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- Title
Haredi Jewry: Safeguarding a Distinctive Way of Life.
- Authors
Shaffir, William
- Abstract
The article presents information on two books "Defenders of the Faith: Inside Ultra-Orthodox Jewry," by Samuel Heilman and "Ascetic Hasidism in Jerusalem: The Guardian-of-the-Faithful Community of Mea Shearim," by Daniel Meijers. The adherents of Hasidic Jewry and ultra- Orthodox Jewry cling to a lifestyle that is deeply rooted in traditionalism. It is precisely because of the puzzling persistence of their distinctive lifestyle that ultra-Orthodox Jewry, identified as haredim in Israel, has captured the attention of the wider public, both Jewish and Gentile. Academics and journalists have researched their communities and reported their findings in scholarly and popular publications. As well, hasidim have drawn attention unto themselves, both intentionally and unwillingly. Lubavitcher hasidim's proselytizing work in the wider Jewish community is, most recently, and most dramatically, highlighted by a "We Want Moshiach Now" campaign. At the other extreme, hasidim have become embroiled in controversies in the communities in which they reside.
- Subjects
BOOKS &; reading; ASCETIC Hasidism in Jerusalem: The Guardian-of-the-Faithful Community of Mea Shearim (Book); JEWS; HASIDISM; RELIGION; DEFENDERS of the Faith: Inside Ultra-Orthodox Jewry (Book)
- Publication
Qualitative Sociology, 1993, Vol 16, Issue 4, p455
- ISSN
0162-0436
- Publication type
Book Review
- DOI
10.1007/BF00989975