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Authentically Orthodox

A Tradition-Bound Faith in American Life

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Focusing on the concept of "lived religion," this book offers a fresh examination of Orthodox Judaism and its interactions with American culture. It delves into how Jewish law, youth culture, and gender shape the experiences of Orthodox communities, moving beyond traditional religious settings. Utilizing previously unpublished primary sources and archives, Zev Eleff presents a nuanced exploration of how tradition-bound faiths navigate their identities within the broader American landscape, challenging existing historical narratives.

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Authentically Orthodox, Zev Eleff

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2020
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A Tradition-Bound Faith in American Life
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English
Authors
Zev Eleff
Released
2020
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Paperback
Pages
326
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9780814344811
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Focusing on the concept of "lived religion," this book offers a fresh examination of Orthodox Judaism and its interactions with American culture. It delves into how Jewish law, youth culture, and gender shape the experiences of Orthodox communities, moving beyond traditional religious settings. Utilizing previously unpublished primary sources and archives, Zev Eleff presents a nuanced exploration of how tradition-bound faiths navigate their identities within the broader American landscape, challenging existing historical narratives.