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This is the English version of a German episode. In Israel, there are men who are forbidden by Jewish law from using certain roads. It comes down to a religious rule that has been in place for thousands of years. Kohanim — male descendants of the biblical priests — are not permitted to be near the dead. In Israel alone, that affects hundreds of thousands of people. What sounds like a footnote has shaped city planning, hospital architecture, and even flight paths. Questions, feedback, or topic suggestions: ⁠⁠podcast@elisabeth-krafft.de⁠⁠ Editorial & Production: Elisabeth Krafft Originally published in German as: Warum dürfen manche Israelis keine Friedhöfe betreten? This episode was translated with the help of AI.