Becoming Frum How Newcomers Learn the Language and Culture of Orthodox Judaism |
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Author:
| Benor, Sarah Bunin |
Series title: | Jewish Cultures of the World Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-8135-6580-4 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2012 |
Publisher: | Rutgers University Press
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $30.95 |
Book Description:
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When non-Orthodox Jews become frum (religious), they encounter much more than dietary laws and Sabbath prohibitions. They find themselves in the midst of a whole new culture, involving matchmakers, homemade gefilte fish, and Yiddish-influenced grammar. Becoming Frum explains how these newcomers learn Orthodox language and culture through their interactions with community...
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When non-Orthodox Jews become frum (religious), they encounter much more than dietary laws and Sabbath prohibitions. They find themselves in the midst of a whole new culture, involving matchmakers, homemade gefilte fish, and Yiddish-influenced grammar. Becoming Frum explains how these newcomers learn Orthodox language and culture through their interactions with community veterans and other newcomers.