type/
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Share of businesses and cultural institutions open on the Sabbath in Israel in 2024, by type [Graph], IDI, April 17, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1553381/israel-share-of-institutions-open-on-sabbath-by-type/
