Oct 29, 2024
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In this episode Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar shares her unique
journeys and research related to Ultra Orthodox Jewish and Amish
communities. Rivka Neria-Ben Shahar discusses her path from growing
up in a National Ultra Orthodox community in Israel to earning a
Ph.D. with pioneering research on ultra-Orthodox women and media.
Rivka recounts her adaptation from Jerusalem to Amish country,
highlighting cultural exchanges and genuine friendships formed
along the way. The episode delves into the challenges women face
balancing motherhood and career, exploring themes of feminism,
societal expectations, and personal fulfillment within strict
religious frameworks. Through personal anecdotes and rigorous
research, the episode contrasts traditional roles with modern
lifestyles, providing deep insights into the lives of women in
these unique communities.
00:00 Welcome
and Introduction
00:34 Rivka's
Religious and Professional Background
05:21 Journey
to Feminism
07:28 Challenges
and Conflicts
10:43 Research
on Ultra Orthodox Women and Media
26:51 Fascination
with the Amish
31:05 Exploring
Community and Tradition
31:48 Admiration
and Conflict
32:38 Life
Choices and Happiness
33:54 Balancing
Career and Family
36:35 Cultural
Observations and Personal Reflections
42:33 Religious
Practices and Personal Stories
49:05 Cultural
Shocks and Comparisons
56:54 Podcast
Journey and Reflections
01:00:36 Editing
and Reflections on Motherhood
About Our Guest:
Dr. Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar is a Ruth Melzer fellow at the Katz
Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at Penn University. She is a
senior lecturer at Sapir Academic College in Sderot, Israel, where
she teaches courses on research methods, communication, religion,
and gender. She is also a scholar at the Israel Democracy
Institute, where she studies media usage among the Ultra-Orthodox
Jewish community. Dr. Neriya Ben-Shahar investigates mass media
from the perspectives of religion and gender. Her research
addresses the tensions existing between religious values and new
media technologies among women in Old Order Amish and
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities. Her book, Strictly Observant:
Amish and Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Women Negotiating Media, was
published by Rutgers University Press in January 2024.
Buy The Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Strictly-Observant-Ultra-Orthodox-Jewish-Negotiating/dp/1978805225
