The Men's Section: Orthodox Jewish Men in an Egalitarian World

by Elana Maryles Sztokman

Book Overview

In this illuminating book, Elana Maryles Sztokman investigates a fascinating new sociological phenomenon: Orthodox Jewish men who connect themselves to egalitarian or quasi-egalitarian religious enterprises. She examines the men who have enabled these transitions by constituting the requisite ten-man prayer quorum of Orthodoxy. By participating in "Partnership Minyanim," these men support the reconstruction of both male and female roles without leaving...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1611680794
• ISBN13: 9781611680799
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Brandeis University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.0"