Author Archives: Flux Stories

Ari Mandel in 2001 poses for a photo at his wedding. He is wearing a shtreimel, a traditional hat worn by married Hasidic men on Sabbath, holidays, and special occasions. "At the time, I was happy and excited," Mandel says. "I was doing what I was expected to do. Looking back, I was clueless. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, and was essentially a child."

Going Off The Derech

A man leaves his faith in search of answers. Continue reading →

A Long Rebellion

A Long Rebellion

A man looks back on his life as an outlier. Continue reading →

Mills steps on LTD bus.

Transit Captives

Many people with disabilities depend on public transportation to get around in an unsympathetic world. Continue reading →