Just as all committed Jews were deeply offended by Mr Croke's reply, don't you think that your attitude to Rabbi Nissim Karelitz's notice might have the same type of prejudice of "educated Israelis" towards Haredim ("Ultra-Orthodox")? As the saying goes: The definition of a religious fanatic is anyone who is more observant than I am. How about a little more tolerance toward those who are more stringent with their observance than we are.
moshe, stringent would be if the men stayed late in shul so that they wouldnt see the women. not making the women leave early to set up lunch while they finish praying (something the religius right used to rail about).
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To Miriam,
Just as all committed Jews were deeply offended by Mr Croke's reply, don't you think that your attitude to Rabbi Nissim Karelitz's notice might have the same type of prejudice of "educated Israelis" towards Haredim ("Ultra-Orthodox")?
As the saying goes: The definition of a religious fanatic is anyone who is more observant than I am.
How about a little more tolerance toward those who are more stringent with their observance than we are.
Moshe from Jerusalem.
moshe, stringent would be if the men stayed late in shul so that they wouldnt see the women. not making the women leave early to set up lunch while they finish praying (something the religius right used to rail about).
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