ultra-Orthodox

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Pronunciations

ultra-Orthodox (AWL-truh OR-thuh-dahks) listen

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Definitions

Example Sentences

  • "Many ultra-orthodox people will only use certain kosher certifications and it’d be very difficult for you to know which ones are acceptable" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • English

Who Uses This

  • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements
  • Non-Jews: (words that have spread outside of Jewish networks)

Regions

  • North America

Dictionaries

  • The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words, by Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic, (Philadelphia, 2001).
  • Dictionary of Jewish Usage: A Popular Guide to the Use of Jewish Terms, by Sol Steinmetz (Lanham, MD, 2005).

Alternative Spellings

ultra Orthodox

Notes

  • "In general, the ultra-Orthodox separate themselves more from secular society and interpret halakhah more strictly than do the modern Orthodox. As with all branches of Judaism, even within the ultra-Orthodox communities there are varying views toward modern life and different levels of obedience. In general, the ultra-Orthodox dress extremely modestly, but there are variations among sects. Some men trim their beards, others do not. Some women wear wigs, others simply cover their heads. The Hasidim are one of the most visible ultra-Orthodox sects because the men dress much as they did in the 19th century, with black hats and coats, untrimmed beards, and payot. The more extreme ultra-Orthodox groups do not support the State of Israel. They believe there can be no homeland for the Jews until the Mashiach makes it so. In Hebrew, the ultra-Orthodox are called haredim, meaning 'fearful before God,' a term they chose for themselves." (JPS)

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