Fundamentalism and the masculine body: The case of Jewish Ultra-Orthodox men in Israel

Aran, Gideon; Stadler, Nurit; Ben‐Ari, Eyal

doi:10.1016/j.religion.2007.09.002

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“…Ultra-orthodox men occupy an intersectional position (Finkelman, 2014). On the one hand, they belong to the Jewish majority group; on the other hand, they are part of an impoverished and criticized cultural subgroup (Aran et al, 2008). According to Lintl (2020), the Ultra-orthodox minority represents a threat to the Zionist identity of Israel.…”

Section: Haredimentioning

confidence: 99%

Intersectionality and fatherhood: Theorizing non‐hegemonic fatherhoods

Strier

Perez‐Vaisvidovsky

2021

J of Family Theo & Revie

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Contemporary research on fatherhood describes fatherhood as a multifaceted, dynamic social, and cultural construction, deeply affected by class, race, and gender inequalities. However, critics claim that dominant theories on fatherhood have been mostly elaborated based on middle-class, Anglo-centered, dominant, and mainstream fatherhood, whereas non-hegemonic, marginalized father groups have remained undertheorized. This article echoes this shortfall and proposes to theorize non-hegemonic fatherhood through a more inclusive theoretical framework capable of describing the social contexts that shape fathers' identities, behaviors, and cultures. Based on intersectional theories, the article argues for a theoretical revision of the ways in which these groups of non-hegemonic fathers are represented in research. To illustrate this, we provide some examples of studies based on case studies of marginalized fathers in Israel. Israel is rich ground for such research since it is characterized by traditional models of fatherhood, expressed through hegemonic models of masculinity, as well as normative family models in the context of high levels of ethnic and class inequality. Fatherhood studies are a rich and prosperous topic of scholarship (Chuang &

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Section: Haredimentioning

confidence: 99%

Intersectionality and fatherhood: Theorizing non‐hegemonic fatherhoods

Strier

Perez‐Vaisvidovsky

2021

J of Family Theo & Revie

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“…It will be argued for considering ultra-Orthodox Judaism as a fundamentalist movement. Although the term “fundamentalism” is not undisputed in scholarly circles, nor is its application to ultra-Orthodox ideology a scientific consensus, this article argues that ultra-Orthodoxy can be characterized as a contemporary radical religious current and thus as fundamentalist (Aran et al, 2008, p. 26).…”

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Reform Imperatives for Israel’s Future: Balancing Haredi Growth and the Nation’s Democratic Liberal Foundations

Noeske,

Paulsen,

Gressing

2024

Contemporary Review of the Middle East

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The rapid growth of the Haredi community in Israel presents significant challenges to the nation’s democratic and liberal foundations. This article explores the demographics and implications of the Haredi population growth, emphasizing the need for reform to balance Haredi growth and Israel’s West-aligned core values. It proposes strategies to address key areas such as education, employment, women’s empowerment, queer rights, military and national service, security implications, and the influence of the Haredi community on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and Zionism. By promoting integration, accommodating diverse perspectives, and fostering open dialogue, Israel can navigate this complex situation and create a more inclusive society that upholds its foundational values. The article acknowledges the need for respectful and empathetic dialogue while recognizing the limitations of this perspective. The proposed reforms can be a starting point for discussion and collaboration, potentially inspiring similar efforts in other religious communities worldwide. Israel’s willingness and ability to unite its religious and secular worlds will determine its long-term identity as a democratic and inclusive homeland for the Jewish people.

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“…Although this challenge to current tradition may seem like part of the contemporary paradigm of a post-feminist sociocultural landscape, in some ways Endean is enacting her own kind of historical reconstruction. Orthodox Judaism, and its fundamentalist proponents in particular, have created a culture of masculine stoicism, aggression, and in some cases violence, as a means of defending their culture (Aran, Stadler, & Ben-Ari, 2008). However, this masculinity is relatively newfound, and throughout the history of Judaism, much of the individual and interpersonal strength and power was attributed to Jewish women, with men being encouraged to embrace emotion and gentleness (Jakobsen, 2003).…”

Section: Talmudic Disidentificationmentioning

confidence: 99%

"Lehadlik": Radical Jewish Music, Gender and Disidentification in Aviva Endean’s Work

Rosenberg¹

2018

DNM

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This paper undertakes a hermeneutic analysis of Aviva Endean's "Lehadlik", exploring the complex relationship between the player, a Jewish woman living in Australia, and traditional Jewish culture and rituals. This analysis connects Endean's work to the larger body of Radical Jewish Music, a movement which seeks to diversify and expand the meaning of contemporary Jewish music beyond the confines of Klezmer and religious hymns. The analysis includes an exploration of the relationship between Endean's womanhood, Orthodox Jewish traditions, and women's historical place in Judaism. Cover Page Footnote I would like to thank Aviva for her generosity in providing me with a wealth of information about the piece and permitting me to write this paper.

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Fundamentalism and the masculine body: The case of Jewish Ultra-Orthodox men in Israel

Cited by 19 publications

References 17 publications

Intersectionality and fatherhood: Theorizing non‐hegemonic fatherhoods

Intersectionality and fatherhood: Theorizing non‐hegemonic fatherhoods

Reform Imperatives for Israel’s Future: Balancing Haredi Growth and the Nation’s Democratic Liberal Foundations

"Lehadlik": Radical Jewish Music, Gender and Disidentification in Aviva Endean’s Work

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