There should absolutely be NO concern for Ultra Orthodox citizens worldwide, since all bills to ban the sale of fur contain a like exemption for religious apparel as that in the original catalyst bill proposed in Israel in 2009. Even though the bill didn’t pass yet in Israel; It has become the blueprint for all bills the world over banning the sale of fur

2)- Myth: Ultra Orthodox will be singled out on the streets for wearing fur.

Fact: In reference to an article from HaModia about the NYC exemption: The ban does not concern people who continue to wear fur, but is ONLY a ban on the sale of fur. Hence the aforementioned article is totally and purposely misleading, to claim
that the Ultra Orthodox will be singled out on the street for still wearing fur. We emphasize that Everybody will still be able to wear fur on the streets, and in public, unhindered by the legislation. This is why the argument claiming that the bill could cause the Ultra Orthodox to stand out from other citizens and encourage antisemitism, is a totally fake and pathetic claim in a feeble attempt to sabotage the ethical bill. Of course many other people of every religion, race and gender shall continue to wear fur too.

3)- Myth: Another false argument is the claim that Israel haters are behind the catalyst bill to harm Jewish people around the world And that they will attempt next to ban Kosher slaughter and circumcising. 

Fact: The argument that the bill is antisemitic is totally incorrect and quite upsetting, to say the least. Nobody needs to be Albert Einstein or Nicolas Tesla to understand that a bill which had been supported by the Israeli president, 90 % of the Israeli public, many leading rabbis and the *Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu* can NOT be an antisemitic bill! Because Israeli Jews are the ones that originated the catalyst bill in the first place! Furthermore the original Israeli bill proposal had been initiated (with the cooperation of Members of the Knesset) by Jane Halevy: The Jewish Israeli founder of International Anti Fur Coalition( IAFC). Moreover the Global Coordinator of the IAFC is Mitzi Ocean; An American Jewish woman (and the daughter of a holocaust survivor.) Also since 2009 The bills to ban the sale of fur in Israel, had all been signed and widely endorsed by a huge majority of MKs, including the current president Reuven Rivlin (as stated above) who had strongly supported efforts to ban fur. too. In 2010, he even had said as he served as Speaker of the Knesset that this bill has to be voted-in, and that via this ethical bill Israel has an opportunity to send a message of compassion to the entire world to follow. 

4)- Question: Why having the exemption is the right thing and accepted and respected on all sides?

Fact: Ultra-orthodox citizens need to change their views and morals within their own community and not via laws imposed upon them. The change (starting to buy Sthtreimels made of synthetic fur) has to come from within and not by politics. This is why there is a mutual understanding and acceptance from both sides: Animal Rights advocates and the religious leaders/ Politicians that the exemption needs to be included.  

5)- Question: How did the fur hats called Shtreimels become a custom of some Hasidic groups?

Fact: The Shtreimel is only a Hasidic custom, worn today as a status symbol and has absolutely nothing to do with actual Jewish religious laws: The contrary being true, because the actual origins of the custom of the Fur hat began some time ago in Eastern Europe, where it had been a fashion fad worn by the Goyish aristocracy. It only had been adopted by the Jewish men there to actually hide their regular obvious Jewish Kipa (skullcap), in an attempt to hide that they were Jewish.

6)- Question: What about synthetic fur Shtreimels? 

Fact: They do exist: it's very important to acknowledge that many Shtreimels used today, are synthetic fur Shtreimels. Quoting Rabbi Halevi, Late Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Tel-Aviv. who  ruled in 1992 that Jews should avoid wearing fur: "Why should people be allowed to kill animals if it is not necessary, simply because they desire the pleasure of having the beauty and warmth of fur coats? Is it not possible to achieve the same degree of warmth without fur?"

In addition The Torah prohibits Jews from causing tsa’ar ba’alei chayim—Unnecessary pain to any living being— But the horrendous torment of captivity, trapping, beating, shooting, anal electrocution, of the victim animals causes immense pain. Putting animals through intense suffering simply to indulge human vanity and greed is not in harmony with Jewish teachings. That is the reason why a number of leading Hasidic Ultra-Orthodox rabbis have requested that their followers get fake fur shtreimels.

7)- Another reason Why inexpensive fake fur Shtreimels has been recommended by leading rabbis:

Fact: The fake fur Shtreimels have been recommended by leading Hasidic Rabbis, because besides the importance of the Jewish teaching of compassion and  empathy for all animals, the expensive real Fur Shtreimel goes against the Jewish rule of modesty.(-Real fur Shtreimels are very expensive; as crafted from 30 to more than 100 sable tails for an individual’s hat size: It can cost between 2000 $ to 5000 $. A fake fur may cost around 500 $.)

8)- A few chosen quotes among so many leading rabbis: