Building SUKKAH HUTS and a busy market | HIGH HOLIDAYS in the streets of JEWISH BROOKLYN Ep 3

[@hajimemashite1412]

I absolutely love your channel! The perfect blend of thoughtful, almost academic commentary and analysis, and real-world, on-the-ground adventuring. I’m in law school and I’ve been beginning my mornings by watching your videos!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

good luck with your studies... you'll go far :) :)

[@tatianamandakova4349]

I study law too. I watch these videos when I travel by train to school (or from school to training). I like sooo much🙂

[@judykessler3025]

Dear Frieda, I am loving these virtual tours you offer!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

thanks so much for watching Judy!

[@kristinesharp6286]

I agree. I love that this sort of thing is on KZbin. Strangers peeking into that world in person on their own could strike the community as something rude. Or even make the community feel a little unsafe.

[@cherylkhoja917]

Shalom Ms. Frieda. I just watched your fantastic video on Sukot. It was amazing seeing all the different Sukots in Williamsburg. You bring so much knowledge to all of us. Needless to say, you are in the right place. Nothing better then Williamsburg. I laughed when you said just a piece of bread and meat. Your Yiddish is awesome absolutely as though you never forgot your awesome culture. Thank you for all your videos. Be well and stay safe always.

[@pmfg875]

This video is so amazing! Just wonderful to see people celebrating! The citron can be made into a delicious soup. It’s from the Yucatán it’s called sopa de Lima and can be made Kosher. ❤

[@lewiakk5844]

Your videos are getting more polished and your explanations are more informative. Yasher Koach. Gut Yom Tov!

[@cruzvandewark]

8:17 that was a very low key awesome shot of a guy praying with teffilin on. 👍

[@succatash]

Rainbow cake is amazing especially with chocolate filling

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Never heard of rainbow cake with chocolate filling. It usually has chocolate on top and jam in between the layers.

[@succatash]

@FriedaVizelBrooklyn must be a Baltimore Jewish thing. We have the normal jam type, but thr chocolate jam filling is my favorite

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

@@succatash sounds delicious.

[@billducker7404]

Enjoyed watching this again. Sometimes I think I am a resident of Williamsburg. I’ve told three friends today about your videos Frieda. Looking forward to FOOD FRIDAY!!! 🙏🍰🍮. Bill. Uk 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Awessssome! Thank you!

[@noorimeldaelle3403]

Hello Frieda wow! Another new piece of information about the Jew community. I really learn a lot about the Jews from your channel. Thank u so much for uploading this useful video

[@KamelCase]

Frieda, you are my KZbin crush from out on the west coast. I wish I could experience one of your tours. The peace you endeavor to make with your journey is positively inspiring. Yours truly- A Gentile wandering, in search of ‘Home’ in the desert 🙏🏻

[@EdwardMartinsPhotography]

I love your videos! I was raised Catholic on LI about 15 miles from where you are, and I photographed weddings for some major studios in NYC. I shot one Hasidic wedding and they were the nicest and friendliest people at any wedding I've ever been to. I also made a bunch of Hasidic friends at the 47th Street Photo location they opened up in East Meadow back in the day, great bunch of guys for sure. I even dated a couple of reformed Jewish girls back then, not sure if that could have worked out, looking back I probably should have converted! 🙂 I'd love to take one of your tours, but I'm in Oregon, and you couldn't get me back to NY for anything... LOL! (The food looks as amazing as I remember it, though!)

[@justins5756]

Dang you’re not a big Jesus guy anymore?

[@redlady222]

I absolutely love your glimpse into this amazing and wonderful faith/culture. What beautiful traditions, commitment to your faith and amazing families ❤️

[@danybalagula72]

👁👍🏽

[@cupcakepinup1]

Need the cabbage and noodles and chocolate wafer cake!! Looks yummy

[@nickilou7]

Thank you for another great video. I enjoy learning about the religion, traditions & community

[@kimberlimesser5828]

I had asked how Pearl did the Sukkah and someone responded irritated by my question...I see how many accomplish it on the surrounding area you are showing us.Enjoyed seeing this.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Don't mind commentors; they can be harsh for no good reason. The internet is that way...

[@caroledrury1411]

This is fascinating. I love the way you speak and it’s interesting that you’re trying to do a food video. I don’t think the food looks very good. I was raised in Paris so maybe my standards are different. I was raised a free spirit by Bohemians so I am always really fascinated to study other religions. I find your channel to be one of the best true indications of Hasidic life

[@sandram5664]

I definitely need to sign up for one of your tours. It seems like the High Holidays is a great time to take a tour.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

there is always something happening - it's always a good time! Except during the two summer months. It's fairly quiet then.

[@ElleMonzon]

I’ve never seen the awnings but that is genius!

[@jill7409]

Pro tip, next time you eat the challah put it in the over for few minutes to make it more crispy and then eat it right out of the oven, We do it now even on shabbos with the shabbos oven mode, You’re welcome, and thanks for the nice video!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

excellent tip. what temperature?

[@anonymous-io6zg]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 300 .15 min😁 freg de mamma!

[@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv]

Love your haircut..looks great.. Change comes from the top down...🤔😊

[@lena-roseorlando219]

Love your videos. So well done and informative.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Glad you like them!

[@jenniferlawrence9652]

Great video.. thanks for the explanations

[@robinbee7799]

Thank you, Frieda for your educational video!

[@tristanwarren9808]

Thank you for your time and effort in all your great videos Freida! Please keep them coming. I have a personal question…do you still practice Judaism in some form?

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

a little. :)

[@tristanwarren9808]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Baruch HaShem…I wish you and your family bracha v’chatzlacha in all that you do! 🙏❤️

[@barbarashames1372]

Love your videos. I've learned so much💜

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Oh, thanks Barbara!

[@L83000]

wonderful memories autumn 2018!

[@gustavolopeznachon9938]

Huge fan of your work!😊😊

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thank you so much 😀

[@gabesimmonds8421]

Lived the video. Thanks

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

thanks Gabe!

[@iceeyes3875]

I’m from Brooklyn and have been to that neighborhood many times. I am fascinated with your videos and love learning about the faith. I do have a question, what if you live in an area where there is no space for a Sukkah? A building without a balcony or a something like that. Is there a common one people can go to then? Thank you for sharing.

[@yjlion]

It's very hard, I live in an apartment building. I visit my parents. Sometimes you can share with a neighbor. Most synagogues have one for common use.

[@iceeyes3875]

@@yjlion Thank you for letting me know. I live close to a Jewish neighborhood and was wondering. Have a great night.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

thanks for sharing this! The synagogue sukkahs are open for common use but only for men, so the families can't have meals there... I guess you go to family for that.

[@judithbutler9695]

Phenomenal, interesting videos! Though not Jewish, I have a fascination with such traditions. Every Friday night, I say my own Shabbat blessing. I have a question….after sundown on Saturday, and Shabbat is over, do people still relax or burst back into action.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Lots of bursting into action! People often rush home to wash the dishes, clean up, check the mail, make phone calls, and so on.

[@gabesimmonds8421]

My grandmother called the round challah barches.

[@jill7409]

בארכעס

[@jenniferlynn3537]

I’m wondering what happens to those pricey citron after they’ve been held up and shaken. Are they dried like potpourri or used for cooking, or just thrown away? Perhaps it varies from family to family? 🤔For the price, the thrifty chick in me would want to get as much use out of the fruit as possible! 😉

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Sometimes it's used to make a fruit soup, but mostly it's not much valued once the holiday is over. Like a discarded Christmas tree....

[@jenniferlynn3537]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Fruit soup?!? Oh, that sounds interesting!

[@robwmckenna]

Did you get your arba minim? (for $40) In Plano, TX they started at $75 this year.

[@gabesimmonds8421]

Loved typo

[@crystalclear6660]

And what happens with these items AFTER Sukkot?

[@mirjanapucarevic2105]

I think you can use it for the next one.

[@lesaym5871]

The esrog (citron) some make it into a sweet lemony jelly. While the the other plants are generally left to dry out vompletely and used to burn the left over bread and chometz before Passover

[@leslie5718]

It is not a circus it is a Sukkah

[@kristinesharp6286]

Can’t people share the 4 items?

[@anonymous-io6zg]

They could...but its a mitzva, so ppl want their own. It is a good deed to SPEND for shabbos and holidays!

[@kristinesharp6286]

@@anonymous-io6zg then they should have their own.

[@nikkison973]

100 for a chinuch set? Nope. He was trying to rip u off

[@yjlion]

No, prices are higher this year, because of inflation and the Shmita in Israel.

[@johnjacobs7426]

@@yjlion also because it was still early before chag. Day before Yom tov prices go down

[@nikkison973]

In my neighborhood it's more like $50-$60 this year.

[@jill7409]

A chinuch set you can easily get for $20.00,

[@jameschicken1008]

Slightly dumb question but how open are most religious Jews to letting non Jews or strangers see inside sukkah if you ask nicely. I've always wanted to look and learn more about hasidic life but been a bit intimidated with by them and afraid to ask

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

You can definitely try. Most people will probably say no, some people will indulge you. That's what's happened to me. It also depends when you're asking; is someone sleeping there? Is there guest there? Etc. If you come in the right time and ask nicely you'll probably land a yes.

[@frederickvanhelsun9315]

Meat and cheese are not allowed together

[@arinorellana5852]

Why do men sleep in it ? Are women and children allowed to sleep in it? Asking out of curiosity

[@Johnsmith-do2js]

It’s not comfortable to sleep there so mainly men. Younger men.

[@Taryag613]

Technically, women are exempt from the requirement to eat/sleep in the sukkah because women are exempt from all "time-specific" positive (thou SHALL do xyz) commandments. Therefore since its not so comfortable to sleep in there, its only something the men will do.

[@HarryWeisskaimu]

Great video. I bought a beautiful full set of Lulav and etrog forc$65 here in Staten Island.

[@Johnsmith-do2js]

Some people prepare a bed for their partner but you won’t find a women who sleeps in the sukkah

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

NICE Harry!

[@MimiMakesStuff]

Are you Jewish?

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

yes. I'm ex-hasidic.

[@esorliversage6634]

What are you now?

[@arrivedp]

I think that the street vendors seemed quite rude to you and only concerned with making money and were disrespectful of the spirit of things.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

the street vendors are outsiders and bring a bit of an Israeli market vibe to the neighborhood. You're supposed to haggle, etc. I'm not used to it because it's not the culture in the neighborhood.

[@arrivedp]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn That is very compassionate of you to say that and I have haggled in some of the most preditory places in the world. No brag just fact. All I saw was inconsiderate disrespectful rude behavior by people who reflect very poorly on the community. Certainly no one in the Hasidic homes i've been in has ever acted like that in Brooklyn or any other place I have been too.

[@cremebrulee4759]

It's rather sad that they worry about blemishes on the citron and other items. Do they think God cares?

[@wisewomanhealing]

Although I love Frieda's videos, I am saddened by the greed and corruption I am seeing regarding the holiday and the prices of the items being bought and sold. the markets are price gouging and this is why Jesus lost His temper in the temple and overturned the tables. These vendors know they have their customers over a barrel. The items being sold are specific to the holiday--- perhaps they cannot be found anywhere else and if they can be purchased elsewhere it most likely will involve a long journey. That one particular vendor wouldn't even take the time to show her an item because 'time is money'. So it's no longer about helping each other celebrate the holiday as a community. it's all about the profit margin. Before anyone uses Christmas as a comparison to justify the highway robber we just witnessed remember this; I am not under the law to purchase ANYTHING for Christmas. The people celebrating this holiday have specific items they are told they must use in their celebration. That is what makes it so bad that the vendors are price gouging. they know their customers must buy these items.

[@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv]

First you talk, but you havent a clue...and youre not worth the explanation...since you should question efore stating your comment! Typical haters

[@kristinesharp6286]

The money changers were not fair in changing pagan currency over to currency that could be used to buy things needed for temple. We have no idea if the money changers were actually Jewish. They probably were not. As you can see in the video most of the tables were not Jewish sellers of items. A Christmas tree can get plenty of expensive. Meat can get pricey during Easter and Christmas. Bible tracts and pamphlets can get pricey. Why not just notice that people are intentionally and sincerely putting aside cost to honor the custom or command to buy these things and shake them? As a Christian you are required to tithe 10%. Almost no one does. Some will pay a lot for a piece of fruit. Many won’t. Just be glad you won’t be tempted to spend $300 on a piece of fruit.

[@suzis5767]

First of all, your comment is anti-Semitic in the extreme. The fact that you invoked "moneylenders" from the New Testament says it all. In answer to your question - which you did not phrase as a question but as a nasty comment - there are MANY places to buy these items minutes away from Williamsburg. There are many affordable sets of 4 minim for a fraction of these prices. Those who cannot afford to purchase can also use readily available ones provided by communities. The people here choose to spend a lot of money to buy the best and the most perfect. They can afford it (believe me) and it is their choice to spend their $ on that, rather than smartphones, Netflix and other items. Your comment was not really about this, though, was it? It was a thinly veiled inditement of Jews as bad people. You should be ashamed!

[@anonymous-io6zg]

Are you Jewish? Is this your problem? Or are you just a hate filled antisemite? I' ll take my chance to figure this one out! Nobody forces anyone to buy what they can't afford. There are all kinds of prices for all kind of merchandise. You pay more for a diamond that has no blemishes, don't ya? Well this holiday, in case you're unaware...which I'm sure you are..involves buying fruits that are without blemish and as the market goes...there are few around...the less the blemish, the higher the price. I think you ought to stay in your own lane and mind your own business. Nobody complained to you, or did they? There are prices affordable to everyone, rich to poor. And your pagan heretic Jesus threw some things around in the temple.?.figures... Must have needed anger management. Pity you weren't there to send him for therapy!

[@anonymous-io6zg]

He overturned the tables? Gee..must have been some sight. Did he pay restoration fees? I wonder.

[@Iamchasidish]

Y don’t u just become back religious?

[@cia7746]

Wow. Too expensive to be a jew. No wonder Yeshua flipped over the tables. Those prices were obscene.

[@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv]

At least you admit he flipped..thanks.. yes he was a heretic and nothing to do with prices!

[@kristinesharp6286]

The tables were flipped because of the money changers. Not the price of items sold. The coinage could not be pagan so they needed to change the currency to buy the items needed for sacrifice. They were not being just in the exchange rate. Notice the venders in most cases not Jewish in the video. The obscene prices were coming from others. It’s expensive to be alive. Someone decided to honor by getting the best fruit they could even though it cost a lot. A person can pay a ridiculous amounts pamphlets or tracks, Christmas trees, an exorcism, Iftar… Why not admire their intentional sincerity?

[@tomfitz7431]

They all got poor eyesight like the ones here in UK...why is this...???...inter married family and cousins ???

[@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv]

No ...sorry..its because the boys study books w small lettters from age of 6 till forever ...from morning to evening...

[@iwouldnotknow]

Nonsense. Less contact lense wearers. And to the one saying it's because the boys study, what about Frieda? Does she study small letters too?

[@anonymous-io6zg]

@@iwouldnotknow thats the fact...but if you have an agenda...not my issue...

[@emmib1388]

how do you know they all have poor eyesight?

[@danybalagula72]

Even though she’s not religious, she WONT take my heart away from Hashem. She would become more spiritual with me. And I would become more kosher, and shomer with her🥲😇

[@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv]

Youre cute...shes from a very religious home...

[@danybalagula72]

@@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv thanks. I didn’t grow up religious, but I’m pretty orthodox today. NOT ULTRA, but not reformist either. I think she’s exactly what I been dreaming about. I love her soul, and want to kiss her in the head, and smell her hair. I also have 2 kids that are in the 20s in Maryland. Been separated from their mother, in 2008. Been alone since 2012. According to the talmud I’m like a virgin again times 3! Good day. Good health

[@danybalagula72]

Without even one date I would marry her…🥲 👁💡I NEED A WIFE!😩