A senior writer at the OU is conducting research for an article about baalei teshuvah employing the professional skills they had previously used in the secular arena to benefit the frum community.
Examples thus far include: french horn player now ba’al toke’a, modern dancer in Merce Cunningham troupe currently working with frum individuals with MS, Parkinsons and other challenges, competitive horse racer turned horse therapist for frum individuals with special needs.
Anyone else fit the bill?
Please contact Bayla Sheva Brenner at: brennerbs@ou.org
I actually like Steve’s question, too.
In response to the above post, many NCSY alumni use both their secular skills and serve as volunteers in a wide range of community endeavors within their communities.
I think the reverse question would be interesting:
Are you a (part of a) frum community that helps BTs earn a livelihood (in a manner consistent with halacha) by employing their secular professional skills?
How about BTs using their backgrounds to benefit the frum community vis a vis the teaching of Torah?
Both paid and volunteer.
Does this apply to both paid work and volunteer work?
Yes, the work should be directly benefitting frum individuals and/or the community. Thank you for your interest.
To benefit the frum community, does our work have to be directly for the frum community?