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After centuries of isolation, ultra-Orthodox Jews engage with the world more than ever

  • Frieda Vizel, a former member of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect, now leads tours and a YouTube channel that connects her community with the outside world, engaging Jewish, Christian, and Muslim tourists.
  • One in seven Jews worldwide are strictly Orthodox, and Daniel Staetsky projects this population could double in 15 years, indicating significant growth in Orthodox communities.
  • The 2020 Pew Research Center study found that 75% of Orthodox Jews voted or leaned Republican, showing a political alignment shift among American Jews.
  • Rabbi Avi Shafran stated that Orthodox political activism is 'at the highest point it's ever been,' reflecting increased engagement in political matters by the Orthodox community.
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Frieda Vizel left an ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect in New York City due to a crisis of faith at age 25, but instead of cutting ties, she became a successful online personality and guide to the tight-knit world…

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After centuries of isolation, ultra-Orthodox Jews engage with the world more than ever

The ultra-Orthodox Jewish subculture is engaging more with the outside world after centuries of separation.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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