We hosted a private screening of One of Us a couple of nights ago for Forward members. It was followed by a very lively discussion, with both negative and positive feedback. These ideas are my perspective and takeaways. For many of us who’ve lived through the struggles of leaving the ultra-Orthodox world, One of […]
It’s hard to believe but the first meeting of our board and advisors happened just over a year ago. Since then so much has happened, including registering as an NPO, getting our first events, workshops and meetups in the bag, and most importantly, having a demonstrable impact on our members. We don’t rest on our […]
In an effort to develop a deeper understanding of our community, Forward is currently collecting survey data to learn about the population of adults in Montreal who have left or are in the process of leaving their Ultra-Orthodox and Hasidic communities. If you identify with this population, you can contribute to Forward’s initiative by taking […]