Entering America’s Most Religious Community

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  • čas přidán 11. 03. 2023
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    As someone who grew up Jewish in Arizona, I’ve always been fascinated by the Hasidic Jews of Brooklyn, New York. They are widely considered to be America’s most religious and closed-off community, even more than the Amish of Pennsylvania. In this 47-minute documentary, I embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of the Hasidics behind closed doors, and discover what makes their lifestyles so incredibly unique.
    Guided in the beginning by my friend Abby Stein, a former Hasidic rabbi who is now a transgender author, I gain a fascinating insight into Hasidic life and customs from her perspective - both the good and the bad.
    In our climax scene, I meet with @ShloimeZionce, a fellow traveler and CZcamsr, who opens the doors to his home so I could document a traditional Shabbat dinner with his family. With the permission of a rabbi, we capture the essence of this essential weekly ritual and the warmth and hospitality of the Hasidic people. You can follow Shloime's adventures on his channel: / shloimezionce
    This story is really fascinating and I'm really proud of how it came out. From the traditional clothing, music, and food to the strict gender roles and controversies surrounding the community, this documentary dives deep into every aspect of Hasidic life with a balanced portrayal of the good and the bad.
    Join me on this captivating journey to experience the Hasidic Jews of Brooklyn, New York, like never seen before.
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  • @123kirmizi
    @123kirmizi Před rokem +4859

    I am a Muslim and I like family oriented communities, I respect the people who follow what they believe. I enjoyed watching

    • @itsjoshuak
      @itsjoshuak Před rokem +183

      I *love* this response and attitude 💕

    • @Viceeoff
      @Viceeoff Před rokem

      Careful, you’re gonna have your own “brothers” replying now calling you a traitor and saying free Palestine…

    • @DAndyLord
      @DAndyLord Před rokem +339

      My only concern is closed religious (doesn't actually have to be religious) communities like this sometimes become breeding grounds for really scuzzy stuff. Victims can't really escape their community without leaving all they've known behind. And victimizers are often given protection due to their status in the community.

    • @123kirmizi
      @123kirmizi Před rokem +51

      @@Viceeoff do not ruin the peace here and mind your business

    • @Viceeoff
      @Viceeoff Před rokem +1

      @@123kirmizi wtf are you going on about you muppet. I’m just speaking facts. 95% of Muslims can’t even watch a video like this without taking themselves to the comments and saying something about Palestine

  • @ASMRAirLight
    @ASMRAirLight Před rokem +1911

    i am muslim and i was taught to hate jewish community because of israel and so on.. but now i am older and realised people have to see more of the world and build their own opinion about things and people! i have much respect to the jewish community and find them very interesting and enjoyed the video! i would love to visit.

    • @bvc1922
      @bvc1922 Před rokem

      Looks like you’re the only Muslim who can’t differentiate between Zionism and Judaism. There are real Jews who disagree with the modern day apartheid and oppression of the Palestinians, and there are Zionist and Jewish extremists who want to wipe every Palestinians from the face of this planet.

    • @gi8710
      @gi8710 Před rokem

      They hate us

    • @gothicyid
      @gothicyid Před rokem +35

      ​@@nabati8903 we love life they love death so it is likely they will never get along.

    • @n.e.barton1299
      @n.e.barton1299 Před rokem +67

      Thank you for your comment. It is better that we get along with our neighbors.

    • @bcotrell
      @bcotrell Před rokem

      For people reading, not all Muslims teach their kids to hate Jewish folk.

  • @noa9453
    @noa9453 Před 3 měsíci +236

    As a child of a former Hasidic father, these people can either be the most accommodating people or the ones who will shun you the most. I find my religion to be a beautiful, amazing religion but some of them are insane 😅

    • @giovanna722
      @giovanna722 Před 3 měsíci +39

      Nice to hear a nuanced opinion. As a female, I resent the patriarchal laws of this religious group which have men starting their worship service by thanking their God they were not born women.

    • @adriancabrera4817
      @adriancabrera4817 Před 3 měsíci +13

      @@giovanna722WHAAATT they do that???

    • @miketestani4918
      @miketestani4918 Před 2 měsíci

      I'm a Christian, and some of them are "insane" as well. Just like some "secularists", "atheists", "environmentalists", "leftists" etc are "insane" as well.

    • @jessedylan6162
      @jessedylan6162 Před 2 měsíci

      Tell us more Rebbe@@giovanna722

    • @yehudityishai3542
      @yehudityishai3542 Před 2 měsíci +5

      The blessing has to do with the women not having as many mitzvot as the man, but I know the woman is very respected. Depends where...I am an American...lives in Israel...learned in meah shearim which is like Williamsburg. I'm not chasidic like them anymore, but I love my people.

  • @braybrannan-saine6407
    @braybrannan-saine6407 Před 3 měsíci +17

    I might say this was one of my favorite videos you have made and I just discovered your channel about a month ago. I’ve watched a ton. This was fascinating, thanks Drew! ❤ from Tennessee!

  • @drewbinsky
    @drewbinsky  Před rokem +4184

    This was a very challenging story to tell, given all of the tension and controversy, but I felt that I did the best of my ability to tell a well-rounded story, highlighting both the positives and the negatives in the community. One note about the North Korean internet comparison - I do regret keeping that part in because it is not true, and I got carried away. Thank you to those who have pointed it out.
    My team and I worked for 6 months to get this video edited and ready to post, and I am really proud of how it came out. Huge thanks to Abby Stein, Shloime Zionce, Beri Weber and the others who gave me their time to explain life in their community. As always, I welcome your comments, thoughts and suggestions about the Hasidics in the comments here. I will be reading them all and responding to as many as I can 🙏

    • @yehudam8220
      @yehudam8220 Před rokem +40

      When is the next video

    • @Astreeter17
      @Astreeter17 Před rokem +51

      I said it on the community post but Lakewood New Jersey and the surrounding towns have a huge population of Hasidics

    • @josueveguilla9069
      @josueveguilla9069 Před rokem +8

      What are your thoughts on the Silicon Valley Bank collapsing yesterday, Drew Binsky?

    • @yankelay2635
      @yankelay2635 Před rokem +174

      It's not fair to make a video with someone who's ex-hasidic and has a lot of animosity against Hasidic Jews.

    • @josueveguilla9069
      @josueveguilla9069 Před rokem +1

      @@yankelay2635 What happened?

  • @jcm9356
    @jcm9356 Před rokem +988

    A lesson we can all learn from this video: at least once a week, put the phone down and be in the moment with your family and friends. Thank you, Drew.

    • @katlady8552
      @katlady8552 Před rokem +19

      Agreed! I admire that. They put everything away to ensure bonds are kept and formed. We all could learn from that.

    • @BohemothWatts-vz1lc
      @BohemothWatts-vz1lc Před rokem +4

      Amen

    • @eggmon420
      @eggmon420 Před 11 měsíci +18

      Even if it’s not for religious reasons. Taking some time out to be with your family and friends is a great thing to integrate into your schedule. :)

    • @DJ_Hyper_2007
      @DJ_Hyper_2007 Před 11 měsíci +5

      ⁠@@eggmon420 Sadly They doesn’t Convince Twitter Users Or TikTok Users

    • @PeteBooty-Juice
      @PeteBooty-Juice Před 10 měsíci +6

      @@eggmon420 *Indeed. Jews or other religious people do NOT have a monopoly on this matter. I, for example, am an atheist. But, I still cherish my SECULAR family, spend time with them often, visit my mother (father is dead) at least once or twice a week, and for sure stay away from my cell phone often on a weekly basis when I am by myself and desire serious quiet time. I'm generation X, btw. My generation (people in their mid 40s through mid 50's) grew up without cell phones as kids. In any case, I also turn off the phone altogether when I am having dinner or lunch with family members in my house, their house(s), a restaurant, or if I'm with close friends enjoying their company. In sum -- if you have inner discipline, if you know how to live LIFE without all the nuisance and modern conveniences, if you treat fellow humans with respect and kindness -- you will be alright WITHOUT RELIGION.*

  • @jeremyginsberg
    @jeremyginsberg Před 3 měsíci +37

    Great piece! Thanks for taking the time to document this. As a Jew born in Brooklyn and growing up in Manhattan, this bring a lot of clarity and understanding to even someone who lived there.

  • @Craiglish22
    @Craiglish22 Před 3 měsíci +7

    An incredibly interesting video to watch. Thank you so much for your efforts in producing this wonderful insight in to the people within the Hasidic community. Peace to you all.

  • @sinnera
    @sinnera Před rokem +637

    I'm not Jewish and I found this insight into the culture fascinating. It clearly shows all the efforts that went into it. Thank you for showing this to the world, I think it's brilliant

    • @rachelsecemski4629
      @rachelsecemski4629 Před 10 měsíci +2

      i am jewish

    • @dodgecrockett3474
      @dodgecrockett3474 Před 4 měsíci

      Sinner, thank you for revealing what you're not. Very important detail.

    • @dodgecrockett3474
      @dodgecrockett3474 Před 4 měsíci

      @@Divinity_vA , if I rubbed you the wrong way, you'll get over it. Trust me, just give it time.

    • @dacon999
      @dacon999 Před měsícem

      This is NOT insight. This is a view from a disconnected jew with a narrow ignorant view and even less experience with Jews that contribute to TORAH life and experience yet still apart as in scripture tells us.
      If the wacko was so knowledgeable then why doesn't 'IT' resist the evil temptation. This video based on the wisdom and experience of a NUT??? C'MON.......

  • @user-sf7lt4mu5x
    @user-sf7lt4mu5x Před 6 měsíci +582

    I am a 74 year old Catholic and I have always taken a special interest in Jewish history, ways and customs. This was by far, one of the most informative pieces I have ever seen and I thank you for your work and message. I found it fascinating and enlightening.

    • @user-zr7hl2jo5k
      @user-zr7hl2jo5k Před 6 měsíci

      I need to pass this information that there is a genocide on the Palestinians in Gaza Please take 15 min to know the truth and to speak louder to stop this war crime.

    • @laurencescrenci1460
      @laurencescrenci1460 Před 6 měsíci +8

      same im like you

    • @gene8675
      @gene8675 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Have you read John 7-1 kjv

    • @marisolgarcia9187
      @marisolgarcia9187 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Ellos no creen en Jesús para ellos fue un revelde

    • @ToniaLenza-bs5cv
      @ToniaLenza-bs5cv Před 6 měsíci

      Jewish women dress with modesty others dress horrible

  • @aligoodman2649
    @aligoodman2649 Před 3 měsíci +15

    Thank you for sharing this. As an extremely modern Jewish woman from London I found this refreshing, respectful and very educational

  • @aprilbroderick2361
    @aprilbroderick2361 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Thank you for sharing this with the world. I loved it!

  • @Trinsolo
    @Trinsolo Před rokem +813

    Those teenagers answers about the religion was so sincere and open minded. Such thoughtful smart kids. Seems like the community is raising good people. Something this society needs.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Před rokem +68

      Agreed ! It’s one of my favorite parts

    • @shternshwashplonot
      @shternshwashplonot Před rokem +44

      I go to YU, one of them was my friend, it’s a great community I think this video is great representation!

    • @Call_Upon_YAH
      @Call_Upon_YAH Před rokem

      Let it be known to all:
      Through the Holy Spirit, God has put it on me to preach to those lost in the devil's deceit!
      I tell ye, truly, Jesus of Nazareth is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. He is the anointed one, for he is, Jesus Christ. God the Father has raised him from the dead; who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God! Angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
      Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father, but by him. They who believe and are baptized with the Holy Spirit shall be saved; but they who believe not shall be damned. For they who believe not on him, shall die in their sins!
      I tell ye now to repent of your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and you'll receive the gift of the Holy Spirit upon asking the Father!
      There are *NO* sub-divisions of Christianity. You're either a disciple of Christ or not. A Christian is someone who follows God's word, not a religion. Who obey the Father and follow his will; not man's nor their own heart's. Unless you keep Jesus' commandments, think not the Holy Spirit will dwell within you!
      They who heed this message and did what was stated with an open heart to God...
      Read the Holy Bible (KJV) daily and every time before you read, pray to the Father and ask:
      "Lord I ask that you give me understanding of your word, that I interpret it the way you want me to, and none of my own. I ask you in Jesus' name, amen."
      1 John 2:2 KJV
      2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
      Acts 13:26-33 KJV
      26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, *and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.*
      27 *For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.*
      28 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.
      29 *And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.*
      30 *But God raised him from the dead:*
      31 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.
      32 *And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,*
      33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
      1 Peter 3:22 KJV
      22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
      John 14:6 KJV
      6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
      Mark 16:16 KJV
      16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
      John 8:24 KJV
      24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
      Acts 2:38 KJV
      38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
      Luke 11:13 KJV
      13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
      John 14:21-24 KJV
      21 *He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.*
      22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
      23 Jesus answered and said unto him, *If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.*
      24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and *the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.*

    • @sinabagherisarvestani8924
      @sinabagherisarvestani8924 Před rokem +15

      36:39 damn man that sausage looks good , there is northing like turkey kielbasa , I find the ones you buy from the store are not as good , the homemade turkey sausages are the best or sometimes you can buy it from a deli store or specialty store , those are good too , but the other day I realized how easy it is to make baba ghanoush , dude I peeled a few eggplants , I brushed it with oil and tossed it into the air fryer for 20 min to air fry , than I added some tahini paste and the usual stuff and its done , dude super easy , I used the long thin eggplants , I cooked it whole , I just peeled it and brushed it , I think its called chinses eggplant , I forgot what its called , ya I cooked it whole

    • @sallev1136
      @sallev1136 Před rokem

      @@sinabagherisarvestani8924 Zionism exist since the 18 th century it was created so Jews could return to their homeland . Zionism is not religion you sound extremely ignorant in the subject a little google search would help next time before you open your mouth and says stupid things

  • @Doc_Fartens
    @Doc_Fartens Před rokem +926

    I'm not only not Jewish, but not religious at all. I have no idea why CZcams suggested this video to me but I'm incredibly pleased it did. I find it fascinating to learn about different peoples cultures, religions, or just their ways of life in a more general sense. You've earned a new subscriber today.

    • @EchoLog
      @EchoLog Před rokem +14

      because Yiddish is the ultimate version of German. CZcams has based linguistic views.
      I'm also not Jewish, but have always felt close to any culture that KNOWS who they are. That sense of self on the societal and individual level... Idk it's closer to me as a Cajun than any other culture I live around here in northern California.

    • @tamishapiro4022
      @tamishapiro4022 Před rokem +19

      I'm JEWISH
      But I'm free from religion
      Thank u YESHUA ❤❤

    • @sistersistera
      @sistersistera Před rokem +8

      Thank you for a very educational video. I feel that the more we learn re people and what they believe will broaden us as individuals.

    • @Blueberrybomb1234
      @Blueberrybomb1234 Před rokem +1

      Same lol

    • @Dreamskater100
      @Dreamskater100 Před rokem +1

      Same.

  • @Heather-xz3eo
    @Heather-xz3eo Před 3 měsíci +3

    Loved your time with Shloime in particular .... very touching insight into shabat

  • @klstadt
    @klstadt Před 3 měsíci +45

    I loved this!! I lived in Williamsburg for two years and I learned more about my former neighbors from this video than from living a few blocks over from them. I have respect for this somewhat mysterious-seeming culture and I think some of their practices (like the kindness/judgement thing) are really beautiful. Anyway fantastic video!

    • @eleephant9726
      @eleephant9726 Před 2 měsíci

      Were you also aware their religious schools and communities are heavily subsidized by taxpayers?

  • @sariahmarier42
    @sariahmarier42 Před rokem +879

    Abby Stein was really courageous for helping with this tour. I understand the community didn't work for her, but she was neutral and even supportive about the way it works for others. I thought she made a great liaison, bridging the cultural gap. And it's also important because there is an LGBTQ population in orthodox communities which need to feel that they have a face, a voice and a choice. Many kudos and thanks to Abby for her charm and kindness in the making of this video.

    • @abekaye8317
      @abekaye8317 Před rokem +58

      He

    • @matan.saster
      @matan.saster Před rokem

      @@abekaye8317 I think they said "she" from the point of view of a rational decent thinking person as opposed to someone who deserves to have their head chopped off in a guillotine.

    • @Morning404
      @Morning404 Před rokem +129

      @@abekaye8317 She. You don't need to be a jerk about how people want to identify. Gender expression is complicated and nuanced, no need to be an ass.

    • @k-v-d1795
      @k-v-d1795 Před rokem

      If you're LGTB you can't be Orthodox. Stop trying to make everything to taste the same and respect the traditional movements in every religion.

    • @percyvile
      @percyvile Před rokem +78

      ​@@abekaye8317it is a great shame that you feel the need to act in a way you know to be cruel. You have a sinful heart.

  • @chrissasscer5995
    @chrissasscer5995 Před rokem +250

    I'm Roman Catholic, the part where the Jewish mother and Muslim mother together in the park, made my heart smile. Watching blessing his children made me tear up......thank you.

  • @user-eg1hs8rr5w
    @user-eg1hs8rr5w Před 3 měsíci +4

    Very Pleased & thank you for making this happen. Learned something new & interesting today.

  • @tjwmsinlv
    @tjwmsinlv Před dnem +2

    As a person who grew up in Bedford-Stuyvesant ...and walked many times in Williamsburg I LOVED THIS FILM. At 70 years old this took me back to all I learned about the HASIDIC COMMUNITY and their traditions. Thank you!

  • @sandranynj7118
    @sandranynj7118 Před rokem +596

    Beautiful. As a African American women, I grew up in Liberty NY (Sullivan County) and then moved on to Middletown NY (Orange County) amongst the Jewish population and it was so good. I was invited to and went to my first Bat Mitzvah and then a Bar Mitzvah in Middletown, NY. The food is still so much part of my life. I just enjoy this culture and the many friends I still have. I thank God for my parents and theirs for being sincerely open to other cultures.

    • @puffypiggy0215
      @puffypiggy0215 Před rokem +19

      This is scary. I have never stumbled across anyone on the web that is from Liberty NY but I now can say I have because I have lived in Liberty NY for 10 + years and moved a little further towards PA & this documentary, many will not understand the impact that the Jewish community has had on Upstate NY.

    • @jamewpete3729
      @jamewpete3729 Před rokem +5

      Eve, you are a Real Jew get away from them imposters. Pick up your Bible and read about your history Sis

    • @jacquelinebourque8041
      @jacquelinebourque8041 Před rokem +8

      Sandra... do your genealogy! AFRICANS have Jewish roots!
      I am White but have a Jamaican daughter. I researched it! 😊

    • @samanthamorris1287
      @samanthamorris1287 Před rokem +5

      That's awesome I grew up in Monticello NY

    • @llllii1768
      @llllii1768 Před rokem

      ​@@jamewpete3729 wabo africans truth is both askenazi and africans are not hebrewws but the Sephardic jews are real they are still in palestine Egypt and lebanon

  • @fitihab
    @fitihab Před rokem +328

    I’m Ethiopian Christian living in NY and I immensely enjoyed this documentary. Kudos to your friend who let you film during Shabbat.

    • @yednekachewgeremew1886
      @yednekachewgeremew1886 Před rokem +3

      Me too dude am here .. but we suppose not filming on sve day becouse has dicsover the c from b

    • @jimanders9971
      @jimanders9971 Před rokem +2

      Yours is just one more mythology. Yawn.....

    • @afropuertorican8022
      @afropuertorican8022 Před rokem +5

      How you a Ethiopian christan when your the real jew😂😂 Good lord trace our roots back over 2000 years.

    • @markovangelo
      @markovangelo Před rokem

      ​@afro Puerto Rican it must be a great detriment to go through life with such a low IQ .

    • @shelikestuff
      @shelikestuff Před rokem +4

      From New York too and I absolutely loved this. I’ve shared space w this community my entire life but really knew nothing. Great documentary

  • @miketestani4918
    @miketestani4918 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Absolutely love this video. Thank you!

  • @Joyous765
    @Joyous765 Před 3 měsíci +38

    I grew up in an Orthodox Jewish family, a rabbi’s daughter and also exposed to Chassidic Judaism and personally drawn to it. The passionate zeal, beauty and holiness in the traditional Torah centered Chasidic way of life is so unique. I went to Beis Yaakov summer camp for girls and was blessed to go to yeshivot and even study and live in the dormitory at the women’s branch of Yeshiva University with other Rabbi’s daughters. I left that fold at age 21 to experience regular American life, many people and cultures and other religions.
    As for a holy and spiritual daily life, I don’t think anything else compares to Chasidic Judaism and that community life. I left it, but thankfully, it never has never left me. True love and beauty, holiness and kindness- are everlasting. I’m so grateful it’s still in me. This video is precious and yet I feel that you have to have experienced it to really take it in. I too, feel grateful that this wonderful attempt was made. ❤

    • @eladsinger9215
      @eladsinger9215 Před 2 měsíci

      I too was in an Orthodox Jewish community (Chabad in Brooklyn) a little over 3 years. And yes, though one may leave it, "it" never leaves you

    • @WWIIfootage
      @WWIIfootage Před měsícem

      what do you mean. chabad is more chill.@@eladsinger9215

    • @alvarosousa7707
      @alvarosousa7707 Před měsícem

      Judeus ortodoxa são os tais fudamentalistas---------pode se juntar aos muçulmanos fanáticos-----a merda é a mesma-NADA EVOLOLUI

    • @Omar-kk9fp
      @Omar-kk9fp Před 20 dny

      I don't place any nobility to religious folk any more than I do to those who play other 'let's pretend' games, such as the comic (book) conventioneers.

  • @zurachepi2117
    @zurachepi2117 Před 4 měsíci +373

    Such an interesting documentary,Drew.I am Muslim and this video on the life of Hassidic community is very informative and an eye opener.Judaisim and Islam actually have a lot in common and to me the most important thing is to respect each other's religion. Keep up the good work of bringing out the beauty of the world

    • @leor44
      @leor44 Před 4 měsíci +21

      Thank you as a Jew

    • @rasalove6669
      @rasalove6669 Před 4 měsíci +12

      Thank you 🙏🏼 ✡️☪️

    • @RadiantRiv
      @RadiantRiv Před 4 měsíci +6

      Hey! As someone’s who’s Jewish and not very familiar with Muslim law/customs, could you explain to me the similarities? I would love to hear, thanks! 😊

    • @noongourfain
      @noongourfain Před 4 měsíci +11

      I think the only belief that can save humanity,
      is to love our world, nature and each other.
      Any belief system that separates one human from another,
      especially with violence,
      Is a zero-sum game.
      Why would God wish death or war OR SEGREGATION by his word?
      If God created this amazing planet and everything on this planet?
      Why would God want us to destroy each other or any part of it's beauty?
      Orthodoxy is cozy...you feel safe having the "right" belief.
      But to be "right" about what God wants means that another person hast to be "wrong" about what god wants.
      This is what is often referred to as Zero-sum game.
      There is the earth and it's flora and fauna.
      We may be the "keepers" of the earth....as CHOSEN by God?
      If we are.....don't we have to STOP making war?
      Look at all the wars through the millennia......isn't it time to make the final law?
      The law against WAR
      SO that we can move forward in peace?
      Didn't God create Physics if God created the World?
      So then......God=Science=Math=Physics?
      God=Truth=Math=Science=Physics=Law....etc...AND ETC.
      God doesn't seem so complicated to me.....God=Truth=Geometry=Math......
      Anyway you get my drift.
      I recommend all ltra Orthodox religions look at the fossil record
      That humans have unearthed, and found falling out of eroded rock.
      Pliosaur......it's not in the Torah.
      But it should be.

    • @cinder3150
      @cinder3150 Před 4 měsíci +5

      @@RadiantRiv the kosher/halal law

  • @hakimabdulali8798
    @hakimabdulali8798 Před rokem +623

    I’m a Muslim Imam, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this eye opening video by Drew. I gained additional insights into the various religious aspects of the diverse Jewish culture in the USA. Knowledge of all “hue-mankind” and all global religious traditions is essentially powerful and useful.It’s very important to me in by overall world views of various ethnicities and their religious understandings, which may be different from my deeply held orthodox Islamic beliefs. Drew deserves credit for displaying his religious faith for one and all to see. Much respect, again, is offered by me in taking the time to objectively watch this video. I gained much more valuable insight into Jewish culture and religious observances. Respectfully, Imam Al-Hajj Hakim Abdul-Ali.

    • @2ahmad_
      @2ahmad_ Před rokem +15

      What about palestine? You are not real imam

    • @abhilashdahal
      @abhilashdahal Před rokem +61

      ​@@2ahmad_
      Thats a different story..
      These jews have nothing to do with that..
      Btw there is no plestine ..
      Its only the jewish nation of isreal..
      I am a hindu from india ..
      All of India supports isreal..
      🇮🇱🇮🇳🇮🇱🇮🇳🇮🇱🇮🇳🇮🇱🇮🇳🇮🇱🇮🇳🇮🇱🇮🇳🇮🇱🇮🇳

    • @mps7929
      @mps7929 Před rokem +15

      @@2ahmad_ الم تنتبه ان هذه الطائفة اليهو-دية تعارض قيام دولة اسمها اس_را_ئيل 17:55

    • @Arelf
      @Arelf Před rokem +18

      @@abhilashdahal LOVE TO INDIA FROM ISRAEL!!!!

    • @abhilashdahal
      @abhilashdahal Před rokem +25

      @@Arelf long live the kingdom of israel.. 🇮🇳🇮🇱

  • @chrisc475
    @chrisc475 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Interesting video, thanks Drew, and huge respect to Abbie.

  • @ttnaturalhealth28
    @ttnaturalhealth28 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow, I have learnt so much from your video about this community. Thank you for sharing

  • @dovbleich8375
    @dovbleich8375 Před rokem +390

    Thank you, Drew, for capturing my grandpa (9:33) in his raw, sweet element! Bringing out the human side of our community❤️🙌

    • @l.glucid9077
      @l.glucid9077 Před rokem +41

      Your grandpa must be the friendliest Jew in the neighborhood 👍
      (Blessings 🙏)

    • @GameChanger1718
      @GameChanger1718 Před rokem +26

      your grandpa is dope!

    • @rigortv45
      @rigortv45 Před rokem +20

      What a beautiful person!

    • @pdbsstudios7137
      @pdbsstudios7137 Před rokem +1

      @Dov Bleich how do you join this? i like the ideals, men being men and women being women adequately, life is short so the fact that having many children at young age is ok is awesome and learning a new language improves your brain like anything else

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Před rokem +41

      HES THE BEST!!!!!!

  • @Annie497
    @Annie497 Před rokem +222

    Thank you for this amazing content! I am a Catholic woman, but I have several Jewish friends and I find learning about their culture quite fascinating. They are a people of love and devotion and commitment to their families and of carrying on tradition that was nearly wiped out in the war. They seem kind and loving and I thank all involved for allowing us to know a bit more about this faith!

    • @DATo_DATonian
      @DATo_DATonian Před 11 měsíci +3

      I was raised Catholic too, but like Snow White ...... I drifted. I agree, this was a fascinating and educational video. I enjoyed it very much; and I share your views regarding their "love and devotion", 'commitment to family" and "tradition".

    • @janetw.5706
      @janetw.5706 Před 10 měsíci +16

      To Annie497 - I hope it was clear to you in the video that this is NOT the average Jewish person’s life. The Hassidic branch is very extreme, often to the point of being like a controlling sect, particularly for women.

    • @franciskaburja2547
      @franciskaburja2547 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@janetw.5706od

    • @kerryalfaro9437
      @kerryalfaro9437 Před 7 měsíci +3

      @janetw.5706 I grew up around this extreme culture, and yes, you are correct in some aspects.. but it is almost equal to the musilm beliefs and treatment of women in the Middle Eastern countries

    • @Paulius-lb4ng
      @Paulius-lb4ng Před 7 měsíci +3

      @janetw.5706 All of the women play the game in Brooklyn, most of their community is on the full welfare dime. And Section 8 pays up to 4,000 per month in free rent for them in SW-CT.

  • @Truginger666
    @Truginger666 Před 3 měsíci +2

    This was very interesting and well done. The respect you’ve shown to the rules and traditions are commendable. I enjoyed learning.

  • @davidputterman2719
    @davidputterman2719 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Thank you for sharing this video Drew. Although I am now a non-practicing conservative and then reformed Ashkinazi Jew I have always wanted to know more about the Hasidic community and you really covered it all. Great job sir!

  • @275carreira
    @275carreira Před 10 měsíci +282

    This is not just a video. it's a documentary. Thank you for putting it together and sharing it. After exploring the whole world, Drew is now exploring his own roots. Kol ha'kavod! Bravo!

  • @khaledn74
    @khaledn74 Před rokem +186

    Thank you Drew, I am an Egyptian Muslim myself and my father who lived the era of Egypt having Muslim, Jew and Christian community along each other and as one made me always long and try to learn as much as I can about the Jewish community and look forward to spread the peace and understanding as I think there are many many similarities that makes it irrelevant to talk about differences!
    Peace and love to everyone no matter what!

  • @TomEhlinger
    @TomEhlinger Před 3 měsíci +2

    Thanks for making this film. Beautifully done. Many things I loved in it, especially the right over left jacket. Kindness over Judgement. Yes.

  • @normandeaunewswire
    @normandeaunewswire Před 3 měsíci +3

    Thank you for producing such an educational video.

  • @susanwilliams5071
    @susanwilliams5071 Před rokem +188

    The scene during shabbas when the mom is praying with her girls is so lovely and then the dad blesses them...ugh, my heart...I started crying! what a blessing to be a witness!

    • @ShloimeZionce
      @ShloimeZionce Před rokem +11

      ❤️

    • @username4441
      @username4441 Před rokem +1

      how abot stop destroying your own culture you might see such things for yourself

    • @AlistairBalister
      @AlistairBalister Před rokem +5

      if that made you cry then may i suggest therapy

    • @bemhibbits4157
      @bemhibbits4157 Před rokem

      Why??? Prayer doesn't change anything. Its why cancer is still a thing. I think one or two people have begged god to end cancer. He doesn't give a shit.

    • @laurendamasoruiz
      @laurendamasoruiz Před rokem +7

      Kindness over judgement 😘

  • @hadhramyusa
    @hadhramyusa Před rokem +361

    Wow, you did it again Drew. As a Muslim, you opened my eye to a different kind of Judaism and its beautiful culture. those Hasidic gave me respect toward them and their culture and love for their religion and to protect their identity. I believe will be peace in the world if we get closer to each other and know more about each other cultures. Great documents and thanks for sharing. Shalom, Salaam, Peace...!!

    • @yaqarmasataqeph6643
      @yaqarmasataqeph6643 Před rokem

      Judaism are doctrines of devils, they whom have *plagerize* the sacred scrolls. *The* *Point* *?*
      They're *not* the *Jews/Ga"ah* They are the *enemies/foes*

    • @yass2055
      @yass2055 Před rokem +21

      What about Palestine?

    • @manufroster5851
      @manufroster5851 Před rokem +29

      ​ pepole are not to be blamed. Its governmental warfare not that many jewish support that war, especially the newer generations

    • @adelhausboutique
      @adelhausboutique Před rokem +1

      One love :)

    • @potato1084
      @potato1084 Před rokem +15

      @@yass2055 Did you not listen to the video? Most Orthodox Jews are heavily against Israel because the Messiah hasn’t returned yet and it’s an “unholy military state”.
      They say there is no such thing as a dumb question but I think you broke that. 😂

  • @OhlmYT
    @OhlmYT Před 3 měsíci +3

    Thank you for teaching me all this stuff I didn't know about!

  • @micah4242
    @micah4242 Před 3 měsíci +36

    I am a secular Jewish woman and I used to work with kids who had special needs. I worked with a Hassidic little girl in her home. The mom was very sweet, but her life was rough-not what I would call beautiful. She was 24, had 5 kids and ran herself ragged fulfilling all the strictures. Did anyone notice many families in which the girls were wearing same dress in different sizes? The moms made those clothes themselves. Not only did meat and dairy meals need to be eaten separately, this woman had to keep separate sets of china/cookware, wash them in separate dishwasher cycles AND run the dishwasher empty in between. She was not allowed to touch or even be alone in a room with any man but her husband. There was not much respect for her in that family..

    • @supernova7848
      @supernova7848 Před 3 měsíci +7

      I’ve heard many stories like this , it’s actually quite sad

    • @rickyparrilla2426
      @rickyparrilla2426 Před 3 měsíci

      There isn't much respect for women in that religion and in many other religions. That is why I find many religions hypocritical. They want to praise God but treat women like 3rd class citizens which really isn't a thing anymore but you get where I'm coming from. I'm a catholic and I use to go to church regularly and would take part in church activities when I was younger but when the head priest tried to molest me. I stopped being involved with the church. I still believe in God but I do it my way. I've always asked why the most religious groups and countries are pretty much the most violent and always killing one another. Where is the religion in that!

    • @christianx8494
      @christianx8494 Před 3 měsíci

      I would not mind if it were not Jewish political agitators who constantly claim that Islam suppresses womanhood and therefore we European/Western societies should never say that Islam has its place among us, on the contrary, we should ban and expel them.@@supernova7848

    • @GM-tw4el
      @GM-tw4el Před 2 měsíci

      I heard they only have sex with their wives through a hole in a sheet because sex is only to reproduce and not for pleasure.

    • @TcCvd
      @TcCvd Před 2 měsíci +2

      You are a gem

  • @fnovends
    @fnovends Před rokem +235

    My mother in law spoke Yiddish frequently as a girl. Since she moved away from Brooklyn in her 20s she forgot most of them. I found the hasidic traditions fascinating and intimidating at the same time.

    • @issbelvillastella5063
      @issbelvillastella5063 Před rokem

      tradition to make a woman just a walking vagina, dressed to not be seen.they are treated like animals.

    • @heardemsayy
      @heardemsayy Před rokem +8

      Not religious by any means myself, I find some of it silly, but holy hell do I have respect for GOOD religious people. If you manage to live such a strict life while not getting tied up in your own opinions that’s an insane amount of commitment and mental strength that’s not common enough now. Being able to live by your own means without dragging other down for using their free will.

    • @MayorMcheese12
      @MayorMcheese12 Před rokem +4

      @@heardemsayy it’s beyond ridiculous

    • @Ali-vl1sc
      @Ali-vl1sc Před rokem +1

      @@MayorMcheese12 y

    • @arandomanvil5989
      @arandomanvil5989 Před rokem +3

      When written in romanized characters, I can understand much of it as it has similarities with German (for obvious reasons).

  • @lyndsay8793
    @lyndsay8793 Před rokem +261

    Your recent videos have felt more like documentaries vs just travel vlogs. Like there's something to be learned here with purposeful intention. I subscribe to a few travel CZcamsrs and I think what makes your videos unique is the rawness and honesty and how you don't seem to be afraid to get the story, even if it's uncomfortable. That's what has been keeping me watching.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Před rokem +20

      Thank you, i appreciate your comment!!!

    • @chup3603
      @chup3603 Před rokem +5

      100% agree

    • @VOLCAL
      @VOLCAL Před rokem +3

      FAMILY GUY AINT GONNA DO NO REAL.JOKES ABOUT HOW ODD THIS IS...AND THEY AINT GONNA MAKE NO REAL JOKES BOUT BLKS OR MUSLIMMMS FOR OBVIOUS REASONS....

    • @l.glucid9077
      @l.glucid9077 Před rokem +2

      @@VOLCAL => well, for starters, anyone who lacks a sense of humor is to be pittied 😒

    • @VOLCAL
      @VOLCAL Před rokem +1

      @@l.glucid9077
      SO WE SHOULD ALL PITY BLKS JOUUULS AND MUSSLIMS...THATS ESSENTIALLY WHAT YOU ARE SAYING...

  • @cardboardnico
    @cardboardnico Před 3 měsíci +1

    So interesting learning about this community. Keep up the great work!!

  • @DeliciousReads
    @DeliciousReads Před 3 měsíci +2

    This is so interesting, thank you for sharing

  • @shme1567
    @shme1567 Před rokem +406

    Thanks for the video. As someone living in South Williamsburg, I found it uncomfortable to see some people comparing our community to North Korea, as there's no punishment for having internet access. While we're a close-knit community with strong religious beliefs, there's no control over each other's lives. We're free to come and go as we please.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Před rokem +160

      Thanks for your feedback. Looking back, I regret keeping that North Korea comment in and it should have been cut.

    • @shme1567
      @shme1567 Před rokem +41

      @@drewbinsky Thank you for acknowledging my feedback, and I'm glad that you're willing to reflect and make changes. By the way, I just wanted to mention that I really enjoyed watching your video, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your content. Keep up the great work!

    • @Joe-ft4qm
      @Joe-ft4qm Před rokem +53

      @@drewbinsky I'm glad the comment stayed in. If anything, it opened the door to having this discourse. Without the North Korea comment, many people might have simply assumed that it is like North Korea. Now, we can have a discussion about why it's not.

    • @rrm41
      @rrm41 Před rokem +7

      ​@@drewbinsky you still can.

    • @shme1567
      @shme1567 Před rokem +3

      ​@@Joe-ft4qm If so the real question is why from this video some people can think that this community is like North Korea when, in fact, it's far from the truth?

  • @a-40afnanahmedshaikh77
    @a-40afnanahmedshaikh77 Před rokem +266

    I am a Muslim from India and I am your biggest fan. HATS OFF to you for showing us the reality of various countries. Your content is amazing and keep it up. This video gave alot of information about Jews and their community

    • @Call_Upon_YAH
      @Call_Upon_YAH Před rokem

      Be it known:
      Through the Holy Spirit, God has put it on me to preach to those lost in the devil's deceit!
      I tell ye, truly, Jesus of Nazareth is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. He is the anointed one, for he is, Jesus Christ. God the Father has raised him from the dead; who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God! Angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
      Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father, but by him. They who believe and are baptized with the Holy Spirit shall be saved; but they who believe not shall be damned. For they who believe not on him, shall die in their sins!
      I tell ye now to repent of your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and you'll receive the gift of the Holy Spirit upon asking the Father!
      There are *NO* sub-divisions of Christianity. You're either a disciple of Christ or not. A Christian is someone who follows God's word, not a religion. Who obey the Father and follow his will; not man's nor their own heart's. Unless you keep Jesus' commandments, think not the Holy Spirit will dwell within you!
      They who heed this message and did what was stated with an open heart to God...
      Read the Holy Bible (KJV) daily and every time before you read, pray to the Father and ask:
      "Lord I ask that you give me understanding of your word, that I interpret it the way you want me to, and none of my own. I ask you in Jesus' name, amen."
      1 John 2:2 KJV
      2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
      Acts 13:26-33 KJV
      26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, *and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.*
      27 *For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.*
      28 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.
      29 *And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.*
      30 *But God raised him from the dead:*
      31 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.
      32 *And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,*
      33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
      1 Peter 3:22 KJV
      22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
      John 14:6 KJV
      6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
      Mark 16:16 KJV
      16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
      John 8:24 KJV
      24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
      Acts 2:38 KJV
      38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
      Luke 11:13 KJV
      13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
      John 14:21-24 KJV
      21 *He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.*
      22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
      23 Jesus answered and said unto him, *If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.*
      24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and *the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.*

    • @larssrensen4353
      @larssrensen4353 Před rokem +7

      The reason why you added you're muslim seems to suspect that it might sound contradictionary to be muslim and liking jews

    • @sinabagherisarvestani8924
      @sinabagherisarvestani8924 Před rokem +10

      Judaism is a peaceful religion , Zionism came after in the 1940's , Zionism is this idea that peaceful Jews are weak and Jews need to fight and defend , its ideology is similar to jihad , the problem is that Zionism is not a real religion , it was created by the British secret service ( Mi6 ) and the Americas ( CIA ) after WW2 , its essentially a man made ideology with secular and communist foundations that calls for a homeland , so its a man made religion just like Mormonism or Freemasonry , but Zionism has its own beauty , its got its own unique history , in any case I respect both Zionist and ultra conservative has disc Jews , both follow the same rules

    • @Soultan_music
      @Soultan_music Před rokem +19

      @@larssrensen4353 for westeners yes they arn't used to muslims and jews love even tho here in morocco jews can pray in our mosques cuz we worship the same good

    • @Soultan_music
      @Soultan_music Před rokem +5

      ​@@sinabagherisarvestani8924 then do you respect terrorists?? btw jihad means struggle thats it

  • @abecampbell8009
    @abecampbell8009 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Thank You. It was extremely educational.

  • @msc2u1
    @msc2u1 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This documentary is absolutely fascinating! Very well done!

  • @misstai502
    @misstai502 Před rokem +28

    What a tremendously wonderful and enlightening video. Thank you so much for that introspective. As someone who grew up in the LES of NYC, I’ve definitely seen and experienced that “us/them” feeling. This was eye opening and beautiful.

  • @user-tt7we7ne7f
    @user-tt7we7ne7f Před 3 měsíci +2

    Greatly Thank you for this Beautiful video , many thanks to the Young Family 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

  • @pruiz3564
    @pruiz3564 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Really really great video. Thank you for doing this and sharing.

  • @divinelyautistic
    @divinelyautistic Před 3 měsíci +215

    I'm no longer a part of any religious organizations anymore, but I love learning about other cultures

    • @fussypeg8561
      @fussypeg8561 Před 3 měsíci +22

      Good on you, be free of this nonsense

    • @hamodalbatal464
      @hamodalbatal464 Před 3 měsíci +17

      Good on you bro, ex-Muslim here

    • @angelinealcindor-wb6dw
      @angelinealcindor-wb6dw Před 3 měsíci +2

      My nosey, so don’t feel pressured to answer, but as a fellow black autistic, do you feel that autism helped u remove yourself from organized religion? Or hindered/slowed it down

    • @divinelyautistic
      @divinelyautistic Před 3 měsíci +6

      @angelinealcindor-wb6dw well actually all 3.. I usually don't like confrontations so I just stayed ro myself and stayed in the church for fear of being disowned. But the more I accepted myself, the better it was to make a decision to leave... As a Christian of a 7th day Adventist church, I felt like I was in a cult and in a box. Now im a freelancer and coexist with everyone without the division and hatred that I was taught

    • @jessedylan6162
      @jessedylan6162 Před 2 měsíci

      Nonsense?? What gives you the idea that this sect is nonsense?@@fussypeg8561

  • @herpderpington6309
    @herpderpington6309 Před rokem +198

    I’m not Jewish but I find learning how other people live their lives and beliefs to be incredible. Thank you so much for opening the door on all of this!

    • @herpderpington6309
      @herpderpington6309 Před rokem +3

      @@WTP_1776 read the first three words of my reply, genius.

    • @danepher
      @danepher Před rokem

      @@herpderpington6309 This account apparently spamming it on all comments.

    • @herpderpington6309
      @herpderpington6309 Před rokem

      @@danepher yeah, I’ve noticed that too

    • @MotiMota15
      @MotiMota15 Před rokem

      Their culture is dangerous and problematic stop this multiculturalism facade. I live in israel and i see what they are doing to this country, dont trust them shaky hands

    • @theDrew_Binsky
      @theDrew_Binsky Před rokem

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  • @SquishyGamers25
    @SquishyGamers25 Před měsícem +1

    This was a very informative and eye-opening video for me! I'm from England and visited some friends in Stamford Hill (An area of London) which happens to be a massive Hasidic community, and I didn't understand a lot about it until watching this video. Thanks for making it, and doing so in such a respectful and open way.

  • @jenniferpennington8031
    @jenniferpennington8031 Před 3 měsíci +1

    That was amazing, thanks for the tour🙏💗🇺🇸

  • @admiralgran8920
    @admiralgran8920 Před 6 měsíci +17

    What an amazing journey - thank you so much! I truly enjoy watching the fantastic diversity we have in our world. Great respect for the community for keeping their faith in these times.

  • @kristindelmastro7392
    @kristindelmastro7392 Před rokem +10

    Thank you so much Drew for your very respectful and informative video! I love to learn about other cultures, religions, etc. I really loved learning a bit more about the Hasidic Jewish community.

  • @maireadrochford3579
    @maireadrochford3579 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a wonderful documentary. I enjoyed it immensely. It's great to look at other cultures and experience their way of life and to treat it with respect.

  • @DJW1981
    @DJW1981 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Really interesting and nicely balanced, much better than the usual hit-pieces. Thanks for the insight.

  • @pinnynagel-nx1jh
    @pinnynagel-nx1jh Před rokem +19

    As someone who grew up in Boro Park and left I want to thank you for an amazing storytelling of the community. For the first time a journalist was able to capture some of that hidden vibe that is so hard to experience for outsiders. Thank you🙏🏻

  • @Thomas-ORaghaill
    @Thomas-ORaghaill Před rokem +135

    I was Hasidic for a few years. Mostly affiliated with Chabad but felt closest to the Breslov community. While I've left the Orthodox Judaism as a whole, I can say the Hasidic community is among the most welcoming. The summer I spent studying at Hadar Hatorah in Crown Heights and Mayanot in Jerusalem will never be forgotten. It made me closer to my Jewish identity. Am Yisrael Chai.

    • @princessbackgammon3359
      @princessbackgammon3359 Před rokem +5

      If you don’t mind me asking why did you leave Orthodox Judaism as a whole? And now do you attend a more reformed synagogue or did you just stop completely?

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  Před rokem +5

      Appreciate you sharing!

    • @Son.of.Saturn
      @Son.of.Saturn Před rokem

      Chabad? Is that the one who opposes the state of Israel?

    • @Thomas-ORaghaill
      @Thomas-ORaghaill Před rokem

      @princess backgammon I view myself more Reconstructionist these days! I just stopped believing in the whole "God wrote the Tanakh" thing.

    • @Thomas-ORaghaill
      @Thomas-ORaghaill Před rokem +7

      @@Son.of.Saturn No, Chabad is typically apolitical. You'll find most tend to be supportive of Israel but not call themselves Zionist since its a secular term. You're thinking of Satmar.

  • @bootsie1212
    @bootsie1212 Před měsícem +1

    What a great video you produced.
    Very insightful.

  • @joyrutenberg6942
    @joyrutenberg6942 Před 27 dny

    I really enjoyed learning about this community. Thank you for sharing. Absolutely amazing!! Love the lifestyle 🦋🥰❤️

  • @ThePositiveMediumchannel
    @ThePositiveMediumchannel Před rokem +25

    I’m not Jewish but I have always been fascinated by the Hasidic community. I have watched many documentaries and docuseries on this community in NY as well as other areas in NY that have similar sects and it’s always fascinating. Your view of it was even more profound as well as honest. 🦋

  • @feschum
    @feschum Před rokem +37

    About 25 years ago, I went to a Voice of the Turtle concert at a synagogue in Minneapolis. Most of the attendees were elderly Polish Jews speaking Polish. I sat next to one of them, and since I speak both German and Spanish, I was able to translate the Ladino lyrics into German for my neighbor, and he would answer in Yiddish. We understood each other very well.

    • @theDrew_Binsky
      @theDrew_Binsky Před rokem

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    • @DeborahE.-yg8lq
      @DeborahE.-yg8lq Před rokem

      Pretty sure the Ruach of God and mutual admiration of Creator facilitated the beautiful communication and mutual worship....Or, I jumped in mid-coññent and I am totally out of context with what you said here. But I can relate to your experience. Some souls just seem able to communicate beyond the limitations of language.😊

    • @david29k11
      @david29k11 Před rokem

      Which synagogue in MPLS?

  • @brentbeatty4171
    @brentbeatty4171 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Appreciate your time making this video

  • @JanaJeffrey
    @JanaJeffrey Před 20 dny +1

    Thank you for the education on this fascinating community. Learned so much!

  • @kevinsturges6957
    @kevinsturges6957 Před rokem +16

    I really enjoy learning about other cultures, and this was very well done!

  • @grantbrown7594
    @grantbrown7594 Před rokem +33

    Really incredible work man! Also major props to your wonderful tour guide - she was so knowledgeable and kind, not to mention so beautifully brave!

  • @ReikoTheStudyGirl
    @ReikoTheStudyGirl Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you for this refreshing, respectful and very educational video! Hugs from Japan!

  • @seanvucich
    @seanvucich Před 3 měsíci +2

    I really enjoyed watching this. Thanks.

  • @samsinana5326
    @samsinana5326 Před rokem +10

    It was one of the most interesting and lovely, warm videos I watched of yours Drew! Great job and to all the lovely people who were featured in the video and the entire crew

  • @user-rt3kg5xo3k
    @user-rt3kg5xo3k Před 11 měsíci +9

    I absolutely loved this, so sensitively done. I appreciate the opportunity to learn and found this compelling.

  • @nehamashiradavidson
    @nehamashiradavidson Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you so much Drew!! This was amazing. Kol hakavod!

  • @Deja98Marie
    @Deja98Marie Před 18 dny

    Thank you so much for this beautiful video. I have always been so curious to know about the Hasidic Jewish Community. Thank you

  • @Rendoosh123
    @Rendoosh123 Před rokem +199

    I am a conservative Muslim and I really enjoyed this video, so fascinating, although we don’t agree theologically I really respect the way that this community hold on to their traditions and their heritage. I love your work Drew ❤❤.

    • @yosefgreen3130
      @yosefgreen3130 Před rokem

      Nobody asked for your appropriators opinion

    • @Rendoosh123
      @Rendoosh123 Před rokem +8

      @@yosefgreen3130 I didn’t know I had to take permission to make comments on a global forum. !!

    • @elenatzerefos-parks6429
      @elenatzerefos-parks6429 Před rokem +10

      But isn’t that just the beauty of open-mindedness?!?! You don’t have to agree on ____ but to be open to learning and recognizing and respecting other communities…your perspective is amazing. I wish more people thought like this ❤❤❤

    • @kylem1112
      @kylem1112 Před rokem

      Jews, chrisitans, and Muslims all believe in the same god at the end of the day.

    • @jjjjjjjj844
      @jjjjjjjj844 Před rokem

      They are as fanatic as Muslims who takes their religion very extreme , I am quite sure they treat their women as bad as Muslims.
      Can you see all the rubbish { dirty streets ) you would think this is Egypt or Pakistan

  • @dprout3392
    @dprout3392 Před rokem +8

    Thank you for such a fascinating informative vlog about a community I now realise I knew very little about. Congratulations for carrying such a challenging reporting job and thanks to all those within the various Jewish communities who helped you make and tell us a very interesting story.

  • @Frazer247
    @Frazer247 Před 3 měsíci +2

    What a great educational documentary! Thank you.

  • @ToniM-qr7zo
    @ToniM-qr7zo Před 2 měsíci +2

    I’m from California and the sights are almost foreign to me but I love to learn about other cultures and I really appreciate the respectful way that you shared this community with us. Thank you ❤❤❤ no hate just love

  • @missmishpot
    @missmishpot Před 5 měsíci +135

    How can anyone not love Shloime? I appreciate how he and his family have stepped out of the strict mold to share with joy so much information about this insular community for the world to see the most beautiful side of Hasidic culture. I’m sure this is a difficult path, but so important to educating the world. To me, this is a labor of love of which Hashem approve. Thank you and especially to Shloime for finding a Halachic way to share their special ways and your Shabbos experience. Yasher koach!

  • @lilytea3
    @lilytea3 Před 8 měsíci +191

    0:00: 🕍 The Hasidic Jews of Brooklyn, New York are a closed off and religious community that is part of the Hasidism movement, which is one of the most fundamental religions on the planet.
    4:57: 🌍 Exploring the unique culture and traditions of the Hasidic community in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
    12:25: 🔒 The Hasidic community in Williamsburg, Brooklyn has strict cultural and religious practices, including restrictions on internet use.
    13:57: 🕍 The narrator reflects on their experience growing up in a Jewish community and their conflicted feelings towards their religion.
    18:10: 🕍 The narrator explores the Hasidic Jewish community in Brooklyn, highlighting their anti-Israel sentiment and their dedication to preserving their traditions in the face of adversity.
    22:32: 📚 Exploring the vibrant and diverse Hasidic community in Brooklyn, including the significance of Yiddish language and the thriving Judaica bookstores.
    26:48: 📜 Hasidism is a movement within Judaism that emphasizes passion and enthusiasm in practicing the religion.
    32:15: ✡ A Hasidic Jew explains the significance of various religious items and practices during Shabbat.
    36:06: 🕯 The video shows a Jewish family celebrating Shabbat, a meaningful time of the week, with traditional food and rituals.
    41:35: 🌍 The narrator reflects on their journey to learn about Hasidic culture and acknowledges both the positive and negative aspects of the community.
    Recap by Tammy AI

    • @felixalanis2881
      @felixalanis2881 Před 7 měsíci +1

      WELL DONE! KUDOS

    • @meow-rh5to
      @meow-rh5to Před 6 měsíci

      ❤❤❤

    • @gene8675
      @gene8675 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Except they keep their culture while telling Caucasian Christian Americans they don't deserve one. In the trash with this group.... Also they actively knew they were coming to a Christian nation specifically to change it politically.

    • @felixalanis2881
      @felixalanis2881 Před 6 měsíci

      @@gene8675 HEY GUYS! He does have a point

    • @jackstrubbe7608
      @jackstrubbe7608 Před 6 měsíci +6

      ​@@gene8675we are NOT an exclusively christian nation. We are a nation inclusive of christians and others.

  • @robertssje
    @robertssje Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you, Drew. You are doing good work teaching others to respect one another and to love. You are a blessing to a world so in need of peacemakers.

  • @lottierenwick8789
    @lottierenwick8789 Před měsícem +3

    Thank you for giving insight into this community

  • @1loudan
    @1loudan Před rokem +13

    Drew, wonderful and respectful presentation of the Hasidic lifestyle in Brooklyn. Just wish that you would do a follow-up episode with Shloime showing you around Borough Park from his inside perspective so that he could explain the meaning and history of the various Hasidic rituals.

  • @Jazzgriot
    @Jazzgriot Před rokem +150

    The insight, and familiarity you give people about the diverse Jewish communities across the planet is amazing. You've got a great feel for cultural history, and social studies. You've created an amazing body of educational material. Well done Drew.

    • @Bee-tj8gc
      @Bee-tj8gc Před rokem +3

      I grew up conservative Jewish and it doesn't cut it for me...
      The families have high divorce rates. They talk about politics and the state of Israel at Temple, a house of worship not political debate, and the families in conservative Jewish community move away from each another for career opportunities.
      Orthodox Jewish people work with their hands, play instruments, don't get divorced and don't move away from family. Also they protest against the conflict with Palestine and avoid getting drafted.
      I wish to be part of an Orthodox Jewish community one day

  • @zechariah4663
    @zechariah4663 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This was beautifully done.
    I am on a faith journey and wanting to make sense of things that perhaps I will never understand but I'm grateful for this piece of knowledge.
    Blessings
    Tara
    North Carolina

  • @segito33
    @segito33 Před 3 měsíci

    Great eye opening documentary. I used to visit Williamsburg a lot, but didn’t have any information about this community thank you .

  • @boricuadaddy
    @boricuadaddy Před rokem +29

    I love the meaning of shabbat. To be yourself at the attention. No work. No calls. Just being you and enjoying company. Love it.

  • @virtuallyme2518
    @virtuallyme2518 Před rokem +77

    I am Turkish... Müslim ... I was awestruck by this beautiful religion/culture and felt felt incredibly envious of the beautiful family and their Shabat dinner at the end of the video ... very touching ... and simply beautiful... ❤️❤️❤️ culture... tradition...community connectedness are critical for human existence... kudos!

    • @johaquila
      @johaquila Před 11 měsíci +5

      As a Christian-raised atheist I also feel envious of Shabbat dinners. Here in Germany we at least preserve a tiny little bit of this kind of spirit by keeping almost all shops closed on Sundays and most people not working on Sundays. And I am very glad we do.

    • @anneburton4330
      @anneburton4330 Před 10 měsíci

      Do you know how they consider women as inferior human beings. Perhaps the video doesn't quite explore that point clearly from birth to womanhood.

    • @RonWylie-gk5lc
      @RonWylie-gk5lc Před 10 měsíci +2

      What a lovely thing to say esspecialy about a different religion

  • @SOMBREROSUE11562
    @SOMBREROSUE11562 Před 26 dny

    I really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing.

  • @isaakniyazov
    @isaakniyazov Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great video, well said at the end.

  • @lyndadunlop6077
    @lyndadunlop6077 Před rokem +82

    I grew up in Monsey, New York, and I experienced the Hasidim people and their communities for 18 years. I appreciate your fine and respectful work, Drew, in showing and explaining these thriving communities.

  • @garychiang2568
    @garychiang2568 Před rokem +24

    Thanks for making this. I always wondered about the “inside” and this glimpse has allowed me to appreciate this culture so much more! Part of exploring is understanding, and this shows you are a true explorer!

  • @moniqueRitz
    @moniqueRitz Před 24 dny

    Thank you for making this documentary. I really enjoyed watching and learning about this obscure but very interesting community.

  • @pierre5325
    @pierre5325 Před 3 měsíci

    informative and humbling, I thank you,
    .

  • @patriciabermingham2039
    @patriciabermingham2039 Před rokem +17

    This is an extraordinary piece, I feel privileged to have been given an insight into the traditions, teachings and community.

    • @AhmedAli-dt9bl
      @AhmedAli-dt9bl Před rokem

      توبوا الى الله لأن بالصلاح والاسلام تحيا النفوس والقلوب
      Repent to Allah in Islam because by Islam live the souls and hearts'''🤩

  • @kerenhadar73
    @kerenhadar73 Před 11 měsíci +252

    Hi, I am a secular Jew from Israel. Thank you for this video. I feel although you were accompanied by Abbie, there was not enough presentation of women's opinions and perspectives, and it is not incidental. Also, the downsides of being such a closed community were not discussed. It was mentioned but so briefly it looks almost ideal. It is far from the truth for many people, especially women.

    • @7jandi7
      @7jandi7 Před 11 měsíci +50

      Abby's not a women it's a trans who grew up a
      Male in that society when Abby chose to live as trans Abby left so Abby wouldn't know... had he spoke to a biological woman who grew up as a woman that would be far more accurate. Remember "Abby" can chose to be Abe later in life we can not.

    • @johaquila
      @johaquila Před 11 měsíci +27

      I guess it's not so easy to get the women's side on tape, especially for a man. In case you missed it, Peter Santenello made an entire series of videos on the Hasidic community of New York 2 years ago, also featuring Shloime Zionce. In one episode he interviews a Hasidic woman, and another is about a Rabbi who gives marriage advice. I think even that series doesn't completely address what you are asking for, but it does contain some relevant information from a sympathetic point of view. For the negative points and how things just don't work for some women, there is information volunteered by women who left the Hasidic community. Add to this the totally unusual and surprising perspective of Sara Braun in her book "That Black Hasidic Lady" and several interviews she appeared in recently, and you get what I guess should be a pretty accurate picture of a multi-faceted community, even if some details may be missing.

    • @ratking927
      @ratking927 Před 11 měsíci +21

      @@7jandi7 Abbie never claimed to know first hand what being raised as a woman was like. She’s not supposed to provide that perspective. It’s not that it’s inaccurate. It’s just a different perspective.
      And you could choose to be Abe any time you want. We’ve got stuff for that now and it works miracles.

    • @7jandi7
      @7jandi7 Před 11 měsíci +11

      @@ratking927 why chose him out of all the community to give a tour? I'm not sure of the point of having him do the tour except to passive aggressively disrespect the community's connection to the religion and foundational beliefs. If the objective is to share "that community" with the public it's far more representative to
      Close a person in the community or someone who shares their commitment to
      The religious G-D based foundational beliefs.

    • @7jandi7
      @7jandi7 Před 11 měsíci +10

      @@ratking927 Keren described Abby as "women's
      Perspective" he can not offer a women's perspective

  • @user-kz2zq4kj6n
    @user-kz2zq4kj6n Před měsícem +1

    This was fascinating!! I now understand and have such respect for them.

  • @zozzarogeorge6720
    @zozzarogeorge6720 Před 2 měsíci +1

    YOU DID A GREAT JOB ON THIS

  • @MissUnConcerned
    @MissUnConcerned Před rokem +202

    We need more of these types of videos. If we all knew more about one another's religions, languages, ethnicities etc., maybe we can all start to get along better. Great video. 💜

    • @TradBarbie
      @TradBarbie Před rokem +19

      If you know what Talmud and Quran said about you you would be *horrified.*

    • @onlythewise1
      @onlythewise1 Před rokem +1

      war about money

    • @leviathansruse1085
      @leviathansruse1085 Před rokem +2

      Read a little bit of the Talmud sometime. You'll definitely learn something....

    • @dystar112
      @dystar112 Před rokem

      💯

    • @TradBarbie
      @TradBarbie Před rokem

      @@mrcastro8740 😂