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I know that seems extreme, but even in some liberal orthodox Jewish denominations, men and women don't touch (except for husband/wife of course). I'm pretty su
by loumf 16y ago
I know that seems extreme, but even in some liberal orthodox Jewish denominations, men and women don't touch (except for husband/wife of course). I'm pretty sure that not hiring on this basis is illegal, and in some places, like NYC, it's extremely common. I'm not Jewish, but have worked with, and known, and have many friends who hold these beliefs. I have never thought of them as being extremists.
I think this specific person might have explained it inartfully.
- jacquesm 16y agoLiberal and orthodox in one description feel kind of funny.
- loumf 16y agoyeah -- there are gradations -- I'm just saying that even the most liberal of the orthodox Jews I have known still follow this. Which is why I don't think of it as extreme -- it's a fairly common practice. Also, think of it from this guy's case. He has a religious belief -- he knows that you might think it's odd (based on past reactions, no doubt). He's not very good at explaining it -- perhaps he's nervous because it's an interview.