Pathways Melbourne

New article about our work in aus_jewishnews pathwaysmelbourne.org/post/our-work-…

Meet Beatrice Weber, a mother who just wants her Hasidic son to get the education he is entitled to by New York's own laws! It's time to recognize that thousands of kids were harmed by the inaction of education officials. Enough is enough. #YeshivaGate twitter.com/nytopinion/sta…

Like many other charities in Australia, our Facebook page is down (we are not a nees org), so check our website for upcoming events, meetups and our resources. pathwaysmelbourne.org

In #ChoiceAndChange2020's first panel, "Grassroots Leadership", grassroot leaders discussed their efforts to address communal & societal needs based on their firsthand experiences growing up in & leaving ultra-Orthodox communities. (1/2) youtu.be/iwvzzzqG-CE

In "Beyond Resilience", 3 generations of Footsteps' lead social workers discussed imagination & creativity in the dynamic processes of change, & their roles in the journey out of ultra-Orthodoxy toward a self-determined life. #ChoiceAndChange2020 (1/2) youtu.be/hZ5yfIshOQ8

and panelists included Leah Boulton, President & Co-Founder, @PathwaysMelb (Australia); Avi Neuman, Chief Development Officer, @Amutat_Hillel (Israel); @notinabox_ls, CEO, Footsteps (North America); and Linda Turner, then Director at @MavarUK (UK). (3/4)

In "Choice & Change: Breakthroughs & the Road Ahead", @notinabox_ls sat down with @FrimetG, Rabbi Ysoscher Katz, Rae Lipkind, and @AbbyChavaStein to talk about recent shifts in ultra-Orthodox communities and their impacts on those leaving. youtu.be/bsylV-U3tUU

Malka Leifer is now on a plane heading back to Australia! Her flight was to last to leave Israel before the airport closes. She is flying to Melbourne via Frankfurt. Feel so grateful for @dassi_erlich @NicoleYMeyer @EllySapper

Forum 20 Jan: Change and Suppression Practices in the Jewish Community pathwaysmelbourne.org/events discussion of the LGBTQA+ Change and Suppression (Conversion) Practices Bill currently before Victorian Parliament.

Israeli minister orders extradition of Malka Leifer to Australia theguardian.com/world/2020/dec…

Israel's justice minister vows to sign Malka Leifer extradition order to Australia 'without delay' theguardian.com/world/2020/dec…

Thank you @DanielAndrewsMP. Your support is invaluable.

Terrific news for a young Mavar member who has been offered a place at Warwick University to study law. He joins 4 other undergrads who are starting courses in Genetics, Environmental Sciences, Engineering and Anthropology. They’ve all worked so hard, and we wish them good luck

BREAKING Former Melbourne school principal Malka Leifer to be extradited to Australia to face charges of child sex abuse ow.ly/oqBt50Bwj6c

Hear our Exec Officer, Leah Boulton, talking about our new glbtia+ meetups on @JOY949 at 5.35pm today!

We support anybody questioning their Orthodox Jewish lifestyle in a safe, confidential 'space'. If you know anyone struggling with finding best life choices, let them know about our services. Nobody should have to feel alone. PathwaysMelbourne.org info@PathwaysMelbourne.org

We have a board vacancy. Applications close mid October. pathwaysmelbourne.org/who-we-are

#BREAKING: Israel Supreme Court rejects Malka Leifer's appeal: There is nothing in her appeal regarding her mental state to prevent the continuation of her extradition proceedings to Australia