In an eye-opening, in-depth report by writer Leticia Miranda, BuzzFeed News reveals a relatively recent development among America’s Orthodox Jews that most people — even most members of the general Jewish community — know little or nothing about. Some Orthodox Jews have become enthusiastic third-party sellers for Amazon, and they’re doing quite well at it. This trend has been a financial boon for Orthodox families that have a large number of children to support. On the other hand, it can pose challenges with regard to observing religious rules and participating in the modern world.
Quote: “But on an economic level, this commitment [by Orthodox men to lead lives of study] translates into a 28% poverty rate among Orthodox Jews in New York, according to the UJA Federation of New York. Many Orthodox Jews find employment at religious schools and rely on welfare to support their large families, which have an average of seven children. While many of them don’t feel poor, in part because of the community’s practice of charity, they still face financial pressures. For a growing number of them, Amazon has become the answer.” — BuzzFeed
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