New World Hasidim

New World HasidimA collection of essays that examines the culture, politics, and social structure of Hasidic Jewish life. 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

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