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Orthodox Jewish woman gives online insights into her life

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Laura Szaplonczai in Szentendre, Hungary
December 13, 2025

Offline, Tzivia Myers is redefining what tradition means for a Hungarian Orthodox Jewish woman. Online, she is breaking down stereotypes by offering glimpses into her kosher life.

Tzivia Myers lives in a small town near Budapest, Hungary. She is an Orthodox Jewish woman and the wife of a rabbi. 

Myers is religious yet embraces a modern mindset, proudly balancing tradition with life in the 21st century. Together with her husband, she raises two daughters and runs a Jewish community center, an art gallery and a kosher cafe, which are used for both religious and cultural events. 

Myers says there are many misconceptions about Orthodox Jewish women, most of which comes from movies and TV shows. For this reason, she has started recording and posting videos about her life on social media.

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