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Publication Date: January 2000
Publisher: National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership (U.S.)
Author(s): Daniel S. Brenner
Research Area: Culture and religion
Keywords: Ritual; Assimilation; Modernity; Values
Type: Other
Abstract:
The author argues that having their holiday affirmed by America's pop culture icons is an overwhelmingly positive re-enforcer of Jewish identity in children. However, we must be careful not to be too uncritical of secular culture, and to honor the spiritual significance of Jewish holidays.