essay

Introduction: new world Hasidim

new world hasidim : ethnographic studies of hasidic jews in america • Albany, N.Y. • Published In 1995 • Pages: 1-30

By: Belcove-Shalin, Janet S..

Abstract
This article, which serves as an introduction to the book NEW WORLD HASIDIM: ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDIES OF HASIDIC JEWS IN AMERICA, presents a brief, general survey of the Hasidim, including data on the Hasidic way of life, their cultural history, their establishment as a religious sect in North America, and a review and critique of some of the ethnographic writings on these people. Given particular attention are the papers by Shaffir, Koskoff, Davidson, Kaufman, Morris, Kranzler, Belcove-Shalin, Epstein, and Poll which comprise documents 20-28 in this file.
Subjects
History and culture change
Ethos
Priesthood
Congregations
Missions
culture
North American Hasidic Jews
HRAF PubDate
1996
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1995
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
variable
Coverage Place
United States
Notes
Janet S. Belcove-Shalin
Includes bibliographical references (p. 24-30)
LCCN
94000300
LCSH
Jews