After Orthodoxy Session 6: On Going Back to Where You Came From

Session Six - On Going Back to Where You Came From
Shaul Magid (Harvard University)
“Is Heresy an Operative Category Anymore? Judaism after Orthodoxy”
Roni Masel (University of California, Berkeley)
“Reading after Orthodoxy”
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There is a widespread fascination with stories about leaving the Orthodox Jewish community. But what happens after this often-traumatic break? Join YIVO for the first conference and festival organized by and featuring formerly Orthodox Jewish scholars, activists, performers, and artists, as we explore the cultural achievements that emerged from this break with tradition.
Through performances, presentations, and panel discussions, we will discuss the challenges and opportunities of leading a meaningful life “after Orthodoxy.” What do formerly Orthodox Jews have to offer the communities they joined, the communities they left behind, and the larger world? What resources do artists and performers draw from their Orthodox upbringings? How have ex-Hasidic activists changed the communities in which they were raised? And how do these challenges and opportunities resonate among those who left other insular religious groups?