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Shalom Hartman Institute of North America
Heretic in the House
America has a fascination with Hasidic Jews; they show up frequently in memoirs, in newspapers, and even on Netflix. But these popular depictions don’t tell the whole story; they just tell the story the public wants to hear. What they hide is a complicated dance between Orthodox Judaism and those who leave the community, and a web of stereotypes that trap Hassidim, rebels, and the public alike.
In this limited four-part series, Professor Naomi Seidman takes us on a deeply moving journey with believers and heretics alike to uncover their hidden stories.
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4.9 stars from 98 ratings
So smart, so good
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“This was a fascinating series with a really important perspective on the OTD community and the way the rest of the Jewish community (and world) relates to them and their stories.”
pomklic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/23
Deeply insightful
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“A deeply insightful look at the narratives that are told about those who have gone off the derech (otd), i.e. left the fold. The host’s passionate point of view as an otd person shines through without limiting the podcast from empathizing with Orthodox society and from seeking an understanding of...”Read full review »
Beverus Grape via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/23
Fascinating
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“I’ve always been interested in people who have left closed communities, and, especially Hasidim as I was raised Jewish, Modern orthodox. Very thoughtful, insightful discussion on the complexities from both sides.”
Guy,kmbcxzsd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/23
Recent Episodes
Published 12/22/22
Here's a conversation from a different podcast by the Shalom Hartman Institute called Identity/Crisis, Hosted by Yehuda Kurtzer. In this episode, he interviews Naomi Seidman on the making of Heretic in the House, and some of the ideas behind it.
Published 12/22/22
The crucial moment in so many stories about leaving the Orthodox community is the decision itself, which is frequently portrayed as a painful and heroic act, one that requires tremendous willpower. But leaving rarely works this way; instead, it is a messy and gradual process, one that can leave...
Published 12/21/22
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