New World Hasidism: Ethnographic Studies of Hasidic Jews in America (Suny Series in Anthropology and Judaic Studies)

New World Hasidism: Ethnographic Studies of Hasidic Jews in America (Suny Series in Anthropology and Judaic Studies)

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Book Description
Hasidim has long been the subject of historical, philosophical, and literary accounts, but it is only in recent years that it has begun to attract the close attention of social scientists. This book highlights contemporary ethnographic perspectives that convey the richness and complexity of Hasidic life. Political engagement, gender roles, ritual life, proselytizing activities, and community revitalization are just some of the topics covered in this study that casts light on one of the more enigmatic religious communities of contemporary America.

About the Author
Janet S. Belcove-Shalin is Senior Research Associate in the Southwestern Social Science Research Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

New World Hasidism: Ethnographic Studies of Hasidic Jews in America (Suny Series in Anthropology and Judaic Studies),Janet S. Belcove-Shalin,State University of New York Press,0791422461,General,Hasidim,Hasidism,Jews,Judaism - Rituals & Practice,Politics - Current Events,Politics and government,Religion,Social conditions,United States

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