As a gay Hasidic Jew i found a way to practice my faith and be a proud Gay man. I don't need a synagogue to practice my faith. My faith is between myself and G-d. My partner is Irish Catholic and we have been together for 7 years..
As I was watching this video, I realized I was holding my breath. It was because Micah is so refreshing... so inspiring... and I couldn't wait to hear more of what he had to say. I think you are right, Matt, that Micah has so much more good to do on this earth. You can just feel it! Thank you for this gift of an interview.
He’s amazing, right?? So passionate and well spoken. I was blown away meeting him. And at 22?!! He is definitely bound for greatness. Thank you so much for watching, Anne!!! I’m so glad you liked this one ❤️❤️❤️
Micah will be going and doing big things in his life. Too be this advanced at 22 is powerful. Applause too you Micah Continue doing you and great things...
I'm Jewish myself ( but raised secular) & that's sadly ironic that this young man was told he was going to hell, especially since Jews don't believe in a Hell. That being said, Keep up the great work,Matt. I'm finding these interviews v. enlightening👍
@@barbarawebb7185Gehenna is not a fire & brimstone hell. No such place as a hell most people think of. Gehenna is like a mikvah (cleansing place for 11 months) before going on to the actual world to come. Most of us will go to Gehenna. The real evil people just die (Sheol) since G-d does not torture for eternity. However, no one knows anyone’s destiny after they die. It’s not verifiable. In the entire Tanakh there is no mention of heaven or hell. Any punishment happens in this world in Tanakh. And if the punishment is death that’s all that’s said. Bottom line: run from anyone who thinks they know who is going where. JEWS DONT BELIEVE IN HELL period.
Micah, you are an amazing young man - so wise and articulate. You are a shining star with such inner strength, making the world a better place. I was deeply touched by this interview. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
I’m slowly working my way through your interviews, I adore this channel, every one has been amazing , but this young person is exceptional, wise way beyond his years. Thank you for sharing
Just wow !! I'm blown away by how smart and wonderful this young man is . He's the pride of his community . His parents are very very lucky to have such a son !
O.M.G. I as a 'Out Spokesman in my Milwaukee Gay Community' I wish Micah could of been a part of our Gay People's Union, I was a part of Founding. Micah is articulate, knowledgeable and just a Beautiful young Jewish boy, I wish was here so I could hug and talk with over a glass of wine, coffee and share experiences. Bless YOU Micah and YOU too Matt. Bring Micah back again, PLEASE.😍😍❤❤
Micah is wise beyond his years. A great example to young people everywhere who want to create a better, more tolerant world. Gives me hope for the future.
My boyfriend comes from an Orthodox Jewish family and they pretend not to care about homosexuality but they treat him and only him like a slave…they’re completely disrespectful behind our backs and it’s disgusting! I came into the situation open minded about their community and they don’t like me at all because I’m not a woman and not born Jewish (& not wealthy). They don’t like that my boyfriend is gay & not religious…I hate to say it but now I have a very negative view on the orthodox community now, like it’s a cult! I don’t hate the People, I hate the Religion. I completely feel for the kid in this video, him & my boy friend have a very similar story! He’s a sweet heart!!
@Yoel Cohen yes, I understand your religion. and you live according to Torah. it's better gay people leave the community. they will be happier. peace and good life to you....🌹
this is what needs to be talked about its the cover up that they are tolerate but the truth is that most of them are taught to not be. maybe a few of them are but generally speaking gay is not ok.
I don't know why but I was the girl in school back in the early 2000s ,before being gay was able to be as open as now, that gay guys would always talk to me. There were several guys who came out to me. Just talking and came out to me. I'm in my 30s now and a few of them have hit me up on social media an has told me I was the first person they ever told and how easy I was to talk to. I find that to be amazing that I'm a person that other ppl find so comfortable.
Bravo! We need more ambassadors around the world like him! Thanks to you also for this series and promoting positive things from Queer life , but also showing challenges and trauma of queer people in their daily life! THANKS 🥰🥰🥰🏳🌈🏳⚧🏳🌈🏳⚧🏳🌈🏳⚧🌈🌈🌈🌞🌞🌞❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍💯%
i just want to point out that judaism is a big spectrum. i’m a conservative jew, i believe in god, i pray, and i’m in a very accepting community where all my friends are gay and i live the most normal life ever. i feel that this is important to point out bc not everyone, even within the orthodox community, is homophobic and u shouldn’t jump to conclusions about who they are based on their religion. also the reason many jews go to a jewish provate school is to learn torah and hebrew, and be in a community of jews. this was a great video!!!🏳️🌈🏳️🌈😘😘
Thanks for pointing this out and providing the reminder. I am an ex-Catholic from a conservative, insular community within the religion. I am now happily an atheist. Sometimes I forget that there are religious people who aren’t monsters.
Plenty of Catholics and Christian’s are good people, maybe just your family were monsters ever think about that? Stop blaming religion for the way your sick family twisted it
Wow! This is a great series! I would imagine that it could be incorporated into a whole new field of mental health solutions for gay people. You are actually doing a lot of clinical research that could be used as the basic foundation for understanding and helping gay folks. Kudos to you!! You've probably helped a lot more people than you will ever realize.
Respect and much love from the USA, I'm openly gay and Inwatch videos about this on countries and how they react. To anyone having a hard time please know you aren't alone and things can get better. There are people who love you no matter what. Orthodox Jew, Hindu, or whoever you are. Just know, you matter .
I am sending you the biggest Mama Hug from this straight old Mama! I appreciate your articulation clearly showing humanity that they need to do better!!!!!!
I grew up in a home with two jewish gay doctors. Im not jewish, but I learned so much from them. the most important was to be myself, and also appreciate all others including their religion beliefs . Jewish people can be so warm and caring. Im blessed I had the two doctors help me be the person I am today
Bravo to Micah, what a beautiful, grown up man, who will continue to change the world around him, day by day! I have trouble finding gay, Jewish, men where I live, and I was wondering if Micah knows if there is a website or such for meeting gay and Jewish men? Matt, I just found your you tube page today, thank you, it's so needed and what a great job you are doing!
Kosher is more than just someone looking at the food production process. Kosher is a set of rules that some people follow when it comes to certain things such as the food you eat and in what order. Certain foods are prohibited. Certain foods must be made of certain things. Certain foods cannot be mixed. Certain things have to be prepared in particular ways. A rabi sanctions the certainty that the food is koser. The rules are based on religious texts. Some people who are not Jewish follow certain kosher rules for health reasons such as being allergic to certain things. There is another word that I cannot remember that means "in the style of Kosher" but has not been sanctioned by a rabi but at least for someone that lives a kosher lifestyle you will not overly disregard kosher rules. The rule that most non-jews know is that pork is prohibited. So is some seafood. Animals have to be butchered in a particular procedure. All the blood must be removed. No mixing of meat and dairy in the same food. If meat and dairy are eaten at the same meal there is a time lapse between the two to maintain it being kosher. Eggs have to be unfertilized. Kosher food is served on kosher dishes. Rules can become very detailed when you impose the Kosher definitions on your food. These are just a few things about Kosher. And yes there is kosher alcoholic beverages! Some people will cook kosher for the Sadar meal but may eat regular food the remainder of the week. They will have Kosher dishes and regular dishes. Kosher kitchen facilities and regular kitchen facilities. But you would not mixed Kosher food and regular food at the same meal. I used to follow certain kosher rules because I could not digest milk products.
To have accomplished so much at such a young age...amazing. I ran away from conservative Christianity, and never would have had the chutzpah to do what he did.
ahhh micah is so beautiful. I m so glad he didn't suffer. god made you he loves you. you can live your life happy. be your happy self....x he does have a great voice. so bright and broad. take care young one...
Thanks to you both! These interviews are both inspiring and I feel very important documentation giving voice to so many varied communities under the large "Queer" umbrella! I had a couple of gay friends in college (secular) in New York who had gone to Yeshiva and the learning curve is pretty steep when they are first out of that environment. This was almost a year ago so I hope that Micah is doing well!
Matt Cullen I love what you are doing and I just discovered you're channel OMG. Hugs I just subscribed and I am so loving your truth interviews unfiltered! 🙂
I love all these videos. You seem like such a lovely, sincere and sensitive man Matt. And the young man interviewed here is just amazing. I’m a straight, white, middle class, 60 year old suburban housewife. Lol! But I love to keep trying to expand my understanding, my heart and my mind. So thank you for what you are doing here. Just an FYI- because I’ve heard it in a few of your videos now…The word “committed” when used with suicide is “outdated” (so to speak) and can be highly triggering to those of us who have lost loved ones to suicide. It dates back to when suicide was considered a crime. Ie: “committed the crime of suicide”. People who work in the field of trying to prevent suicide are desperately trying to change the stigma around mental health and that incudes the language used around suicide. The preferred verbiage is; completed suicide, took his/her life or died by suicide. When people ask me how my brother died I tell them he died from depression, anxiety and grief. Most people get that. Blessings to you and all the people you interview. I am grateful the narrative around homosexuality and gender identity is changing. 😊
This was a excellent video. Micah has wisdom and a sense of direction. I think that is great. What was interesting was the things he said about his past and present and his future. I think it is great how he is standing up for others as well as himself. He is handsome as well. I have been interested in what life was like for Orthodox Jewish gays. This was enlightening. Thank you.
People always say that, "life will get better". It's a nice, cheerful outlook but it's not always true. Life doesn't always get better. Sometimes it stays bad. Sometimes it gets worse.
Iit could be effective, if some of your interviews were live, so at the end of the interview, questions could asked/answered, and not just become comments, afterwards. Keep up this special mission. Love and inspiration to you.
For some reason Im getting a crazy amount of ads on this video! Im not even halfway done and theres already been five ad breaks.. Much more than normal on this channel.
I grew up in conservative Judaism in the 1970s. It was repressive but not to the extent that you experienced. As an adult who moved to the Bay Area in 1993, I got a phone call from a rabbi inviting me to come to their congregation. I informed him I was gay and would want to bring my partner to the service. He told me that wasn’t a good idea and that I should keep my being gay to myself, but otherwise he said “I was completely welcome”. He also suggested I go get counseling. When I hung up the phone, I was done with Judaism. You’re an admirable, brave man, and am inspired by you.
God, I can't believe this going to hell crap is still going on in religious organizations. When I was growing up catholic and couldn't control my self gratifying sexual urges, it was labeled a sin and I would go to hell for it. Of course there was always confession to avoid that punishment but what would happen if you went to confession and the next day you masturbated? Can you imagine waiting a whole week before you get a reprieve? I can because I did. Of course the modern Catholic Church doesn't teach that anymore so I'm wondering if all those guys who went to hell got a reprieve and are now in heaven?
At what point do we decide to live for ourselves and our love ones that we support rather than old combative traditions? Live for yourself and ____ the rest.
I've always wondered what it would be like to date an Orthodox Jewish guy. I've always felt bad for them because there is no room for them to be authentic in that culture even though there is so much justification for their existence in the mystical interpretation of the Torah. I feel the same about Muslims too. You were born just the way you were meant to be and never ever let anyone make you feel like you're defective. If they do, come talk to me and I'll sort them out.
All strict religions warp LGBTQ+ people like this. I've heard similar stories told by LGBTQ+ people who were former Mormons, former Baptists, former traditional Muslims and former Jehovah's Witnesses. Religion is what is the problem here, not the people in the religion. I'm just so glad that my family was not cray-cray religious. They're Catholic, but not jump-off-the-deep-end Catholic. As a result, they accepted me from the get-go when I came out to them.
Yes a Queer Bill of rights!!! Every institution should be required to have one!!!!! Please consider to go into politics!!! A strong Advocate for your community!!!!
I love this culture , but it's very difficult . Much like being a pious Muslim . Very sad and frustrating , as we should be more tolerant as Americans .
Y’all really have no shame keep normalizing such immoral un natural acts and see what you become you already have men getting pregnant drag queens teachings kids at school
@@catherineenglish9542 my friend if you tolerate everything then you stand for nothing trust me these movements hide behind the slogans of diversity and tolerance they have other agendas
Naughty boys , you made me so hungry for an almond croissant. now I'll be obsessed with one until I can get to a decent pattissier .. terrible boys 😊 Shalom...
What I find interesting is that he (someone who grew up in a strong Jewish community) said “someone” watching over food is part of what makes it kosher, but that is factually incorrect. According to sources online, kosher is a term that means “fit” or “proper” and refers to the types of foods you’re permitted to eat, but does not require “someone watching over it” or a rabbi’s blessing (another common myth).
What a nice young man, I hate how he had to fight those demons. Praise God he made it !! It blows my mind how people whom believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior like I do, would EVER make Gays or Anyone feel that way !!!! That is Definitely Not Christ Like !!! For me Jesus/God loves Everyone and regardless what you believe you have No right to judge anyone. It also saddens me that some Gays run from Jesus and Christianity because of foolish, ignorant people……🙏🏼❤️🕊️
Yeah it is hard to be Jewish and gay, have a friend who's whole family disowned him for being gay sigh 😔 I am a German Jew but Wiccan and its hard on Jews who are gay.
I am so torn... on one hand the stories of queer existence are important to tell.. on the other hand the placating overly supportive " oh my god that's so gorgeous " reaction to everything, rubs me harshly. The "amazement " as a reaction seems forced or faked. Granted I am a Cynic, but it just seems pandered to me. 🤔🖤💀🖤
It's so difficult to understand how people actually have a hard time realizing and truly accepting that being gay is not a choice. Homosexuality is certainly no choice. I figured that out when I was 16 years old and used to hitchhike from the EastBay into San Francisco. As a straight male it was quite apparent that being gay was not something people just decided they were going to be or do. Maybe people need to be exposed to gay people when they are young, when they are more teachable or less judgemental by nature, and that might make it easier to understand that LGBTQ are born that way.
Sinning and murder flow from Adam and Eve's sin in the garden. Every person has to be born Again into JESUS in order to escape what sin or habit Satan attached to them.
If Micah keeps ONE kid from suicide the he did God’s work. I heard the phrase “pray away the Gay” coming from Christian religious communities too, and that fact convinces me the God just wants all of His/Her children to treat each other with respect and kindness, and if God wanted everyone to be straight then gay people wouldn’t exist. God bless Micah!!!
Having grown up in an orthodox religious space I can identify and sympathise with people from such space. I have a lot of gay Jewish friends who have a lot of judicial and religious freedom perhaps because of the country of South Africa with its human liberties. It saddens me that 20% of Jewish queer youths would commit suicide because of religious homophobia and spiritual bullying of threatening them with hell. Great work Micah is doing collaborating and making lasting moves and changes as a young person. May he have many years of continued self-love and create space for many more LGBTQIA+ Youths in the orthodox Jewish space he's in.
As a gay Hasidic Jew i found a way to practice my faith and be a proud Gay man. I don't need a synagogue to practice my faith. My faith is between myself and G-d. My partner is Irish Catholic and we have been together for 7 years..
just curious which dynasty were you affiliated with before (satmar, lubavich, bobov etc.)?
Amen ! 🙏🏼❤️
He is way beyond his years!! What an amazing young man!
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As I was watching this video, I realized I was holding my breath. It was because Micah is so refreshing... so inspiring... and I couldn't wait to hear more of what he had to say. I think you are right, Matt, that Micah has so much more good to do on this earth. You can just feel it! Thank you for this gift of an interview.
He’s amazing, right?? So passionate and well spoken. I was blown away meeting him. And at 22?!! He is definitely bound for greatness. Thank you so much for watching, Anne!!! I’m so glad you liked this one ❤️❤️❤️
@Yoel Cohen repent for what?
“You can’t undo oppression by not doing anything “ Micah 2021….
what a nice and mature kid! best wishes for a happy life!
Micah will be going and doing big things in his life.
Too be this advanced at 22 is powerful.
Applause too you Micah
Continue doing you and great things...
I'm Jewish myself ( but raised secular) & that's sadly ironic that this young man was told he was going to hell, especially since Jews don't believe in a Hell. That being said, Keep up the great work,Matt. I'm finding these interviews v. enlightening👍
How interesting!! Thank you so much. I’m glad you’re enjoying them 💕
Actually some Orthodox Jews do believe in hell. It is called Gehinnom. Look up Rabbi Yaron Reuven for one.
Yes. SomeJews do believe in hell but it's rare I believe..
@@barbarawebb7185Gehenna is not a fire & brimstone hell. No such place as a hell most people think of. Gehenna is like a mikvah (cleansing place for 11 months) before going on to the actual world to come. Most of us will go to Gehenna. The real evil people just die (Sheol) since G-d does not torture for eternity.
However, no one knows anyone’s destiny after they die. It’s not verifiable. In the entire Tanakh there is no mention of heaven or hell. Any punishment happens in this world in Tanakh. And if the punishment is death that’s all that’s said. Bottom line: run from anyone who thinks they know who is going where. JEWS DONT BELIEVE IN HELL period.
Micah is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your story!
Thank you for watching and commenting Troy!!! ❤️
What a gorgeous, caring young man.
Micah, you are an amazing young man - so wise and articulate. You are a shining star with such inner strength, making the world a better place. I was deeply touched by this interview. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
I’m slowly working my way through your interviews, I adore this channel, every one has been amazing , but this young person is exceptional, wise way beyond his years. Thank you for sharing
Just wow !! I'm blown away by how smart and wonderful this young man is . He's the pride of his community . His parents are very very lucky to have such a son !
O.M.G. I as a 'Out Spokesman in my Milwaukee Gay Community' I wish Micah could of been a part of our Gay People's Union, I was a part of Founding. Micah is articulate, knowledgeable and just a Beautiful young Jewish boy, I wish was here so I could hug and talk with over a glass of wine, coffee and share experiences. Bless YOU Micah and YOU too Matt. Bring Micah back again, PLEASE.😍😍❤❤
I grew up Orthodox Jewish on the East Coast. It’s good that he was able to garner acceptance.
Micah is so amazing! He is truly a modern- day prophet sent to speak the Truth.
Micah is wise beyond his years. A great example to young people everywhere who want to create a better, more tolerant world. Gives me hope for the future.
My boyfriend comes from an Orthodox Jewish family and they pretend not to care about homosexuality but they treat him and only him like a slave…they’re completely disrespectful behind our backs and it’s disgusting! I came into the situation open minded about their community and they don’t like me at all because I’m not a woman and not born Jewish (& not wealthy). They don’t like that my boyfriend is gay & not religious…I hate to say it but now I have a very negative view on the orthodox community now, like it’s a cult! I don’t hate the People, I hate the Religion. I completely feel for the kid in this video, him & my boy friend have a very similar story! He’s a sweet heart!!
that is not right.
they should love
and care for you both....
@Yoel Cohen yes, I understand your religion.
and you live according to Torah.
it's better gay people leave the
community.
they will be happier.
peace and good life
to you....🌹
@Yoel Cohen yes, if they truly believe,
they will.....shalom.
They are a cult, just like Christians and Muslims. They're the unholy trinity of evil religions.
this is what needs to be talked about its the cover up that they are tolerate but the truth is that most of them are taught to not be. maybe a few of them are but generally speaking gay is not ok.
Micah is an inspiration, a justice warrior, a superstar and a cutie. Some man is going to be very lucky to have him as a boyfriend/husband.
I don't know why but I was the girl in school back in the early 2000s ,before being gay was able to be as open as now, that gay guys would always talk to me. There were several guys who came out to me. Just talking and came out to me. I'm in my 30s now and a few of them have hit me up on social media an has told me I was the first person they ever told and how easy I was to talk to. I find that to be amazing that I'm a person that other ppl find so comfortable.
Bravo! We need more ambassadors around the world like him! Thanks to you also for this series and promoting positive things from Queer life , but also showing challenges and trauma of queer people in their daily life! THANKS 🥰🥰🥰🏳🌈🏳⚧🏳🌈🏳⚧🏳🌈🏳⚧🌈🌈🌈🌞🌞🌞❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍💯%
Micah is fearless, handsome and a leader! 👍🏾🇺🇸👍🏾
i just want to point out that judaism is a big spectrum. i’m a conservative jew, i believe in god, i pray, and i’m in a very accepting community where all my friends are gay and i live the most normal life ever. i feel that this is important to point out bc not everyone, even within the orthodox community, is homophobic and u shouldn’t jump to conclusions about who they are based on their religion. also the reason many jews go to a jewish provate school is to learn torah and hebrew, and be in a community of jews.
this was a great video!!!🏳️🌈🏳️🌈😘😘
Thanks for pointing this out and providing the reminder. I am an ex-Catholic from a conservative, insular community within the religion. I am now happily an atheist. Sometimes I forget that there are religious people who aren’t monsters.
Yeah I’m a secular Jew - my dad was raised orthodox and left the religion entirely - most of us are socially liberal AF.
Plenty of Catholics and Christian’s are good people, maybe just your family were monsters ever think about that? Stop blaming religion for the way your sick family twisted it
I am so impressed with Micah he is so mature for his age so well spoken really a young hero of our day.
An extraordinary amount of insight and perspective for a 22 year old man.
Micah is absolutely adorable! Such a angel! Yes brilliant character! Thanks for sharing your story
Wow!? I'm so surprised bc most Jewish people I know are so accepting of the queer community.
fantastic interview. What a wonderful kid
Wow! This is a great series! I would imagine that it could be incorporated into a whole new field of mental health solutions for gay people.
You are actually doing a lot of clinical research that could be used as the basic foundation for understanding and helping gay folks.
Kudos to you!! You've probably helped a lot more people than you will ever realize.
Micah is so bright and awesome! Very articulate and a kind person.
Respect and much love from the USA, I'm openly gay and Inwatch videos about this on countries and how they react. To anyone having a hard time please know you aren't alone and things can get better. There are people who love you no matter what. Orthodox Jew, Hindu, or whoever you are. Just know, you matter .
Sending positive vibes to this yg man Love,,.,,, happiness and peace . Good vibes to all . Miigwetch ❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🇨🇦
I am sending you the biggest Mama Hug from this straight old Mama! I appreciate your articulation clearly showing humanity that they need to do better!!!!!!
I grew up in a home with two jewish gay doctors. Im not jewish, but I learned so much from them. the most important was to be myself, and also appreciate all others including their religion beliefs . Jewish people can be so warm and caring. Im blessed I had the two doctors help me be the person I am today
Bravo to Micah, what a beautiful, grown up man, who will continue to change the world around him, day by day! I have trouble finding gay, Jewish, men where I live, and I was wondering if Micah knows if there is a website or such for meeting gay and Jewish men? Matt, I just found your you tube page today, thank you, it's so needed and what a great job you are doing!
OMG so inspirational video, We as community need more people like him!!! 🤩
Kosher is more than just someone looking at the food production process. Kosher is a set of rules that some people follow when it comes to certain things such as the food you eat and in what order. Certain foods are prohibited. Certain foods must be made of certain things. Certain foods cannot be mixed. Certain things have to be prepared in particular ways. A rabi sanctions the certainty that the food is koser. The rules are based on religious texts. Some people who are not Jewish follow certain kosher rules for health reasons such as being allergic to certain things. There is another word that I cannot remember that means "in the style of Kosher" but has not been sanctioned by a rabi but at least for someone that lives a kosher lifestyle you will not overly disregard kosher rules.
The rule that most non-jews know is that pork is prohibited. So is some seafood. Animals have to be butchered in a particular procedure. All the blood must be removed. No mixing of meat and dairy in the same food. If meat and dairy are eaten at the same meal there is a time lapse between the two to maintain it being kosher. Eggs have to be unfertilized. Kosher food is served on kosher dishes. Rules can become very detailed when you impose the Kosher definitions on your food. These are just a few things about Kosher. And yes there is kosher alcoholic beverages!
Some people will cook kosher for the Sadar meal but may eat regular food the remainder of the week. They will have Kosher dishes and regular dishes. Kosher kitchen facilities and regular kitchen facilities. But you would not mixed Kosher food and regular food at the same meal.
I used to follow certain kosher rules because I could not digest milk products.
To have accomplished so much at such a young age...amazing. I ran away from conservative Christianity, and never would have had the chutzpah to do what he did.
Wlhat a great show young man and interview.
ahhh micah is so beautiful.
I m so glad he didn't suffer.
god made you he loves you.
you can live your life happy.
be your happy self....x
he does have a great voice.
so bright and broad.
take care young one...
Thanks to you both! These interviews are both inspiring and I feel very important documentation giving voice to so many varied communities under the large "Queer" umbrella! I had a couple of gay friends in college (secular) in New York who had gone to Yeshiva and the learning curve is pretty steep when they are first out of that environment. This was almost a year ago so I hope that Micah is doing well!
Great interview, Matt. I love Micah. Suggestion: when you display text, let it die long enough to allow people to read it.
I love your channel matt and you interview. Such interesting people.
Matt Cullen I love what you are doing and I just discovered you're channel OMG. Hugs I just subscribed and I am so loving your truth interviews unfiltered! 🙂
That would 'tolerate' I do not want to be tolerated as a gay man, as a jewish gay man, great interview and such an insightful young man
Matt, you have helped me a lot over the episodes that I have watched...
Thank you for all the info...
I love all these videos. You seem like such a lovely, sincere and sensitive man Matt. And the young man interviewed here is just amazing. I’m a straight, white, middle class, 60 year old suburban housewife. Lol! But I love to keep trying to expand my understanding, my heart and my mind. So thank you for what you are doing here. Just an FYI- because I’ve heard it in a few of your videos now…The word “committed” when used with suicide is “outdated” (so to speak) and can be highly triggering to those of us who have lost loved ones to suicide. It dates back to when suicide was considered a crime. Ie: “committed the crime of suicide”. People who work in the field of trying to prevent suicide are desperately trying to change the stigma around mental health and that incudes the language used around suicide. The preferred verbiage is; completed suicide, took his/her life or died by suicide. When people ask me how my brother died I tell them he died from depression, anxiety and grief. Most people get that. Blessings to you and all the people you interview. I am grateful the narrative around homosexuality and gender identity is changing. 😊
@MattCullen when you are getting your own Netflix TV show?! 🎉 I love your interviews!
THANKS FOR SHARING
This was a excellent video. Micah has wisdom and a sense of direction. I think that is great. What was interesting was the things he said about his past and present and his future. I think it is great how he is standing up for others as well as himself. He is handsome as well. I have been interested in what life was like for Orthodox Jewish gays. This was enlightening. Thank you.
People always say that, "life will get better". It's a nice, cheerful outlook but it's not always true. Life doesn't always get better. Sometimes it stays bad. Sometimes it gets worse.
I love your videos! Please keep more content coming ❤️
Thank you so much Ashley! Comments like this truly keep me going ❤️❤️❤️ I appreciate you watching and motivating me!
Iit could be effective, if some of your interviews were live, so at the end of the interview, questions could asked/answered, and not just become comments, afterwards.
Keep up this special mission. Love and inspiration to you.
Excellent advice thank you really appreciate your insight into a complicated life✡️✡️🕎🕎
AMAZING AND INSPIRATIONAL!!
This kid is awesome ❤
He’s so cute ♥️
Micah is amazing young man and he is big inspiration for all of us!
For some reason Im getting a crazy amount of ads on this video! Im not even halfway done and theres already been five ad breaks.. Much more than normal on this channel.
Wow what a great person..He will def do great things in this world
I grew up in conservative Judaism in the 1970s. It was repressive but not to the extent that you experienced. As an adult who moved to the Bay Area in 1993, I got a phone call from a rabbi inviting me to come to their congregation. I informed him I was gay and would want to bring my partner to the service. He told me that wasn’t a good idea and that I should keep my being gay to myself, but otherwise he said “I was completely welcome”. He also suggested I go get counseling. When I hung up the phone, I was done with Judaism. You’re an admirable, brave man, and am inspired by you.
Judaism is toxic, just like Christianity and Islam.
What an intelligent young man
He will become a great leader 🏳️🌈
God, I can't believe this going to hell crap is still going on in religious organizations. When I was growing up catholic and couldn't control my self gratifying sexual urges, it was labeled a sin and I would go to hell for it. Of course there was always confession to avoid that punishment but what would happen if you went to confession and the next day you masturbated? Can you imagine waiting a whole week before you get a reprieve? I can because I did. Of course the modern Catholic Church doesn't teach that anymore so I'm wondering if all those guys who went to hell got a reprieve and are now in heaven?
Micah's a sweet guy. I'm glad he got through the rigidity of his religion.
Sad that families reject such kind souls. He’s better off without them.
This made me so emotional
Beautiful young man, inside and out! Amazing guy!
At what point do we decide to live for ourselves and our love ones that we support rather than old combative traditions? Live for yourself and ____ the rest.
Excellent work.
What an amazing young man.
Smart young man
I've always wondered what it would be like to date an Orthodox Jewish guy. I've always felt bad for them because there is no room for them to be authentic in that culture even though there is so much justification for their existence in the mystical interpretation of the Torah. I feel the same about Muslims too. You were born just the way you were meant to be and never ever let anyone make you feel like you're defective. If they do, come talk to me and I'll sort them out.
All strict religions warp LGBTQ+ people like this. I've heard similar stories told by LGBTQ+ people who were former Mormons, former Baptists, former traditional Muslims and former Jehovah's Witnesses. Religion is what is the problem here, not the people in the religion. I'm just so glad that my family was not cray-cray religious. They're Catholic, but not jump-off-the-deep-end Catholic. As a result, they accepted me from the get-go when I came out to them.
I love Micah.
Yes a Queer Bill of rights!!! Every institution should be required to have one!!!!! Please consider to go into politics!!! A strong Advocate for your community!!!!
Let’s learn to follow the regular bill of rights first. 🙄
All blessings sent to this human ~ ☆☆☆
He's adorable. Shame his family can't see him. He's so precious. Smh.
Micah is an inspiration
Such a smart soul.
He is amazing!
Micah is amazing. I'm proud of him. Always remember that "God makes no junk".
I love this culture , but it's very difficult . Much like being a pious Muslim . Very sad and frustrating , as we should be more tolerant as Americans .
Y’all really have no shame keep normalizing such immoral un natural acts and see what you become you already have men getting pregnant drag queens teachings kids at school
@@mnr4129 your response is true , but off topic . We are speaking of individuals, and tolerance .
@@catherineenglish9542 my friend if you tolerate everything then you stand for nothing trust me these movements hide behind the slogans of diversity and tolerance they have other agendas
Naughty boys , you made me so hungry for an almond croissant. now I'll be obsessed with one until I can get to a decent pattissier .. terrible boys 😊
Shalom...
I love this channel. Just FYI.
What I find interesting is that he (someone who grew up in a strong Jewish community) said “someone” watching over food is part of what makes it kosher, but that is factually incorrect. According to sources online, kosher is a term that means “fit” or “proper” and refers to the types of foods you’re permitted to eat, but does not require “someone watching over it” or a rabbi’s blessing (another common myth).
What a nice young man, I hate how he had to fight those demons. Praise God he made it !! It blows my mind how people whom believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior like I do, would EVER make Gays or Anyone feel that way !!!! That is Definitely Not Christ Like !!! For me Jesus/God loves Everyone and regardless what you believe you have No right to judge anyone. It also saddens me that some Gays run from Jesus and Christianity because of foolish, ignorant people……🙏🏼❤️🕊️
I wish I'd been as brave and mature when I was a scared gay kid in a school that didn't do anything to protect me from the abuse and bullies.
Yeah it is hard to be Jewish and gay, have a friend who's whole family disowned him for being gay sigh 😔 I am a German Jew but Wiccan and its hard on Jews who are gay.
I am so torn... on one hand the stories of queer existence are important to tell.. on the other hand the placating overly supportive " oh my god that's so gorgeous " reaction to everything, rubs me harshly. The "amazement " as a reaction seems forced or faked. Granted I am a Cynic, but it just seems pandered to me. 🤔🖤💀🖤
A brave young man. Wow!!
Micah is a cute man with a beautiful mind and a wise heart.
It's so difficult to understand how people actually have a hard time realizing and truly accepting that being gay is not a choice. Homosexuality is certainly no choice. I figured that out when I was 16 years old and used to hitchhike from the EastBay into San Francisco. As a straight male it was quite apparent that being gay was not something people just decided they were going to be or do. Maybe people need to be exposed to gay people when they are young, when they are more teachable or less judgemental by nature, and that might make it easier to understand that LGBTQ are born that way.
Sinning and murder flow from Adam and Eve's sin in the garden. Every person has to be born Again into JESUS in order to escape what sin or habit Satan attached to them.
@@messiahapostle8239Jesus was gay and he LOVED when the Romans nailed him on the cross. His sky daddy got to see the Romans run a train on him. 😂
Acceptance!
If Micah keeps ONE kid from suicide the he did God’s work. I heard the phrase “pray away the Gay” coming from Christian religious communities too, and that fact convinces me the God just wants all of His/Her children to treat each other with respect and kindness, and if God wanted everyone to be straight then gay people wouldn’t exist. God bless Micah!!!
i come from a conservative jewish background and nearly killed myself two times because i was gay. The homophobia is so intense, you can't believe it.
Having grown up in an orthodox religious space I can identify and sympathise with people from such space. I have a lot of gay Jewish friends who have a lot of judicial and religious freedom perhaps because of the country of South Africa with its human liberties. It saddens me that 20% of Jewish queer youths would commit suicide because of religious homophobia and spiritual bullying of threatening them with hell. Great work Micah is doing collaborating and making lasting moves and changes as a young person. May he have many years of continued self-love and create space for many more LGBTQIA+ Youths in the orthodox Jewish space he's in.
"You'll go to hell" is a Christian thing. It doesn't seem to be a Jewish thing. This must be an outlier, even for Ultra-Orthodox.
these kind of religions are gradually loosing thier followers
No they aren't because the birth rate is so high amongst Orthodox Jews
Gay is natural religion is taught big difference
I would love to know how Micah is doing today.....
Amazing kid...