Former Haredi Woman Slams Community's Hypocrisy
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
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Originalמירב סבר, למה את כועסת על החילונים? "גדלתי באקס-טריטוריה תחת חוקי מאפיה, לא יכולתי לדבר. אתם גדלתם בחברה ליברלית, שתקתם עליי"Plus
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- Former Haredi woman criticizes community's religious hypocrisy.
- She claims religious law is flexible for men.
- She believes community members prioritize personal freedom.
- She grew up in Bnei Brak and followed strict modesty rules.
Meirav Alma Sever, who grew up in Bnei Brak, describes herself as a "good girl" who excelled in modesty and rejected potential suitors who owned smartphones. She also recalls crying when politician Aryeh Deri was imprisoned. Today, Sever is a prominent critic of Haredi society, asserting that religious law is flexible when it benefits men. She believes that individuals within the community have made a pact with the devil for their own freedom, which prevents them from challenging the established system.
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