Comments on: Sexy Israeli fashion shoot parodies mehadrin buses

By: Sachin

Sachin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:45:24 +0000

It actually depends on ones own view but I think it should be allowed. Both grild and boy, men and women are equall. Both have equall opportunities.

By: adam davis

adam davis — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:21:55 +0000

For the record, I would ride that bus. Every day. I could maybe see myself joining a Hasidic sex. I mean sect. The Sexter Hasidim.

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:28:31 +0000

I have to agree with Shir; they are proving the Haredi point. While it’s a shame that this community has managed to twist Torah almost inside out, showing ad campaigns that bolster their point of view isn’t going to help.

By: Haim

Haim — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:44:10 +0000

there are no place for “modesty patrols” in this world anymore. stop complaining we already receive preferential treatment all over the world and we control the money and film industry. stop whining and cut this stupid curls. we all know jewish girls ooze sexuality

By: Cassava Fufu

Cassava Fufu — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:30:10 +0000

What does this mean “sexist”? I don’t get this stupid word…hehehe!

By: az joani

az joani — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:28:54 +0000

Fabulous presentation. Mazel tov and y’asher koach to all for a beautifully presented photo shoot with a politcal message as well.

By: shalem

shalem — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:52:19 +0000

This photo shoot is powerful! In an attempt to strip women of their sexuality, the charedi men are acting out their aggression against their own repressed sexuality. They are threatened by the power of female sexuality. Our sexuality has always been one of our greatest sources of power. This photo shoot is obviously co-opting women’s sexuality and objectifying women’s bodies, but no more than any other fashion advertisement in our consumer culture. At least this one has the audacity to confront us with the powerful reminder that embodied sexuality needs expression in both women and men, and has an important function in the social sphere.

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:44:44 +0000

I think Shir hits the head on the nail. What I don’t see is how this photo shoot is a constructive addition to the conversation — just seems to fan the flames of anti-haredi sentiment and seems to confirm the haredi assertion that secular society is over sexualized.

By: em

em — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:55:08 +0000

I don’t know that it’s any more sexist than fashion photography in general (and much less sexist than some I have seen) and the guys are hot.

But knowing the violence/threat of violence that noncompliant women face, it’s hard not to inject that into the image. A woman surrounded by a large group of men … who are hostile to her … yeah, it’s creepy.

By: Kung Fu Jew 18

Kung Fu Jew 18 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:20:13 +0000

Gawker gave us a nice hat tip: gawker.com/5883902/sexy-israeli-photo-shoot-mocks-ultra+orthodox-women-haters