off the derech

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Pronunciations

off the derech (OFF thuh DEH-rech) listen
OTD (oh-tee-DEE) listen

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Definitions

  • adj. No longer religious/observant; now following a non-religious/non-observant lifestyle.

Example Sentences

  • "I saw him without his kippa - he's OTD"

  • "He left Yeshivah in the middle of the year and grew his hair long - completely off the derech."

  • "She's living with her boyfriend - OTD."

  • "Gone OTD - keeps nothing."

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew
  • English

Who Uses This

  • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

Regions

  • North America
  • Australia / New Zealand
  • South Africa

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Alternative Spellings

off the derekh, OTD

Notes

  • In Israel a formerly religious person is known as "yotze b'she'ela" (lit. leaves in question), in contrast to "chozer bitshuva" (returns in repentance/answer).

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