Judge orders custody switch, citing concerns that the mother's influence might jeopardize the children's religious upbringing.
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Author Archive
Special Report
Ex-Hasidic Mother Loses Custody of Children
Reflections
A Raizel by Any Other Name
“Sean?!” my mother asked. “That’s what you go by now?” Her disdain was obvious, but I needed a moniker that jibed with the ethnically neutral persona I now sought.
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Report
Overheard at the Asifa Protest: Quotes, Moments, & Vignettes
The best and worst reactions from asifa-goers, overheard at the counter-rally outside Citifield.
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In Conversation
“Roundtable Discussion” on “Unorthodox” by Deborah Feldman
A virtual "Roundtable Discussion" about the publication of “Unorthodox” by Deborah Feldman, forthcoming from Simon & Schuster on February 14.
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Opinion
Sex-Segregated Buses
Will the outrage over sex-segregated buses effect change? Not until Hasidic women begin to speak out about it.
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Best of the Blogs
No Return
“Oh, fuck this,” I said. “Let’s go sin then.” He grinned. “Just do it a couple times, it’ll feel natural. Like they say, ‘Transgress, repeat, yada, yada.’”
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Announcements
Contest Update: Winner Announcement
Announcing our winners for the Winter 2011 Submission Contest.
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Announcements
2nd Unpious.com Submission Contest: Vote Now!
Our judges have chosen our five finalists for our Readers’ Choice Award and Runner-Up. Vote now for your favorite essay!
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In Conversation
An Interview With Michael Jenkins
Shulem Deen interviews Michael Jenkins, Footsteps' Director of Programs, about his important work and unique perspectives.
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Announcements
Announcing: 2nd Unpious.com Submission Contest
Update – Monday, May 23, 2011: The Unpious.com Submission Contest is now officially closed. We received many excellent entries which have been published or will be published over the next few weeks.
However — we still have just enough chasidish …
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