Frieda I love your ability to open up a world that for so many of us has been only a caricature of it’s true nature. I live in Utah which is chock full of some very conservative Christians and there is a very strong Chabad presence here. A rabbi moved into our county and immediately started seeking out all the Jewish people here in this very insular place. This year I attended a public Menorah lighting at our county building for the first time ever so the Chabad group is having a very positive affect on the people here.
This is such an important video. A big part of my family was decimated in Eastern Europe so seeing some of these people hold on to that tradition actually means a lot to me. Maybe it shouldn't, but it does. Not only is it the Old Home, but let's not forget how many Jews are dead there, in the Old Home, how many of them would've lived and had children... Such a tragic loss of people, culture, customs, writings.
@Neonred7594 I've never met some family members, even one's who are alive, because I don't know their names, thanks to the "absolute necessity" of murdering useful Jewish citizens. My grandfather's first wife and most of her children were killed, so he married my grandmother, they had my father, and here I am. Yet I don't thank the Nazis for my existence. Had no one been harmed, G-d could have put my soul into a different body, with different parents. And no one would have had to suffer.
Frieda, what a wonderful video ! I could not have wanted a better topic. I ordered the book , it will no doubt be "over my head" but I will devour it all the same. Frieda, I look forward to your video's! I will need to watch this video a few times, there is so much content. I will look forward to the other video's in this series. Have a wonderful day Frieda. I know you don't cover Chabad, they are the group I recieve emails from and subscribed to The Scroll, which I recieve in the mail. You know I appreciate you and your video's.
Thank you Joe. Perhaps I will change my mind about covering Chabad (but as an outsider) because I’m learning a lot and getting quite curious to explore Chabad more. The more I interact with Chabadniks the more curious I get.
Great video . This gives us a better understanding of the different sects without us having to study for several months getting everything straight. I’m not Jewish but have always been interested in the customs and way of life. Utube has allowed me to gain so much knowledge. I respect the way you seek to inform us. Thank you
So glad I found this channel! I lived in Brooklyn for 20 years and have always been fascinated with all the different Hasidic courts and their traditions. Thanks so much!
Dearest Frieda, you are providing an invaluable service. We learn so much about Jewish life from you. And in these times of virulent antisemitism, educating and enlightening people about Judaism is crucial! With love, gratitude, and SHALOM, Maralyn Farber 🩵🩵P.S. yes, please more videos like this!
What a terrific upload. Very clear and informative for us who know very little about the different sects. I hope that there will be more to come. Truly enjoyed the content. Thank you very much.
Great job, looking forward to the series! As far as the rebbe being considered an intercessor between the chossid and Hashem, in Lubavitch I would take exception to this. The Rebbe felt - and spoke - very strongly that it was the spiritual work of each individual to enhance and maintain their own relationship to Hashem.
Hi, I am from Ukraine, Lviv, my dad comes from Zhidachov (Zhydachiv, Жидачів), the city mentioned in the video. It is very nice to see Ukrainian roots in Jewish culture and history. Thank you!
Another insightful video. A clear glimpse into the varied Chasidic sects or courts respectfully and empathetically presented by Frieda. Well-done! Looking forward to the next episode. Shkoyakh!
No question about it, I have become a Frieda Vizel groupie here in Rapid City, South Dakota. Even having been born and raised in Brooklyn, I was unaware of the subtleties of Hasidism that you have so eloquently discussed. For that I thank you. I wonder if it is within your scope of expertise to comment and address the "Modern Orthodox" communities. They too, believe in the centrality and primacy of a traditional interpretation of Torah, yet, to my mind differ in their willingness to break out of those isolated, insular communities of which you spoke. Again, thank you - regards from Rapid City, South Dakota
Thank you for watching all the way from Rapid City! I would probably say the best way to analyze what Modern Orthodox Jews consider the boundaries of Torah life is to interview someone and compare notes to Hasidism. That would be really interesting. An idea I’ll think about!
Thanks Frieda this is a great summary! I'll be sharing your channel in my (Anthropology of religion) seminars at University as we're reading Hidden Heretics and you interviewed Fader. Sad to have missed your tour as part of the YIVO program last summer
Isaac perhaps there will be another chance. So glad you’re reading Hidden Heretics in class. My interview with Fader is one of my favorite interviews as the book is very interesting.
Thank so much for another super informative video. Was nice to begin to piece together some fragments of knowledge I have around this, particularly the history. 🙃 Really looking forward to the next one ❤
In Christianity we use the term, "traditions" to denote the various groups and their beliefs. I find your video so helpful in gaining a better understanding of Hasidim.
So as a non-Jew (Boston Irish Catholic) odd as some practices might seem I like the idea of everything you do you're acknowledging Gods existence in your life and in the world. I was an altar boy as a kid and very much believed in God. There was a magic to life that at some point I lost. And I've never been able to find it again. Maybe I'm misunderstanding this but to me it seems like that is the most important part Hasidism is never letting yourself lose that connection never losing the magic the specialness of life
“Let the little children come to me” A child has trust, faith and humility. A child is pure and open to learning about God. This can be “recaptured” by being humble in front of God and willing to hear what he is saying to us. We often don’t even realize to what extent our pride/ego puts up a block. The best way to start is to speak openly and honestly to God expressing our desire to know and love him better. Be open about any frustrations you may have. Children are very straightforward when they speak. As a Catholic, a good confession cleans us so we can see and hear more clearly. I often watch daily Mass from Our Lady of the Golf Catholic Church. Fr. Michael O’Connor merges well the Old and New Testament readings.
@@raissajenna9638 Honestly Confession is maybe the Catholic Church's best institution. Putting aside the Religious aspect, it is in some ways the very first psychotherapy ever practiced. I truly love the catholic church but I won't pretend I'm a good catholic nor a particularly good human. I've done about 15 years in the joint. All for honest crimes though, nothing gross. And I'll say too, even though there's a murder in there and quite a few attempted murders, stabbings. I've never hurt an innocent person I my life nor would I. Anyway I found out my priest was in a clerical nursing home in the West End of Boston (at least it used to be the West End) and I was doing construction st the science museum so I decided to visit him. He was like 97 but remembered everything about me and my family. Sharp as a tack. A good man and an exemplary priest. He died last year at about 100. Lithuanians live forever. It's funny and most people that know me wouldn't believe it but I gave serious thought to becoming a priest as a kid. And actually the idea popped into my head again a few years back when my wife died. If you knew me you'd understand why it's hard to believe I've considered it
@FrithonaHrududu02127 oh i hope this doesnt come across as condescending or rude...u sound like such an interesting but familiar person. How came the change from wanting to be the priest to being in prison ? Also love the wording "honest crimes" lol. How old are u may i ask ? Maybe priesthood could still be in the cards :)
Here still there my friend, he gives you (& all of us) little reminders that he controls all aspect of our lives. Always remember this: there's no such a thing as a coincidence !
Fascinating video! You do a wonderful job of bringing clarity to a multi-layered community. Isn’t it interesting though to observe people’s reactions to the words/descriptors/names used in the referenced book and your commentary? To me, it demonstrates the importance of respectful dialogue and learning about what we share in common and what divides us. Understanding is the beginning of wisdom.
Very interesting and educational video. I am a secular Jew and practicing Buddhist. Both my stepbrothers ‘converted’ Hasidism, but we don’t have much contact. I’ve had interactions with the Chabad Houses, over the years, which tend to do community outreach. I always found them to be very cordial, respectful, and generally nice people even when I refused their invitations to various events 😃
I really enjoyed this video! It was so educational and helpful in furthering my understanding. Please do more! I feel that by understanding others false ideas fade!
Very interesting Frieda. Thank you for this video. Looking forward to the next video. Never knew there were so many different sects contained in one area.
I found your program to be insightful and comfortable to learn from. You have a calming manner that allows the content to stand on its own. Thank you. I look forward to watching your other videos.
My first introduction to Hassidim was when I read The Chosen by Chaim Potok. I also read other books of his that dealt with hassidim. That was many years ago. Eventually, I converted to Judaism, moved to Israel to learn more, and found myself in Geulah...home of many hassidim. It wasn't long before I knew I wanted to be hassidic. Through marriage, I became a Tsanz-Klausenberger hassida. So when you do your video of specific hasssidic sects, I would love to see you include Klausenberg. You might wonder why as a hassidic women I watch your channel, truth is, I cannot get enough of Jewish life, and in a way this helps me to fill in my history vicariously. Thanks for what you do. I will be sharing this with my students, women world wide who are interested in learning about Judaism. Next week in the history section of my course, we will learn about hassidim.
Wow your story touched me. Klausenberg always drew me because of its gentler approach to Israel than Satmar. In fact, the Satmar rebbe was very unhappy with the Klausenberger Rebbe's insufficient anti zionism!
Thank you once again for your wonderful teaching. I bought the book on your recommendation. It’s a massive book and have not finished it yet but it’s great so far. If I was buying it again I’d get the hard back version although the soft back is good too. Have a great week and enjoy that lovely Satmar food or any other kosher food. It’s all terrific. May HaShem bless you and your son and family. Bill. UK
Thanx so much Frieda for another wonderful short video filled with so much teaching. Just home from the hospital and searched you out to see if there was something to life my spirits. You did not disappoint. Thanx so much for this extra gift.
A wonderful, enlightening, insightful and VERY WELL explained introduction, Frieda!!! My maternal grandparents emigrated to Canada before WWI which although a huge struggle at the beginning was a fortuitous move. Your details are excellent, and many I'm not very familiar with, but the older I get, the more connection I am able to make between Yiddish influencing Ukrainian language which, to me, is very interesting given all this history.
Fascinating and helpful! 👏👏 Also love all the cool effects/editing 🎥🏆 Maybe someday you’ll publish a book too🤞🤞but I’m working on my reading list from this channel until then 😆📚 Loved this video and so looking forward to more in this series! 👏👏❤️
Thanks for this Frieda! I’ve wondered often about the different groups. I did know about the Bal Shem Tov from Lithuania and how it moved south to Belarus and Ukraine then West. I also remember that pne goal of the Satmars is to replace all the Jews killed in the Holocaust thus the more children the better. That Judaism is thriving in all its iterations today shows us that the Jews won WWII and Hitler is defeated with every new birth regardless of Hassid, Reform or any in-between!
The Baal Shem was from Ukraine actually. I grew up knowing that every Jewish child was another victory against Hitler. The revival of Jewish people in such robust diversity is nothing short of miraculous. Makes me well up...!
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Mazel Tov to the Jews for sticking it to the Nazi’s! Have you seen any videos by Sam Aranow? They’re really good about Jewish history from the collapse of the Bronze Age to the present.
I enjoyed this video very much. My great grandfather lived in Williamsburg. I remember going there once as a small child to pick him up and thought we were in another country. We lived in Queens.
Loved the video, Frieda. I have a big interest in Jewish history including, of course, the birth of Chassidut, its diversification and growth. I don’t have the particular book you presented today, but from the tone in your video I wonder if the authors are writing from the outside in or the inside out. Either way, good video! Love the blouse and would like to say that no animals were harmed in the its production! 😂
Ha ha, no animals were harmed for sure! Tzar baal hachayiim is a commandment I feel strongly on easily… I think you are on to something and surely the book is written outside in but this isn’t so much about the book but some very basic descriptors of different sects.
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn I was hoping that would make you laugh. I have a very large personal library of Jewish history including things from within different communities. From my perspective, in order to understand Chassidut properly, you also have to truly know and grasp the history. One of the first things that attracted me to your work was your scrapbooks from grade school. It’s priceless, Frieda.
I think it's so cool that we have someone who lived among Chassidim for DECADES come out and give the rest of us no-nonsense, unbiased info about such a fascinating hidden world.
New sub I will definitely order the book as I try to understand our religious backgrounds. Thank you so much for all the hard work and study it shows! Shalom peace and blessing on you from the most high Hashem.
I'm Jewish and maybe that is because Lubavitch actually respects different people while what she didn't say was how rude some of these extreme sects are. Even to me since I'm not ultra orthodox
@@chanabayla1823 I’m a teacher and hassidics moving into a town is a sign to find a new job. They take over the school board and then gut all funding for public education to lower their taxes. They sued a neighboring town to mine for anti semitism when they town is 60% Ashkenazi Jewish just not hassidic. The jews in the town banded together to block the hassidics from moving in and destroying the public schools. Hassidics are like Islamic extremists and evangelical Christian nationalists.
Thank you for your talk and 2:32 At the moment I read 'In my father's court' from I.B. Singer (Nobel Prize winner literature!). Kind of connection with your talk. Looking forward to your following video. Greetings from the Netherlands🌷🌷🌷
Good question. Similar sects: almost always. But I don’t think it’s common for Satmar and Bobov to do a match, they are too different. Definitely not with Satmar and Lubavich. There’s a lot of complicated history there…
NOT TRUE! - The current Bobover Rebbe himself, did a match with Satmar. His son Chaim Shulem married the granddaughter of the Satmer Rebbe (Beirach Moishe). Besides, The Satmar Rebbe (B. M.) with the old Bobover Rebbe (R' Shloime) were first cousins, the two mothers were sisters... But with Satmar and Lubavitch you are basically right.@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
Thanks for creating and posting this informative video. I admire the strong sense of community and their mission oriented approach to piousness, and this is coming from someone who's anything but religious :) Furthermore, the Hasidic movement is rife with historical references as it relates to pre and port war Europe. Good job Frieda!
Very interesting indeed! My head is spinning a bit from all the information though. I'm really looking forward to your upcoming deeper dives into this fascinating and rich world.
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn For those that find the speed a little too quick to absorb, perhaps remind them that you can click on the "gear" and slow the video speed down a bit!
Hasidic Jews have adapted the practice of Judaism to life in the east European steppe. A good example of how religion can be adapted to a very different place to that of its origin and still remain faithful to its core principles.
So interesting and I cannot wait for more. As an outsider I am curious as to the ability to move from one sect to another. Is this done? If so, when? Can a marriage happen between two people from different sects? Looking forward to installment 2.
I think it’s done most through marriage. So if a couple gets married and the husband is Pupa and the wife is Vien then the couple will traditionally become Pupa Hasidim. Marriages do happen across sects especially across sects that are similar to each other. So between Satmar and Lubavich not as much, but Skver and Pupa probably much more so.
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Frieda I love your ability to open up a world that for so many of us has been only a caricature of it’s true nature. I live in Utah which is chock full of some very conservative Christians and there is a very strong Chabad presence here. A rabbi moved into our county and immediately started seeking out all the Jewish people here in this very insular place. This year I attended a public Menorah lighting at our county building for the first time ever so the Chabad group is having a very positive affect on the people here.
This is such an important video.
A big part of my family was decimated in Eastern Europe so seeing some of these people hold on to that tradition actually means a lot to me. Maybe it shouldn't, but it does. Not only is it the Old Home, but let's not forget how many Jews are dead there, in the Old Home, how many of them would've lived and had children... Such a tragic loss of people, culture, customs, writings.
I feel the same way.
@Neonred7594 I've never met some family members, even one's who are alive, because I don't know their names, thanks to the "absolute necessity" of murdering useful Jewish citizens. My grandfather's first wife and most of her children were killed, so he married my grandmother, they had my father, and here I am. Yet I don't thank the Nazis for my existence. Had no one been harmed, G-d could have put my soul into a different body, with different parents. And no one would have had to suffer.
So I'm glad there are still many of us alive and holding onto our Jewish life, thank G-d.
@NeonRed so true!
I also feel this way, although my Orhodox European roots on my paternal grandmother’s Strashun family were not Hasidism.
Frieda, what a wonderful video ! I could not have wanted a better topic. I ordered the book , it will no doubt be "over my head" but I will devour it all the same. Frieda, I look forward to your video's! I will need to watch this video a few times, there is so much content. I will look forward to the other video's in this series. Have a wonderful day Frieda. I know you don't cover Chabad, they are the group I recieve emails from and subscribed to The Scroll, which I recieve in the mail. You know I appreciate you and your video's.
Thank you Joe. Perhaps I will change my mind about covering Chabad (but as an outsider) because I’m learning a lot and getting quite curious to explore Chabad more. The more I interact with Chabadniks the more curious I get.
Great video . This gives us a better understanding of the different sects without us having to study for several months getting everything straight. I’m not Jewish but have always been interested in the customs and way of life. Utube has allowed me to gain so much knowledge. I respect the way you seek to inform us. Thank you
So glad I found this channel! I lived in Brooklyn for 20 years and have always been fascinated with all the different Hasidic courts and their traditions. Thanks so much!
So glad you found my channel indeed! Thanks for leaving comments, I enjoy them.
They are a wonderful people
Dearest Frieda, you are providing an invaluable service. We learn so much about Jewish life from you. And in these times of virulent antisemitism, educating and enlightening people about Judaism is crucial! With love, gratitude, and SHALOM, Maralyn Farber 🩵🩵P.S. yes, please more videos like this!
What an excellent introduction to the concept of Hasidism! I look forward to the next installment. ❤
Thank you Sharon!
Thank you for bringing this topic closer to us! Sounds like you're really enjoying this book!
What a terrific upload. Very clear and informative for us who know very little about the different sects. I hope that there will be more to come. Truly enjoyed the content. Thank you very much.
So glad it was helpful!
Great job, looking forward to the series! As far as the rebbe being considered an intercessor between the chossid and Hashem, in Lubavitch I would take exception to this. The Rebbe felt - and spoke - very strongly that it was the spiritual work of each individual to enhance and maintain their own relationship to Hashem.
Hi, I am from Ukraine, Lviv, my dad comes from Zhidachov (Zhydachiv, Жидачів), the city mentioned in the video. It is very nice to see Ukrainian roots in Jewish culture and history. Thank you!
OOOh Frieda love this kind of topic, there is so much speculation around it 🕵
Very informative especially for an outsider. Thank you Frieda.
This is great! Please continue! And thank you for all of your great work!
Another insightful video. A clear glimpse into the varied Chasidic sects or courts respectfully and empathetically presented by Frieda. Well-done! Looking forward to the next episode. Shkoyakh!
Thank you as always Zelde dear.
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Nicely done, it gave me avenues to explore (rabbit holes). Looking forward to next installment.
No question about it, I have become a Frieda Vizel groupie here in Rapid City, South Dakota. Even having been born and raised in Brooklyn, I was unaware of the subtleties of Hasidism that you have so eloquently discussed. For that I thank you. I wonder if it is within your scope of expertise to comment and address the "Modern Orthodox" communities. They too, believe in the centrality and primacy of a traditional interpretation of Torah, yet, to my mind differ in their willingness to break out of those isolated, insular communities of which you spoke. Again, thank you - regards from Rapid City, South Dakota
Thank you for watching all the way from Rapid City! I would probably say the best way to analyze what Modern Orthodox Jews consider the boundaries of Torah life is to interview someone and compare notes to Hasidism. That would be really interesting. An idea I’ll think about!
I'm very much looking forward to learning about the different sects and their beliefs and practices. Thank you so much for your informative videos.
Thanks Frieda this is a great summary! I'll be sharing your channel in my (Anthropology of religion) seminars at University as we're reading Hidden Heretics and you interviewed Fader. Sad to have missed your tour as part of the YIVO program last summer
Isaac perhaps there will be another chance. So glad you’re reading Hidden Heretics in class. My interview with Fader is one of my favorite interviews as the book is very interesting.
Wonderful video. And I look forward to more videos covering this topic.
Thank so much for another super informative video. Was nice to begin to piece together some fragments of knowledge I have around this, particularly the history. 🙃 Really looking forward to the next one ❤
Great info Freida, thank you❤
You’re doing very important work. Thank you. ❤
As usual well done- clear and concise
In Christianity we use the term, "traditions" to denote the various groups and their beliefs. I find your video so helpful in gaining a better understanding of Hasidim.
So as a non-Jew (Boston Irish Catholic) odd as some practices might seem I like the idea of everything you do you're acknowledging Gods existence in your life and in the world. I was an altar boy as a kid and very much believed in God. There was a magic to life that at some point I lost. And I've never been able to find it again. Maybe I'm misunderstanding this but to me it seems like that is the most important part Hasidism is never letting yourself lose that connection never losing the magic the specialness of life
“Let the little children come to me” A child has trust, faith and humility. A child is pure and open to learning about God. This can be “recaptured” by being humble in front of God and willing to hear what he is saying to us. We often don’t even realize to what extent our pride/ego puts up a block. The best way to start is to speak openly and honestly to God expressing our desire to know and love him better. Be open about any frustrations you may have. Children are very straightforward when they speak. As a Catholic, a good confession cleans us so we can see and hear more clearly. I often watch daily Mass from Our Lady of the Golf Catholic Church. Fr. Michael O’Connor merges well the Old and New Testament readings.
@@raissajenna9638 Honestly Confession is maybe the Catholic Church's best institution. Putting aside the Religious aspect, it is in some ways the very first psychotherapy ever practiced.
I truly love the catholic church but I won't pretend I'm a good catholic nor a particularly good human. I've done about 15 years in the joint. All for honest crimes though, nothing gross. And I'll say too, even though there's a murder in there and quite a few attempted murders, stabbings. I've never hurt an innocent person I my life nor would I.
Anyway I found out my priest was in a clerical nursing home in the West End of Boston (at least it used to be the West End) and I was doing construction st the science museum so I decided to visit him. He was like 97 but remembered everything about me and my family. Sharp as a tack. A good man and an exemplary priest. He died last year at about 100. Lithuanians live forever.
It's funny and most people that know me wouldn't believe it but I gave serious thought to becoming a priest as a kid. And actually the idea popped into my head again a few years back when my wife died. If you knew me you'd understand why it's hard to believe I've considered it
@FrithonaHrududu02127 oh i hope this doesnt come across as condescending or rude...u sound like such an interesting but familiar person. How came the change from wanting to be the priest to being in prison ? Also love the wording "honest crimes" lol. How old are u may i ask ? Maybe priesthood could still be in the cards :)
Here still there my friend, he gives you (& all of us) little reminders that he controls all aspect of our lives. Always remember this: there's no such a thing as a coincidence !
Flee the novus ordo and go to the Latin mass
Always a pleasure watching your videos ❤
Frieda, thanks for this information! As always your videos are amazing! Much love ❤️🌹
Thanks dear 🙏
Fascinating video! You do a wonderful job of bringing clarity to a multi-layered community. Isn’t it interesting though to observe people’s reactions to the words/descriptors/names used in the referenced book and your commentary? To me, it demonstrates the importance of respectful dialogue and learning about what we share in common and what divides us. Understanding is the beginning of wisdom.
Thank you for covering this subject in a short history. It just whets my appetite for further information. Great job, Frieda.
Very interesting and educational video. I am a secular Jew and practicing Buddhist. Both my stepbrothers ‘converted’ Hasidism, but we don’t have much contact. I’ve had interactions with the Chabad Houses, over the years, which tend to do community outreach. I always found them to be very cordial, respectful, and generally nice people even when I refused their invitations to various events 😃
Frieda, thank you so much for sharing all of the information with us. I really enjoy your videos.
I am SO happy to hear.
Great introduction and excited to see the next series. Will be following this closely. Thank you for always sharing.
Thank you!
That was very informative Frieda! Looking forward to more.
Amazing job!! Can't wait for the next videos...
I just love your videos! You present the information in such a way that keeps me interested. I can’t wait for part 2!
I can’t tell you just how much I am enjoying your videos, thank you so much!
Thank you for this program. I will watch it again to get a stronger idea of this history.
Thank you for sharing! I find the connections between sects (beliefs, practices, and even family ties) so interesting.
I really enjoyed this video! It was so educational and helpful in furthering my understanding. Please do more! I feel that by understanding others false ideas fade!
I really appreciate hearing this. I didn’t know if people would be interested in this type of more nerdy content.
Very interesting Frieda. Thank you for this video. Looking forward to the next video. Never knew there were so many different sects contained in one area.
Freida, this is wonderful! Looking forward to more videos on this topic.
What a fascinating history. Thank you, Frieda. I believe I'll watch it again. ❤
Thank you Andrea!
I found your program to be insightful and comfortable to learn from. You have a calming manner that allows the content to stand on its own. Thank you. I look forward to watching your other videos.
Thank you, I appreciate it.
Orthodox-ish Jew here and so glad you’re touching on this.
Your work is is clear and kind. Looking forward to a tour!
Come, come!
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May I say that you look stunning, Frieda! I'm really looking forward to the next episode. I'll keep watching from Germany.
your videos are all so interesting! looking forward to the next parts in this series.
My first introduction to Hassidim was when I read The Chosen by Chaim Potok. I also read other books of his that dealt with hassidim. That was many years ago. Eventually, I converted to Judaism, moved to Israel to learn more, and found myself in Geulah...home of many hassidim. It wasn't long before I knew I wanted to be hassidic. Through marriage, I became a Tsanz-Klausenberger hassida. So when you do your video of specific hasssidic sects, I would love to see you include Klausenberg.
You might wonder why as a hassidic women I watch your channel, truth is, I cannot get enough of Jewish life, and in a way this helps me to fill in my history vicariously. Thanks for what you do. I will be sharing this with my students, women world wide who are interested in learning about Judaism. Next week in the history section of my course, we will learn about hassidim.
Wow your story touched me. Klausenberg always drew me because of its gentler approach to Israel than Satmar. In fact, the Satmar rebbe was very unhappy with the Klausenberger Rebbe's insufficient anti zionism!
@@FriedaVizelBrooklynYes, I know there was conflict between The Satmar rebbe and the Tsanz-Klausenberger
Interesting introduction, I look forward to seeing more of these videos! Thank you.
Frieda, thank you for sharing this information. Yes, it did make things more clear to me, a Protestant Christian. ❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸🇮🇱❤️🙏🏻
A terrific tutorial! Well done! Stay safe! Stay strong! ❤️❤️
Thank you once again for your wonderful teaching. I bought the book on your recommendation. It’s a massive book and have not finished it yet but it’s great so far. If I was buying it again I’d get the hard back version although the soft back is good too. Have a great week and enjoy that lovely Satmar food or any other kosher food. It’s all terrific. May HaShem bless you and your son and family. Bill. UK
Bill! It's too big a book to be honest. You can't even lie down and read it. Soft cover would probably be more comfortable.
Thanx so much Frieda for another wonderful short video filled with so much teaching. Just home from the hospital and searched you out to see if there was something to life my spirits. You did not disappoint. Thanx so much for this extra gift.
Oh Judith thank you for sharing. I’m wishing you a full recovery and very lifted spirits. ❤️🩹
Excellent! Vey well explained! ❤
Excellent introduction and looking forward to more chapters. I’m in Montana and we have Chabad out here. Cheers!
Cheers Susan.
This was very educational - thank you!
A wonderful, enlightening, insightful and VERY WELL explained introduction, Frieda!!! My maternal grandparents emigrated to Canada before WWI which although a huge struggle at the beginning was a fortuitous move. Your details are excellent, and many I'm not very familiar with, but the older I get, the more connection I am able to make between Yiddish influencing Ukrainian language which, to me, is very interesting given all this history.
Fantastic summary of the Hasidic movement, thank you!
thank you, Frieda. look forward to the rest of the series!
This is most interesting Frieda I look forward to more Thank you
Fascinating and helpful! 👏👏 Also love all the cool effects/editing 🎥🏆 Maybe someday you’ll publish a book too🤞🤞but I’m working on my reading list from this channel until then 😆📚 Loved this video and so looking forward to more in this series! 👏👏❤️
Ha ha thanks Poppy. You really brought out the emojis today ✅🤣
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 😂❤️🥳
Very interesting as usual Frieda! Thank you
Thanks for this Frieda! I’ve wondered often about the different groups. I did know about the Bal Shem Tov from Lithuania and how it moved south to Belarus and Ukraine then West. I also remember that pne goal of the Satmars is to replace all the Jews killed in the Holocaust thus the more children the better. That Judaism is thriving in all its iterations today shows us that the Jews won WWII and Hitler is defeated with every new birth regardless of Hassid, Reform or any in-between!
The Baal Shem was from Ukraine actually. I grew up knowing that every Jewish child was another victory against Hitler. The revival of Jewish people in such robust diversity is nothing short of miraculous. Makes me well up...!
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Mazel Tov to the Jews for sticking it to the Nazi’s! Have you seen any videos by Sam Aranow? They’re really good about Jewish history from the collapse of the Bronze Age to the present.
This is fascinating Frieda, looking forward to learning more!!
Love your videos!
Thanks for watching!
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Thanks very much for the wonderful video! I have *Hasidism: A New History* on my shelf and you have given me encouragement to continue reading it.
Informative video, thank you. 🙂
I enjoyed this video very much. My great grandfather lived in Williamsburg. I remember going there once as a small child to pick him up and thought we were in another country. We lived in Queens.
Loved the video, Frieda.
I have a big interest in Jewish history including, of course, the birth of Chassidut, its diversification and growth. I don’t have the particular book you presented today, but from the tone in your video I wonder if the authors are writing from the outside in or the inside out. Either way, good video!
Love the blouse and would like to say that no animals were harmed in the its production! 😂
Ha ha, no animals were harmed for sure! Tzar baal hachayiim is a commandment I feel strongly on easily…
I think you are on to something and surely the book is written outside in but this isn’t so much about the book but some very basic descriptors of different sects.
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn I was hoping that would make you laugh.
I have a very large personal library of Jewish history including things from within different communities. From my perspective, in order to understand Chassidut properly, you also have to truly know and grasp the history.
One of the first things that attracted me to your work was your scrapbooks from grade school. It’s priceless, Frieda.
@@jimdeane3667 Thank you Jim. I'm here to learn from you too. (and laugh!)
Thank you Frieda ! So interesting.
Yes yes yes.....more videos on topics like this would be lovely . Very interesting. 🌷Thank you.
Your encouragement is really appreciated.
This is precisely the kind of knowledge I had long been wanting. Beautifully presented.
Thank you! I'm so so glad it was helpful!
Definitely learned something! Very interesting!! ❤
I am astounded by this video. I have learned so much. Thank you so much. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪
Thank you so much for learning with me! Love to Ireland. :)
Beautifully and simply fascinating!
Thank yoU!
Looking forward to Part 2.
Excellent video Frieda.
I think it's so cool that we have someone who lived among Chassidim for DECADES come out and give the rest of us no-nonsense, unbiased info about such a fascinating hidden world.
Thanks!
Thanks so much!!!
Thank you so much! This was very interesting!
You speak so clearly and with intelligence . Thank you from the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
Thank you!
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I will definitely order the book as I try to understand our religious backgrounds. Thank you so much for all the hard work and study it shows!
Shalom peace and blessing on you from the most high Hashem.
I sooooo appreciate it. I do the work with much love for people like you who want to learn.
I love how you explain and demystify all of this for people like me who wish to learn but sometimes "get lost in the weeds".
I'm sooo glad it's helpful! Very hard topic to explain in a short video.
@@FriedaVizelBrooklynIt's great. Your explanation allows for good strong "bones" and from there, I can flesh things out.
This is getting more clear,understandable...👍
keep up the great work - hatlzachah rabbah!
As a non-Jew the Lubavitchers were the only sect I saw regularly - and my Jewish friends would talk about their interactions with them. Good video.
I'm Jewish and maybe that is because Lubavitch actually respects different people while what she didn't say was how rude some of these extreme sects are. Even to me since I'm not ultra orthodox
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I’m a teacher and hassidics moving into a town is a sign to find a new job. They take over the school board and then gut all funding for public education to lower their taxes. They sued a neighboring town to mine for anti semitism when they town is 60% Ashkenazi Jewish just not hassidic. The jews in the town banded together to block the hassidics from moving in and destroying the public schools. Hassidics are like Islamic extremists and evangelical Christian nationalists.
Love your channel.
Love from South Africa xoxo
Aww, thanks dear; love to you in South Africa.
Thank you for your talk and 2:32 At the moment I read 'In my father's court' from I.B. Singer (Nobel Prize winner literature!). Kind of connection with your talk.
Looking forward to your following video. Greetings from the Netherlands🌷🌷🌷
Something strange, sorry for that:: 2.32 must be 'clear explanation'!
This was such an educational video ❤ you are doing a great service to the Jewish community and to the world with your work.
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This was very informative. Question: Do the different sects interact with each other? Inter marry?
Good question. Similar sects: almost always. But I don’t think it’s common for Satmar and Bobov to do a match, they are too different. Definitely not with Satmar and Lubavich. There’s a lot of complicated history there…
NOT TRUE! - The current Bobover Rebbe himself, did a match with Satmar. His son Chaim Shulem married the granddaughter of the Satmer Rebbe (Beirach Moishe).
Besides, The Satmar Rebbe (B. M.) with the old Bobover Rebbe (R' Shloime) were first cousins, the two mothers were sisters...
But with Satmar and Lubavitch you are basically right.@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
Ahhh but they are Rebbish (royalty) and the rules for Rebbishe are different. With laypeople would you say it would happen?
Thank you once again Frieda for a wonderfully interesting look into the complexities of the Hasidic world. 💫
Fascinating history and an amazing presentation.
so happy to have found your channel. AM yisrel chai Frieda and shabbat shalom
Amen, am yisroel chai and git shabbes to you!
Thanks for creating and posting this informative video. I admire the strong sense of community and their mission oriented approach to piousness, and this is coming from someone who's anything but religious :) Furthermore, the Hasidic movement is rife with historical references as it relates to pre and port war Europe. Good job Frieda!
As a Romanian-Swabian German boy from Satu Mare (Satmar), Romania, i find this absolutely fascinating
Very interesting indeed! My head is spinning a bit from all the information though. I'm really looking forward to your upcoming deeper dives into this fascinating and rich world.
Sorry, it’s a bit much, I know!
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn For those that find the speed a little too quick to absorb, perhaps remind them that you can click on the "gear" and slow the video speed down a bit!
Hasidic Jews have adapted the practice of Judaism to life in the east European steppe. A good example of how religion can be adapted to a very different place to that of its origin and still remain faithful to its core principles.
So interesting and I cannot wait for more. As an outsider I am curious as to the ability to move from one sect to another. Is this done? If so, when? Can a marriage happen between two people from different sects? Looking forward to installment 2.
I think it’s done most through marriage.
So if a couple gets married and the husband is Pupa and the wife is Vien then the couple will traditionally become Pupa Hasidim.
Marriages do happen across sects especially across sects that are similar to each other. So between Satmar and Lubavich not as much, but Skver and Pupa probably much more so.