Moses Freaks Teen Jewry Returns to Traditions in U S and Canada
Richard Stern reports a small but growing trend of Jewish youths reconnecting with traditional practices. Rabbis in New York Beverly Hills Holyoke and Monsey note teens drawn to Hasidic study and strict observance while others drift away. Observers cite social forces similar to the Jesus Freaks influencing identity and religious commitment among the younger generation.
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