Which is worse, patriarchy or intermarriage?

From: Jerusalem Post | Date: January 16, 2001| Author: Moshe Dann | Copyright information


Jerusalem Post

01-16-2001

Headline: Which is worse, patriarchy or intermarriage?
Byline: Moshe Dann
Edition; Daily
Section: Books
Page: 07

Tuesday, January 16, 2001 -- Beyond Patriarchy: Jewish Fathers & Families by Lawrence Fuchs. Waltham, Mass., Brandeis University. 216 pages. $25

What gives Jewish families their cohesive power? That Jews have strong family bonds and traditions is not a remarkable observation. But where doe...

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