How an Orthodox Jewish scholar found an unexpected home among the Amish
When Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar, an Orthodox Jew who lives in Jerusalem, first arrived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 2011 to research Amish communities, she had only visited the U.S. once and could barely speak English.
TL;DR
- Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar, an Orthodox Jew residing in Jerusalem, commenced research on Amish communities.
- Her research took place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, starting in 2011.
- Upon arrival, she had limited prior experience in the U.S., with only one previous visit.
- Her English language skills were minimal at the time.