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Chaim Potok: The Chosen and the Clash of Worlds
Chaim Potok, an ordained Conservative rabbi and visual artist, wrote novels exploring the tension between traditional Jewish life and modern secular culture — most famously The Chosen, which introduced millions of readers to the world of Hasidic Brooklyn.
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Chaim Potok: The Novelist Who Brought Jewish Life to America's Bookshelves
Chaim Potok's novels explored the tensions between Orthodox Jewish tradition and modern secular culture, bringing the inner world of observant Judaism to millions of readers.
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