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Crocs Too Comfy for Yom Kippur: Rabbi

Sandals don't inflict sufficient suffering for holiday, religious leader rules

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(Newser) – A Lithuanian rabbi has ruled that Crocs should not be worn during Yom Kippur because the sandals are too comfortable, Ynet news reports. Rabbi Elyashiv based his judgment on a prohibition against leather sandals, saying they were banned because they fail to provide an appropriate level of suffering for the holiday. "It is permissible legalistically" to wear Crocs, Elyashiv said, "but it is inadvisable."

In this Oct. 3, 2006 file photo, Crocs shoes are seen in Boulder, Colo.
In this Oct. 3, 2006 file photo, Crocs shoes are seen in Boulder, Colo.   (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, file)
In this Feb. 6, 2006 file photo, Crocs colorful resin footwear are on display at the REI flagship store in Denver.
In this Feb. 6, 2006 file photo, Crocs colorful resin footwear are on display at the REI flagship store in Denver.   (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, file)
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yellowjeep
Sep 25, 09 5:50 PM CDT
Awesome story. I love my crocks. Reply
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yellowjeep
Sep 25, 09 5:50 PM CDT
crocs. damn spell check.
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polstroad
Sep 25, 09 6:00 PM CDT
to be in Lithuania is to know suffering Reply
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Spudsy
Sep 25, 09 6:03 PM CDT
And what could be better than to inflict suffering? Go religion. Reply
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Fromthemiddle
Sep 25, 09 6:04 PM CDT
I suppose Lent is out too. Reply
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