This week on Unorthodox, we speak with writer Tova Mirvis. Her memoir, The Book of Separation, tells the story of her decision to leave Modern Orthodoxy, a world she re-created vividly for readers in the novels Visible City, The Outside World, and national best-seller The Ladies Auxiliary.
You can hear Stephanie discussing immigration and the American Dream under Trump on the Jan. 29 episode of WNYC Midday, with two-time Unorthodox guest Negin Farsad.
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Unorthodox is a smart, fresh, fun weekly take on Jewish news and culture hosted by Mark Oppenheimer, Stephanie Butnick, and Liel Leibovitz. You can listen to individual episodes here or subscribe on iTunes.
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