43. Jewish Modesty For The Masses?

This week, Uri and Rivky discuss Avi Shafran's opinion piece: “A Safer Space For Women In Orthodox Judaism’s Rules For Sex.” Shafran argues that the secular world might do better with adopting some of Orthodox Judaism's rules for modesty - and that maybe they would protect women, especially in the age of #metoo. They ask, is it true? Does Orthodoxy has a safer, more respectful approach to women than the secular world? Relevant links: 1. Shafran: https://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/272690/a-safer-space-for-women-in-orthodox-judaism 2. Jankovits response: https://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/273000/no-rabbi-orthodox-women-are-not-safer 3. Shafran, redux: https://www.rabbiavishafran.com/a-safer-space-for-women-redux/