essay

The economic revitalization of the Hasidic community of Williamsburg

new world hasidim : ethnographic studies of hasidic jews in america • Albany, N.Y. • Published In 1995 • Pages: 181-204

By: Kranzler, George.

Abstract

This paper focuses on the social changes that have taken place in Williamsburg from the 1960s to the 1990s. Highlighted in the article is the survival and impressive comeback of this old Brooklyn community after the prediction by some social scientists that it was doomed. Kranzler analyzes the relative strength of the Williamsburg economic revitalization program, and the spirit of enterprise shown by its inhabitants (particularly the middle-aged and younger Hasidim), despite their sociocultural isolation and scrupulous adherence to their ultra-orthodox religious ideology and lifestyle (p. 182).

HRAF PubDate

1996

Region

North America

Sub Region

Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Sociologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle ; 1995

Field Date

ca. 1980-1994

Coverage Date

1960s-1990s

Coverage Place

Satmar; Williamsburg, Brooklyn, N.Y., United States

Notes

George Kranzler

Includes bibliographical references (p. 204)

LCCN

94000300

LCSH

Jews