Contemporary Israeli Haredi Society: Profiles, Trends, and Challenges

This edited volume provides profiles of contemporary Israeli Haredi society from various disciplinary perspectives, resisting a generalized approach and examining the different currents that define it. It argues that Haredi society has undergone a process of rejuvenation in recent history, with demographic growth, political influence, and cultural presence. Each chapter focuses on a specific topic and combines research findings with an assessment of the current state of the field, covering Haredi ideology, politics, military service, education, geography, the media, and healthcare. The book is essential for understanding Israeli society and is also relevant to historians of religion, scholars of contemporary conservative enclave religious societies and cultures, and those who focus on Jewish studies in the modern era.

Format: Hardback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited volume presents comprehensive profiles of contemporary Israeli Haredi society, avoiding a generalized approach and delving into its diverse and sometimes conflicting currents. It contends that Haredi society has undergone a process of rejuvenation in recent history, characterized by demographic growth, political influence, and cultural prominence. Each chapter of the book focuses on a specific aspect of Haredi society, combining research findings with an assessment of the current state of the field. These topics include Haredi ideology, politics, military service, education, geography, the media, and healthcare, providing a multifaceted understanding of Haredi society as a complex tapestry of layers, dimensions, and aspects. Understanding contemporary Haredi society is essential for comprehending Israeli society as a whole, and the book will also be of interest to historians of religion, scholars of contemporary conservative enclave religious societies and cultures, and those who specialize in Jewish studies in the modern era.

Weight: 620g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032325583