Chaim Amalek writes: “WHY does the NY Times see fit to provide this platform for antisemitic views, and during Passover no less! When Moshiach comes, no goyella will dare sit next to any one of us. They will leave on their own, even if the plane is leaving the gate.”<\/p>\n
From the New York Times<\/a>:<\/p>\n A growing number of airline passengers, particularly on trips between the United States and Israel, are now sharing stories of conflicts between ultra-Orthodox Jewish men trying to follow their faith and women just hoping to sit down. Several flights from New York to Israel over the last year have been delayed or disrupted over the issue, and with social media spreading outrage and debate, the disputes have spawned a protest initiative, an online petition and a spoof safety video from a Jewish magazine suggesting a full-body safety vest (\u201cYes, it\u2019s kosher!\u201d) to protect ultra-Orthodox men from women seated next to them on airplanes.<\/p>\n The number of episodes appears to be increasing as ultra-Orthodox communities grow in number and confidence, but also as other passengers, for reasons of comfort as well as politics, push back.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Chaim Amalek writes: “WHY does the NY Times see fit to provide this platform for antisemitic views, and during Passover no less! When Moshiach comes, no goyella will dare sit next to any one of us. They will leave on … Continue reading