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Published: Vol. V, Issue 1 [ May 2022 ]

Pages:  23-35

Category: Articles (peer-reviewed)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30457/050120223

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Abstract:
This study investigates the experiences of twelve female school teachers in three ultra-orthodox primary schools for girls in Israel, regarding school prayer. It focuses on what they think are the goals of school prayer, what challenges they have in school prayer, and how they think they can be addressed. The qualitative research study explores teachers’ perspectives on the purposes and challenges of school prayer and how they may be influenced by their teaching orientations. It utilizes Muszkat-Barkan’s (2015) theoretical model, by differentiating between two orientations regarding the goals of teaching prayer in school – the socialization and the spiritual orientations. While socialization has always been a central part of teachers’ orientations in the Haredi community, this research shows that there seems to be an increasing emphasis on spiritualization in addition to socialization. While socialization focuses on group identity, spiritualization focuses on the individual and his personal intimate connection with God.

Key words:
Prayer, Haredi schools, qualitative research, orientations

Reference:
Kohn-Orot, E. (2022). Prayer in Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jewish primary schools for girls in Israel-Teachers Perspectives. Ελληνική Περιοδική Έκδοση για τη Θρησκευτική Εκπαίδευση/Greek Journal of Religious Education, 5(1), 23-35. DOI: 10.30457/050120223