Why Study Attrition?
When those raised Orthodox don’t stay Orthodox, it is seen—and indeed deeply felt—as a communal failure, as if one of the central functions of the community itself is broken.
The Role of the Rabbi
What the study reveals about relationships with religious figures
“It’s not all or nothing”
. . . the experience of leaving [the community] is not binary. Very often, connections remain that are real, important and personal and shape people’s lives.
It’s Okay to Eat by Yourself
After forty years of marriage, the freedom was at times exhilarating, but when I came home, nobody was waiting for me. The house was as quiet as snow. I wasn’t prepared for this—how could I be?