God, Jews and the Media

Religion and Israel’s Media

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Judaism, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book God, Jews and the Media by Yoel Cohen, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Yoel Cohen ISBN: 9781136338571
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: May 31, 2012
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Yoel Cohen
ISBN: 9781136338571
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: May 31, 2012
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In order to understand contemporary Jewish identity in the twenty-first century, one needs to look beyond the Synagogue, the holy days and Jewish customs and law to explore such modern phenomena as mass media and their impact upon Jewish existence. This book delves into the complex relationship between Judaism and the mass media to provide a comprehensive examination of modern Jewish identity in the information age.

Covering Israel as well as the Diaspora populations of the US and UK, the author looks at journalism, broadcasting, advertising and the internet to give a wide-ranging analysis of how the Jewish religion and Jewish people have been influenced by the media age. He tackles questions such as:

  • What is the impact of Judaism on mass media?
  • How is the religion covered in the secular Israeli media?
  • Does the coverage strengthen religious identity?
  • What impact does the media have upon secular-religious tensions? 

Chapters explore how the impact of Judaism is to be found particularly in the religious media in Israel – haredi and modern Orthodox – and looks at the evolution of new patterns of religious advertising, the growth and impact of the internet on Jewish identity, and the very legitimacy of certain media in the eyes of religious leaders. Also examined are such themes as the marketing of rabbis, the `Holyland’ dimension in foreign media reporting from Israel, and the media’s role in the Jewish Diaspora.

An important addition to the existing literature on the nature of Jewish identity in the modern world, this book will be of great interest to scholars of media studies, media and religion, sociology, Jewish studies, religion and politics, as well as to the broader Jewish and Israeli communities.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In order to understand contemporary Jewish identity in the twenty-first century, one needs to look beyond the Synagogue, the holy days and Jewish customs and law to explore such modern phenomena as mass media and their impact upon Jewish existence. This book delves into the complex relationship between Judaism and the mass media to provide a comprehensive examination of modern Jewish identity in the information age.

Covering Israel as well as the Diaspora populations of the US and UK, the author looks at journalism, broadcasting, advertising and the internet to give a wide-ranging analysis of how the Jewish religion and Jewish people have been influenced by the media age. He tackles questions such as:

Chapters explore how the impact of Judaism is to be found particularly in the religious media in Israel – haredi and modern Orthodox – and looks at the evolution of new patterns of religious advertising, the growth and impact of the internet on Jewish identity, and the very legitimacy of certain media in the eyes of religious leaders. Also examined are such themes as the marketing of rabbis, the `Holyland’ dimension in foreign media reporting from Israel, and the media’s role in the Jewish Diaspora.

An important addition to the existing literature on the nature of Jewish identity in the modern world, this book will be of great interest to scholars of media studies, media and religion, sociology, Jewish studies, religion and politics, as well as to the broader Jewish and Israeli communities.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Managing the Knowledge-Intensive Firm by Yoel Cohen
Cover of the book Introduction to Structures by Yoel Cohen
Cover of the book The Political Importance of Regional Trading Blocs by Yoel Cohen
Cover of the book Media, Ritual and Identity by Yoel Cohen
Cover of the book Testimonies of the City by Yoel Cohen
Cover of the book The Works of Charles Darwin: Vol 19: The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication (, 1875, Vol I) by Yoel Cohen
Cover of the book Biblical Narratives of Israelites and their Neighbors by Yoel Cohen
Cover of the book Trauma and Life Stories by Yoel Cohen
Cover of the book Neuroscience and Education by Yoel Cohen
Cover of the book Advertising Management by Yoel Cohen
Cover of the book Herbal Medicines for Neuropsychiatric Diseases by Yoel Cohen
Cover of the book Contemporary Theory of Conservation by Yoel Cohen
Cover of the book King Arthur's Modern Return by Yoel Cohen
Cover of the book An Invitation to Qualitative Fieldwork by Yoel Cohen
Cover of the book Shaping Your HR Role by Yoel Cohen
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy