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Listen "From Chasidic rabbi to transgender woman and activist: Abby Stein on creating a life on her own terms (part one)"
Episode Synopsis
For episode 11 (part one) of The Good Edit, host Rebecca Davis speaks with transgender woman, activist, author, rabbi, speaker and educator, Abby Stein.In the first instalment of this two-part gritty and grounded conversation, they explore:Abby's experience of growing up in Williamsburg's Ultra-Orthodox Vizhnitz communityThe relationship between Abby and her parents; their royal Chasidic status "Feeling different": grappling with religious, gender and sexual identity - all while presenting as an Ultra-Orthodox, cisgender, male Rabbi. Abby's Exodus: wrestling with leaving the community, why it seemed almost impossible - but finding the courage to do it anyway. EPISODE RESOURCES: INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE QUESTIONING THEIR ULTRA-ORTHODOX/ORTHODOX LIFESTYLEPathways Melbourne (Australia): SMS 0403 822 406 for a callback; or e-mail [email protected] (US): Call 877-783-7755 or e-mail [email protected] (Israel): E-mail [email protected] (UK): Call 020 8144 5074; or e-mail [email protected] RESOURCES: DEPRESSIONIf your life is in immediate danger, call 000 nowLifeline Australia. Call: 13 11 14Beyond Blue. Call: 1300 22 46 36EPISODE LINKSFollow Abby Stein on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedInPurchase Abby's Stein's book, 'Becoming Eve: My Journey from Ultra Orthodox Rabbi to Transgender Woman' (published by Seal Press)'Celebrating Abby' by Rebecca Davis (The Australian Jewish News)______MORE FROM THE GOOD EDIT & REBECCA DAVISTo find our more about The Good Edit and subscribe to the newsletter, visit thegoodedit.coBe a part of the newly launched, Our Good Edit Facebook groupTo join The Good Edit conversation, follow The Good Edit on Instagram,Facebook, LinkedIn and TwitterTo learn more about Rebecca and her work as a journalist and writer, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and visit rebeccadavis.com.au CREDITSFounder, Host, Producer: Rebecca DavisEditor & Sound Engineer: Saul MuscatelThe Good Edit acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and create, the Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past,
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