Re: women-only concerts

[Kame'a Media <media...>]

It is astonishing and unfortunate
that people who capitulate to the
=kol isha= injunction fail to see
the direct co-relation
between their compliance and
that of the physical assaults on women
taking place with shocking regularity
on the streets of Israel by primitive
and violent self-proclaimed
guardians of female modesty.

Note:  This is not a condemnation of the
Orthodox or =halakha= per se.

(Reaching for my hard-hat in anticipation, anyway.)

Wolf

"Judith R. Cohen" wrote:

> >
> > Judith, I would suggest offering a women-only concert to the Sephardic
> > Orthodox community.  You would get their support and I am sure that the
> > audience would be very appreciative.  This would work as long as there were
> > no male musicians performing with you.
> > Lori (Chicago)
> Hi, I have refused women-only concerts offered to me by women who
> tacitly or out loud support Kol Ishah in the Sephardic Kehillah because
> agreeing to do one would imply an agreement with it on my part. I would
> rather lose money and let people know that this is a stand I am taking.
> On the other hand, I've done women-only concerts for groups which just
> happen to like the idea of a women's evening, and they've led to some
> interesting discussions. But, again, I will NOT accept doing one BECAUSE
> Kol Ishah is enforced.
> Interesting , that Wolf pointed out the return of women to the concert
> stage in Iran! Maybe we can, ah, keep up with the Ayatollah.... Cheers,
> Judith
>

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