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The structure of a Hassidic community in Montreal

Jewish journal of sociologyLondon • 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.
Subjects
Religious and educational structures
Ethnic stratification
Priesthood
Congregations
Religious denominations
culture
North American Hasidic Jews
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