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Reviewed on March 1, 2015 | Multimedia Review
Gr 10 Up—Modern Orthodox Judaism in America is a lifestyle that doesn't always mesh with contemporary society. Among those who struggle between two worlds are teens, raised and educated adhering to strict rules. Often, Orthodox youth make a year-long journey to Israel, where, it is hoped, they will bond with the ancestral home and even remain as citizens. Many are rebellious once freed from tight restrictions, experimenting with drugs and sex and flaunting traditions and religious observance. Director Anna Wexler follows four American fr...Log In or Sign Up to Read More