To those new Yotzim, I want to say that in the beginning, the longing is more painful than the fear. Leaving is a challenging, agonizing and frightening process. As time goes by it remains a challenge; and it takes endless reserves of courage to face your family, friends, community and, at times, yourself. But even with all of that, I still say: Come on out – to freedom.


Sarah Reich
I’m Sarah Reich, 33 years old. I left the ultra-Orthodox community in Jerusalem about 4 years ago with my two sons now aged 9 and