Perl Wolfe, Rocking Out in an All-Girl Hasidic Band

Perl Wolfe, Rocking Out in an All-Girl Hasidic Band

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Interactive Video

Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video features a singer-songwriter from Peril, an all-girl Hasidic rock band from Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The band performs live concerts exclusively for women, respecting cultural norms of gender separation. The artist shares her experience growing up in a Hasidic home and addresses misconceptions about the community, emphasizing women's empowerment and leadership. The response from the Hasidic community has been positive, with fans expressing comfort and empowerment at concerts. The band aims to create a new space for women to express themselves and feel powerful.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason Peril's concerts are for women only?

To maintain exclusivity

Due to religious laws in Judaism

To attract a specific audience

Because of limited venue space

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about women in the Hasidic community?

They are not allowed to work

They cannot be leaders

They are not educated

They do not participate in religious activities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the band Peril contribute to women's empowerment?

By creating a space for women to express themselves

By organizing mixed-gender events

By collaborating with male artists

By performing in international venues

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the response from the Hasidic community towards the band?

Demand for more male involvement

Positive and supportive

Negative feedback

Indifference

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do fans often express after attending Peril's concerts?

A feeling of discomfort

A sense of freedom and empowerment

A wish for more traditional music

A desire for more mixed-gender events