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...

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Publicado en:European Judaism Vol. 58; no. 2; pp. 80 - 87
Autor principal: Harris, Margaret
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Berghahn Books Autumn2025
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