Doubting the Devout: The Ultra-Orthodox in the Jewish American Imagination by Nora L. Rubel

Doubting the Devout: The Ultra-Orthodox in the Jewish American Imagination

Religion and American Culture

Nora L. Rubel

224 pages missing pub info (editions)

nonfiction religion challenging reflective medium-paced
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Doubting the Devout: The Ultra-Orthodox in the Jewish American Imagination by Nora L. Rubel is a challenging read that will resonate deeply with anyone who has ever navigated the complexities of balancing faith, family, and cultural identity, making it a must-read for those seeking a nuanced exploration of the human experience.

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Before 1985, depictions of ultra-Orthodox Jews in popular American culture were rare, and if they did appear, in films such as Fiddler on the Roof or within the novels of Chaim Potok, they evoked a nostalgic vision of Old World tradition. Yet the ...

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