Synagogues and Their Role in UK Civil Society: Evidence and Concepts.
Although synagogues and places of religious worship are rarely acknowledged as key components of UK civil society, this article shows how, in practice, there are four ways in which they contribute to the strength and sustainability of democracy in the UK today: building social capital; providing wel...
| Publicado en: | European Judaism Vol. 58; no. 2; pp. 80 - 87 |
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Berghahn Books
Autumn2025
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| Sumario: | Although synagogues and places of religious worship are rarely acknowledged as key components of UK civil society, this article shows how, in practice, there are four ways in which they contribute to the strength and sustainability of democracy in the UK today: building social capital; providing welfare services; contributing to public policy development; and providing values leadership. |
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