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10 Steps
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The Director Behind the Scenes
“Even The Yated Ne’eman Is More Pluralistic!”
Extensive report details decades of antisemitism at CAIR
Fatima Mohammed ‘would not change’ CUNY Law ‘hate speech’ commencement address: ‘I would say it louder’
10 Steps to Unhappiness
Marriage Stands in the Way of the State
The Director Behind the Scenes
“Even The Yated Ne’eman Is More Pluralistic!”
Extensive report details decades of antisemitism at CAIR
Fatima Mohammed ‘would not change’ CUNY Law ‘hate speech’ commencement address: ‘I would say it louder’
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17 Jun 2023
Upholding Modesty
The Times of Israel has published a post by a blogger about the fact that ultra Orthodox publications did not show the face of a fallen Israeli soldier, who was a woman. Under the headline of the article were the words, "It's time to see ultra-Orthodox erasure of women for what it is: disrespect and devaluation of worthy human beings."
I asked ChatGPT to come up with a counter argument. Here goes:
Religious Freedom and Autonomy: The practice of not publishing female photographs is rooted in religious beliefs and values held by Orthodox Jewish communities. It is important to respect religious freedom and the autonomy of these communities to establish their own norms and practices based on their interpretation of Jewish teachings.
Modesty and Respect: The practice of not publishing female photographs is seen as a way to uphold modesty and promote respectful interactions between men and women. It is believed that by not displaying women's images, the focus remains on their character, accomplishments, and contributions rather than their physical appearance. This can contribute to a more respectful and dignified portrayal of women.
Protection from Objectification: In a society that often objectifies women, not publishing female photographs can be viewed as a means of protecting women from being reduced to mere objects of visual appeal. By keeping women's images private, it can help foster a culture that values women for their intellect, character, and accomplishments rather than their physical attributes.
Preserving Privacy and Family Sanctity: The practice of not publishing female photographs helps maintain privacy within families and preserves the sanctity of personal and domestic life. It upholds the belief that the intimate aspects of family life should be kept within the private sphere and not exposed to public scrutiny.
Promoting Equal Value: Supporters of not publishing female photographs argue that this practice does not diminish the value or contributions of women. They contend that honoring women's achievements and highlighting their contributions can be done through other means, such as written tributes and descriptions, which can provide a more comprehensive understanding of their accomplishments beyond physical appearance.
It is important to recognize that the practice of not publishing female photographs is not intended to demean or marginalize women, but rather stems from a different approach to gender roles, modesty, and privacy within Orthodox Jewish communities.
I asked ChatGPT to come up with a counter argument. Here goes:
Religious Freedom and Autonomy: The practice of not publishing female photographs is rooted in religious beliefs and values held by Orthodox Jewish communities. It is important to respect religious freedom and the autonomy of these communities to establish their own norms and practices based on their interpretation of Jewish teachings.
Modesty and Respect: The practice of not publishing female photographs is seen as a way to uphold modesty and promote respectful interactions between men and women. It is believed that by not displaying women's images, the focus remains on their character, accomplishments, and contributions rather than their physical appearance. This can contribute to a more respectful and dignified portrayal of women.
Protection from Objectification: In a society that often objectifies women, not publishing female photographs can be viewed as a means of protecting women from being reduced to mere objects of visual appeal. By keeping women's images private, it can help foster a culture that values women for their intellect, character, and accomplishments rather than their physical attributes.
Preserving Privacy and Family Sanctity: The practice of not publishing female photographs helps maintain privacy within families and preserves the sanctity of personal and domestic life. It upholds the belief that the intimate aspects of family life should be kept within the private sphere and not exposed to public scrutiny.
Promoting Equal Value: Supporters of not publishing female photographs argue that this practice does not diminish the value or contributions of women. They contend that honoring women's achievements and highlighting their contributions can be done through other means, such as written tributes and descriptions, which can provide a more comprehensive understanding of their accomplishments beyond physical appearance.
It is important to recognize that the practice of not publishing female photographs is not intended to demean or marginalize women, but rather stems from a different approach to gender roles, modesty, and privacy within Orthodox Jewish communities.
16 Jun 2023
Hallowed versus Heathen
UPDATE: The NY Post corrected the error.
This past week, the NY Post had an article about a Jeopardy game show question aired on June 13th in which the three contestants failed to come up with a seemingly easy answer.
The clue that had all three contestants stumped: “Matthew 6:9 says, ‘Our Father Which Art in Heaven’ this ‘be thy name.'”
“That’s ‘hallowed,’ you heathens!” “Jeopardy!” fan Lindsay Wilcox live-tweeted during the show.
https://nypost.com/2023/06/15/jeopardy-contestants-fail-to-answer-bible-clue-about-our-father/
Today, the NY Post again has an article about a Jeopardy show in which the three contestants performed poorly on June 7th. At the end of the article, the journalist makes mention of the June 13th episode.
In the June 13 episode, no contestant was able to figure out the clue “Matthew 6:9 says, ‘Our Father Which Art in Heaven’ this ‘be thy name,’” with Heathen being the correct word.
https://nypost.com/2023/06/16/jeopardy-producer-sarah-foss-asks-fans-to-forget-horrible-episode/
HEATHEN - a person who is not religious or whose religion is not Judaism, Islam, or especially Christianity
Who is editing the NY Post? Hope "Heathen" will be replaced by "Hallowed" forthwith.
Some of the comments left under the article include:
Apparently NYP doesn't know the answer, either.
"Hallowed" is the correct word. I bet that heathen's word was intentional.
Clearly, the writer was one of the contestants
This past week, the NY Post had an article about a Jeopardy game show question aired on June 13th in which the three contestants failed to come up with a seemingly easy answer.
The clue that had all three contestants stumped: “Matthew 6:9 says, ‘Our Father Which Art in Heaven’ this ‘be thy name.'”
“That’s ‘hallowed,’ you heathens!” “Jeopardy!” fan Lindsay Wilcox live-tweeted during the show.
https://nypost.com/2023/06/15/jeopardy-contestants-fail-to-answer-bible-clue-about-our-father/
Today, the NY Post again has an article about a Jeopardy show in which the three contestants performed poorly on June 7th. At the end of the article, the journalist makes mention of the June 13th episode.
In the June 13 episode, no contestant was able to figure out the clue “Matthew 6:9 says, ‘Our Father Which Art in Heaven’ this ‘be thy name,’” with Heathen being the correct word.
https://nypost.com/2023/06/16/jeopardy-producer-sarah-foss-asks-fans-to-forget-horrible-episode/
HEATHEN - a person who is not religious or whose religion is not Judaism, Islam, or especially Christianity
Who is editing the NY Post? Hope "Heathen" will be replaced by "Hallowed" forthwith.
Some of the comments left under the article include:
Apparently NYP doesn't know the answer, either.
"Hallowed" is the correct word. I bet that heathen's word was intentional.
Clearly, the writer was one of the contestants
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The Graduation Speech
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Todah Abba
רב פנגר אבא תודה
The New York Times weighs in on CUNY commencement speaker Fatima Mousa Mohammed, over here. The journalist did not include the full text of Ms. Mohammed's remarks.
The New York Times weighs in on CUNY commencement speaker Fatima Mousa Mohammed, over here. The journalist did not include the full text of Ms. Mohammed's remarks.
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