11 Things I've Learned From The Hasidic Jews 🇺🇸
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- 11 Things I've learned from the Hasidic Jews. After 13 videos with many different experiences, here are my takeaways from my Hasidic experience. More Below ↓
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Thanks for coming along on this journey! So I stated in this video people can't convert to Hasidim (but then I corrected that in the text saying Jews can convert to Hasidim).
But to be totally clear in my time in the community different people gave me different answers when I asked the question, "Can someone convert to Judaism, or do they have to be born into it or marry into it?" Of the roughly 10 people I asked this question, half said yes half said no. I'd love to hear from the community what is the right answer here? (my goal isn't to start an argument 😂 but I would love to find the consensus).
And no I'm not converting to Judaism as many people have suggested. I see no problem with Judaism not accepting converts if that's the case, I'm just curious.
Anyone can convert to Judaism, but it is not encouraged as it is not necessary and it is a difficult process. Non-Jews can simply become Noachides. They follow/believe in the Hebrew Bible however they are not obliged, or allowed to keep the Sabbath or kosher dietary laws in full.
you didn't mention the 3rd half that said yes and no :) 2 Jews, 3 opinions. :) It's not as simple of a question as it seems.
There are CZcams videos of people who not only converted to Judaism, but even orthodox and yes Hasidic..and, not all of them had Jewish heritage in them. Rare maybe, but not impossible.
Anyone can convert, we just dont encourage it, because you can fulfill your destiny within your own culture. Be ethical,be kind, be good. We have a lot of structures and laws. Brings a lot of beauty, but why struggle through it, if you can go the distance without it. Definitely you CAN convert.
Your series has made me feel so much warmth and appreciation towards you. Aren't we all just human and trying our best?
Thank you. There are no words to show my appreciation for what you attempted to do here. And now I'll follow you as you introduce us to new ideas!
Shlomy! Thanks for introducing him to us too. He's awesome 😊🙌
THE THREE GIRLS WHO SAY HELLO THATS ME AND MY SISTERS AND I TOLD THEM WHILEWE WERE WALKING BY THAT I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS !!!!
hahahahaha woww
Wow haha. Is your family from Warsaw Poland? My grandparents are from Poland
The internet is amazing
God bless you girls keep that positive energy you have ❤️
Beautiful girls
Am I the only one who cried a little once realising this is the end of the Chasidic series...? :(
Me 2 !
Thank you Peter!❤❤❤
Me too
Hes doing a live on sunday I think though, and I think that's the last one.
Mee too
This has been very interesting and informative and I'm starting my 3rd run through this series!!
Peter I know so many of us Orthodox Jews including myself have thanked you over and over again for making this series. I can tell you have tremendous humility but with that comes a lot of wisdom. In fact we have a verse in a part of the Torah called Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) “Who is wise? He learns from everyone”. I think this embodies you not just from this series but also from what I’ve read about your other series. You made some really great points in this video that many would do well to learn from namely about there being really good and really bad in every group of people, the rules in Judaism being freeing for us and finally that you can connect with people and not agree with everything. Unfortunately we do live in a world of divisiveness and echo chambers and this does prevent us really getting to know people and respecting other people.
Shalom shulamit kalish.
Shulamit Kalish :
Is his Ukrainian girlfriend Jewish?
@@isaacnunes7619 I don’t know but probably not
E X A C T L Y.
Yes!!
This has been the best form of journalism I have ever witnessed and am proud to say as a Muslim woman that I have been watching and learning. May your work be blessed in reaching the souls of many ❤️
I very much want to get deep into the Islamic community in the US. Hopefully this year.
@@PeterSantenello You should reach out to Dr Shadee El Masry of the 'Safina society' in New Brunswick for that
@@PeterSantenello can't wait. These deep dives are so educational ppl can really learn from each other even if they dont come from the same place
@@PeterSantenello Thank you for breaking down walls when it seems like every part of modern society is trying to build them and divide us. It’s such a refreshing and positive change in media content. I can’t wait to learn more about communities I should know but don’t.
Amen from the Roman Catholic side. It seems when something is genuinely of God; He can seep into life's equation effortlessly without people even knowing.
As a jewish chabad woman living in crown heights I would like to say thank you Peter and everyone involved in shedding light on our community and portraying us for who we really are!
Hello, I live in the Caribbean ,Trinidad West Indies to be precise.
I have seen a couple of Peter's site on Hasidic Jews and would really love to learn more about your attitude to money as guided by the torah.
@@patriciasammy8994 That’s an easy one to reply. Just look at Jesus. He believed his mother was a virgin, had to be Jewish. His mother believed he was god, had to be Jewish. And he started the biggest multinational that has ever existed, had to be JEWISH.😅😂🤣
You should know that the bad impression I was given of the Jewish chassidic community was because I saw how awful Chabad are in Jerusalem. I spent several years in a Chabad school, they abused me and turned me atheist for a few years.
It’s sad that the impression some people want to leave to the eyes of “foreigners” aren’t being implemented on a day to day basis, Jew to Jew…
I wish the chassidic Jews would return to God and stop following false prophets, AKA their modern rabbis.
As a Hasidic Jew, this made me tear up. Our collective human community has so much potential today to enter a beautiful place unprecedented in the history of hatred between ppls
From Glasgow, Scotland in full Lockdown I have really enjoyed watching this, almost feel a better person for watching another religion and culture that was a mystery. Much love to all the Jewish people around the globe, and we'll done Peter for these gems of insight 🏴♥️
When I lived in Scotland, one of the chaplains at the university was a Hasidic rabbi from Thornliebank. I was studying Religion, so I met many people, but this rabbi was the only one who came to my flat, introduced himself, and invited me to have dinner with his family. It turned out that there was a fairly large Hasidic community in Thornliebank and Giffnock. I learned a lot, especially about myself.
@@ItIsJustJudy That's so interesting and know that area well as there is a large Jewish community there. I have also been educated when invited into the Glasgow Mosque .. a real eye opener and a warm welcome .. if only we could all just care for each other despite our religion's and culture 🏴🙏
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@@ItIsJustJudy I live in thornliebank and surprisingly iv never ran into someone that is hasidic !
@@gorillachilla You tell her ... BB
As a Christian watching this, excellent series. We share a lot of the same core values concerning our faith and conservative lifestyle. I really enjoyed watching this. I’ll probably go back and re watch over again. Thanks for sharing this.
Christianity is another branch of Judaism. :)
@@TheKoderius no, but we are all human beings god created us all and he loves all of his creations
@@birdy4life32 What? Jesus (Yeshua) was a Jew bro. lol
@@TheKoderius Exactly. He is the Meshiach that will have the Throne of David when the Kingdom will be established. But somehow I can understand how and why Jews were blind to this. I also have Jewish roots and it was hard for me to understand and believe in the ultimate sacrifice and resurrection.
@@TheKoderius christianity is idolatry
I just wanted to say I'm a high school student and I'm currently in World Religion. We're learning about Judaism right now, and let me just say I've learned more from watching your videos then anything else! I watched the whole series before, and I feel something like this has been so much more educational and beneficial to me as we actually get a real look into what an actual community looks like from the view of an observer, rather than just filling in the blanks and looking at the slides.
I have no idea how your first video on the Jewish community just popped into my inbox, but I'm so thankful. This series was incredible, educational, and eye-opening. You've given so many an experience we would've never gotten. Keep doing what you're doing. Thank you, truly.
Fantastic Abby! That's great to hear :)
I was born into an ultra orthodox family in Brooklyn, I kind of fell out of a lot of the religious aspects in the past few years. When you started this series I was curious what it’ll be all about even though I know everything about being ultra orthodox. Something about this series from your outsider point of view really put things into perspective for me. I don’t want to expound any more because I feel like I need more time to think about it, and to get to the point to be able to articulate it into words. But I just want to say thank you so much Peter for taking me on this journey. No words for the feelings it gave me. God bless you and I’m looking forward in seeing what you do next.
You didn't fall out--you took a break! It happens to the best of us! And as you know, once a Jew, always a Jew! You can come back anytime, and however you want to. Everyone picks and chooses, as you know. You don't have to become carbon copies of your parents, but now that you have seen that the grass is not necessarily greener out there, which may make you appreciate the world you grew up in, or atleast the way you were raised, you may decide that as an adult, you can carve out your own space for yourself in the Orthodox world. Be it Modern Orthodox, Chabad, Satmar, whatever! And once you have kids, as they start to grow up, you really begin to understand and appreciate the value of a religious home and what it gives you and your relationships and as a family. It is ok to come back and take a look around with a new perspective. You're never going to be a tourist--and you are always welcome back home! Wherever you find your new home to be! Hatzlacha!!
wow. Remember, Gd is with you always. Lots of love!
love from Israel
Hasidic are different, They are the Funky/ Different Religious And its Habad חב"ד
. I like them
Peter, you don't have to miss the Hasidim, I'm sure the Hasidim and other Orthodox Jews will be more than happy to get together with you even off camera just as friends.
This ^
Yep turn up at their front door and be greeted like a family member as if it was yesterday. You want food shelter support no problem come in
"i never thought i would go to the chassidic world to feel the freest, but that's the case!" - peter
I’ve been thinking about why this culture of orthodox Jewish life is so attractive to people. You have many followers and many likes. And it got me to thinking. I think we can all admit that a certain amount of escape from the “American dream “ would be appealing. - a departure from being very materialistic and very into our technology working long hours not really knowing how to relax. You don’t need to become Jewish to hold to the same values though. And I think that was what we can learn from the series.
Yes!
While there are certainly many values that others share with Orthodox Judaism, one can't replace being an Orthodox Jew simply by following some of the values that Jews hold. Orthodox Judaism is much more than a set of values. It is a way of life. A community. A commitment to G-d and his beliefs. And so much more.....
The American Dream was never about materialism, although that’s what a lot of people think it is today. It’s about the right to own property, cut your own path in life, and ultimately make life choices without infringement of government. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness if you will.
@@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733 I feel those rights are being threatened today!
Exactly. I couldn’t have said it better.
I love these videos. I’m converting to Judaism and this is amazing, how you just came into the Community. Thank you very much, I hope it goes on ♥️
Hi Sara, that’s very interesting that you’ve decided to convert to Judaism, from my understanding it’s a lot harder than converting to other religions (Christianity/Islam), if you don’t mind sharing I’m curious what made you decide to do that (I’d imagine you’re Italian Catholic judging by last name)?
This has been an incredible series!
As a Hasidic individual, I have seen countless documentaries and almost all of them have the same theme. Someone isn't happy within the community and is trying to escape. While those stories may be true or close enough to the truth they only portray a tiny fraction of the community life and completely ignores the vast majority of people in the community who don't wish to escape but are rather glad to be a part of it. For us, Hasidim, the mainstream, as well as Christian, Italian, Irish, etc, culture is always on display. We encounter it in everyday life. We are not puzzled by the sight of kids in costumes asking for candy from their neighbors... Whereas for the mainstream our culture is closed off and thus leaving a vacuum where people need to fill in the blanks based on personal and anecdotal stories and encounters. Our community is not the same as every other community. We are surely different. No two communities are the same. We have unique challenges, strengths, and weaknesses. In certain areas, we are more sophisticated and in certain areas, we are backdated for sure. Some by choice and some by the natural progression or regression every culture endures. I don't think that we all have to be the same? Like every individual, communities have their unique take on things. I don't believe it is a question of right and wrong. it is not a pyramid rather a spectrum of an incredible amount of tastes and colors. Just because I enjoy Starbucks doesn't mean I now must trash Dunkin or the people drinking their beverages!
We can and should be different. But we must respect each other.
Your series is way more nuanced than any other Documentary about Hasidim I have seen before. Thank you for that Peter.
You became a bona fide star in our community and it is well deserved!
Btw, you can now have your choice of hundreds, if not thousands, of Hasidic homes that will have you for a Shabbos meal. Including my home.
Thank you
@THE CALAZ INFOWARRIOR Thank you!
@THE CALAZ INFOWARRIOR The actor? No. Though lots of immigrants after the war had forgoten family members, if you will. So who really knows..
What a nice reply and so well put. People are people and there are good and bad people in every culture, as well as positives and negatives. I agree that Peter did a lovely, nonjudgmental job of telling a story.
I don't think Peter understands the magnitude of what he's doing. It's going to outlive us all and change minds forever.
may Gd repay you for the amazing work you've done Peter! Lots of love!
I hope you get the opportunity to return to this community in the future, as I’ve no doubt a catch up will be welcomed by both your YT audience and the participants. So much appreciation from all of us, and Peter your unique documentary approach to exploring the world’s communities is so dignified, and respectful. You are a fabulous role model. Thank you and blessings from your fan in North Wales🏴 💜🙏
Thank you! Long live Snowdonia!
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I discovered this series this summer and it fascinated me. We have a Chabad Rabbi here in Jackson, Wyomingwho are such an asset to out community. I have celebrated Passover with their family and Channukah. They are so welcoming even to people like me who are not Jewish and they accept all Jewish people be they reform, conservative, or Othodox saying if someone is Jewish they are Jewish. Recently they broke ground for a synogogue and I met visiting people from New York. I must tell you Peter how respected you are among them . I mentioned learning about their community from your videos and you were well known among them.
The orthodox are typically the warmest, it's a mitzvah (good deed) to welcome people to kiddush lunch after services on Saturday. It is the *least* observant, the most 'reform' that typically support the smearing of the orthodox, and the smearing of Jews in general. Glad you met up with them, I love that part of the country (at least during the summer).
Their culture is so beautiful & I admire so much how they've held onto it throughout all these years-even living in Nyc doesn't shake them! My father is Puerto Rican & didn't bother to teach any of my siblings or I Spanish & it hurts me dearly that we don't know our culture not just the language but our true culture much. Everything I've learned, I taught myself. My sons father is Irish & his family is the same way. No one speaks Irish or knows anything about their culture or even history. I admire how these people stick together and have such strong family values. It's so beautiful. I was having a conversation with another mom in my city (Philly) about how torn apart many of our lives are because our village has fallen apart, that old saying "it takes a village to raise a child" has completely fallen apart for most people these days, but these people have managed to hold tight to that. ✨
As an orthodox Jew I'm so amazed by your taking the time to do a series about hasidic Jews, orthodox Jews. Thank you
Thank you for just presenting the Hasidism in their own words and not adding in your own agenda or trying to be inflammatory. It really allows us to make up our own minds about the community.
I live among Hasidic Jews in Williamsburg but have learned so much from this series. I need a series on Muslim Indians.
Love Peter Santenello! I speak as a totally secular Jew. His wonderful videos on the Chassidic community opened me up to a more humane and compassionate understanding of their communal ethos. For that alone, I can't thank Mr. Santenello enough! You performed a true mitzvah!!
Wow.. This is by far, The best series I have seen in CZcams! I grew up catholic and have always been curious about Hasidic Jew and their culture. Great series! Thank you so much for educating all of us non- Jews.
Not ready for this series to end
100 percent agree
Thank you Peter! I normally don’t comment on videos, but I need to express my gratitude for your Hasidic series. Thank you for teaching me the importance of having an open mind.
I'm going to miss watching these videos. I'm sure I will re-watch them. They were wonderful. Thank you so much!
Beautifully said, Thank you Peter for enlightening us!!!!
Love you
Thank you, Peter, for helping me acquire a renewed sense of appreciation and of my heritage. While I had grown up in a modern orthodox Jewish household, I had experienced my share of exposure to hypocrisy - the "do as I say and not as I do" attitude - and I developed resentment and veered away from my roots. Watching your videos, however, and "meeting" people like Shloime, gives me the opportunity to take a fresh look at how beautiful ALL people of faith truly are - especially when that faith comes from the love in our hearts. And I thank my brothers and sisters of ALL faiths for taking the time to watch this series and become acquainted with us. Love and blessings to all!
Hey there. I have no clue who you are or where you are in your life, but I hope you know that there is more out there. People really believe and do as they say. It seems that your role models failed you, but the vast majority generally don’t in my experience. That doesn’t mean you have to do everything right away, but whatever steps you want to take are to the good. For context, I am an Orthodox 17-year-old boy. you’re always welcome back. To whatever level you want. Good luck
For most of my life I have been fascinated with this world. I really did not know why, other than it being mysterious. I have wanted to just walk through the community, and try to meet, maybe ever befriend. I resisted because I did not want to offend or make anyone uncomfortable as well as me being rejected. You Peter as well as the Hasidic community have given me the virtual walk through and more. You also gave some light as to my fascination. I am Catholic, went to Catholic schools, church every week participated in all the church activities, rest and family on Sunday. Sunday was our Sabbath similar to the Hasidic Sabbath. This series taught me this is part of my fascination, they kept tradition and faith at the forefront. I admire and respect that in a growing and fast moving world, they have maintained their faith, traditions and culture. Peter please revisit often.
Thank you Peter for sharing. Thank you to the Hasidic community for allowing Peter into you world to share with us. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
This comment could have been written by me. I‘ve always been interested in different religiös, especially Judaism. Even though I was raised catholic, which I still am and love.
Amazing amazing work! The hassidic community will never be able to thank you enough! You deserve a CZcams award! Best content ever! As a Jewish women I want to thank you.
You’re a bright light in this world. Keep on shining! Thank you for all of your videos - especially this series. I completely disowned my Jewish roots for the majority of my life out of mostly fear and hid that part of myself from most people throughout my life. These videos have helped me to connect to a part of myself that has lurked in the shadows. While I’ll never become a religious person, this has certainly helped heal some wounds. Many thanks! 🙏
Your videos make me so proud to be an Orthodox Jew. I used to hide it because we were portrayed in a negative light. Keep up the awesome work!
You were born blessed, how proud you can be!
This series literally shattered all my preconceptions of Hasidic Jews. What an eye opener. I can never be Hasidic jews but sure I can incorporate discipline, sense of community and unity within my life. Thank You
@@yojanrai2621 you can be hasidic you just have to convert to judaism first
Actually, non-jews can become jews and even join the Hasidic community but it's hard because you need to show that you really want to become a jew...
Thank you the amazing series!
Why laughing?
@@zlorrrrrf Please don't speak for other people. You may find something funny, which is fine (please elaborate!), but don't assume everyone else feels the same way.
I m Turk, and My Cousin went to Israel and living there for 25 years. Now He became a Jew. He has been studied his lessons very much to show his ambition to them. Now he is a deeply Jewish. And he offered me to convert Judaism. :)))
@@stevecontato8959 yes it's good choice your cousin he is so smart if you want you can convert to Judaism
@@galaxymyt4834 I m already feeling closer to them about religion. I m Muslim but I see no differences between Islam and Judaism. I love Moses, Abraham and others very much. Thank you.
Shloime was an amazing plug and guide. Very curious to check out his channel. Great series Peter! Really enjoyed it.
You should meet nissim black hes an african American rapper who became a hasidic jew and now lives in Israel it would be an amazing experience for you
Really why? have you meet him? Embarrassing to see Jews listening to trash music. Sorry USA export its junk to Israel. Sorry my opinion is so rude. I feel the same if you planted some Jewish lyric in heavy metal. The genre is bad news. Rap is a terminal cancer at this point. Just my opinion and I dont care what you do or think. Good luck.
@@dailydata903 Nissim is actually trying to turn rap around. Rap started ou with positive messages and then went down the toilet. Nissim is trying to change that.
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He's friend of mine, I can hook you up.
I would look into nissem before saying that
And yes i know him personally i hung out with him in Israel a bunch off times
Hes an amazing down to earth thoughtful guy
And the kind of rap and culture of that world is very different then the kind you're talking about again I would look into him before jumping to conclusions
@@dailydata903 clearly you don’t listen to rap because your comment makes about as much sense as saying the earth is flat.
I've really enjoyed watching this series. Peter, you did an amazing job shedding light on a community that many are intrigued about, but do not really understand (including myself). So much gratitude for the education you and Shloime provided. I think it's really important that we're all reminded of the beauty of having cultural differences and diverse backgrounds in our communities. We may not all have the same beliefs, but it's so important we understand the perspective of others.
Peter I recently discovered your videos and am obligated to say that you are an absolute genuine gift to youtube!
You CAN convert to orthodox Judaism, me and my family are living proof, love the series!
Wow thats cool . . . I would convert but its might be too hard. I listen to my Rabbi all day . . . I like that.
@@dailydata903 you have a rabbi as a non jew?
Really
@@omrishooshan9784 Why not? There was someone at a Hasidic synagogue I attended regularly who was not Jewish and he was there every Shabbat, and not in preparation to convert.
@@organizetheppl yeah i didnt say its a problem..i was just surprised because ive never heard of it
From the inside (who's been out as well), I can say you got a pretty good idea, true points.
I'm glad you realized women run the show, it's funny how the media portrays orthodox women as oppressed while inside the community they are seen as the ones who run the show, it's literally a concept in our culture as well as a value of our religion.
Even in our humor the woman is the big scary boss..
As a woman i actually feel more equal around the orthodox world,there is no objectifying,sexualizing. I just feel like i'm seen and heard as a person,not 'a woman' or 'the woman' which is a very common social dynamic outside of this world.
A point that I felt was not very accurate- firstly hassidus is a spiritual path, not a denomination. I think it's important to understand that.
Around NY the Hassidic communities are a whole lifestyle that includes social norms and different cultural aspects but that part is not Hassidus. Most religious Jews today study/practice Hassidic teachings but people don't call them Hassidic because they don't wear the garb etc.
So it is not "born into it" and is not for Jews only. It is based on values and ideas from the Torah obviously but speaks about humans,life,values,happiness and things that make the world go round.
How to take all those things and feel them and actaully live them on a daily basis.
As to discipline- the Jewish idea is that there are things that will bring out the best in us, make us the best version of ourselves or will let us achieve most in a happy and successful life,actualize our potential ss a individual and as a collective,for ourselves and for the people and the world around us.
So we try to get there and be that. It's really that simple. In today's western culture the idea of discipline or giving up instant gratification is sometimes viewed as primitive or oppressive but just like a kid needs structure in order to grow up healthy,moral etc so do we. Just like i will have to stop eating junk if i want to be healthy or athletic,if i want to be happy and wholesome i will have to do the things that will get me there and refrain from things that will be an obstacle.
Agreed
Really well said
Lucky
your videos may be one of the most influential factors in preventing wars that are usually pushed along with "manufactured misunderstandings" that causes division. You've been respectful and truthful of all traditions cultures thru all your videos. Grateful.
Excellent!! I'm a Christian and I love the Jewish people. Thank you for this insightful and beautiful piece of art. May God Bless them, and God Bless You.
I kind of love how they've really looked after each other during this pandemic although it would have happened anyway but also somehow they haven't let this pandemic bother them. They've just done their best to get on with it rather than let it scare them
Agreed!!!There's a concept in Judaism called emunah-trust in G-D. It helps calm us when things are rocky.
@@tg2683 briefly is that a bit like ask God and others for help but also a everything will be fine and work out way of thinking and attitude rather than let covid and things overwhelm you
@@jameschicken1008 yup. It's complete and total trust in G-Ds plan, while at the same time, doing what we can to physically stay safe healthy. It's hard at times..... We're only human 😃But it's an amazing tool when we have strength to utilize it.
@@tg2683 And Emuna is not just for Jews anymore :). I highly recommend checking out the book "The Universal Garden of Emuna".
Some people from the Hasidic community from NYC should be flown to San Francisco and hired to give seminars on how to live with less fear and paranoia. Never thought I'd be saying that 😂
You have done such an amazing job with this series! Their commitment to one another is truly inspiring. We should be implementing these strategies within our own communities.
I agree!
How great would it be if chassidic community leaders offered formal consulting in community-building so that other communities could benefit from the strategies? Organizations that look after all different types of community needs, Chaveirim, Hatzolah, not to mention fundraising strategies... All communities could benefit from implementing these sort of things.
@@dannyfarkas9127 this is literally their religion. They believe in time people will eventually come to recognize their people, community, and laws as good and see their belief in the "one G-d of Israel" as the same G-d (this word G-d is not very good as their words are more like "All that is, all that was and all that ever will be") we all are under and within... And in this time the peoples of the world and the nations of the world will look to the Jews for guidance. The Jews will have control of their homeland Israel again and will be able to give guidance to the other nations on how we should live and cooperate together. These are their end times beliefs, "The world to come". The "messiah" to them is the person who becomes king of Israel during this time when the world is ready and looking to the Jews and Israel for understanding on how to better govern and live within their own communities. This is their difference with Christianity. They believe their job here is to continue being an example unto others until the world is ready to join them and allow them to have Israel back and be a guiding people to all other of G-ds peoples. Its a story of "The World to Come" and our slow walk through time with G-d to earn back the state we originally had in Eden.
Thank you again for portraying our community accurately, after so much false and negative "coverage". We all feel so grateful that our true culture is available for people to see and hear. You are super open minded and have a wonderful way to see and appreciate the people you meet for who they are without being tainted by bias. Thank you!
Peter, I would like to say that being of a different ethic community it has been not only education but also enlightening to learn about the Hasidic community to help dispel many of the myths. Have you thought about doing a similar series on other ethic religious communities. I would like to welcome you to do a similar series on the Sikh community which is another community which not only misunderstood but also misrepresented.
Good Idea :)
@@PeterSantenello if you are interested pls feel free to DM on IG at @Sara.Bhinder
This was the most incredible thing ever. I am Jewish (not Hasidic) and it was just heartwarming to kind of come into familiar homes especially during the isolation of Covid. It was like being with extended family in a way. We are really proud of you! Thank you for taking us on this journey! Happy new year Peter!
LOVED this series-too many things to name-just all of it. So grateful for all the work put into it. Thank you as well to the Hasidic sect for allowing us out here, into portions of your lives and homes.
Me, a Muslim from Malaysia, have a watched 4 of these Hasidic series. Excellent!
Thank you
Thanks from Australia. Very enlightening . So nice to listen to the wisdom of Rabbi Friedman.
I absolutely, positively loved this series. As a black man who lived in Crown Heights, until 1985 (I was born in 1955) and regularly visited my mother in this neighborhood, until her recent death, I only wish I could have had the same entree into the world of Hasidim as you did. As a black man, my experience was VERY different.
Im sorry if this sounds a little rude, but what do you mean by getting treated differently?
Yes, I wonder if black person would have gotten the same warm reception 🧐 just a thought 💭
I grew up in Williamsburg in the 80s, our neighbor was an old black couple, they were very friendly with us and vice verse. They had a garden in their backyard and use to send us vegetables from their garden. That was "my" experience
there are many Black people that converted to Judaism and live in Crown Heights.
I wasn’t born into it, I converted. Anyone with a heart for Hashem (G-d) can. 🧡
Not all denominations of Judism allow this.
All allow...but only if the convertion is 100% real and fully commited
@@jelena7604 Yes they do. The Torah mentions converts and how to treat them well. Ruth was a covert as was Rahab and many, many important people in the Tanak (Jewish Bible). If a sect does not allow for any conversion of sincere and committed convers they have deviated from Judaism and I have never heard of one. It’s in our law.
What’s with the G-d thing?
@@tiko4621 Many feel it’s more respectful to write G-d, usually mostly when it comes to paper that could be ripped up or thrown away. I don’t mind writing G-d out fully but I know a lot of people mind in the more observant Jewish communities so I’m trying to be respectful. ☺️
Aww, does it have to be over?? I have thoroughly enjoyed this series, and it has blessed us all tremendously! Thank you so much Peter for producing some of the best content on CZcams!! And thank you to Shloime for providing this opportunity!! This was truly so special, thanks from the bottom of my heart 💖🙏
No I don't want the series to be over! Thanks Peter for showing us the hasidic culture. It was such an amazing journey.
I'm a Catholic who worked for a conservative Jewish Synagogue.
Feeling somewhat nervous on my first morning there certainly. By the end of the day I felt more welcomed there than in any other job I had. I loved my time there.
Thank you for the look into the Hasidic world. It's something I've always been curious about.
Thank you so much for making this wonderful, important series, with such sensitivity and warmth! Just wanted to clarify that in Judaism, although we are not allowed to proselytize, in any way, to pressure, or coerce others to convert, if it is one's own choice and desire to become Jewish then they are very much welcomed, (including into Hasidism), and embraced by the whole community. If somebody decides it's the right fit for them they then study extensively towards deeper understanding. However, as mentioned, it must be up to the individual, without any pressure. Thank you very much, shalom!
This makes me feel joy and at peace to see such love, closeness and community amongst this group. Gives me faith and hope in humanity.
as a jew i think you did an amazing job, keep it up at seeing the world in a awesome light
Much respect for all the work you’ve put into creating this series! It’s clear you put a high level of attention and detail into every video. The way you transition between scene and bring back snippets from past episodes is flawless!
I have really enjoyed this series. Thank you bringing this wonderful community to the spotlight. I especially enjoyed your video with Malky, the Shabbos custom, and the video on Chaverim. Thank you Shloime for your help in opening doors to your people❤️❤️
Great work! Thought provoking, intelligent, and in depth. Keep it up!
Thanks, Arthur!
Great Work
I am from Pakistan.
May Allah protect you from Harm and give you long life.
Yasher koach Peter! May G-D repay you for all your hard (and fun!😃)work!
When Covid cools down, come to Israel! Best place on earth!
Awesome, you truly have been able to put your experience on the screen since i had the same feeling about the hasidic community! Very nice!
You have a really unbiased and pure human view of people you meet. Thank you for making this videos.👏👏👍👍
you AND Shloimie need to do these kinds of travels in all the ethnic subcultures of the US. This is the kind of content 2021 needs
Thanks so much. We will forever be grateful for your openness to understand our community.
I am ashamed at one time I was ignorant and not tolerant from being young and not understanding the strength and warmth of the Hasidic Jewish community. I truthfully struggle all the time knowing I was the example of of the worst type of person instead of showing love for what I have learned to be a great group of community members with amazing and important culture and values . I can truly say I am sorry and I am trying to be a better man . Thanks for the show .I wish it was aired 10 years ago for my guilts sake
I have loved this series. Thanks for taking us in to see and appreciate and thank you to those who showed you such kind hospitality!
Shloime is the man cheers
One correction on "You can't join this community, you have to be born into it." That is not actually correct. Anyone can in fact join any sect of Judaism as long as they undergo a proper conversion. We don't proselytize, but anyone who sincerely wishes to undertake all 613 commandments (as opposed to conversion for marriage purposes) can in fact join. It's a lengthy and perhaps an arduous process, but very much possible. Love your series!!
I would suggest meeting with Nissan Black! ....Speaking of Hasidic all-stars. 🤩
@@ishalocke1123 good start, but There are hundreds, if not thousands of less-known people than Nissim, and of all colors, backgrounds and nationalities.
Let me tell you not everyone can convert at all..... they have to first get a permission to convert which is not easy! Allot of people didn't get the permission you dont have to just want it's way more than that that's why I'm writing too much sorry about that😄
Very much possible?! Do you know how hard it is? For a man to get deep deep down to his being and from there to choose to accept so much for God's needs?! And the same time God is very happy with them being just like they are keeping the 7 Noah laws
Why do such a thing when anyone who simply follows the 7 rules given to Noah is already guaranteed a place in the world to come?
Lots of respect to you for your open mind and appreciation of everything
First off, thank you so much for this series on the chassidish community! Incredible work! I know you’ve been hearing this a lot, but the Jewish community, especially the Chassidic one, can use all the positive publicity it can get 😊
Secondly, yes anyone can convert to Judaism but its a long and difficult process. Also Chassidus ( path of Hasidic people) is a branch of Judaism not a separate religion. It’s more common for ppl to convert to orthodoxy but there definitely are ppl who convert and then become chassidish. (In my community of Seattle there were two African American families who converted and became chassidic and moved to Israel. One of them is a rapper called Nissim Black who is pretty famous now)
Hatzlacha - good luck - on whatever other series you do! Also there are MANY other types and communities of Jews and MANY MANY programs and incredible organizations that you should look into!
Peter this was a real eye opening series. I did come in biased like most of us, but I’ve left with a much greater respect and understanding of their community. I’ve seen the Netflix series and the one off horror stories of people who left but by and large, this is a strong, principled, deeply family oriented community
Great series & learnt plenty. Thanks Peter & all other contributions from the community.
This was amazing! As a chassidic person, I think you did a great job in showing the beauty of our lives.
First time watcher, randomly caught this video. And I'm throughly impressed. Extremely well spoken, and I totally agree with most everything you say.
You did a fantastic job with this series you delved into and humanized the community far better than anyone else did!!
I've enjoyed this series so much, I wish it wasn't ending.
Thanks!!! Really enjoyed this series of videos!!!
Thank you Peter for this wonderful opportunity to look behind the curtain of Chasidic life in NY. It has been truly eye opening! I hope that you'll add to this series at some point. Grateful for this opportunity! Blessings 💖💙🙏💙💖
I'm so glad you mentioned History.
During covid, God introduced me to Rabbi Manis Friedman via his youtube videos. Rabbi Friedman saved me from the darkness that was the epidemic response. I now know God better than ever because of the Rabbi and Hassidic thinking.
Thank you for producing this series, there are many Hasidic Jews moving into my town in Pennsylvania and this has helped me to understand their beliefs and cultural. I love their focus on , God family and traditions. I want them to know they are very much welcomed here in Kingston, PA. Great job!
Peter, you and Shliome make a phenomenal team! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!❤❤❤
I really enjoyed watching this, and seeing how my community is being recognized and valued for who they are! It was an amazing feeling, I’m gonna miss watching this!!
Credit to you, for being an amazing eye opener to ppl around the world, who new nothing about who we are!!
Yet another excellent video 👍
I thoroughly enjoyed this the Hasidic Jews are awesome people I'm quite new to your channel but I am growing to truly love it God bless you and stay safe thank you for opening up my eyes to things I had never known
Kudos to you Peter! Thats a lovely series and eyeopening off-course for seeing as an outsider's perspective.best is that you are humbled and feel blessed for this valuable experience. Thanks to everyone in the series. And pls dont ever delete these
Thank you for this series , it was well done and faith filled.
I love your documentaries, so interesting and full of humanity and culture. Fabulous. You are wonderful. Blessings.
I like how you clarified that some of the community rules can be seen as 2 sides of the same coin, to some freeing and others restrictive. The beauty is finding your life purpose and a balance for both.
Peter ,thank you so much for this beautiful series. It was wonderful! You did a great service by delving deep inside the community and discovering the beauty! Great Job!
Peter,just so so beautifully summed up!!
It couldn't have been said any better. Thank you so much!
Peter your light shines bright! Shloime....much love!!! This was a great series now please come back to California we need some light here!!
I'm back. I'm thinking of something for my next video here in CA. I never thought the Hasidic world would feel free and the most "open" culture (California) would feel so restrictive on all levels.
I usually give your videos a thumbs up (👍) before it even starts. I just now I’ll enjoy the content and learn something. Thank you!
Best series that you’ve done!!! Amazing work!
Your ability to talk to everyone and anyone is amazing. I love that so much! I definitely did not agree with all of their views but this was super interesting and enjoyable to watch. ☺️