matisyahu was a HUGGGEE part in me becoming observant! met Zalman Worcberg, traveled around to musci festivals with Matisyahu--> mRRIED NOW 3 KIDS, THANK G-d. only blessings to Matis.. only health and happiness
@@yefunehdavid1005 I found a love for Chabad in recent months and have taken on more observance myself. It’s heart breaking seeing someone who became religious just… turn his back on that way of life. Just hearing his language of vulgar mouth makes me weep.
@@JewishKeto I'm glad to hear of your connection with Chabad. My wife and I identify with our local Chabad rabbi and his family for 10 years now. In many small cities, Chabad is the only remaining legitimate Jewish option, and I would not consider anything other than a Chassidic Orthodox shul. Thankfully they are committed to meeting this spiritual need that is greatly lacking in so many Jewish communities. Matisyahu was an inspiration to me once upon a time, but he turned out to be a huge disappointment, even a "betrayal" in a sense, even though our only connection to each other is the mere fact that we are both Jews and I was inspired by his observance. I still like his older music when he identified with true Judaism, but it now it leaves me with a "bad taste in my mouth" so-to-speak ever since he left his Jewish wife while pursuing "fame", drugs, pleasure, etc. In my opinion, the quality of his music has been on a steady steep decline ever since he shaved his peyot. Mostly I feel sorry for his children that they have him as a "role model". This is just my personal observation and perception, though, and I don't know his complete story, and so my perspective matters very little. I can only hope his kids turn out to be great Yids!
@@JewishKeto My personal spiritual awakening is also rooted in Chabad in particular and Chassidut in general. Matthew Miller used to be an inspiration to me (long ago), but now I only hope most Jewish kids are not influenced by him at all. He is the "role model" for how NOT to be a good Yid being fully immersed in the goyish world, entertainment, drugs.
Matis is one of the nicest, supportive, sharing & caring individuals I've ever had the pleasure of knowing -- Before and after Chabad, the Soul in the vehicle is LOVE & LIGHT
Chabad is very open . Its important that as a person journeys to greater observance, that they take it step by step and dont burn their past behind them. Those who integrate their personality, dreams and character into this process of growth have more lasting results. Sadly, as in many things religion can be used as an escape from dealing with yourself. Actually , in Tanya a big part of what is adressed there is about being a beinoni, a struggling human being and coming to terms with the fact that we are all on our own personal journeys.
Blessings to Matis. Met him at one of his concerts in SF a few days after my daughter was born, during Hanukkah. Also I think it was the first concert after he shaved his beard. He's a special person, a beautiful soul. I loved him before and now, post-Chassidic. Glad he got out of that trap when he did. When religions go too extreme they can and often do turn into a cult. Yasher koach Matis! More power to you!
Wow, as a person who is in the process of conversion. In a Chabad House, this is not my experience. And when I was a teenager, the music of the Matisyahu I used to know, was part of my journey to get to where I'm right now. I study fine Arts when I was in college. And I understand what this education does, to your ego. What you miss, Matisyahu, not everything is about what we want. And in the end, is not about us. As you said in your song. "I will be light "
Every Chabad house is different as every Rabbi amd every community is different. It's great that you are having a good experience, but you are on a journey. Everyone makes stops on their own journey and stays in one place for a while before they move on. Sometimes we stay longer and sometimes it's a quick pitstop. There is no destination. Only the journey.... nesiah tova!
One day you will have to come to terms that Mashiach was here and is coming back soon, Jesus Christ the Son of God may He reveal the truth to you and be saved. God loves you.
@@SeekTheCross oy:( No! Please don't even try to preach to Jewish people. We have the Torah, the blueprint from GD. We know what we are doing. Please respect that instead of thinking that you have all of the answers. We don't try to convert you, please show us the same respect.
This is just a small opinion from a great fan. I was turned onto your music by a group of hasidics from Muncie here in Belarus. And they thought you were number one. And then everything else and we are who we are and we know what we know and we believe what we believe. What I get out of the album youth is that you are not on drugs and you're not drunk and you believe with all of your heart and all of your might and I thought that was just so beautiful and still is. And I love your music and I understand you when you speak. But I let my beard grow just for me just because I like what I look like with a full beard and you can do whatever you want. God bless you for your music.
It's very hard to do both at once, but don't regret anything good u did, it will be a great zechus for u in the future, u did the right thing but if it was to hard for u, then the bicheera is in your own hands holy brother, wow breslev u reached the highest point
Matisyahu was influence on me. I end up in Christianity. Similarly, once I got involved in Christian music, many Christians were all too happy to correct and criticize me. There’s a reason “preaching to the converted” is a common saying with a negative connotation. Matisyahu’s gifts are best shared with those who have not yet tasted such gifts…
Why he left Chabad...I'd argue that he was never properly "Chabad" to begin with. Was too afraid of letting go of his ego, when Chabad chassidus works not on negating the ego as much as it does emphasizing the "super-ego", the true divine self, which learns over time (!!) to live with and in tandem with the "ego" self....Most people who "leave" ultra orthodox life feel themselves going to extreme too fast, when in fact there is no need for such a thing. They perceive the religious life as being a burden, and they are correct....very unfortunately, he did not meet the right people it seems.
He was an addict. He could have stayed frum, or chabad not being an addict. People blame others for their problems instead of dealing with them . Honestly anyone who told this guy its ok to tour and do music right after just starting to be frum was wrong. Is it chabads fault also he married a shiksa? Or that his kids aren't Jewish? Come on grow up. You didn't want to be frum fine, but don't put people down.
If he’s living an orthodox life does it matter if he’s Chabad or not. I enjoy many things from Chabad and I’ve enjoyed Shabbas meals with them. But as long as he accepts Judaism and lives an orthodox life I don’t feel it’s necessary to be Chabad. It’s not bad to be Chabad though.
But Matis man it was your heart and u felt it bro. Imam.a r8nhear old jewish bastard of a jew and had to covert. I did 20 years in prison and the music u made at that time honestly saved me from more than u could imagine. Maybe it was just the wrong Rabbi. What ever u r doing u still spittin emet achi.
I don't know. I heard that when he was in Morristown or some other American yeshivah, he wasn't really into the sedaerim and was more interested in becoming a star.
Such a beautiful and important clip to share. Can’t believe I’m the first comment here. Thank you for having these open conversations!! People need to hear what happens when they push BT’s too far!!
Join the Bnei Mikra movement! Leave chasidus behind, its either too extreme and concedes to adding to the Torah. Or its too mystical and is influenced by Shabbtai Tzvi and his followers who influenced the Arizal then later the Baal Shem Tov.
yeah but you're not a multi millionaire druggie rapper
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Sounds like he went way too deep way too fast. Chassidus is a process, not a destination, regardless of its variety. Chabad brings many Jews back into the fold, and cannot be faulted for that. But like any group, affiliated individuals, even exalted leaders, can be short sighted. Had the Rebbe himself been mashpia to Matisyahu, Matisyahu would not have left, imho.
The lubavitcher rebbe didn't reach everybody.. There's a story that he tried to reach that anti-jewish chess player.. For all we know the lubavitcher rebbe might have concluded that what was most important to him was his music and that the image of the super religious rapper might have been to help with his rap dream.. and so the lubavitcher rebbe might have put a stop to the whole thing!
@@boliusabol822 Not true, the Piementa band which was much more talented that Matis. were never discouraged from playing their music, they were given very strong instructions not to let their music go to the dark side. Matis. is talented but his dissing the waters he drank from speaks volumes about his lack of understanding of views that contrast from his- good he did teshuva and is married with three children in addition to other Jewish children from his first marriage-the question for all of us to ask ourselves- is not why we were not like David or Moses or Hillel-where we really ourselves actualizing our potential into practical action to improve the condition of this earth until Redemption kicks in, So he is not Chabad anymore is not important-if he is truly in touch with himself is between himself and Hashem,
Tbh shake the dust and the self titled album are gold everything after that feels artificial/mediocre I tried so hard to like it(newer stuff) but it's that bad the numbers speak for themselves tho
@@ysiegel Ha! I like that. Like, can you, like, imagine, like, saying כאילו like between like every Hebrew word that you like say, like that, like all the time, like?
@@yefunehdavid1005 I'm dead serious, Israelis actually do that אז אני, כאילו, ממש שומע, כאילו, כל הזמן איך ש, כאילו, אנשים כאילו מדברים ככה, וסה, כאילו, מחרפן...
@@ysiegel Wow, I had no idea, I thought this was an American language flaw (or transgression) usually committed by the younger generations. I guess it's an international problem! Thanks for sharing, I need to learn modern Hebrew!!!
How so? I'm actually curious. His Zionism seems antithetical to his lyrical message of peace and understanding. It seems like a very odd time in his career now.
Lol he was breslov for a while after leaving chabad. In the end he really left because the company he was keeping and the drugs were prevalent and in the end that's easier spirituality than religious path
Too bad for all the innocent, loving people who honestly want to draw closer to G-d, but don't realize that Chabad is actually a crime syndicate mafia.
@@BilboBagginsJr To have the ability to see clearly that Yahweh IS the evil force controlling this world is HOW to cleanse the spirit and start to build a better world.
@@melissajensen4901you dont need Yoshua to get to God, if thats your path to ultimately reach God thats fine, worshiping Jesus is no less than a cult, as much as its almost impossible for you to see that now
That's a religious argument. It's not a bad thing, but let's keep it real about what it is. Any time one says "the only way" it's religion. G-d has many paths that he gives many cultures to find their way to Him.
It’s all good he doesn’t need you. Reading these comments no wonder he left you. You guys are judgemental wing nuts! He has all us secular fans who may not understand some of the religious words he says but we LOVE his music! We got him! You can go now knowing he will be fine.
matisyahu was a HUGGGEE part in me becoming observant! met Zalman Worcberg, traveled around to musci festivals with Matisyahu--> mRRIED NOW 3 KIDS, THANK G-d. only blessings to Matis.. only health and happiness
This breaks my heart…. He’s so different now…
I agree, it's sad to see.
@@yefunehdavid1005 I found a love for Chabad in recent months and have taken on more observance myself. It’s heart breaking seeing someone who became religious just… turn his back on that way of life. Just hearing his language of vulgar mouth makes me weep.
@@JewishKeto I'm glad to hear of your connection with Chabad. My wife and I identify with our local Chabad rabbi and his family for 10 years now. In many small cities, Chabad is the only remaining legitimate Jewish option, and I would not consider anything other than a Chassidic Orthodox shul. Thankfully they are committed to meeting this spiritual need that is greatly lacking in so many Jewish communities. Matisyahu was an inspiration to me once upon a time, but he turned out to be a huge disappointment, even a "betrayal" in a sense, even though our only connection to each other is the mere fact that we are both Jews and I was inspired by his observance. I still like his older music when he identified with true Judaism, but it now it leaves me with a "bad taste in my mouth" so-to-speak ever since he left his Jewish wife while pursuing "fame", drugs, pleasure, etc. In my opinion, the quality of his music has been on a steady steep decline ever since he shaved his peyot. Mostly I feel sorry for his children that they have him as a "role model". This is just my personal observation and perception, though, and I don't know his complete story, and so my perspective matters very little. I can only hope his kids turn out to be great Yids!
@@JewishKeto My personal spiritual awakening is also rooted in Chabad in particular and Chassidut in general. Matthew Miller used to be an inspiration to me (long ago), but now I only hope most Jewish kids are not influenced by him at all. He is the "role model" for how NOT to be a good Yid being fully immersed in the goyish world, entertainment, drugs.
@@yefunehdavid1005go kiss your painting of Schneerson.🤡
Matis is one of the nicest, supportive, sharing & caring individuals I've ever had the pleasure of knowing -- Before and after Chabad, the Soul in the vehicle is LOVE & LIGHT
Chabad is very open .
Its important that as a person journeys to greater observance, that they take it step by step and dont burn their past behind them.
Those who integrate their personality, dreams and character into this process of growth have more lasting results.
Sadly, as in many things religion can be used as an escape from dealing with yourself.
Actually , in Tanya a big part of what is adressed there is about being a beinoni, a struggling human being and coming to terms with the fact that we are all on our own personal journeys.
Blessings to Matis. Met him at one of his concerts in SF a few days after my daughter was born, during Hanukkah. Also I think it was the first concert after he shaved his beard. He's a special person, a beautiful soul. I loved him before and now, post-Chassidic. Glad he got out of that trap when he did. When religions go too extreme they can and often do turn into a cult. Yasher koach Matis! More power to you!
I think his music was better when he was religious practicing.
Wow, as a person who is in the process of conversion. In a Chabad House, this is not my experience. And when I was a teenager, the music of the Matisyahu I used to know, was part of my journey to get to where I'm right now. I study fine Arts when I was in college. And I understand what this education does, to your ego.
What you miss, Matisyahu, not everything is about what we want. And in the end, is not about us. As you said in your song. "I will be light "
Every Chabad house is different as every Rabbi amd every community is different. It's great that you are having a good experience, but you are on a journey. Everyone makes stops on their own journey and stays in one place for a while before they move on. Sometimes we stay longer and sometimes it's a quick pitstop. There is no destination. Only the journey.... nesiah tova!
One day you will have to come to terms that Mashiach was here and is coming back soon, Jesus Christ the Son of God may He reveal the truth to you and be saved. God loves you.
@@SeekTheCross oy:( No! Please don't even try to preach to Jewish people. We have the Torah, the blueprint from GD. We know what we are doing. Please respect that instead of thinking that you have all of the answers. We don't try to convert you, please show us the same respect.
This is just a small opinion from a great fan. I was turned onto your music by a group of hasidics from Muncie here in Belarus. And they thought you were number one. And then everything else and we are who we are and we know what we know and we believe what we believe. What I get out of the album youth is that you are not on drugs and you're not drunk and you believe with all of your heart and all of your might and I thought that was just so beautiful and still is. And I love your music and I understand you when you speak. But I let my beard grow just for me just because I like what I look like with a full beard and you can do whatever you want. God bless you for your music.
Did the SM7B mics not work?
It's very hard to do both at once, but don't regret anything good u did, it will be a great zechus for u in the future, u did the right thing but if it was to hard for u, then the bicheera is in your own hands holy brother, wow breslev u reached the highest point
Man the audio quality is tough
Matisyahu was influence on me. I end up in Christianity. Similarly, once I got involved in Christian music, many Christians were all too happy to correct and criticize me. There’s a reason “preaching to the converted” is a common saying with a negative connotation. Matisyahu’s gifts are best shared with those who have not yet tasted such gifts…
"Shot out to Rabbi Nachman of Breslov." This is awesome truth. Our God is One. Love to all who visit upon these words.
נ נח נחמ נחמן מאומן
Mattis should do a carbalch allbulm
Great idea
Why he left Chabad...I'd argue that he was never properly "Chabad" to begin with. Was too afraid of letting go of his ego, when Chabad chassidus works not on negating the ego as much as it does emphasizing the "super-ego", the true divine self, which learns over time (!!) to live with and in tandem with the "ego" self....Most people who "leave" ultra orthodox life feel themselves going to extreme too fast, when in fact there is no need for such a thing. They perceive the religious life as being a burden, and they are correct....very unfortunately, he did not meet the right people it seems.
He was an addict. He could have stayed frum, or chabad not being an addict. People blame others for their problems instead of dealing with them . Honestly anyone who told this guy its ok to tour and do music right after just starting to be frum was wrong. Is it chabads fault also he married a shiksa? Or that his kids aren't Jewish? Come on grow up. You didn't want to be frum fine, but don't put people down.
What do you know about being a lubavitcher? Stop judging somebody elses journey.
He left cause he realized they were full of it
If he’s living an orthodox life does it matter if he’s Chabad or not. I enjoy many things from Chabad and I’ve enjoyed Shabbas meals with them. But as long as he accepts Judaism and lives an orthodox life I don’t feel it’s necessary to be Chabad. It’s not bad to be Chabad though.
Why are u hating bruh… u don’t know anything u don’t know him how can u say what he was or wasn’t…
i also thought that appropriating a Jamacan accent was not Authentic it was not nessasary to the music in in some ways phoney
He's a good good guy, weather observent or not is irrelevant
Get back with GOD. You WERE AMAZING.............I LOVE KING WITHOUT A CROWN.....I wish I could help you.
Great video but u gotta do something about the sound
But Matis man it was your heart and u felt it bro. Imam.a r8nhear old jewish bastard of a jew and had to covert. I did 20 years in prison and the music u made at that time honestly saved me from more than u could imagine. Maybe it was just the wrong Rabbi. What ever u r doing u still spittin emet achi.
I don't know. I heard that when he was in Morristown or some other American yeshivah, he wasn't really into the sedaerim and was more interested in becoming a star.
Such a beautiful and important clip to share. Can’t believe I’m the first comment here.
Thank you for having these open conversations!!
People need to hear what happens when they push BT’s too far!!
Some crazy took u for a ride, but with reb nachman you wont go wrong
Join the Bnei Mikra movement! Leave chasidus behind, its either too extreme and concedes to adding to the Torah. Or its too mystical and is influenced by Shabbtai Tzvi and his followers who influenced the Arizal then later the Baal Shem Tov.
Apparently I had a much better mashpia in Chabad. Because it’s extremely livable for me…
yeah but you're not a multi millionaire druggie rapper
Sounds like he went way too deep way too fast. Chassidus is a process, not a destination, regardless of its variety. Chabad brings many Jews back into the fold, and cannot be faulted for that. But like any group, affiliated individuals, even exalted leaders, can be short sighted. Had the Rebbe himself been mashpia to Matisyahu, Matisyahu would not have left, imho.
The lubavitcher rebbe didn't reach everybody.. There's a story that he tried to reach that anti-jewish chess player.. For all we know the lubavitcher rebbe might have concluded that what was most important to him was his music and that the image of the super religious rapper might have been to help with his rap dream.. and so the lubavitcher rebbe might have put a stop to the whole thing!
@@boliusabol822Maybe he was turned off by you messichists?
@@hyphydan what on earth.. i'm not lubavitch let alone a moshichist.. i'm an atheist!!!!! (and from a misnaged family)!
@@boliusabol822 Not true, the Piementa band which was much more talented that Matis. were never discouraged from playing their music, they were given very strong instructions not to let their music go to the dark side. Matis. is talented but his dissing the waters he drank from speaks volumes about his lack of understanding of views that contrast from his- good he did teshuva and is married with three children in addition to other Jewish children from his first marriage-the question for all of us to ask ourselves- is not why we were not like David or Moses or Hillel-where we really ourselves actualizing our potential into practical action to improve the condition of this earth until Redemption kicks in, So he is not Chabad anymore is not important-if he is truly in touch with himself is between himself and Hashem,
Interesting. 🎧
We all pick our Messiah!
Like watching, not a proper sound room even with the Mic..
Tbh shake the dust and the self titled album are gold everything after that feels artificial/mediocre I tried so hard to like it(newer stuff) but it's that bad the numbers speak for themselves tho
Interesting, not that different from other religious groups; do this and don’t do that! Enlighten me bro, yo smoke this! Very good interview!
He should never have joined he was doing fine.
When I look at matisyahu now and listen to his foul vulgar mouth it puts the fear of G-d in me! If it could happen to him….
interesting interview
Great video
Interesting interview but get a haircut man!
What's the Hebrew equivalent of the useless English word "like"? There is none.
כאילו
@@ysiegel Ha! I like that. Like, can you, like, imagine, like, saying
כאילו
like between like every Hebrew word that you like say, like that, like all the time, like?
@@yefunehdavid1005 I'm dead serious, Israelis actually do that
אז אני, כאילו, ממש שומע, כאילו, כל הזמן איך ש, כאילו, אנשים כאילו מדברים ככה, וסה, כאילו, מחרפן...
@@ysiegel Wow, I had no idea, I thought this was an American language flaw (or transgression) usually committed by the younger generations. I guess it's an international problem! Thanks for sharing, I need to learn modern Hebrew!!!
Reggae is anti collonialist music. sooo.....????????
Apokiros
Stay strong JEWS AND CHRISTIANS. WE ARE THE LAST SANE PEOPLE.
Now it makes sense why he's such a hardcore zionist
How so? I'm actually curious. His Zionism seems antithetical to his lyrical message of peace and understanding. It seems like a very odd time in his career now.
@@benfrank8649 He's not a zionist, he's just constructivist again. Some are zionists, but not all.
If only he had met a Breslov...
Lol he was breslov for a while after leaving chabad. In the end he really left because the company he was keeping and the drugs were prevalent and in the end that's easier spirituality than religious path
@@sholoy480The path of kissing Rebbe painting and believing a dead man is the Messiah?🤡
Too bad for all the innocent, loving people who honestly want to draw closer to G-d, but don't realize that Chabad is actually a crime syndicate mafia.
How is that?
To lie about Chabad in such a manner is not good for one’s soul. Cleanse your spirit🧼
@@BilboBagginsJr To have the ability to see clearly that Yahweh IS the evil force controlling this world is HOW to cleanse the spirit and start to build a better world.
only a total idiot could say such nonsense.!
@@melissajensen4901you dont need Yoshua to get to God, if thats your path to ultimately reach God thats fine, worshiping Jesus is no less than a cult, as much as its almost impossible for you to see that now
Religion is not the way. The only way to Yawheh is through Jesus. "No one comes to the Father, but through me."
That's a religious argument. It's not a bad thing, but let's keep it real about what it is. Any time one says "the only way" it's religion. G-d has many paths that he gives many cultures to find their way to Him.
ABOMAMATION!
Careful, SINAS CHINAM
Very sad. You need Yeshua...
BAAL RULES YOU!
Probably is ruling you too, with so much hatred in the heart
I WILL NEVER L
It’s all good he doesn’t need you. Reading these comments no wonder he left you. You guys are judgemental wing nuts! He has all us secular fans who may not understand some of the religious words he says but we LOVE his music! We got him! You can go now knowing he will be fine.
YOU ARE NOT WELCOME
Thats the exact opposite of the ideia of chabad, every jew is very much welcome
REPENT