essay

The economic revitalization of the Hasidic community of Williamsburg

new world hasidim : ethnographic studies of hasidic jews in americaAlbany, 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).
Subjects
Sociocultural trends
Functional and adaptational interpretations
Occupational specialization
Labor supply and employment
Individual enterprise
Public welfare
culture
North American Hasidic Jews
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