Available Quote by Noah Feldman
“Marriage is the most obvious public practice about which information is readily available. When combined with the traditional Jewish concern for continuity and self-preservation - itself only intensified by the memory of the Holocaust - marriage becomes the sine qua non of social membership in the modern Orthodox community.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Jewish People in the Modern World, Noah Feldman, 2016
Marriage is a central public practice that signals continuity and membership, especially in modern Orthodox Judaism, shaped by historical trauma and communal concerns.
In simple terms: Marriage signals belonging and continuity in Orthodox Jewish community.
Key Takeaway
Recognize marriage’s social role and support inclusive community practices.
Themes
identity
continuity
community
tradition
history
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
sociological
cultural
When to use this quote
- community events
- family planning
- counseling
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Jewish law
social cohesion
collective memory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does marriage shape communal identity?
- What alternatives exist for those outside traditional marriage?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual autonomy and diverse family structures.
