No compulsion

Regarding “A new, grim reality sets in” (December 4): The haredim only want the option of gender separation for public events which are designed for their sector, not events designed for the general public.

Like the overwhelming majority of Israelis who believe religious Zionist soldiers should not be compelled to attend events where a woman solo singer is featured, because it is antithetical to their religious beliefs, I suspect the majority of Israelis do not want to compel haredim to choose between attending a concert with mixed seating, a situation antithetical to their religious beliefs, and never having the opportunity to attend any concerts.

The secular Israelis I know only want no compulsion placed on their way of life; they do not want to compel others.

MARSHA DALIN

Modi’in