Freidom is a community for individuals from formerly orthodox-Jewish backgrounds who meet on a regular basis for good food, thoughtful conversation, and to make new friends. Most of us were raised with strong attachments to orthodox-Jewish observance, but, while we are each on our own journey, now live mostly secular lives. Our past unites us, and we take from it what we still find meaningful, but
we otherwise live simply as members of the world community. The Freidom community is a friendly bunch and always eager to meet new people who are on the Frei journey, whether formerly orthodox or just exploring. So feel free to request to join our community, and we'll let you know if you seem to be a fit. Freidom hosts social events throughout North America, with a focus on NYC, Rockland County, North and South Jersey. Additional NA regional areas include: Baltimore/DC, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, South Florida, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Toronto. Our social events include, dining out, potluck dinners, movies, musical performances, museums, live theater, outdoor activities, cultural events, and anything else our members are interested in. We're always looking for new experiences, so suggestions are welcome and encouraged. If you have questions, kindly email us at [email protected]. Note: While there is no fee to join our organization, we ask that you contribute $1 per virtual event and $2 for in-person events (for events you choose to attend) which goes towards covering Freidom's operation cost. You must be a minimum of eighteen years of age to join our events. Some events are kid-friendly. Unless explicitly specified, events are adults-only. "Frei" is a term for a formerly Orthodox Jew. ("OTD" is a term for Off the Derekh-- or off the path of orthodox-Jewish observance). Screening process to protect Freidom members' identity:
To attend Freidom events, members must be vetted beforehand by a Freidom staff person over a Zoom video call or in-person. Request a vetting member-intake meeting at freidom.org/join
