Making Waves in Hasidic Wig Tradition | UNAPOLOGETIC | OZY
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Zelda Volkov believes religion is personal. That's why she offers the married Orthodox Jewish women in her neighborhood a place to look as natural - or as unnatural - as they want while still remaining true to their faith.
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i was so impressed by how natural her wig looked! ..until she said she got divorced and doesn't wear one lol
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I will say that sheitels are very very high quality . They are made with virgin European hair that is unprocessed and wefted for seamless movement .
Thank you, had no idea on this tradition. Best to you
This is just beautiful ❤️
very very informative and educational
How smart of this young lady, doing something so appreciated by a group of women. I appreciate her thoughtfulness for other Jewish women who want to obey Jewish law but not look like an old lady. Perhaps it would have been better accepted by Hasidic community if this had been produced by one of their men and not a woman.
Beautiful!
Madness !
What do you mean?
you are a good person.
Sometimes Yahweh allows you to cause waves because He wants to bring about change. God is love and He wants people to be their best selves. Be encouraged.
These are such good words. ❤️
Does he also want women to wear wigs on hot and humid 35 degree summer days?
I love how she explains why wigs are worn!
Because of the husband would get uncomfortable with seeing his wife here natural hair in the supermarket? sounds pretty sad to me..
Love this womans courage and heart.
Human beings are so ridiculous. Burning wigs to protest the wearing of them...such a small thing. Such an inconsequential act in an inconsequential way of life.
Religion had such potential to be a beautiful act of love in the world but it's a failed experiment. Religion has caused more hatred and destruction than any love its produced.
And you can see that here, where a woman has to fear for her life, and her livelihood, because she sews hair into lace.
Ridiculous, and so shameful for all those who don't want to allow human beings to live freely.
Burning0Lilac The burning of wigs has nothing to do with protesting the “natural” wig look. There was an issue with the source of the hair used for wigs; it was questionable if the hair was donated as a sacrifice in idol worship, which is against Jewish law. That is why some communities decided to burn the wigs and started wearing synthetic wigs or other head coverings instead. I am an orthodox Jewish woman, who is proud to wear the human hair wig. It looks natural, but the savvy can tell it’s a wig and not my hair.
HEAR, HEAR
leefrenchfry I had heard something about this but didn’t know that was why they burned the wigs. It’s a good call too. I understand that these wigs are from hair collected from temples many times and other times it is from the exploitation of impoverished women.
Burning0Lilac umm, NO! Women DO NOT FEAR for their lives in this community! Not in the least! Get your facts str8!
Some of us who wear wigs wear headbands or small berets on top.
The brave always get the slings and arrows. Be encouraged. You are doing a good thing.
YOU'RE A LOVELY, KIND BUSINESS WOMAN.
Religiousness is the daily devotion and relationship with the most high not the outward presumptions of others. You are doing the service of God by being the lovely person you are and making sure the women of the land have access to their coverings and while i am not of the religion i can clearly see that having a natural appearance of a sheitel would be more suitable . If we were created in HIS image naturally then why be shunned for a more natural appearance. Keeping ladies feeling and looking their best while maintaining law makes a happy wife,mother,and home . May God keep blessing you so you may bless others.
She is so sweet and genuine. If I ever lose my hair, I'm going to her!
Well done, you've found your truth and now assist others helping find their's, too.
I am not a Jewish female, but I have a great deal of respect for what you are doing and what you have achieved. You are a God given inspiration to all faiths. Bless you x
This video is empowering for me as a young, female entrepreneur. I love how she went to the edge of the boundaries of her community yet still has respect for her traditions. She created a niche in business and it seems very organic and a love for her community.
She likes making money.
God puts us all on different paths. I love that she realized what that path was for her and how she knows she is doing good through her truth, even if that truth is not how others express their love for God!
Courageous young female role model. I hope I’m instilling those character traits into my own daughter.
It's ironic how these supposedly civilized religious people descend into mob mentality when something challenges their belief. While I like spirituality, I don't like religion because there's a lot of it that's about controlling others.
I could not agree more!
Exactly. How is one wig so different from another- the hair is covered as needed. I wonder if it's a Male thing where they can't tell the 'available' women so easily and they dont like it
@wonderwend1 I guess they need to wear butt ugly synthetic wigs from that celebrity mail order company and no one would complain.
Did anybody else recognise the actress from the show Soon By You? She was buying a sheitel because she was getting married!
arosencrantz18 I did!!!
I never knew wigs could be so beautiful. If I ever decide to buy a wig I’m going to Brooklyn!!
Hello, my Jewish sister. I would never mock or ridicule, your faith/religion. But I weep at the fact that your own Orthodox community does accept and see how wonderful and great a job you are providing. ZELDA,DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED. I'm not an Orthodox Jewish woman, but I don't see why God would be displeased with you. So keep on keeping on, REBEL WIG DESIGNER.🌟🌈💐
Traditionally religion only endorses the men to be in business and not women. That's why she gets the hate. Women keep house and make babies, not make a mark on the world by being in the world of business. Even she respects her faith she still pushes the boundaries of her heritage. I have alot of respect for this young woman.
Your first statement is not at all true. The Torah has had women doing business for centuries. In the strictly orthodox and ultra orthodox communities when a woman gets divorced, she usually continues to cover her hair even though she is not obligated to do so. That's why people were a bit taken aback by her not wearing a wig. Women in the strictly orthodox and ultra orthodox Jewish world have been and continue to do business, run shops, teach, are school administrators, have college degrees and hold down full-time jobs in the work force. Not just now but for centuries in Europe as well. Not everyone can though. If a woman is a homemaker and/or a mother, she is not any less of a person if she doesn't have a job outside the home. She is doing a very important job devoting herself to raising her children or being a homemaker so her husband can concentrate on his business. The Torah recognizes this as does the civil government.
Why don’t Hasidic husbands have to wear wigs?
A woman covers her head (many of us do not believe in wigs) because when she marries she has a holy light that shines from her head. Also many hassidic women shave our hair so it doesn't float above the water in the ritual bath (mikveh).
They do wear a head covering (yarmulke) but it is much smaller.
@@arosencrantz18 Do you shave your head? Are you ever allowed to grow it back?
@@Starlightsixty Yes, I do shave my head. I could grow it back, as I no longer go to the mikveh, because I'm now past the age of having children. But I continue to shave it because of tradition.
They have to wear streimels instead.
Well I guess I will be the one to address the elephant in the room.
You wear a wig to cover your head for G-d in respect for your husband.
The hair is considered sensual and only for your husband. Okay now.....so if you wear a plain or not-so-plain hair wig ....but men on the street will not know it is a wig and will look at you lustingly.....how does this solve modesty.
And so it is suggested you are doing this for G-d ....okay.....G-d being a jealous G-d.... you suggest he will be okay with wives wearing a human hair wig? With human hair wigs, the hair is obtained (mostly) by pagan women who cut their hair off in worship to their pagan deity and given as a worship offering at their pagan (hindu) temples, as well as other asian temples which is then sold to wig makers, and you actually believe G-d is okay with this.
This is ringing all sorts of crazy bells.
Wouldn't it be more spiritually modest to just wear a veil?
This reminds me of the story where a granddaughter asked her mother why she cut her roast in two pieces cooking it in two pans. She said her mother always did that. So asking the grandmother why?
The grandmother explained that she only did that because she did nof have a big enough pan for the full roast.
Moral: find out why you follow vain traditions because in correct context it may not make sense.
They have perverted faith. They are making a belief that was meant to keep you righteous and humble- into a very expensive prideful thing! Most of the men probably don't want to see you with your real hair after they go to these shops. I cannot imagine God is pleased when He sees this going on in your in your communities. Think of the poor and the elderly, think of the money that could go to them instead of on your head. Unbelievable. I have learned from so many precious people who survived the Holocaust... you spit on their memory.
So if you're trying to cover your hair out of modesty or respect or whatever, why not just put on a scarf or hat? Why a wig?
We do! The thing is that a sheitel is for extended use outside the house. For the women who work, it's a must because you cannot wear a hat all day inside at work. Quick trip to the supermarket? Ok, scarf. Oh..it's not modesty, it's privacy. Hair is a symbol between man and women. Who else needs to see it?
I want so bad to work for Zelda Wigs!!!!!!!! Such a wonderful place!!!!
I am very very very glad I am not religious and don't believe in any higher being. It always fascinates me what women will do for religion. Somehow I feel the men always get the better deal, no matter where in the world. Maybe because all religions ai know are written and dictated by men. See, in my world a woman can wear a wig if she wants but doesn't have to if she doesn't want to.
The thing is, how does anyone in the community (or outside) recognise who is married and who is not, if the wig looks all natural? That kinda defeats the whole point. Why not wear a trendy scarf instead?
She looks sweet💙bless her
I would love to wear one of your hair designs. if you ever pop up in Washington please let me know..
Her wigs look very natural
Continued success!! I can totally relate. Perhaps we can meet in the future and share victories.
Is it better to follow guidelines strictly to maintain tradition or interpret customs to fit your lifestyle? Comment below!
Interesting to me is that the whole wig is called a sheitel and in German a Scheitel ist just the parting of the hair so a middle part is a Mittelscheitel in German for example. I like languages more than wigs for sure.
Yep! And the covering of the brides' face with the veil is called "badeken" from the German verb 'bedecken' = to cover.
Curious - do men in the orthodox community have visual signals that they are married? Do they also practice a visual signal of modesty upon being married? Or is it just the women, as is the case in most mainstream religions?
Yes. I'm not sure if there's anything specific that they wear that signals that they're married, but Orthodox men have a very strict dress code and cover their heads. They also have to have side curls.
She should make some full lace or lace front. Lace looks so much better.
By offering a judgement free, accepting, supportive space, you give to women and your community. You have to be resilient to live honestly and cop the flack.
What I don’t understand is how a woman covers her femininity with a wig to make her appear Uber feminine 🤔
Right?
Who said she's doing it to cover her femininity?
Very strange concept that wigs represent modesty in their religion.It actually makes them stand out more
She said explicitly that it's not necessarily about modesty - it's about saving a part of yourself for your partner. In women's case, it's their hair that they save for their partner. No one else will see their hair. In men's case, it's the same idea - they're expected to wear suits and formal hats. Only their wives will see them in anything more casual.
Lore I know what she said I grew up in a cult like religion and it had similar rules of covering your head.It just seems odd to me now those belief systems that are put upon us for control reasons.People are entitled to believe what they believe in even when it doesn’t make sense.We all have free will. I just think dogmatic rules and customs cause so much anxiety to humans. I just hope they know it is not man that gives lasting approval but it is God.He reads the heart.My 2 cent that changes nothing.
LuluKinyozi Beauty I’m curious, do you think that women wearing a head covering makes something a “cult”? I will say that in the case of Judaism, it’s a matter of privacy between a man and wife. I often find that people will label as a cult any group that has a higher or different standard than what they themselves deem necessary. I find that judgemental.
@@shalombereshiyth - I didn't hear her say that at all. She said she grew up in a religion that was similar to a cult and that having a head covering was only one of many rules.
You’re amazing! Keep up the good work!
This was very eye opening I work with Jewish ppl but I also wear hair extensions my self being a stylist ,and I would love for them to educate me on the wigs glade this video was made so I can understand a bit more of the culture I am surrounded by daily 👍🏻
You do beautiful work !! And I agree with your views on women and life !! You are doing Gods work !!
I think what you are doing is awesome
Who knew a woman having self confidence was a sin
Why does it have to be a wig? Can’t they use other hair coverings?
A wig covers her hair more completely and that is the actual mitzvah. Many women wear a scarf/kerchief or snood in the house and a wig when they go out to shop or work or what have you. That way they can be more sure that other men won't see their hair.
NO WHERE in God's Word does it say this about women covering their hair with wigs!!!
NO WHERE!!!
God DOES say, "Do NOT add or subtract from My Word".
These Hasidic Jews are SO lost! It's a no wonder that God has had me praying for them, every single night for the past 8 years.
Father, please reveal the truth to the Hasidic Jews, giving them dreams and visions to read Your Word from Genesis through Revelation, giving them Your wisdom and understanding. And to read Isaiah 53! I ask this in the name of Jesus.
Yes, Jesus, your Messiah.
Black men take notes.(snoop dog). Other cultures do not make fun of their women for wearing fake hair
Dear, I am giving you a thumb up for having the guts to divorce and turn the bullshit of an oppressive religion into a business. Wish I hear your life story...pretty sure it sounds a bit like Deborah Feldman’s, the author of Unorthodox....excellent movie, too!
Is it what god wants , ? Or is it men dictating this? does the book say woman must wear wigs ? Did wigs exist when the book was written?
Hair is hair so are men wearing wigs as well to remain hot and sexy for their wives only, it must go both ways so it's not hypocritical.
I agree completely, and always had the same thoughts about this matter.
The book says the natural hair has to be covered after marriage. The manner in which it is covered is up for debate and has naturally changed with the times. Today, with the plethora of options available to Jewish Orthodox women, they will choose what they prefer, whether that be a wig, a scarf, or a hat. Of course, their background and upbringing will play a part in the choices they make as it does for everyone in every choice we ever make.
What’s funny, even with the Bible, the written words were transcriptions of stories that were word of mouth from a time when women were of less value than livestock and they had the opportunity to change those stories or accounts before they were ever even written.
To answer your question as to whether wigs existed several thousand years ago, the answer is yes. Ancient Egyptians wore wigs as well.
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I respect the religious beliefs and having to wear wigs. But to me wig should be a choice if a woman want to wear it. It makes absolutely no sense to cut your hair then to wear wigs to cover it . In American culture it is use for fashion and cancer patients or if you have other medical conditions that cause hair loss. It is hard to see all those crazy things they require the women to do but the man has no requirement expected of him . All my respect to those women that puts up with this i for one could not .
You are so awesome! I'm a hairdresser, and boy how I'd love to get to handle one of your wigs. They look fantastic.
The problem is not privacy, the problem is that women needs to follow a gender norm which forbids them to show their natural hair as oppose to men.
She's amazing! I love that she is open to others and outside communities. Most of us don't know any Orthodox people not because we are not open to them but because they are not open to others outside their faith or community. She seems like a really kind lady and I hope she has continued success with her business.
Wow .... very inspiring
wigs creep me out
Dope! Go girl! 🙏🏽
It’s funny I never knew about this part of a Jewish women’s lives. Ty
She should get her adenoids sorted out, she's uncomfortable to listen to.
Fantastic service for all women.
I spy Leah Gottfried
The concept is amazing definitely I'm going there 👏👏👏👏
I can't understand the hair privacy thing , I would wear a scarf or just my hair coz it looks like hair and who would know if its not a wig and what if I had a wig that was nicer than my hair and my husband got all jelly and ahhhhh !!!!
The wig culture in jewish communities started because of antisemetism - in order to protect the jewish women from harm, rabbis agreed to exchange the head scarf with more discreet ways of covering your hair.
It's a tradition thing! Changing tradition is usually hard
it's ok if a wig is nicer than your hair. Gd didn't command married jewish woman to cover their hair in order to make themselves less attractive. it's because of the relationship we have with Gd, it's to give them privacy and to create a boundary between her and other men. so even if someone doesn't realize you're wearing a wig, that's ok. you know you are, and beyond that, it is important to feel good in it and there for it's a good thing for the hair of a wig to be beautiful. a beautiful wig is a way to beautify this commandment and feel beautiful in yourself, inside and out.
Very beautiful and amazing lady love to meet you someday plsg
2:19 so they're only allowed to buy a wig at a Jewish store? Because she is definitely not the first person in the world to make a natural looking wig.
Probably some sort of kosher equivalent restriction
I don't think so. People buy wigs from many different manufacturers, especially synthetic ones.
Good for you, honey!!
Very interesting to see how the stories of these very stylish wigs is told, in such stark contrast to how much less present storytelling is in for instance Satmar wigs.
Soooo the Ashkenaz Jews are having issues with wigs, screw everyone who has an issue with you all...Slaaaaay ladies...Welcome to our world
Such a stupid rule.Wear a wig that looks like your hair and cover your actual hair because it is only for the eye's of your husband.Women have to change themselves so much for most religion's because of what a man has decreed.
The men also have to wear things as well...? They wear modest, formal clothing such as suits with long jackets, and wear large, wide brimmed hats to cover their hair as well.
Very inspirational.
Good for you! Your a strong beautiful young woman who provides a necessary and caring service with so much modern style and flare!❤🙏
Pretty eyes!
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I love this! Good for you!
I wonder if any of the clients that come to my job know about her salon. I work in very orthodox Jewish neighborhood in long island called the five towns and I work on wigs you would never know they are wearing a wig after its styled even with an updo, good quality hair very expensive.
Confusing! Where in the Bible does it say to wear a wig?
In the old testament it talks about women covering their head. It doesn't specifically say wigs. And I also can't remember exactly what book. If you google old testament bible verses about women covering their heads you will see it. It's been so long since I read in the bible but remember something about that.
Also note that Jewish people don't believe Jesus was the messiah which is why they will only refer to old testament teachings,in case that might also cause some confusion.
Love the natural shades
Is there a stress if the wig looks better than your natural hair ?
That is mean that she got treated like that....shame on the community for not supporting her!
Oh she is an innovator, she is awesome!Wig burning? Crazy
I believe in your servitude towards GOD! Pioneer woman. 😇😍
Bless your courage in pursuing a different yet religious approach to covering.
I would like to buy a Bob black wig...how can I get in touch with you?
beautiful story❤
Do they realise they look much better in wigs than without?
Beautiful ♥
Love this!
Well done!
Love ❤️
Great Video & I Wish You The Very Best.
Kudos to her for providing this service!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
All religions are screwed up.
Good for you! Your wigs are gorgeous!
Best part "I can not wear a wig and that's totally fine" is the equivalent to saying "I can break religion and that's totally fine"
what religion? there are hundreds of offshoots and cults.. who is right? don't presume to judge another. I think they are all ridiculous, covering hair with hair? what colour is appropriate? how much skin can you show.. is it to the knee? the ankle? Religion is Broken and should be
Where is her hair shop is located