The newspaper actually mentioned Clinton by name in the article. They aren't trying to claim Clinton wasn't there or wasn't involved. The issue really is, just about modesty. The ultra orthodox believe in going above and beyond to avoid even the possibility of sin. Are they taking modesty to the extreme? Yes, but that's why they are "Ultra".
I would also like to point out that Rabbi Miller is a progressive rabbi, not an ultra orthodox rabbi or even modern orthodox. Obviously his opinion will differ than those on the extreme right. I don't think his assessment was correct either. The paper acknowledges Clinton and the readers are aware that even when females are present at an event, their image can't be published.
The newspaper actually mentioned Clinton by name in the article. They aren't trying to claim Clinton wasn't there or wasn't involved. The issue really is, just about modesty. The ultra orthodox believe in going above and beyond to avoid even the possibility of sin. Are they taking modesty to the extreme? Yes, but that's why they are "Ultra".
I would also like to point out that Rabbi Miller is a progressive rabbi, not an ultra orthodox rabbi or even modern orthodox. Obviously his opinion will differ than those on the extreme right. I don't think his assessment was correct either. The paper acknowledges Clinton and the readers are aware that even when females are present at an event, their image can't be published.