Contemporary Israeli Haredi society: profiles, trends, and challenges
"This edited volume offers profiles of contemporary Israeli Haredi (i.e., Jewish Ultra-Orthodox) society from several disciplinary points of view, resisting a generalized approach and examining the different, sometimes competing currents, that define it. It is argued that Haredi society has und...
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Format: | Print Book |
Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Routledge
2023
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In: | Year: 2023 |
Edition: | First |
Series/Journal: | Routledge Jewish studies series
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Further subjects: | B
Ultra-orthodox Jews (Israel)
B Orthodox Judaism Social aspects (Israel) |
Parallel Edition: | Erscheint auch als: Contemporary israeli haredi society. - New York : Routledge, 2023. - 9781003315643 |
Summary: | "This edited volume offers profiles of contemporary Israeli Haredi (i.e., Jewish Ultra-Orthodox) society from several disciplinary points of view, resisting a generalized approach and examining the different, sometimes competing currents, that define it. It is argued that Haredi society has undergone a process of rejuvenation in recent history: demographically, it has experienced steady and consistent growth; on the Israeli political stage, Haredi parties have become increasingly influential; and culturally, the Haredi presence is increasingly felt in Israeli news media, popular movies, and TV series. Each of the chapters in the book focuses on a particular topic and combines research findings with an assessment of the current state of the field. These topics encompass Haredi ideology, politics, military service, education, geography, the media, and healthcare - together, they paint a complex picture of Haredi society as one of contradictory layers, dimensions, and aspects. Making sense of contemporary Haredi society is critical for anyone interested in understanding Israeli society as a whole, but the book will also appeal to historians of religion, scholars of contemporary conservative enclave religious societies and cultures, and those who focus on Jewish studies in the modern era"-- |
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Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
ISBN: | 1032325585 |