On Their Derech

OTD. The term drives a dagger into every parent's heart. Having a child leave the Torah path is one of the most devastating nightmares for any family. It can be so incredibly painful that we avoid dealing with it. In her famous Binah magazine column, On Their Derech, Batya Ruddel publicly tackled this heartbreaking topic. From the depths of personal experience, Batya took the term OTD and completely turned it around. The reader response was electrifying; her column's sincerity and open discussions tore apart the stigma surrounding OTD. Now in book form, with the addition of many deeply personal pieces from parents, teens and educators, On Their Derech shows us what we can all learn from the OTD crisis. With sensitivity, integrity and her trademark honesty, Batya Ruddel provides fresh insights and understanding of this difficult challenge affecting our communities today. You will never think about the term OTD the same way again.