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As an orthodox woman myself, living an ultra-orthodox tight knit community, i was dismayed that this is how people of my type were portrayed. The scene of Esty's marriage was missing the liveliness, the joy, the holiness and special atmosphere that an orthodox wedding ceremony contains. My wedding was a most BEAUTIFUL affair! A team of talented makeup artists and hairdressers made me and my mom look absolutely gorgeous and I wore a dazzling, custom made yet MODEST gown. It was a night of dancing, festivity and beauty, one that cannot be reenacted by a a bunch of acters- the cast in unorthodox, however talented they are, will never be able to truly encapsulate a Jewish wedding- it was literally 2D in the film!! I feel very sorry that that Esty couldn't find love in her husband, and that she felt the need to run away. This is a very rare occurrence for women in our community. It happens, but RARELY and for their own personal reasons. I for once, and MANY of my friends family, are HAPPILY married, and have HEALTHY and LOVING relationships with our husbands. And yes, I married young, for good reasons!! What I'm trying to bring across is that I don't think it is fair that this is how orthodox people were presented- as cold, and weird humans who are living in their own tiny bubble, allowing absolutely no room for anyone different. As an orthodox woman myself, who lives in a community similar to the one depicted, I can tell you that this view is HIGHLY distorted! I live amongst the warmest, most friendly, intelligent and KIND Jews! We are well aware of technology and the developments of the world. If you find our many rules, regulations and customs strange, no problem, we respect that but definitely don't go slandering our community because we are so proud of who we are, we LIVE for our religion and are happy with the way we lead our lives! It is SUCH a shame that this is how people will view ultra-orthodox communities.