Deborah Feldman

Deborah Feldman is an American-German author known for her memoir 'Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots,' which details her experiences growing up in and eventually leaving the Hasidic Jewish community in Brooklyn, New York. Her story was adapted into a popular Netflix miniseries.

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  1. 1. Unorthodox

    The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots

    In this compelling memoir, a young woman recounts her journey of self-discovery and liberation from the constraints of a strict Hasidic Jewish community in Brooklyn. Raised in a world where tradition and religious doctrine dictate every aspect of life, she grapples with the tension between her personal desires and the expectations imposed upon her. As she navigates the challenges of arranged marriage and motherhood, she embarks on a courageous quest for autonomy, ultimately breaking free to forge her own path and embrace a life of independence and self-expression.

  2. 2. Unorthodox. Jak Porzuciłam świat Ortodoksyjnych żydów

    Jak Porzuciłam świat Ortodoksyjnych żydów

    In this compelling memoir, a young woman recounts her journey of self-discovery and liberation from the constraints of a strict Hasidic Jewish community in Brooklyn. Raised in a world where tradition and religious doctrine dictate every aspect of life, she struggles with the limitations imposed on her identity, education, and personal freedom. As she navigates the challenges of questioning her faith and seeking autonomy, she bravely forges a new path, ultimately breaking free to embrace a life of independence and self-expression beyond the confines of her insular upbringing.