Abstract
This chapter provides an overview of Jewish American heritage as a whole, but will focus on the specific needs of religiously observant people and families (referred throughout the chapter as Orthodox Jews). Readers should bear in mind that while all Orthodox Jews observe the same religious laws, there are many distinct sects within these communities, each of which follows its own customs, spiritual leaders, social norms, and political priorities. Therefore, an individual assessment is crucial to prevent stereotyping. This chapter follows the dominant values and beliefs according to the 12 domains of the Purnell Model of Cultural Competence: overview/heritage, communication, family roles and organization, workforce issues, biocultural ecology, high-risk behaviors, nutrition, pregnancy, death rituals, spirituality, health-care practices, and health-care practitioners.
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