The institution of marriage and family of Nalchik mountain Jews: traditions and modernity

The article deals with the various aspects of such an important part of the traditional culture of the Mountain Jews as the institution of marriage and family. The author discusses the forms of marriage, noting that in the past they were quite numerous, but in recent decades virtually the only form of marriage is matchmaking one. The norms of the traditional family etiquette, relations and education of Nalchik Mountain Jews remain unchanged, while the other features of the marriage and family institution either have taken some innovative forms or disappeared completely.