Jewish spirituality through actions in time: Daily occupations of young orthodox Jewish couples in Los Angeles

Author(s): Bernardo, C. S., Tropper, S., Noguchi, F., Lipman, C., Maulhardt, B., Weitze, L.

Journal/Book: Amer J Occup Ther. 1997; 51: 1383 Piccard Drive, PO Box 1725, Rockville, MD 20850-4375. Amer Occupational Therapy Assoc. 199-206.

Abstract: Ethnographic methods were used to study daily occupations and weekly routines of four young Orthodox Jewish couples living in Los Angeles, Data from interviews and participant observation demonstrate the importance to the couples of fulfilling God's commandments [Hebrew, mitzvot], which organize and sanctify the otherwise mundane activities of daily living, such dr eating, bathing, sleeping, and rising. The article focuses on the couples' experiences in (al observing the Sabbath, (b) studying and praying, and (c) Keeping a Kosher home. Orthodox Jewish ritual practice, and spirituality are time bound and action oriented. Occupational therapists can benefit from understanding how Orthodox Jews invest and experience spiritual meaning in seemingly mundane occupations and routines.

Note: Article Frank G, Univ So Calif, Dept Occupat Therapy, 1540 Alcazar St, CHP-133, Los Angeles,CA 90033 USA

Keyword(s): occupational science

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