Pathways' Events & Discussion Groups

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