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Hassidic Jews and Quebec politics
Jewish journal of sociology • London • Published In 1983 • Pages: 105-118
By: Shaffir, William.
Abstract
In this paper, Shaffir examines the reactions of two of Montreal's larger Hasidic groups -- the Lubavitcher and Tasher -- to the changing political climate in the province of Québec. The author argues that the reactions of the Hasidic groups to these changes differs dramatically from the non-Hasidic Jewish groups in Montreal because of the Hasidim's distinctive life-style and social organization. Although Shaffir focuses primarily on their accommodation to Bill 101, the Charter of the French language which makes French the official language of the province, he also attempts to detail those specific features which have helped to shape Hasidic reaction to the larger society (p. 105).
- HRAF PubDate
- 1996
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1995
- Field Date
- 1982
- Coverage Date
- variable
- Coverage Place
- Lubavitch, Tasher; Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Notes
- William Shaffir
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 63006450
- LCSH
- Jews