Monthly Archives: November 2014

Haredi Authorities Permit Themselves

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Gideon Aran

While Haredi authorities recognize this, they cannot permit themselves not to wage an all-out war against mobilization. Candidates for conscription are intimidated and condemned, while those who do sign up are cursed and excommunicated. Written By Prof. Gideon Aran In … Continue reading →

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Haredi Body Culture Has a Rich Repertoire Of Indirect

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Gideon Aran

As in other puritanical cultures, Haredi body culture has a rich repertoire of indirect and suggestive expressions for talking about intimate issues or areas, which can nonetheless be interpreted as sharp and serious. Written By Gideon Aran Some expressions for … Continue reading →

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One-On-One Meetings With Authoritative Experts

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Gideon Aran

Explicit guidance and methodical policing form a part of sermons, morality lessons, lectures by yeshiva heads and “supervisors”, as well in one-on-one meetings with authoritative experts on matters of the body. Written By Prof. Gideon Aran Usually they are turned … Continue reading →

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Gideon Aran: Role Of Socializing Agents

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Gideon Aran

All the adults in his environment are placed against him in the role of socializing agents, including his older brothers (even though the age gap may be small), neighbors, fellow worshippers in the synagogue, and even passersby from the community. … Continue reading →

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