TEL AVIV, Israel — Former “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson said Sunday she will try her powers of persuasion while in Israel on an unlikely audience — ultra-Orthodox Jewish lawmakers.
Anderson, an honorary director of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, is in Israel to participate in the local version of “Dancing With the Stars.”An anti-fur bill has been put on hold in Israel over concerns by ultra-Orthodox leaders that it could affect production of the characteristic fur hats worn by some men from Hassidic sects on holidays and other festive occasions.
Anderson said she intends to speak about the issue of fur to Israeli religious leaders on her trip.
“It’s almost 2011. There are so many alternatives to things. We can be compassionate in our choices,” Anderson said.
