"Davos Ski Shop Sparks Outrage with Anti-Semitic Rental Policy"

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"Davos Ski Shop Sparks Outrage with Anti-Semitic Rental Policy"
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A ski hire shop in Davos, Switzerland, faced backlash and legal action after posting signs in Hebrew announcing a ban on renting skis and sledges to Jewish customers, citing incidents of theft. The shop has since taken down the signs and apologized, stating that Jewish customers are welcome. However, the incident has sparked outrage and legal action from the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities and raised concerns about discrimination and antisemitism in the region, particularly in light of previous tensions between the Orthodox Jewish community and local hosts.

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