He has invited me there, and Im really excited to go and miss him. However how do men there see a woman that is not from their faith?
2007-03-01 06:30:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Israel
depends on the man.
2007-03-01 06:41:43 · answer #1 · answered by Michael J 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It really depends on the family, but if you're talking about getting married in Israel it gonna be tough socially and legally. Recently a law was passed that any marriage aboard has to be honored legally providing that it was legal in the that country.
2007-03-01 08:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by KB 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
IIRC, there was some issue with Jews marrying out in Israel. I think Israeli law has some restrictions on non-Jews marrying Jews. Ask at a forum specialising in Jewish issues about this.
If he is Palestinian and Muslim, you have even more on your plate. Depending how conservative his parents are, you might be in for quite a shock. While the Israeli government and Islam allow muslim men to marry non-muslim women, the mothers might be less happy. In Arab countries you do not marry the man, you marry his family. Most of your time will be spent at home under the watchful eye of his mother. You might be subjected to a lot of restrictions that seem silly to you, but in effect are designed to "upheld the honor of the family" (ie have the men of the family totally control your life). Do not alienate his mother or his father, try to get along with them at all costs. Learn what it means to be a "good girl".
A good book that gives some insight into what life in a Palestinian village was like for a young woman 20 years ago is "Burned Alive" by Souad. Its is brutal and certainly not the norm. But I can confirm that the underlying sentiments on how a young woman in Palestine should behave are still the same unfortunately.
You might also want to read the links below:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_922.html
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1064.html
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070225100235AAjV4ab
2007-03-01 08:26:14 · answer #3 · answered by t_maia2000 6 · 3⤊ 6⤋
Well difficult to say. Most of the immigrants from Europe or USA would be not difficult to accept, but others may not. Hence, it may not be the most comfartible association.
All the best!/
2007-03-01 06:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by Ebby 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Israeli men tend to be very 'friendly' to women, regardless of nationality.
2007-03-02 03:24:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
If you are not of the same faith, if ever you marry, there may be conflicts with his family if they are very religious... and beware,, not all but there may be racists groups that form part of terrorist groups etc etc!
2007-03-01 06:48:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Ahh I dont know they might have different views on the roles of men and women than we have in the US....just make sure you know where the US embassy is..u know just in case..get their # or sumthin just to be safe
2007-03-01 11:28:03 · answer #7 · answered by bebekaychic 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Whatever you do just do not live on a Palestinian land. If you do you will be part of the problem.
2007-03-01 17:49:55 · answer #8 · answered by DAVAY 3 · 1⤊ 6⤋
as far as that goes, you won't feel any different from USA or Canada.
Nothing to worry about.
Enjoy!
2007-03-01 07:20:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 4⤋