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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