Monthly Archives: May 2014

Kookism: The roots of Gush Emunim – Preface Part 3

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Gideon Aran

In order to conduct my research I accompanied the followers of Gush-Emunim wherever they decided to go. I looked at them closely, had lengthy talks with them and thoroughly read the materials they had memorized by heart. Written By Prof. Gideon … Continue reading →

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Don’t let The Mirror Peep At Your Body

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Gideon Aran

There are restrictions on nudity even when alone. For instance, Haredim mention that in the toilet a Jew should “expose a little and cover up even more”; an oft-quoted story is told of an exemplary character from the period of … Continue reading →

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Nudity Is No Trivial Matter

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Gideon Aran

Nudity is no trivial matter. For most cultures, including Haredi society, it is a sensitive affair. We can see this from the centrality and gravity of the Jewish laws and customs that deal with exposure of the body in general, … Continue reading →

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