Book Summary
Jeffrey S. Gurock recounts the history of Orthodox Jews in America, fromthe time of the early arrivals in the 17th century to the present, and examines howOrthodox Jewish men and women coped with the personal, familial, and communalchallenges of religious freedom, economic opportunity, and social integration. Hisabsorbing narrative portrays the varied lifestyles of Orthodox Jews and exposes thehistorical tensions that have pitted the pious against the majority of theirco-religionists who have disregarded Orthodox teachings and practice. ExploringOrthodox reactions to alternative Jewish religious movements that have flourished ina pluralistic America, Gurock illuminates contemporary controversies about thecompatibility of modern culture with a truly pious life, providing a nuanced view ofthe most intriguing present-day intra-Orthodox struggle -- the relationship offeminism to traditional faith. The book exposes the hypocrisy of Jews who, whileoutwardly devout in their careful observance of religious ritual, have behaved asmoral miscreants. Anyone seeking to understand the American Jewish experience willfind Orthodox Jews in America to be essential reading.
Book Details
| Book Name | Orthodox Jews In America |
| Author | Jeffrey S. Gurock |
| Publisher | Indiana University Press (Apr 2009) |
| ISBN | 9780253220608 |
| Pages | 381 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 909 |
