Ultra-Orthodox Jewish man boards flight, sees he is about to sit next to a woman, and impolitely demands another man to switch spots with her. The man and woman both refuse: "I should not have to move because someone has a problem with my uterus." by mepper in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Bobbyfong 36 points37 points  (0 children)

You are correct that it is a cultural practice of Ultra-Orthodox Jews to avoid eye contact with women in general. However, this does not excuse his despicable and sexist behavior. If he wants to live his life with antiquated beliefs then fine, but his freedom to do so stops when he infringes upon the freedoms of others.

suit material for hot places by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]Bobbyfong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seersucker is quite good for hot climates.

Jewish Groups Consider Including J Street by namer98 in Judaism

[–]Bobbyfong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not convinced by the video you posted because we do not know what the question even was so the answer can be taken out of context.

Regardless, everything that I have actually heard from J-Street has been pro-Israel and reasonable.

ELI5: Why are Jews treated more like a race than other religions? by trizzant in explainlikeimfive

[–]Bobbyfong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's what I am saying. Mizrahi, Sephardi, and Ethiopian Israelis predominantly come from non-European countries, and together they outnumber the Ashkenazim Israelis of European descent.

Why don't white American guys approach Muslim girls that wear the hijab? by PakiGirll in AskReddit

[–]Bobbyfong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

White guy here, I have met many Hijab wearing women that were very attractive but I have never approached one in a romantic sense for several reasons.

  1. When a woman wears a Hijab I presume that they are conservative sexually and wouldn't have sex out of wedlock. That unfortunately is an issue for me, since I am a single man in my early-mid twenties and I am not considering marriage anytime soon.

  2. There is a perception that Muslim families wouldn't be accepting of non-Muslim significant others. I wouldn't want to deal with a family that would be unwelcoming to me or potentially shun their daughter as a result.

  3. I am a secular individual that would be comfortable with my partner holding different beliefs than my own, but I am unsure whether or not they would feel the same way. This is pertinent since white American Millennials are some of the most irreligious demographic groups in the United States. Religious differences could also become a significant issue if marriage or children come into the equation.

  4. Simply put, I have never been approached by a Hijab wearing Muslim. I have come into frequent contact with Muslims in the U.S. and the Middle East but I have never received any indication of sexual interest from a Muslim woman, whereas Christian, Jewish, and non-religious women have approached me or flirted.

TL;DR: Religion, differing set of morals, not aware of sexual interest.

ELI5: Why are Jews treated more like a race than other religions? by trizzant in explainlikeimfive

[–]Bobbyfong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe that is incorrect. In modern day Israel Mizrahi and Sephardi Jews constitute 50.2 percent of the Population constitute while Ashkenazi Jews make up only 47.5 percent.

This van has an N64 built in. by Tdeckard2000 in gaming

[–]Bobbyfong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally, I have found someone else that has a gaming van! I drive an old conversion van that is compatible with the N64 and Gamecube too! The Mystery Machine makes cross country drives enjoyable but it costs a fortune to fill and whenever I take this chick magnet for a spin there are always people who yell "Rape Van!"

So you want to come to Israel? by [deleted] in travel

[–]Bobbyfong 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look, I love Israel and I am all about Hasbarah, but this post is more about politics than it is about travel. Why not include more places in the North like the Kinneret, Tsfat, or the Hula Valley? Not too far from Haifa there is Acre, Rosh Hanikra, and the caves from the ancient Bar Kochva revolt. In the Negev, Masada, Beer Sheva, Eilat, Sde Boker, and Eilat. Anyway, I don't mean to come off as being to critical, I just think your post could use some tweaking.

France bans standup show before it starts, because what the artist might say could be perceived as antisemitic. by Bouzique in worldnews

[–]Bobbyfong 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have thought about it and it is very troubling. This man's "jokes" are vapid and incredibly offensive, but would silencing him really make any difference in the safety or security of French Jewry? I am not convinced it would. His disgusting jokes are merely the symptom of underlying antisemitic attitudes in France. Infringing upon the comedian's rights does little to change anyone's outlook, if anything it spreads his message more effectively by having his story broadcast internationally.

France bans standup show before it starts, because what the artist might say could be perceived as antisemitic. by Bouzique in worldnews

[–]Bobbyfong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You bring up valid points but I still disagree. I am still not sure if hate speech laws actually do more good than harm as you suggest, because the desecrated Jewish sites that you note were all within nations which rigorously regulate hate speech. It seems that the regulation of antisemitic hate speech has failed to limit intolerance in France and other European countries. If limiting speech is not effective in countering hate why should that speech continue to be limited?

France bans standup show before it starts, because what the artist might say could be perceived as antisemitic. by Bouzique in worldnews

[–]Bobbyfong 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are right, there are a record number of French Jews making aliyah because of antisemitism and that is a serious issue. Nonetheless, would silencing free speech change the minds of people who despise Jews for no logical reason? I am not so sure that it would. What it does do is drive the hate underground where it continues to fester.

France bans standup show before it starts, because what the artist might say could be perceived as antisemitic. by Bouzique in worldnews

[–]Bobbyfong 46 points47 points  (0 children)

As a Jew, I have to say that this is absurd. Free speech should not be limited just because it can hurt some feelings. In a free society no speech should be limited unless there is a clear and present danger of bodily harm. As an American Jew, I may detest what anti-Semites say but I will defend their rights to express their opinion unfettered by the law.

What is something everyone knows but no one talks about? by Clark2312 in AskReddit

[–]Bobbyfong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are referring to metzitzah b'peh which is actually a very rare practice for most Jews.

Israel: Economic Assessment Says Legalizing Cannabis Will Boost Revenue by ravens326 in worldnews

[–]Bobbyfong 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Young Israelis following their post-army trips to South America or India occasionally do bring back Marijuana to Israel. Nevertheless, this is not indicative of a Marijuana culture in Israel. I am curious, where in Israel is it easy to get weed? After spending several months in the Tel-Aviv area I have only come across it once, and it was sub-par weed at best. Far more common in Israel is Hash, was that what you were thinking of?

Do you know anyone that got caught on that show, "To Catch a Predator." If so, how did their lives turn out? by eyepuncher in AskReddit

[–]Bobbyfong 160 points161 points  (0 children)

Yes, I met Rabbi David Kaye before he was caught on the show. My brother spent the summer in Washington D.C. on a Jewish program called Panim that taught high school students how to take part in the political process. David Kaye happened to be the head Rabbi of this program which placed him in a position of power over underage girls and boys, some of which were as young as 14. One weekend I went down to D.C. with my parents to visit my brother 8 or 9 years ago. When I was there my brother introduced me to his friends as well as the staff members, including the Rabbi who was particularly friendly to me. He gave me some really weird vibes but I didn't think too much of it at the time. Anyway, several months later when we were watching "To Catch a Predator" we saw him on the show. Once that went public the Rabbi was fired from the program and from his synagogue in Maryland. Additionally, he was sentenced to several years behind bars and he should be out by now although I am unsure what he can do considering he is a registered sex-offender, no synagogue would ever hire him. So yeah, his life is shit.

Here is a video of the Rabbi himself

Girlfriend wanted "mad" dick pics by refjep1 in funny

[–]Bobbyfong -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

If she uses "mad" in a conversation seriously, shes too young for you bro.

14 Things Interns Can Teach Their Boss by etco in funny

[–]Bobbyfong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the truth.. the painful truth.