{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/6ac3c2f622e4cb85bd372b24?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Confessions of a Former ULTRA ORTHODOX Rabbi","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/afd6b8cae611c96f0645b4b164a658fa.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Shalom’s childhood and education were dominated by intense religious indoctrination. He attended a strict ultra-Orthodox school 365 days a year, where boys studied religious texts from early morning until late at night, with little secular education and frequent physical punishment from teachers. The rigid environment, lack of emotional support, and strict moral expectations led to anxiety, obsessive religious guilt, and deep internal conflict, particularly around sexuality and personal identity. The community’s teachings pushed him toward early marriage as a supposed solution to normal sexual urges and loneliness. He then became a Rabbi and eventually left it all behind. We discuss all the ways rigid patriarchy harms the men too and the consequences of strict gender roles void of choice.&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://youtube.com/live/qUcrg7WUZ-0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to watch on YouTube</a></p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/qrN61lz0yS8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Watch our initial interview with Shalom</a></p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/z57-ezTPwU8?si=RpDJsQlWCG4ct-pL\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Watch our recent panel with 4 Former Ultra Orthodox women</a></p><p>Find and support Shalom!</p><p><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/7yWbv1wSD5FwQuSBhbPksF\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Shalom’s podcast, Beyond Belief: Tales of Religious Exodus</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/shalomshore/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@shalomshore</a></p><p>Personal website: <a href=\"http://shalomshore.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">shalomshore.com</a></p><p>Religion site: <a href=\"http://freidomfighter.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">freidomfighter.com</a></p><p>Hypnosis site: <a href=\"http://navyahypnosis.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">navyahypnosis.com</a></p><p>Subscribe to our<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousnessClip\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> C2C \"CLIPS\" Channel!</a></p><p>Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.</p><p><a href=\"https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!</a></p><p>Patreon <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness</a></p><p>Venmo @sheliseann</p><p>Find us on Social media!</p><p>Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstoconsciousness</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Host Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@sheliseann&nbsp;</a></p><p>Co Producer / Host <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.rosales_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@jonathan.rosales_&nbsp;</a></p><p>TikTok <a href=\"http://cults.to.consciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cults.to.consciousness&nbsp;</a></p><p>Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/cultstocon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstocon</a>&nbsp;</p><p>**Disclaimer: This podcast provides a platform for guests to share their personal experiences and opinions. The views expressed are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers. Any allegations discussed are unverified and represent personal accounts only. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. The podcast assumes no legal responsibility for statements made by guests.**</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>","author_name":"Shelise Ann Sola, Jonathan C Rosales"}