Submitted by brooklynlad t3_yfxdod in nyc
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poopship462 t1_iu61up5 wrote
This isn’t “the orthodox community,” it’s a small minority of ultra-orthodox that are spreading it. They’ve been targeted by antivaxxers for years specifically because they have poor science education and will fall for these things.
Han-Shot_1st t1_iu6cjwq wrote
As a Jewish American, we need to do a better job of communicating to these regressive imbeciles. Frankly, it annoys me because it reflects shitty on all of us. For many New Yorkers their only exposure to Jewish ppl are these ultra orthodox loons.
dagav t1_iu6k4hf wrote
Please do not use your Jewish identity to speak ill of other Jews in front of non-Jews
putney t1_iu6lisy wrote
I call bullshit on this one. They are an embarrassment to Jews, and just because one is Jewish doesn't mean they should keep their mouths shut when people who have bastardized their religion are putting other people's lives at stake.
Han-Shot_1st t1_iu6z7jo wrote
Thank you
dagav t1_iu6mmhl wrote
I'm not saying you shouldn't be critical of them. I'm saying that you shouldn't do so in front of non-Jews because it enables antisemitism. For example, what you said, "they are regressive imbeciles", would be extremely antisemitic if it was said by a non-Jew, because the context would be completely different. But now anti-semites can just point at you and say, "See, this guy gets it!' and be empowered to continue.
putney t1_iu6uijo wrote
You sound like my dad. It was fine to eat pork and share pork with other Jews, he said, but not to let anyone non Jewish know that you ate pork. It’s a truly absurd theory.
dagav t1_iu6vetn wrote
From my understanding your dad had it backwards. Obviously eating pork is not "fine" for a Jew because it's not kosher. And a Jew definitely cannot share pork with another Jew for the same reason. Regarding telling non-Jews they ate pork, I haven't heard any problem with that. However, I think there may be a problem with telling Jews they ate pork because that Jew may then think it was kosher. So your dad's theory sounds absurd because it was incorrect.
bherm100 t1_iu6o6u8 wrote
Who cares what racist assholes think? Not me. I care about being grouped in with primative losers because I'm not one. These assholes are ruining Judaism for the rest of us. I want Jews to be associated with Einstein. Not some jackass with a year 1 ideology about burning bushes and cave man shit
dagav t1_iu6p18s wrote
You are trashing your tribesmen of 4000 years for some social credit with anti-semites who in the final analysis will group you in with them anyway. Is it worth it? In 2000 years of antisemitism was it ever worth it?
bherm100 t1_iu6p5i3 wrote
Fuck your primitive tribal bs.
dagav t1_iu6pqu7 wrote
I'm talking about the 12 Tribes of Israel. It's not primitive, it's an aspect of being Jewish.
bherm100 t1_iu6pur8 wrote
No. You're a primative. You do not represent modern Jews. You're not chosen by god either. Fuck off with that. I dont have any tribe. I'm living in 2022.
dagav t1_iu6sihp wrote
I'm sorry you feel that way.
OutrageousGarbage743 t1_iu6u1vq wrote
I feel sorry for you too smh
dagav t1_iu6uh4h wrote
Who was talking to you?
OutrageousGarbage743 t1_iu6uk8j wrote
I’m here now!!!
OutrageousGarbage743 t1_iu6uxyn wrote
Keyboard warrior!
bherm100 t1_iu6sp13 wrote
Just stop claiming Judaism. You're not a jew. You're the Taliban equivalent.
dagav t1_iu6zfny wrote
I'm a modern Jew. Why do you get to decide who is and who isn't a Jew?
bherm100 t1_iu6ntsw wrote
Jew here. Fuck these scumbags.
dagav t1_iu6phzn wrote
I'm wondering what kind of authority you think "Jew here" gives you. All it does it whitewash these sentiments for anti-semites.
bherm100 t1_iu6pnwq wrote
It means that "Jewish identity" being some sort of monolith is hilariously dumb bullshit.
This guy doesn't speak for me or any other Jew. Fuck outa here with that garbage. Tribalism is for racists.
dagav t1_iu6xws8 wrote
If you reject the Jewish identity then why do you say "Jew here"? What does it mean to be a Jew exactly?
And how can you tell me I don't speak for any other Jews when that's precisely what you are doing when you say, "This guy doesn't speak for any other Jew"?
And why does your Jew card overrule mine? Not that I've even played mine, but I'm a Jew too. What gives you the right to say "Jew here" and try and overrule anything I might say about the Jewish identity, as if my opinion doesn't matter?
Han-Shot_1st t1_iu6zgz7 wrote
And do you think all groups should engage in this kind of behavior? Run that thought experiment. What would the world be like?
Han-Shot_1st t1_iu70oo3 wrote
If you’re worried about antisemitism, I got news for you, Jewish communities spreading polio will certainly not help. I do worry about rising antisemitism and that’s why I’m upset with these loons and their regressive dogmatic belief in Bronze Age voodoo. Since they are very visibly Jewish (their garb) their antics reflect on the rest of us.
dagav t1_iu71hmz wrote
I happen to find blaming Jews for antisemitism to be in very poor taste. And Judaism is not "Bronze Age voodoo", it's the foundation of Western civilization.
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dagav t1_iu6mrp8 wrote
The Taliban? Are you serious? Do you have any idea how bad the Taliban are? What's the worst thing the Orthodox Jews ever did, not vaccinate their kids?
Ilovemytowm t1_iu6qwt3 wrote
Are you kidding me what's the worst thing they did let's start with treating women like they are breeding machines who don't deserve an education or a career or a life other than birthing babies. You really need to stop this nonsense. It's embarrassing.
dagav t1_iu6rkj3 wrote
Judaism is exceptionally pro-women. The overwhelming majority of Orthodox Jewish women want to have a lot of kids, they want to be mothers, they don't want to have a career. They think it's their mission from God to have lots of children. What's the problem? Go to any orthodox Jewish woman in Brooklyn and ask her if she's happy and I guarantee you the answer will be a resounding "Yes".
> It's embarrassing.
I'm not embarrassed. Just pointing out that most people here have no idea what they're talking about.
Ilovemytowm t1_iu701v1 wrote
Jesus .. just stop. I know what I am talking about. You...are like the bagdad Bob of the zealots.
dagav t1_iu70pwl wrote
What, I'm not allowed to argue?
Han-Shot_1st t1_iu6zsdm wrote
They are both religious fundamentalist. The biggest difference is, as Jews we don’t believe in proselytizing, but both groups have a dogmatic adherence to Bronze Age books of “revelation.
dagav t1_iu7082w wrote
That is a superficial comparison. Read these articles and then tell me Orthodox Jews have anything in common with the Taliban:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_crimes_in_Afghanistan#Taliban
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taliban#Condemned_practices
Not proselytizing is the biggest difference between these two groups?
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dagav t1_iu6qrz8 wrote
Bro, it's OK to admit when you don't know something. You don't have to pretend you're right.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_crimes_in_Afghanistan#Taliban
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taliban#Condemned_practices
This is not even the HALF of it because there isn't good reporting in Afghanistan. Go do your own research if you want to know more. The Taliban kill, torture, rape, and mutilate men, women, children, and the elderly. If this is just "an ultra conservative sect" then I'd hate to see what your definition of "moderate" is. I'm not even going to validate your comparison with a counterargument.
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dagav t1_iu6snlt wrote
So when I point out how extremely wrong you are, instead of taking a moment to reflect and think, "Man, am I just talking out of my ass?", you double down? Have you considered that you don't know what you're talking about?
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dagav t1_iu6unwm wrote
I would explain the difference if I thought there was any hope of you understanding it. What you are saying is so divorced from reality that I am now extremely suspicious of your motivation to draw a line between Orthodox Jews and the fucking Taliban.
_Maxolotl t1_iu677ci wrote
OK, then, here's a rewrite of the previous comment:
Thank you orthodox community for stubbornly insisting on not teaching your kids science, thereby making them vulnerable to being duped by antivaxxers.
dagav t1_iu6w6p2 wrote
Where in the article does it say anything about Jews?
shotpun t1_iu6k6yv wrote
they should educate their kids. torah is about critical thinking and making your own interpretation of what you read
dagav t1_iu6w6cn wrote
Where in the article does it say anything about Jews?
Guypussy t1_iu5x57b wrote
Rickets.
PeriodicTrend t1_iu702oy wrote
Rickets is a vitamin d deficiency. But I get your point.
dagav t1_iu6w3fc wrote
Where in the article does it say anything about Jews?
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4zem t1_iu6ijzj wrote
Good luck with that one.
dagav t1_iu6laqa wrote
What kind of crackdown do you mean exactly?
Han-Shot_1st t1_iu701zk wrote
I got two starters. 1) schools that actually teach kids math and science. 2) get vaccinated, so we don’t have polio outbreaks, this isn’t some rural part of India, it’s fuckin NYC
dagav t1_iu70kgg wrote
In America we have the right not to teach our kids math and science, sorry but those are the rules.
And where in the article does it say that the polio spread has something to do with Jews?
TarumK t1_iu6o3vb wrote
Who knows. It just doesn't seem like a long term sustainable situation.
dagav t1_iu6vxp7 wrote
How do you even know Orthodox Jews are responsible for this polio? Or are you just assuming? The article doesn't say anything about Jews. Might be wise to be sure before your "crackdown", assuming you care
dagav t1_iu6jsw5 wrote
I wish I could send you to a real Taliban state and then maybe you wouldn't say such stupid shit
JustAnotherStrange t1_iu6u15a wrote
This thread is pretty rough.
This is a specific situation with the Satmar Orthodox sect presence in Orange/Rockland county. They are one of the most conservative Hasidic sects (fun fact: this sect is fiercely Anti-Zionist). One of the main tenets of Judaism is protecting your health, and many of the Orthodox Jews that I've talked to say that their rabbis tell everyone to get vaccinated to protect their health. They all were very enthusiastic about it, and emphasized that they were first in line for each shot, etc.
As well, lots of Orthodox day schools provide robust secular education along with religious teaching, and send many of their students to elite universities. Some of them even make their school days longer than normal so they can fit complete secular education in.
The wide generalizations are frankly a bad look; there is an entire community of hundreds of thousands, belonging to many sects. It makes the community a scapegoat. Do not blame it on all "Hasids" like people in this thread are - it's just not true, and further propagates hate. I hope you all understand my perspective
Han-Shot_1st t1_iu707km wrote
I’ve gotten anti-vax literature sent to my house from these loons. These ass clowns make Jews look bad.
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instagthrowawayy t1_iu6anpf wrote
I prefer blow dart snipers. Quicker and more efficient.
randomguyonahill t1_iu6k9xx wrote
For eff sake, that's all we need now. God damn it!
I'm going to call my Mom back in Africa:
Mom: I just got over Maleria again.
Me: that's great, just survived Covid, bubonic plague, and polio.
Mom: .....
Me: .....
Mom: why are you living there?
Me: it's a new Yorker thing. The tap water is really great!
Nickyluvs2cum t1_iu5zfxd wrote
I’ll be in the house
Icewear_Daddy t1_iu64b76 wrote
You get it from tap water and fecal contact. Keep your mouth closed when you shower and boil your water or use bottled when brushing your teeth.
Dutch1206 t1_iu6m53t wrote
It’s found in waste water. Not tap water
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Radun t1_iu67aw9 wrote
Aren't most purple vaccinated? Why worry if vaccinated,
Discordant_Concord t1_iu6q3c4 wrote
Because the virus could mutate.
TeamMisha t1_iu5x1zx wrote
Thank you orthodox community and brain damaged antivaxxers for bringing us backwards almost 70 years in health care. Let's get childhood rickets back too while we're at it lol