Ultraorthodox

Deborah Feldman has vividly recounted what it is like for a woman to grow up in the community of Satmar Hasidim in her book "Unorthodox," reaching hundreds of thousands of readers. But how do boys and men in this community experience their existence? When Akiva Weingarten is born, his path is already predetermined. He will be taught the Torah, marry young, become a rabbi, and father numerous children. And above all: The boundaries of his community will be the boundaries of his world. However, the outside world is too tempting, and the world inside is far too narrow and oppressive for the equally curious and unhappy young man. This book tells a story of self-discovery and liberation in a world that has rules for everything. It is sometimes bitter, often disturbing, but always an exciting tale.