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Why I Stayed Orthodox

Elad Nehorai·11 min read
When I lost faith in the rabbi that convinced me to be orthodox, one would have expected me to give up on orthodoxy altogether. Here's why I stayed committed.

I’m Embarrassed To Write This…

Chaya Lester·4 min read
I see only one solution to the Israel conflict. I have it and I cling to it. Usually silently. Privately. Until now...

Orthodox Jews: Stop Trying To Be Cool

Yocheved Sidof·2 min read
What do we have to prove?

It’s Not Authority’s Fault: We’ve Lost Trust In Ourselves

Elad Nehorai·9 min read
We blame authority for the problems in society. Or we blame others for not listening to authority. But we aren't looking where it matters: ourselves.

Why Is Three Kids Not Enough?

Anonymous·5 min read
An anonymous writer from the Hasidic world wrestles with her conscience... and her husband... over whether she can handle having more children.

Advice For Living In A World That’s On Fire: Close Your Eyes

Lela Casey·2 min read
How do we go on living when everything feels like it's falling apart?

Young Jewish Farmers & Redemption

Chaya Kurtz·5 min read
This piece is part of the series, “Readers Take Over Hevria”. The topic assigned to me:  “People who are on...

Don’t Dance In Front Of Your Coworkers

Rivka Nehorai·4 min read
And other Yom Kippur tips for embracing our imperfect selves.

Privilege And Pareve Dishes

Elizabeth Kirshner·4 min read
Maybe one person's "crazy" is another's speed-dial to G-d.

Why I Finally Call Myself A Lubavitcher

Chaya Kurtz·7 min read
Not a rebuttal of Elad's essay, but a very different perspective from a fellow nonconformist.
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