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The Pious Ones: The World of Hasidim and Their Battles with America

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Engelsk
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Religion og spiritualitet

“A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the world of Hasidim. . . . based on extensive interviews [and] solid research.” —Kirkus Reviews

In this “absorbing read” (Booklist), veteran New York Times journalist Joseph Berger takes us inside the notoriously insular world of the ultra-Orthodox Jews known as Hasidim to explore their origins, beliefs, and struggles—and the social and political implications of their expanding presence in America.

Though the Hasidic way of life was nearly extinguished in the Holocaust, today the Hasidim—”the pious ones”—have become one of the most prominent religious subcultures in America. Berger traces their origins in eighteenth-century Eastern Europe, illuminating the dynamics and core beliefs that remain so enigmatic to outsiders. He analyzes the Hasidim’s codified lifestyle, revealing its fascinating secrets, complexities, and paradoxes, and provides a nuanced and insightful portrayal of how their all-encompassing faith dictates nearly every aspect of life—including work, education, food, sex, clothing, and social relations—sustaining a sense of connection and purpose in a changing world.

From the intense sectarian politics to the conflicts that arise over housing, transportation, schooling, and gender roles, The Pious Ones also chronicles the ways the fabric of Hasidic daily life is threatened by exposure to the wider world and also by internal fissures within its growing population.

“Mr. Berger, who has reported on Hasidic communities for thirty years, plays the role of mythbuster. . . . a nice primer on Hasidim.” —The Wall Street Journal

“Although sympathetic, Berger does not romanticize the [Hasidim]. . . . His book takes us on a remarkable journey into the complexities of their lives.” —Jewish Week

© 2023 Harper Perennial (E-bog): 9780062123350

Release date

E-bog: 21. november 2023

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