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Publication Date: January 2006
Publisher: Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life
Author(s): Leonard Saxe; Wendy Rosov; Benjamin Phillips
Research Area: Culture and religion
Keywords: Methodology; Study; Demography; Population Estimate
Type: Other
Abstract:
This issue of Contact explores ways in which the varied methodologies of social research might lead us towards a better understanding of the Jewish community. Professor Leonard Saxe discusses methods of synthesizing data to understand American Jewry. Wendy Rosov advocates a culture of accountability. Benjamin Phillips and Professor Leonard Saxe discuss experimenting with Jewish education. Bill Robinson discusses the need for social theory. Also included are articles by Professor Jonathan D. Sarna, Bethamie Horowitz, and Ted Sasson.