Interview by Lorraine Stabey, J-Air radio, 21 May 2026 LISTEN HERE

Talya Bassin (Lighthouse Foundation, Project Coordinator) AJN, 30 April 2026

Interview by Sharon Kuperholz, L'Chaim to Life on 3ZZZ Radio, 15 April 2026 LISTEN HERE

Bruce Hill, Australian Jewish News, 11 December 2025

Bruce Hill, Australian Jewish News, 5 September 2025

Third Sector - 27 May 2025 by Geraldine Grones. Read full article HERE

J-Wire, Tuesday 20 May 2025. Read the full article HERE

Gideon Cohen, The Jewish Independent, 5.12.2024 Download the full article here .

Australian Jewish News, 24 April 2025. Read the full article HERE

By Bruce Hill, Australian Jewish News - 29 November 2024 - READ HERE

See Dassi's interview on The Project - 30.1.2024. Dassi is also a Pathways Melbourne Board Member WATCH HERE PURCHASE DASSI'S BOOK HERE

The Monthly: Sarah Krasnostein, November 2023. READ HERE

Australian Jewish News - 28.09.23 'Pathfinders enjoy Rosh Hashanah lunch together...'

The Social Blueprint Blog - 6 June 2023 I have so many stories to tell and now I feel comfortable to share them Elke (Pathfinder since 2020) Expressive writing is a powerful tool for healing. It allows us to turn our attention inwards so we can better process emotionally difficult events and life challenges. Writing about our personal stories can reveal deep insights into our own thoughts and behaviours. Being part of a writing group, where lived experience and personal stor

Australian Jewish News, 2.6.2023 - Mia Gardiner 'The event featured 8 courageous speakers from the Jewish community who shared their personal challenges, tales of resilience and stories of courage.'

WATCH Leah's presentation at the Launchpad Alumni Retreat 2023 and discover the story behind Pathways Melbourne's creation.

Australian Jewish News 16.3.2023 Mia Gardiner - 'In June 2022, Pathways Melbourne launched its unique PATH 4 LIFE | Mentor program which offers confidential advice...'

Melbourne Jewish Report 15.11.22 'Last month, Pathways Melbourne in collaboration with several non-profits globally marked the second International Day of Choice..'

Listen to Leah in conversation with Amanda Smorgon (The Social Blueprint), as they discuss life lessons and the inspiration behind Pathways Melbourne. WATCH HERE

Limmuz Oz Melbourne - Sunday 4 September 2022 Watch our CEO, Leah Boulton, interview the inspiring and brave change maker, Beatrice Weber in New York.

Australian Jewish News 17.3.2022 'Purim was the one day that I wasn't in disguise..' by Dassi Herszberg (Pathways Advisory Panel Member, art therapist and counsellor) . Click HERE to read the full article.

Australian Jewish News 1.7.2022 - AJN Staff 'What's the difference between a cappuccino and a latte? How do I open a bank account? How do I write a CV, and what should I wear to my first ever job interview..'

If you thought you knew all about Leah - think again! Get to know our CEO and Founder through her interview with the Brownbill Effect. Leah reveals her motivation for founding Pathways Melbourne and what's led her to where she is today. A very interesting read! Access the full article HERE

The Good Edit, host Rebecca Davis speaks with transgender woman, activist, author, rabbi, speaker and educator, Abby Stein. Listen to part 2 of the interview HERE

The Good Edit, host Rebecca Davis speaks with transgender woman, activist, author, rabbi, speaker and educator, Abby Stein. Listen to part 1 of the interview HERE “I’m a very big fan and flag bearer of people living a self-determined life" "You don’t wake up one day and leave, from a social perspective that would be really hard, but also mentally. It’s a process, it’s a journey….” - Rabbi Abby Stein

Pathways Melbourne, a support group for Jews undergoing lifestyle change, is gearing up to celebrate a new holiday on October 27....

In response to the increasing number of food support requests, Pathways has acted as a conduit for the supply of essentials through the generosity of our community’s food organisations. This service is 100% confidential.

Australian Jewish News - 22rd July 2021 - AJN Staff 'Dassi Erlich, who allegedly suffered child sexual abuse at Adass Israel school, will be..'

Australian Jewish News - 23rd May 2021 - Journalist, Rebecca Davis

Leaders of international organisations serving those leaving ultra-Orthodoxy came together from around the world to examine the global nature and impact of the movement of people leaving ultra-Orthodoxy. Each panelist highlighted the different needs, challenges, and triumphs facing their local community – and the bonds that we share as a global movement. Moderated by Aliza Mazor, Chief Field-Building Officer, UpStart panelists included Leah Boulton, President & Co-Founder, P

ABC PODCAST EPISODE - ‘Days Like These’ Edited & Produced by Sam Wicks (27mins) Havi watches from the car as the Rabbi holds a cloth up to the sunlight, peering at it for answers. It's a moment that will change her life forever... and set her on a new path beyond the stringent framework of the Orthodox Judaism she grew up in... where a complex system of rules shapes every aspect of life, from cradle to grave. LISTEN HERE

CLICK ON BELOW LINK TO LISTEN TO INTERVIEW: https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/32301b_563a104dbe1b4c2b99661dea068f6df2.mp3 Listen here to the Founder of Pathways Melbourne, Leah Boulton, speak on JOY 94.9 Radio about the new LGBTQIA+ meet-up group for people with life experience as an Orthodox Jew who want to talk about their sexuality, gender etc in a safe, confidential space. Contact Leah Boulton, leah@pathwaysmelbourne .org for more information or PathwaysMelbourne.org/even

By Peter Kohn, Senior Journalist, Australian Jewish News. At some point in their lives, people in Orthodox communities may question their lifestyles, practices or beliefs. Some may consider taking on a lifestyle and values different to those of their family or community. Sometimes the journey can be lonely or risky. With that in mind, Pathways Melbourne was established in 2014 and has been continuing to grow and mature as a more professional organisation.

The impacts of Covid-19 on Domestic & Family Violence By Rebecca Davis and Sophie Deutsch - June 18, 2020 Photo: Eric Ward/Unsplash As lockdown measures begin to ease and the opportunity to reach out increases, Jewish Care is anticipating an influx of reports of abuse. ALMOST three months since the introduction of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, Jewish social welfare organisations have expressed concerns over the impacts of the pandemic in relation to domestic and family viol

Over 1500 people tuned in to 'Unorthodox - Stories of Escape' to hear 3 inspiring female panelists and writers, share their courageous journeys of achieving powerful lives of self-determination. What an absolute honour for Pathways Melbourne to sit alongside Deborah Feldman (Unorthodox), Abby Stein (Becoming Eve) and Dassi Erlich (#bringleiferback with her own book on the way!) Moderated by John Safran in partnership with FOJAM, Melbourne Jewish Book Week and +61J June 4th, 2

By KIM WILSON, Weekend Herald Sun, May 22, 2020 Top rating Netflix series Unorthodox has captured viewers’ attention around the world for its compelling portrayal of 19-year-old ultraorthodox Jewish girl Etsy, who bravely escapes the confines of her closeted community in Brooklyn in the hope of finding a freer life. The four-part miniseries, which reached No. 1 and has sat in the Netflix top 10 for months, is based on the true story of Deborah Feldman, who was raised in the u

Choice and Change: A Footsteps Convening, a gathering of international activists, academics, practitioners, artists, and the wider Footsteps community to examine the past, present, and future of the ever-widening circle of those leaving ultra-Orthodoxy. This convening was the first of its kindworldwide and took place at Hunter College in New York City, January 25-26, 2020. Leah Boulton was invited to speak at the conference on the global situation. FOR FULL ARTICLE by Rebecca

Community, purpose, belonging — these are just some of the social benefits that can come from growing up in a religious family. But there can be negatives too, like the pressure to conform to a certain way of life. So what happens when you stop believing? FOR FULL ARTICLE by Sana Qadar https://www.abc.net.au/life/i-lost-my-religion-but-i-dont-want-to-lose-my-family/11885172

President and Co-Founder of Pathways Melbourne, Leah Bouton, says that with Pathways they “endeavour to create and have created is a new community of questioning, like minded Jewish people, who have shared in their religious background and religious lifestyle but are questioning whether it’s for them and the risks versus rewards. There’s a real comradery between them all.” Some Pathfinders have confessed they never want to hear a word of Yiddish spoken again and so they live

Ari Hershkowitz rose to prominence in the 2017 Netflix documentary, 'One of Us', which followed his journey towards leaving ultra-Orthodoxy. He spoke candidly with Rebecca Davis about his past struggles with sexual abuse, substance addiction and self-harm during his visit to Australia for Limmud Oz and Pathways Melbourne. FOR FULL ARTICLE by Rebecca Davis https://ajn.timesofisrael.com/aris-way-far-from-satmar/

Abby Stein is the first openly transgender woman raised in a Chassidic community. She shares her journey with Rebecca Davis. FOR FULL ARTICLE by Rebecca Davis https://ajn.timesofisrael.com/celebrating-abby/

'When men and women of the Orthodox and ultra-Orthodox community chose to leave the world they were raised in, the challenges can be overwhelming and the ramifications far reaching," Leah Boulton, co-founder and president of Pathways Melbourne told the AJN. By Rebecca Davis