Contemporary Israeli Haredi Society - Profiles, Trends, and Challenges

This edited volume offers profiles of contemporary Israeli Haredi (i.e., Jewish Ultra-Orthodox) society from several disciplinary points of view, resisting a generalized approach and examining the different, sometimes competing currents, that define it. It is argued that Haredi society has undergone a process of rejuvenation in recent history: demographically, it has experienced steady and consistent growth; on the Israeli political stage, Haredi parties have become increasingly influential; and culturally, the Haredi presence is increasingly felt in Israeli news media, popular movies, and TV series. Each of the chapters in the book focuses on a particular topic and combines research findings with an assessment of the current state of the field. These topics encompass Haredi ideology, politics, military service, education, geography, the media, and healthcare – together, they paint a complex picture of Haredi society as one of contradictory layers, dimensions, and aspects. Making sense of contemporary Haredi society is critical for anyone interested in understanding Israeli society as a whole, but the book will also appeal to historians of religion, scholars of contemporary conservative enclave religious societies and cultures, and those who focus on Jewish studies in the modern era.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Jewish Studies Series
Release date:	September 2023
First published:	2024
Editors:	Kimmy Caplan • Nissim Leon
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-232558-3
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-03-232558-5
Barcode:	9781032325583

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