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Former haredim: Why do some drop out to join the modern world? 

Ex-haredim share their early life experiences in haredi society and how and why they left.

Illustrative photo of young haredi men walking in Jerusalem
Illustrative photo of young haredi men walking in Jerusalem
(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)
ByWALTER BINGHAM
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 17:35
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