The Pious Ones

“A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the world of Hasidim. . . . based on extensive interviews [and] solid research.” — Kirkus Reviews In this “absorbing read” ( Booklist ), veteran  New York Times  journalist Joseph Berger takes us inside the notoriously insular world of the ultra-Orthodox Jews known as Hasidim to explore their origins, beliefs, and struggles—and the social and political implications of their expanding presence in America. Though the Hasidic way of