<p>In this episode we speak to Professor Nathaniel Deutsch about the history of the Satmar Hasidics, a large community of ultra-orthodox Jews living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Nathaniel is the author of a recently published book: "A Fortress in Brookyln: Race, Real Estate and the Making of Hasidic Williamsburg" (2021).</p>

Offbeat Budapest

Offbeat Podcast

Satmar Hasidics and the Gentrification of Williamsburg

DEC 17, 202172 MIN
Offbeat Budapest

Satmar Hasidics and the Gentrification of Williamsburg

DEC 17, 202172 MIN

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<p>In this episode we speak to Professor Nathaniel Deutsch about the history of the Satmar Hasidics, a large community of ultra-orthodox Jews living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Nathaniel is the author of a recently published book: "A Fortress in Brookyln: Race, Real Estate and the Making of Hasidic Williamsburg" (2021).</p>