Battling the ultra-Orthodox community's efforts to separate OTD parents from their children.
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The Get
Although desperate for her freedom, a Satmar woman finds her heart breaking as her husband grants her a divorce.
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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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Chasidish Men Who Cheat
Should Chasidish men who cheat on their wives be given a 'free pass'?
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Leave No Trace
Rievi and I sit on rocks near the shallow stream as the water cascades over tangles of rocks, branches, and fallen tree trunks. It is now only Rievi and I, and I cherish each moment.
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From the Archives
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The ABC’s of Ignorance
By Shulem Deen
An analysis of general studies education in the Chasidic world.
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Welcome, unpious ones!
By Shulem Deen
The bubble, as was wont, has burst. Chasidim are leaving, slowly, individually, but with surefooted and resolute steps. And a new community is being created in the process.
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Heat of the Moment
By Shtreimel
A small act of mindless cruelty leads to reflection, kindness, and redemption.
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My Hirsute Pursuit
I posted an ad on Craigslist as a joke of some sort: I was looking for men with facial hair. The responses made me feel as if I had woken up the entire Hasidic community.
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Bottlecap Baseball
A new design for Pepsi bottle caps affects gameplay at the shtiebel.
FreiFem: The Unpious Double X
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Goodbyes
Mar 21, 2011 / 3 Comments
I wondered whether I was still tough, still capable of being alone, of ignoring grime and discomfort. And so I was determined to prove it.
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An Experiment’s Results…
Mar 23, 2011 / 2 Comments
Last night, I ate a sour Mediterranean salad and soggy fries for dinner. Then I emailed my husband that our experiment of living apart for a while wasn’t really working.
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What Are You Proud Of?
Jun 3, 2011 / 13 Comments
What are your personal accomplishments or milestones in the past year that you are proud of?
ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB…
By Shulem Deen
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From Salon.com: How one little Panasonic radio tore apart my marriage -- and my faith.
From The Brooklyn Ink
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Article on Jacob Gluck of Hasidic Williamsburg Tour and Unpious contributor Yakov Yosef.
From The Village Voice
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Profile of Brooklyn's Shomrim patrol groups, featuring Luzer Twersky. To read some of Luzer's essays, click here.
From NPR: All Things Considered
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An interview with Samuel Katz about his journey into the secular world. To read some of Samuel's essays, click here.
