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Revised Jerusalem Video is Up at Youtube

Today we received a new comment from Michal:

Hi,

Following remarks from this blog - The israel ministry of tourism have produced a new version to the clip - one that is not offensive in any manner to any crowd.

you may view the new clip here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n...h? v=nD1gzmzINOA

Shana tova,

And - sorry for the hassle, I guess you can call it "cultural differences" between Israelis and... the rest of the world

Michal
Michal | Homepage | 09.23.08 - 12:50 pm | #

The Tourism Ministry awaits our critique. I think sweaty people will be offended. . . .

Fake Burka Video posted

This video is clearly and obviously a fake. There are many clues, sprinkled throughout the video, showing the lack of modesty among these wanton women.

1. Because they are not wearing "shalim," the contour of their shoulders and arms are clearly visible. At one point one of the ladies shockingly lifts her arms up in the air .
   
2. They wear flesh-colored stockings (or perhaps none at all? Chas ve-chalilah).
   
3. They read Yediot Aharonot, a traif secular newspaper.
4. At minute 2:46, it is possible to view a glimpse of neck, and again a few seconds later.
5. One of the women has a cellphone on a string around her neck. Tzanua women do not speak on the street on a cellphone. See Mishbetzot Zahav Levusha where it says that this is clearly against the spirit of tznius.
6. One of the woman works outside the home, in a library (a library!!) no less. Tzanua women earn their living through home businesses.
7. One of the women is seen casually touching a boy in passing.
8. They have English initials on their robes. This is a sign of a secular taint and a serious aberration from the ancient dress of our holy patriarchs and matriarchs.
   

Hat tip: Jameel