TY - JOUR
KW - Toronto
KW - Jews (Orthodox)
KW - Food customs
AU - Etan Diamond
AB - Describes the development of a modern kosher lifestyle for Orthodox Jews since the 1950's. Contrary to the view that moving to the suburbs results in a dilution of religious observance for Jews, Orthodox Jews enjoyed a tremendous increase in the opportunities to partake of kosher food, restaurants, and thousands of products that are also purchased by non-Jews. Jews living in Toronto, Ontario, provide a case study in consumption in a suburban kosher lifestyle. However, kosher products are marketed for their religious standard, not necessarily as healthier items. Some critics protest against the extent of the consumerist aspect of the kosher lifestyle, but the proliferation of products has enabled Orthodox Jews to participate in a modern economy while adhering to religious law. [A. Hoffman]
BT - Journal of Urban History
C7 - Unknown(0)
ID - 480
IS - 4
LA - English
M1 - Journal Article
M3 - Print(0)
PY - 2002
SN - 00961442
SP - 488
EP - 505
EP - 
T1 - The Kosher Lifestyle: Religious Consumerism and Suburban Orthodox Jews
T2 - Journal of Urban History
VL - 28
ER -