21+ QUESTIONS FOR AN EX-ORTHODOX JEW (who i met in the club) | DamonAndJo

[@bestdressed]

"it's good for sexual drive" "don't need more of that" IM SCREAMING

[@VictoriaMeira7]

Omg I love your videos and I was so surprised to find you here! This is so unreal!

[@jacobigunsalus5061]

@@VictoriaMeira7 ikr?? haha

[@yesyes9859]

Why does damon have like a heck ton of chemistry whith everyone?

[@derranlawston4052]

yes yes If it was me, it will be just awkward silence “Sooo,,, do you like food?”

[@GreeeenT]

IKR ????

[@yesyes9859]

@@derranlawston4052 same tbh

[@theycallmemay.x1001]

Cuz he team libraaaa!!! Sorry to be that person but I couldn't resist.

[@abbieamavi]

social skills to where you learn to click with anyone! :)

[@thehopeofeden597]

Wouldn’t be Damon without meeting cute intelligent international guys in the club, now would it?

[@raphaelmarleyalves7475]

ok so we can agree that damon and sim are the cutest together right? thank you

[@daeanne]

Raphael Marley Alves love them!!!!

[@kb25812]

actually no

[@raphaelmarleyalves7475]

@@kb25812 someone's jealous

[@kb25812]

@@raphaelmarleyalves7475 yes totally :D

[@chalkergriffin53]

Sim is Jewish. Not gay

[@literarycommitments]

Damon out here, educating us all.

[@DamonAndJo]

Oh the irony. I'm a college dropout!

[@StrawberrySweetart]

I read this in Jo's voice 😂😂

[@itsytyt5192]

נע

[@sassycat6487]

"What kind of candy" asking the important questions 😂

[@galablut1060]

It's usually a candy called Toffee but it's not like American Toffee

[@ancac6046]

I'm loving this series, Damon! It's been a real eye opener, specially for someone living in Europe and whose only source of information on this topic are the little segments I get on the news, that rarely show the pov's of regular people and young people! Keep it up, super excited for the new ep!

[@DamonAndJo]

😢😭Thank you all so much for watching this series! It was one of the most interesting travels I've been on in a while and I just hope that these videos reflect that!

[@TziviaBlum]

It is not the pov of regular people. It's the pov of left wing, palestinians and Damon's.

[@masha7377]

@@TziviaBlum I think we hear enough about the violent extremists on the news...

[@mollyrose3985]

Here’s another great resource to learn objective facts about Israel kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4iunpSwp7d8raM

[@ancac6046]

@@DamonAndJo thank you for sharing your travels with us!!! Love you guys! Come back to Portugal soon, there's still lots to see over here!

[@raananweiss414]

Wow Sim you did an excellent job explaining everything for someone who knows nothing about Jews! Get him in more videos!

[@simchashore7829]

Thank you! I tried my best :)

[@Grant5620]

simcha Shore you’re a genius!

[@raphaelmarleyalves7475]

This series is so important.

[@angelgathumbi3794]

Damon: “Damon Dominique” Guy: “Dominique what” Damon: “Damon Dominique” Guy: “that’s the coolest name ever”

[@lydiarodgers]

don’t we ALL want a hot tub on our roof

[@simchashore7829]

Yesssssss

[@lydiarodgers]

simcha Shore boy you got the ambition

[@mizzmusicthief]

yeeeEEESSSssss

[@spicychicken3104]

"I wanna build a hot tub on my roof" BIG MOOD LMFAO

[@DamonAndJo]

Dude Sim built that entire room on top of his roof with his BARE HANDS, so I have NO DOUBT he'll find a way to get a hot tub up there 😂

[@matanamar]

Just for the record: this is how like a very small percentage of Israelis live, the vast majority are totally secular. Still very interesting

[@derranlawston4052]

Matan Omer the vast majority? But there are shabbat elevators? I don’t understand

[@shaharamar]

@@derranlawston4052 only in orthodox neighborhoods there are "Shabbat elevators" but it's uncommon really most of Israel aren't religious

[@derranlawston4052]

shahar amar it’s just still hard to believe what that person said, how is Israel really secular when Israel is (re)claiming land that they say is promised to them from God? I-

[@shaharamar]

@@derranlawston4052 the biggest reason why there's a Jewish state is to have a safe place for the Jews (ethnically) because of anti-Semitism it doesn't matter if you're atheist or not as long as you are Jewish you are prone to anti-Semitism when you'll go abroad (btw I'm an atheist Jew) so the "reclaiming" of the land is an excuse for the religious but the rest it's a safe place to be a Jew unlike Europe.

[@lifeoflilrut]

@@derranlawston4052 the reason that Israel goes out of its way to include specific Shabbat elevators is so that all people (orthodox or not) feel comfortable, welcomed, and :) included. this inclusion is highly valued in Israel as jews historically have been excluded and/or felt unwelcomed.

[@daeanne]

Damon, I am so proud that you’re filming videos that can be a bit controversial in some sense. But you’re also educating so many of us and I’m forever grateful. Continue to be as well rounded as you are!

[@isabellaweintraub4540]

I love the community you and Jo have created for your platform. I'm a half Brasileira, half Canadian, half jewish, half christian (but atheist) and guys have inspired me, among others form all over the world (based on the comment section.) Love the mini doc and how you try to learn and also teach your audience both sides of the story. Good luck and I hope you continue these videos

[@visvios]

Ex-muslim from egypt here, thank you for making these educational vids and showing everyone that we’re all human and our oppressive governments do not represent us.

[@tal_cohen]

As an ex-orthodox jew myself I'm super excited to watch this 👌

[@DamonAndJo]

So what did you think!?

[@Faye_ZIP]

Every Jewish person passing this comment is like- is that the tal cohen I know from xyz? Whose cousin is abc? Who came from city r? Whose grandpa is my fourth cousin once removed?

[@shalhevetbernstien4949]

@@Faye_ZIP lmaoooo accurate tho

[@axlavenue]

dude. the way he smiled at you when you asked if he was gonna miss his favorite tourist KILLED me

[@stephaniegoulart6600]

Damonnnnnnnnnn. I’m actually crying. In a good way. Speaking up ab Palestinian controversies in a Zionist space sounds so intimidating but you still stood tall in your beliefs and I’m just very thankful there are still people out here who are willing to do that even in spaces it doesn’t benefit them.

[@Faye_ZIP]

As someone who was raised Modern Orthodox I was so excited to watch this and the whole series!

[@fig7290]

so many people have been saying this but- in love with the longer vlogs and this series! i've been supportin' y'all since way before that 1 mil and i have to say i was worried that your content was gonna change with more subscribers, but if anything, i've fallen more in love with how your content has grown and developed as your channel has and as you both have grown as people. sending love! cảm ơn!

[@emilyb3480]

damon this was a really cool video thank you for the efford and all of the info! this really educated me because i dont learn this stuff in school! lots of love from austria❤

[@juliajonczyk2306]

The city's beautiful, you're beautiful Sim's beautiful, I love it so much

[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks for making this, Damon. This was really eye-opening. Such a different culture and you showed the importance of setting and acting on goals. They really can be life-changing. ¡Saludos desde Puerto Rico! -Jim

[@cookieaddictions]

As an Orthodox Jew who’s definitely considering leaving I found this so interesting. Sim was really good at explaining everything. I’m glad you see the good side of Shabbat. I also think a lot of the Americans you hear on the streets are students studying there after high school, not just Birthright. Cool video. Sim seems like a cool kid.

[@CynicalDuchess]

please don't leave :(

[@itsachrisis]

these 3 videos from tel aviv, palestine and now jerusalem are incredible! they're so interesting and fun. thank you for doing this 👏

[@ItsJoelAnthxny]

I just want to say thank you so much for making this channel! By being someone who isn't able to travel very far or very much, this is the place where I can go to see different places and being able to learn about that specific place, learning new things every time you post. It also allows me to feel like I have also experienced it, even though I am only seeing it through a screen, mainly through both your interactions with the camera an how you engage with the audience. Please never stop. I'm sure i'm not the only person that feels this way.

[@corinne1083]

I love how u heard both sides of the story to create your own view on the matter. My respect for u is through the roof.

[@kelliemcmahon6264]

I can't wait to watch this. Honestly I didn't know much about the Israel Palestine conflict. These videos gave me real world knowledge on whats going on and I'm so greatful.

[@michellejones2427]

Well said! I feel the same way. Damon is opening eyes!!!

[@kelliemcmahon6264]

@@michellejones2427 Yes!

[@mollyrose3985]

I find this video is kinda one sided against Israel but I watched this other that gives both sides really well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4iunpSwp7d8raM

[@olivereckert2492]

In my opinion Damon is a little anti Israel here

[@megaamrosi]

Believe me, a conflict going on for 70 years, this video did NOT give you “real world knowledge”. Maybe search a little online and read. Damon here gave you a one sided, short, rugged singular point of view.

[@nd1yx]

It's already 00:10 in Japan but I can't go to bed before I watch thisss!🌙

[@DamonAndJo]

😘Thank you for staying awake to watch!

[@michiga5220]

One day I'll be in Japan

[@nd1yx]

@@michiga5220 We're waiting for you any time😁✨

[@Sarah-xn3rl]

Lol, I’m watching this while in Japan ;)

[@nd1yx]

@@Sarah-xn3rl haha what a coincidence! Welcome to JPN😁

[@klmnclement]

If anyone has more questions about anything in the video or otherwise, I'd be happy to answer some of them. I spent a couple of years living in Jerusalem, first in a yeshiva (rabbinical school) to become an Orthodox rabbi, and then as a citizen after making aliya (becoming a citizen) and working as a core staff member for a Birthright trip provider. I also worked as an industrial mashgiach (kosher certification rabbi) in the United States for a bit. Almost half of the scenes of this video were shot a couple of block from my apartment. This was my life, my reality. For a while. Two years ago, I had a series of epiphanies that led to a full-on crisis of faith. My entire world opened up. Since then, I've moved back to Seattle and have been working on building a new life in the "real world", and it's definitely been a ride. Damon, thank you for putting this out. It's crazy seeing something so intimately familiar from an outsider's angle: both yours, and now mine.

[@OmarElbannaOB]

This was forever ago but I got so many questions if the offer is still there :)

[@alexasunshine83]

honestly so happy you're making these! ive learned so much!

[@sarahandrusier]

I think that generalizing all ultra Orthodox Jews is hard since I come from a community that is not closed off, welcomes everyone, encourages its people to explore and learn by experience and interaction. Closing off the community from the rest of the world does not happen in every ultra orthodox community. Aside from that, I’ve been to Israel many times so it’s really cool to finally get the other side of the story. This seriously has been so fascinating!

[@michaelacohen3308]

sepa 100 If you want to hear another side of the story, then the last thing you have to do is to listent to this video. Do you think it is legitimate to compare Arab residents in villages with places of entertainment and touristic attraction in Israel? Do you really think that Israelis live this way every day? Visit the southern and northern periphery where most Israelis live and say Hi to children of Sderot and surrounding communities, and to the farmers whose fields were burned by Hamas' gas balloons. animals were also burned alive.

[@summernide3193]

I really like this episode,cause it opened my eyes to see the people’s life in holy city.before I thought the life in Jerusalem are very open and fashionable,cause it is a rich city.I really didn’t know it was so traditional and conservative.Really so happy to know other people’s life in the world.

[@AlexTseHD]

Damon I'd like to thank you a lot for actually asking questions while also maintaining some neutrality. Of course everyone can have their own opinions but everything I've seen of this conflict is usually very slanted. Also thank you for showing a tourist's perspective of the West Bank. I've seen so many tourist videos in Israel but none in Palestine.

[@olivereckert2492]

Well I don't think he was really neutral specially in the video before this one

[@AlexTseHD]

@@olivereckert2492 Well I'm definitely not saying he's completely neutral. That's pretty much impossible. He has his opinions just like I have mine. I'm sure if I made a video about that region I'd have a different angle than his but I'm just commending Damon for generally keeping neutrality and being willing to hear both sides out. Specifically I like that he finds the humanity in both sides and is able to separate the people from the politics while also keeping the politics' role in the conflict in mind.

[@tigerareyouthere]

The way I see it is that Damon’s point of view focuses on humankind in general, he chooses empathy over politics, rather than siding with either Israel or Palestina for religious or political reasons.

[@thehopeofeden597]

Small tidbit, in America the way to tell if what you're eating is kosher is that it will have a small U in circle somewhere on the packaging or sticker.

[@amitsarah9735]

Loved your Palestine & Israel videos but its sad that you mostly focused on Ashkenazi jews (european jews) in israel when Mizrahi jews could have showed you their rich middle eastern culture anyways I understand its so hard to try to fit EVERYTHING into short yt videos and *you really did a GOOD job overall to cover the people's life on both sides, love you and wishing peace for both peoples !*

[@michaelacohen3308]

amit sarah Mizrahis are 60% of the jewish population in Israel. How can anyone miss them? But that what happens when you visit only touristic bubbles...

[@etamlous]

Mizrahi voices are invisible in Europe and America also, as Ashkenazi Jews are the loudest voices as if everything revolves around them. They also try to speak for all Jews through groups like JVP, IfNotNow when they spread lies about Israel and erase Mizrahi voices. White people seek out opinions of similar looking groups...

[@dokkanblox9695]

Look Ashkenazi jew are not difrend then mizrhi Jew and jew is jew we are family no matter where we came from brother's never leave you alon I am Jew and Ashkenazi jew is my brother too all Israelis are my brother's jew is Jew

[@arieltrajtenberg478]

Stop this "Ashkenazim,Sephardim/Mizrahim" BS A Jew is a Jew is a Jew.

[@tempestosfugi9846]

THIS IS THE MOST ROMANTIC VIDEO ON KZbin😻😻😻 especially the part when they’re walking when the sun goes down

[@RebekahsLife]

I'm absolutely LOVING these Israel/ Palestine videos! Before watching them I knew next to nothing about the conflict and tensions going on there. But now thanks to you bringing awareness to it all, it's really motivating me to get educated about this and other global issues/ conflicts. Merci Damon!

[@michaelacohen3308]

Rebekah's Life As I said to someone else. If you want to see how the Israelis live every day? then the last thing you have to do is listen to this video. Do you think that comparing Arab residents in Palestinian communities to places of entertainment and attraction in Israel is legitimate? You should visit the southern and northern periphery where most Israelis live and say hello to children in Sderot and surrounding communities, and to farmers whose fields were burned by Hamas' gas balloons, the animals in the fields were also burned alive.

[@helenmulugeta369]

I honestly can say this that you and jo inspire me like for realllllll, literally, period.

[@Grassfedlex]

This is a very interesting topic for me because I am christian and my boyfriend of 4 years was raised in an orthodox jewish family. I never judged them but I dislike how closed off they seem as well as the fact I have not met them because they refuse to accept me into their sons life. I can't wrap my head around it since my christian mother accepts my jewish boyfriend.

[@rachelb6565]

Alexa barbieri it’s nothing personal but the Torah doesn’t allow a Jew to marry out (a non-Jew). In the case where a Jewish guy marries a gentile woman, their offspring are no longer Jewish. They are essentially cutting off future Jewish generations. As noninclusive as it may seem, these are just the facts. Judaism is the most beautiful religion and relationship, and in order to preserve it we cannot assimilate.

[@karlabaudelia5474]

Muslims as well however a bit different. A Muslim male can marry anyone, but Muslim female have to marry a Muslim. My Husband is Muslim and I am Christian.

[@Grassfedlex]

Rachel, it doesn’t “seem” noninclusive, it IS noninclusive. The fact his parents will disown him when we get married over religion is extremely sad and heartbreaking. I could never disown my child for marrying outside my faith, what kind of religion is that? It doesn’t bother me anymore but rather makes me feel bad for the orthodox community as they look down on regular Jewish people who don’t goto temple, wear wigs etc. so trust me I don’t take it personally. They miss out on so much because of their religion. I live a full life because of my beautiful, non judging faith.

[@rachelb6565]

Alexa barbieri you’re right, it is noninclusive but what I was trying to explain is that it’s not because we think we are better than others or that others are undeserving of intermingling with us. Rather, by intermarrying we are marrying out of our religion, cutting off future Jewish generations, and lessening the Jewish people. If we love our religion so much and wholeheartedly believe in it, how can we do that which our Torah directly prohibits? You are wrong in your assertion that our experiences and enjoyments in life are limited due to our religion. The Torah is the ultimate guide to the perfect and best life-anything and everything is included in it. I understand why it may seem that we judge others as less than but it really is not the case. I cannot speak for every Jewish person but that is not what Judaism is about. We live our lives according to God and His commandments and do so with love and joy. When it comes to levels of observance, to each his own. It is not up to us to judge others’ doings or non-doings. However, unlike other religions that conform to modern day ideology to please everyone, we haven’t. We won’t change what the Torah says or our beliefs of what is proper and right. Accordingly, one of the major truths that we have always known is that we can not intermarry. It is something we can not accept because it is and always has been explicitly prohibited to us. As much as there are incredible people who aren’t Jewish and who’d like to intermarry, we can’t change the facts. This is no way means that we look down upon gentiles or do not respect them. In fact, there have been numerous gentiles who have helped save Jews and the like who are known amongst us as “righteous among the nations.” I am sorry for your position and I can understand how difficult of a situation you must be in. But the assertions you’ve made based off of your situation are false. I hope you understand that.

[@karlabaudelia5474]

Rachel you make a lot of sense. Some religions look down on opposed religions because they continue to believe in what their word ,(Torah, Bible, and Quran) strictly tells them to believe. They have every right to believe it because in their belief it's the word of God. For example modesty is shown in all 3 books as a gift to the Husband that should be kept even in the Bible. It says that a woman should not cut her hair and wear modesty clothing etc. But although culture has chosen to disregard these scriptures it's still there the word of God doesn't change. We as humans change it for our own personal interest. Which would explain the different denominations within one religion specifically Christianity: Apostolic, Jehovah's witnesses, Pentecostal, Catholics, Baptist, 7th day Baptist...etc.

[@moodbeast]

What a delightful host. Damon & Joe your videos give me hope for humanity.

[@carableu]

This has been a great series and I’ve really enjoyed it.

[@NadineFelice]

im constantly amazed by the videos you put out!

[@ayellowpapercrown6750]

I’m a jewish person and I’m so grateful I was born in a traditionalist household and not a ultra orthodox one I could have never survived that lifestyle. I basically only do chabbat and keep kosher.

[@mawardahnizar5237]

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[@anitaxyz9767]

Okay, you and Jo keep on flirting and making friends with ridiculously attractive, funny and bright people and I'm so here for that! All the best x

[@michalgalperin9436]

As an Israeli, I'm really glad that you also showed the good side of the country :)

[@TziviaBlum]

What good side? He didn't show no good side at all...

[@michaelacohen3308]

The BookWorm Lol he did not it was mainly anti Israel but he is a tourist so it was not intentional

[@eddevlin72]

Michaela Cohen I went being pro Israel, like bordering Zionist and I left with very Different views. It’s super nuanced especially due to superpower diplomacy

[@elizabethdieterich6900]

I've always loved this channel but the long ones seem like shows! They are packed full of information and it gives me the wanderlust to visit these amazing places! If I meet Damon or Jo on my travels my life will be complete. Keep it up you guys!

[@motorcyclehair]

I think you met your new husband, Damon. You guy look HOT & great together!!

[@m.c.lizard9838]

These videos are actually life changing thank you so much Damon and Jo

[@louislark4506]

Immensely educational and captivating to learn about the Jewish culture. Phenomenal job bro.

[@katherine56631]

I love that you voiced your opinion even though you knew it wouldnt go well. I love you Damon. You’re such a beautiful soul.

[@crystaln7239]

One of the most interesting youtube videos I've seen, honestly.

[@elizabeth5985]

Seriously a GREAT video. And Damon you were soooo respectful it was sweet. I think if we all were that respectful of other cultures, especially if we don't share the beliefs but we just want to be respectful, there would be peace on Earth.

[@hellfire310]

Why does Sim now consider himself a ex orthodox? I would like to hear from him what led him to that path

[@simchashore7829]

HMU on IG I'd be happy to tell you about it

[@patrickturner136]

Seriously, never change this format. Next time you and Jo are together just find a local that wants to hang with you and ask them about their country. This is SO MUCH BETTER than the usual travel video of here's a historic place and here's another historic place. I mean, that's cool and all but hearing from the people. Perfrecto!

[@Isaace6819]

This was a great break from studying. Awesome as always!

[@gbiol]

That documentary is so well done, it is so important to see both sides of the stories. Thank you so much guys!

[@user-ec4jb9iw2t]

one of your most insightful posts

[@naomijones2201]

To meet someone hit it off and spend the whole day with them is a dreaaaaaaaam like literally something out of a movie ❤️

[@LosAnggraito]

10:00 bishwhet?? So it's not that the elevators cant run on Shabbat, but you're not allowed to press the buttons? That's... *super* specific 😦

[@sjx5120]

Hal da Costa because then you would cause an electrical kind of connection using electricity to stop the elevator to a certain floor and since religious jew’s aren’t allowed to use electricity on Shabbat they made a way around it, differently if you only go inside the elevator and it is already moving up and down without your interference you kinda “aren’t using electricity. It’s really bizarre and a messy thought process 😂

[@dzakyalfajr]

@@sjx5120 😂😂 humans always find ways to get around things don't they

[@LosAnggraito]

@@sjx5120 ah okay. I'm tempted to point out some flaws in that logic but I won't argue with tradition lol

[@patrickturner136]

It has to do with "performing labor" on Shabbat. So, for example, flipping a light switch is performing the labor required to turn on the electric lights BUT if the lights are already on BEFORE Shabbat and you leave them on all the time, then you have not performed any labor. Similarly I've seen families who set a timer to turn on a stove before Shabbat. They then put dinner in the stove (again, before Shabbat) and the timer goes off the meal is cooked and they eat it but never actually perform any LABOR during Shabbat. (I guess pulling it out of the stove is excluded :D) So it has to do with "working" on the sabbath. Pushing a button on the elevator is doing "work" to make the elevator run. If the elevator is already running, then no problem.

[@alicederry3112]

Took me a while to get that bishwhet is not a word in hebrew lol

[@nativewamp3729]

Damon your the mvp for addressing issues and learning and using your platform to show us and bring awareness.. learned a lot Thanks

[@mysticblood6]

This was so eye opening, thank you Damon!!

[@victoriaplitt9714]

I looove this kind of series!! I really appreciate you giving us so many different points of view on different issues from countries that a majority of us won’t be able to visit. Thank you for this :)

[@cindrella92]

I wish you had met with Palestinians who live in Israel. you really should've. you would've been provided with another perspective and life experience in the area.

[@upintheclouds8036]

Sohayla Masarwi definitely

[@IndieJenny]

Don't think there are many of those, since they hate each other, at least most of them do.

[@upintheclouds8036]

Jenny I’m not sure you understood her comment. It says that it would have added more perspective for Damon to meet a Palestinian, spend time with them for a day and also do a similar interview/discussion to this one.

[@SuperFirstSerg]

@@IndieJenny Sohayla was referring to 48 Arabs . 48 Arabs are Palestinians who have Israeli citizenship from when Israel was born wich is 1948 . It's a good idea to meat Israeli citizens of Arab decent , it would have brought a much better perspective. However , it didn't happened because he didn't meet them in NYC unlike Sim .

[@fucjk2141]

Jenny 🙋🏻‍♀️right here

[@juanjordan6126]

So much value in this video! Amazing way to engage in the discussion of Isaraeli-Palestine conflict.

[@stripedsweater520]

mini doc series rules!!!

[@zicheu4356]

I'm a Palestinian raised in and from Jerusalem. This was a nice video. Keep going.

[@dreamywillow8664]

Sim is so adorable!

[@juliantrigo1749]

Damon Dominique, "Coolest name ever". If you were signed to a music label they would go with your full name for sure. These series contains some of the best videos in the channel in my opinion. Amazing work Damon, and great research from a human being POV. Thank you!

[@Luis-ej4ei]

You should really record a "reading the comments" from this videos! Add some fuel to the fire, why not.

[@DamonAndJo]

I would need to have approximately three cups of tea next to my laptop, two yoga instructors on call, and one smooth lo-fi beats playlist streaming to fully be mentally prepared for that.

[@Luis-ej4ei]

@@DamonAndJo hahahaha maybe take a break from this topic then

[@thaiscoelhoguimaraes9652]

Damon the Israel and Palestine series are the coolest content ever produced by you! For someone who is fascinated by different cultures and history that was fantastic to learn and "try" to understand their point of views. I say try as I imagine is almost impossible for someone who has no connection to capture how important is all of this for them.

[@LosAnggraito]

14:52 I'm assuming the answer to that would have to do with religious patriarchy... or ahem, misogyny normalized by religious doctrine. Growing up Christian, I was taught that women had *no* place in ministry, meaning women becoming pastors/deacons/any leadership position in the church was considered blasphemous, according to the bible. Part of many reasons why I decided to leave religion behind 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jolie5194]

Yes yes yes!

[@josepha133]

Hal da Costa good dude. thanks on behalf of women ✌️

[@kirafaust3619]

A lot of churches don't follow that anymore, I went to a Lutheran church growing up and my minister was a pastor. The president of the ELCA is a woman as well!

[@kirafaust3619]

My pastor was a woman I mean 😂

[@LosAnggraito]

@@kirafaust3619 true, I'd say almost all churches are secularized nowadays and don't follow old testament teachings. Otherwise everyone's going to hell for mixing 2 types of fabrics in their clothing lmao

[@sarab595]

Love the fact that you look at it from both sides. And try to educate yourself on both possibilities and make your own opinions. What ever those are . 🙌🏼

[@abbieamavi]

*I recently went to NYC and was wondering the same thing about how they maintain their culture. This video was so interesting I'd love to see more Damon* and Sim was such a good guy you put him through a lot but at least he seemed to be enjoying your questions* 😂

[@michellejones2427]

Yes!! Damon!! Can't wait to watch this. Thank you brother.

[@aracruz1988]

Such a good video!!! And you guys are adorable together :)

[@asr9206]

I just visited Israel recently and spent a lot of time studying the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I personally think that Damon did an incredible job at showing the diversity and complexity of the population and their standpoints while maintaining a neutral position. I hope you continue this format in the future because it gives everyone the possibility to truly understand other people without having to have the privilege to travel everywhere!

[@XavierMichael]

These docs are so informative!

[@rubiapedone31]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS DOC SERIES and your work, your interest about the World and its cultures and just you being you and Jo being Jo. I love everything you do guys, you are so inspiring

[@AaronCordeiro]

ok girl, I need your secret. I literally can't find a single hottie and you out here with a new one every episode

[@findahyun]

before these mini docs i was having trouble getting myself to understand the situation happening, but i’m very thankful for these because i feel like i got a good lesson on it. thanks damon!

[@DrAdnan]

Sim’s a really cool guy

[@ultimakey3111]

Adnan A Which channels are you not on? Law school channels?

[@ashiyavela]

I’ve learned more from this channel than I have from my entire 15 yrs in school

[@theperksofbeingme1674]

Sim: I- Damon: Do YoU ReAlIsE.....hOw...... InTeReStInG?????

[@mariannalare9282]

thank you thank you Damon for blessing us with these beautiful videos. You are bringing places to people who might not be able to visit them now, or ever. thank you for taking the time to document your experiences and edit these beautiful videos, know that your work is appreciated!

[@louissimonls63]

These last 3 videos were/are so interesting and funny, merci for showing + explaining cultures like you do, d’une façon objective et différente des médias traditionnels, en allant au cœur du problème. Keep goiiin’ 👍❤️

[@DamonAndJo]

❤️Merci d'avoir suivi cette série Louis! Merci merci merci

[@Madeline64]

*Casually changes languages in the middle de la phrase tranquille mdr

[@margotbronec]

Can’t believe we were in Israel at the same time in the same exact places. guess it be like that. Thank you for sharing, it’s beautiful to look back and see the same place through a different lens.

[@mayale3394]

I think it's important to add that Jerusalem is pretty much the only city in Israel like this.. everywhere else in Israel it's much more secular and modern. so in other cities you don't have to dress modestly or be scared of "disturbing" Shabbat or anything.

[@ireallywannasneezebutitain5030]

hmmm bnei brak?

[@THISLONDONCHICK]

This was so good. I visited Israel for about a week a couple years ago and loved it. I wish I had a Sim to show me around though! ;-) But honestly, this was so informative. You asked so many interesting questions which gave me so much to think about!

[@juliannanichols]

I was literally waiting for someone to talk about what it would be like for a woman/woman of color to visit. It seems super intimidating... and I wouldn't be able to wear pants apparently lol

[@racheldee7484]

The majority of Israel are POCs. Lots of people don't understand that. I live here, we are middle eastern people and a lot of our ancestors were kicked out of our homeland and spread to Europe that is why a percentage are mixed with european and have pale skin. There are North African, ethiopian, and latina israelis who all live here together and without intimidation :) I myself am a caribbean israeli and i love being jerusalem

[@matanamar]

Julianna Nichols thats only in very certain neighborhoods. 99% of Israel is totally western, he just visited an Ultra Orthodox area, they are a small minority though

[@juliannanichols]

@@matanamar Ah! I see!

[@juliannanichols]

@@racheldee7484 That is so amazing and yeah I totally was not aware of the mixture of people I guess! However, I'm also coming from just the woman perspective in that I don't feel like I could do what Damon did. Intimidating in the sense that I can't solo travel here, but maybe I can? There just seems to be a lot of restrictions and very limited rights with/without a male presence.

[@racheldee7484]

@@juliannanichols You can definitely solo travel! it is one of the safest places for women, egalitarianism (equality) in the communist beginning is a core value that israel was founded on. Me and my girlfriends solo travel all the time, I go to and from Jerusalem very regularly and never feel afraid even walking in the middle of the night here, you feel safe because there is a big sense of community here

[@claraberger2368]

This is honestly one of the best series ever on this channel. So extremely interesting! Loved it! 👍👍

[@maeroberts9553]

he’s cute keep him

[@SophiaMuroff]

Thank you for doing this and coming to Israel! I'm Jewish, and I'm living in Israel for the year for a gap year between high school and college. I'm so glad that all of the people watching this are able to see some of what Israel is all about!

[@michaelacohen3308]

Sophia Muroff Tel Aviv and Jerusalem are not acreflection of your typical Israeli city and lifestyle. It is nice for the camera tho, I think toutist will be shocked (bad way) and bored (no attraction) in the vast majority of Israeli cities

[@michaelacohen3308]

*a reflection

[@menuchacolish]

Who else liked already?

[@DamonAndJo]

Me

[@menuchacolish]

DamonAndJo love you bothhh

[@ThepsychJ]

Oh my goodness, you and Sim would make a great couple, you both seem so comfortable with each other.

[@michellekiroff8842]

when sim started singing “lehadodi” i died cuz that was my shit when I was younger. 😭🤣

[@Hatecottoncandy]

honestly loved this series cause if i'm truly honest I have been completely ignorant and didn't even know that there's actually so much more to it. Thank you for educating ussss!!

[@lindagallegos3956]

I recently started watching like a week ago and I have basically already watched all of your videos I just love you guys your both your own person and so hilarious and so inspiring I live in California and I have been out of state once to Colorado and y’all just inspire me like imma just shut up and go Everywhere 😂❤️

[@biomanization]

Nice vlog, Dom. You were very respectful of the people you met, and asked excellent questions. I hope you loved Israel! Very cute friend!