Israelis Facing a Seismic Rift Over Role of WomenA series of episodes involving the ultra-Orthodox community, including segregation of women and protests comparing officials to Nazis, has set off a debate about its position.
Jan 15, 2012
Current tensions in Israel with the haredi and women
There was an interesting article in yesterday's NY Times about a current flare up related to the ability of women to participate in events hosted by haredi (or ultra-Orthodox Jews). Beyond providing an account of current affairs, the article provides some good context for the shifting place of haredi in Israeli society, and why it has become a long-standing source of tension. The description from the NYT is below:
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