Video version of this interview: https://youtu.be/HoTzWaF7dU8

So many stories about the Hasidic Jews of the village of Kiryas Joel come from people who have left it. Or, often it will come from village official PR people who tell a very rosy story. In this interview, we get an exclusive peak into an everyday woman walking an exceptional line; risking everything in her community to express her voice. Fradel's story is compelling, fascinating and yet to get very interesting as she finds her place in the world, negotiating faith and individualization in a very communal society. Fradel is an amazing woman, mental health awareness advocate, talented photographer and more.

Check her work out below:

Find Fradel on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fradelneuman/
Fradel's photography website is: https://www.instagram.com/captureit___photography/