Introduction
Beauty is a relative concept that varies from culture to culture, and in the case of Jews in Israel, the concept of Jewish beauty has undergone many changes over the years, these changes have been influenced by many factors, including immigration, integration into Israeli society, and the development of the media.
Jewish beauty in the pre-statehood period
Before the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, the Jewish community in Palestine was very diverse, including Jews from all over the world, and each group of these Jews had its own standards of beauty.
In general, Mizrahi Jews were seen as more beautiful than Western Jews, because Mizrahi Jews were more likely to mate with non-Jews, resulting in greater variety of physical appearance.
Blue-eyed blond Jews were also seen as more beautiful than dark-haired and brown-eyed Jews, because these Jews were more likely to emigrate from Western Europe, where blond beauty was the dominant norm.
Jewish beauty in the post-statehood period
After the establishment of the State of Israel, the process of integration into Israeli society began, leading to changes in the concept of Jewish beauty.
Israeli media, such as television and cinema, have become more important in shaping beauty standards, and these outlets have begun to promote the concept of Western beauty, a concept that tends to favor people with blond hair and blue eyes.
Massive immigration from Western countries to Israel has also led to an increase in the number of Western Jews in Israeli society, increasing the popularity of Western beauties.
Jewish beauty nowadays
Nowadays, the concept of Jewish beauty is still diverse, but it is more diverse than ever.
Western beauty is still very popular, but it is no longer the only standard of beauty, as oriental beauty is seen as attractive as well
The unique beauty that combines eastern and western features has also come to be seen as a distinctive beauty.
Factors affecting the concept of Jewish beauty
There are many factors that influence the concept of Jewish beauty , including:
Immigration: Immigration to Israel from different countries leads to increased diversity in Israeli society, leading to the emergence of new standards of beauty.
Integration into Israeli society: Integration into Israeli society leads Jews to adopt the prevailing standards of beauty in Israeli society, which are often influenced by Western standards
Media: The media plays an important role in shaping beauty standards, as the media promotes certain standards of beauty.
Jewish Beauty in Israeli Culture
Jewish beauty plays an important role in Israeli culture, as Jewish beauty appears in many cultural fields, including:
Art: Jewish beauty appears in Israeli art, where Israeli artists depict Jews of various shapes and sizes.
Literature: Jewish beauty appears in Israeli literature, with Israeli writers writing about Jews of various shapes and sizes.
Music: Jewish beauty is reflected in Israeli music, where Israeli singers sing about Jews of various shapes and sizes.
Jewish Beauty in Israeli Society
The concept of Jewish beauty affects Israeli society in many ways, including:
Marriage: The concept of Jewish beauty influences marriage, as people tend to marry people who look like them in physical appearance
Socio-economic opportunities: The concept of Jewish beauty affects social and economic opportunities, as people with attractive physical appearance tend to have better
Conclusion
The concept of Jewish beauty is a complex concept that is constantly changing, influenced by many different factor
Nowadays, the concept of Jewish beauty is still diverse, but it is more diverse than ever.s.
Some sources
"The Beauty of Jewish Women" by Judith Plaskow
"The Politics of Beauty in Israeli Culture" by Tamar Garb
"Jewish Beauty: A Cultural History" by Sander L. Gilman