Secluded Orthodox Jews, Amish explored in April 26 Snowden Lecture at Elizabethtown College

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Benyamin Neuberger

ELIZABETHTOWN, PA (04/12/2012)(readMedia)-- Haredim, a group of devout, orthodox Jews, who are theologically, socially and politically conservative, will be discussed by Snowden Lecturer Benyamin Neuberger at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at the Bucher Meetinghouse at the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College.

Haredim, sometimes referred to as ultra-orthodox, use the Torah's written and oral law to determine every aspect of their life. Neuberger, professor of political science and African studies at the Open University of Israel, will explore the highly religious Haredim and Amish communities in Israel and the U.S. and will compare their basic attitudes toward the state, its political system, government, laws and judiciary.

Neuberger has published widely on nationalism and ethnicity. He was named the Snowden Fellow for 2010, but was unable to fulfill his appointment until this spring. The Snowden fellowship and lecture are endowed by Lucille Snowden in memory of C. Armon Snowden. The lecture, is free and open to the public. Contact: the Young Center at 717-361-1470 or youngctr@etown.edu.

An internationally recognized scholarly research institute, the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College conducts and promotes research about Anabaptism and Pietism and interprets the life, faith and culture of Anabaptists and Pietists through public lectures, exhibits and conferences. For more information about the Young Center, please visit www.etown.edu/centers/young-center.

Elizabethtown College, in south-central Pennsylvania, is a private coed institution offering more than four dozen liberal arts, fine and performing arts, science and engineering, business, communications and education degrees. Through personal attention, creative inspiration and academic challenge, Elizabethtown College students are encouraged to expand their intellectual curiosity and are given the opportunity to become a bigger part of the world through experiential learning-research, internships and study abroad. Elizabethtown College's overall commitment to Educate for Service is fulfilled as students are taught intellectually, socially, aesthetically and ethically for lives of service and leadership.

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