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The structure of a Hassidic community in Montreal

Jewish journal of sociology • London • Published In 1972 • Pages: 43-62

By: Gutwirth, Jacques.

Abstract

In this document Gutwirth presents an ethnographic study of the Belzer Hasidim community in Montreal, Canada, comparing it in many ways with a similar Belzer community in Antwerp, Belgium on which the author had done much research. Although economic, demographic, and social conditions differed between the two communities, the major focus in this paper is not so much on the specific differences as to form and structure, but more on the pattern of relationships which exist, making possible the operation of this one branch among several of the Belzer Hasidim. Other topics discussed here are the rift between the Belzer and Klausenberger Hasidim, the relationship in the community between the non-Hasidic but very orthodox Ashkenazim and the Hasidic Belzer, the 'cult' of the rebbe, employment, and various other aspects of Hasidic life in the Montreal community.

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

no date

Coverage Date

variable

Coverage Place

Belzer; Montreal, Québec, Canada

Notes

Jacques Gutwirth

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

63006450

LCSH

Jews