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2017-02-13 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

Authorities crack down on 'Modesty Police' in Jerusalem

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Posted by g(r)omgoru 2017-02-13 07:41|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Haredi neighborhoods and modesty patrols sounds like Islamicists and Sharia Law instead of Orthodox Judaism.

Posted by JohnQC 2017-02-13 08:30|| 2017-02-13 08:30|| Front Page Top

#2 Yep, and they just got the message that the rest of us don't like it.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2017-02-13 08:34|| 2017-02-13 08:34|| Front Page Top

#3 We toured Jerusalem 8 years ago and because of a map error we ended up in an Haradi neighborhood. A billboard stated something to the effect that if anyone saw a person who did not belong there to politely show them out. We walked into a butcher shop, several customers left, and the manager showed us out.

Posted by CC Reader 2017-02-13 11:34|| 2017-02-13 11:34|| Front Page Top

#4 ..the butcher politely showed us how to get out of the neighborhood.

Posted by CC Reader 2017-02-13 11:37|| 2017-02-13 11:37|| Front Page Top

#5 You can visit these neighborhoods but they ask that you follow a few rules.

"1. Women and girls (young girls as well) should wear a skirt that goes beyond the knees, and clothing that covers the shoulders and a closed neckline, and sleeves that go at least until the elbows.

Both women (young girls as well) and men (young boys as well) must avoid wearing shorts.

Moreover, there are several rules of behavior:

1. Tourists are asked not to travel in large groups.

2. Residents should not be photographed and certainly not filmed without asking for permission, especially on the Sabbath. But taking photographs of random street scenes is fine in most neighborhoods, except in some parts of Meah Shearim.

3. During the Jewish Sabbath, known as 'Shabbos' or 'Shabbat' (from sunset Friday until it is completely dark on Saturday night, i.e., 25 hours long), refrain from violating the Shabbat in these areas. That means: no mobile phones, no cigarettes, no (photo or video) cameras, and perhaps somewhat more respectable dress. These items should not only not be used, but they should also not be visibly carried around. If they must be taken along, carry them in a bag, and don't forget to turn off your mobile phone.

4. Avoid wearing Christian symbols, such as crosses or religious shirts. Also, since many residents are anti-Zionist, some of them very strongly so, wearing pro-Israel shirts and the like may lead to uncomfortable looks."

If you don't follow the rules, you will be politely (and firmly) asked to leave.

They won't kidnap or behead you, unlike some other neighborhoods. They might insult you a bit though.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2017-02-13 12:07|| 2017-02-13 12:07|| Front Page Top

#6 In the early 70's I got the same thing in a number of Chicago neighborhoods. "We don't serve your kind here!"
But I DID have long hair, FUman, boots and bells.
Outside of the dress code I guess.

Posted by Skidmark 2017-02-13 17:10|| 2017-02-13 17:10|| Front Page Top

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