Becoming Frum: How Newcomers Learn the Language & Culture of Orthodox Judaism
submitted by Marvin's Underground Evening Lectures
on 10/06/18
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In her book, "Becoming Frum: How Newcomers Learn the Language and Culture of Orthodox Judaism," Sarah Bunin Benor describes how newly orthodox Jews have to adopt not only the laws and customs, but also new speech patterns. Speaker Biography: Sarah Bunin Benor is associate professor of contemporary Jewish studies at Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion, Los Angeles campus. She is a socio-linguist focusing on the spoken language of American Jews. For captions, transcript, and more information visit www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5965
