Holocaust, orthodox Jewry, and the American Jewish community
TitreThe Holocaust, orthodox Jewry, and the American Jewish community
Auteur
Call number940.5318072/0041
N° d'objet02614d
Lieu de publicationDurham, North Carolina, United States
EditeurDuke University Press
Année de publication
2007
Paginationpp55-66
MatérielArticle
NotesArticle from the book 'Sociology confronts the Holocaust'pp55-66
Description
Draws attention to the influences of orthodox Jews on Jewish identity in USA. Orthodox Jews were disproportionately the victims of the Holocaust. The arrival of orthodox refugees after the war reversed a decline in orthodox Jewish life both inside and outside the orthodox community.