The Hasidic Diamond Industry is Shrinking

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Frieda Vizel

Frieda Vizel

Күн бұрын

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@southlove
@southlove Жыл бұрын
Mr. Stoessel is the true gem in this video. Thank you.
@squaretriangle9208
@squaretriangle9208 3 ай бұрын
You said it 😊
@untermench3502
@untermench3502 Жыл бұрын
Some 30 years ago, I was invited to visit the Diamond Exchange by a member. It was quite an eye opener. One of his jobs was to take the stones down to the vault in the evening. I asked him what would happen if he just walked through the front door with the stones. He said that everything in the exchange is built on trust, just a handshake is all you needed. The stones are like someone's children, they would be recognized riight away.
@pedinurse1
@pedinurse1 Жыл бұрын
exactly thats what I heard from friends
@untermench3502
@untermench3502 Жыл бұрын
@@pedinurse1 It's like a close family, unless you violate the rules and get your picture on the board.
@rakeshparakhiya2186
@rakeshparakhiya2186 Жыл бұрын
👍
@maureen4856
@maureen4856 10 ай бұрын
Diamonds are a girl's best friend! Square cut or pair shaped...
@jml4774
@jml4774 Жыл бұрын
This is SO interesting! I would love to see more videos like this. It would be nice to hear Mr. Shtessel talk about what life was like when he first started out. I loved hearing about the buses that used to be filled with diamond merchants and cutters, and now there is only one. I think he is a walking historian.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Жыл бұрын
I felt the same way!
@petralober4057
@petralober4057 Жыл бұрын
Totaly agree! That would be the material for a super documentary movie...
@MsGorteck
@MsGorteck 3 ай бұрын
Yes PLEASE, interview him again. Or just put a mic in front of him and let him talk. I would love to hear him talk. Do you know about NPR's radio project? I forget the exact name, but they send you a tape recorder and microphone and have you/subject talk about their history. Exactly what part is up to them. Anyone can do this. ANYONE! It is a really amazing project. Every week they will play a tape for their listeners and they keep them so anyone can listen to. I don't suppose he would be willing to be one of those people.?.?.?.?
@Manzaramin-gv6he
@Manzaramin-gv6he Ай бұрын
😅
@brianlawson363
@brianlawson363 Жыл бұрын
OMG!!! Thank you so much for showing an oft misunderstood facet of Judaism as it pertains to commerce. I am a Graduate Gemologist of the Gemological Institute of America and have been in the jewelry business for almost thirty years. My diamond sources are ALL Hasidic and I cherish the relationship of absolute trust I have built with them over that time. It saddens me that the pernicious myths about these people still sicken humanity, and I am thankful for having your channel to spread the truth. Peace and blessings 🙏.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this comment. I didn't even know there was a Gemological Institute of America!
@DKSCMF
@DKSCMF 7 ай бұрын
All the diamonds are STOLEN FROM AFRICA.
@juliegoldman411
@juliegoldman411 5 ай бұрын
Spread the word Mr. Lawson, pernicious myths have currency in some places!!
@laceystovall8828
@laceystovall8828 Жыл бұрын
Thanks to your dad for getting us that back stage pass! You could tell how fun it was for him to share his life work with his classmate's darling daughter. Super interesting all around!
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Жыл бұрын
He has been waving me down in Williamsburg whenever he sees me. He's having so much fun getting feedback from everyone. Just today he told me someone texted him "so good". He enjoyed the whole ride! He's such a spirit of a man.
@laceystovall8828
@laceystovall8828 Жыл бұрын
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn ❤️
@fcohen8296
@fcohen8296 Жыл бұрын
You can see that he is a craftsman who loves and is proud of his work...and such a happy, friendly demeanor.
@BJ-bc7sl
@BJ-bc7sl Жыл бұрын
My grandfather learned how to cut and polish diamonds while living temporarily in Cuba during his escape from Nazi Germany. He had an office in the diamond exchange. I remember going to the “Diamond Club” to visit him and eating at the Diamond Dairy Restaurant.
@LizbetPCB
@LizbetPCB Жыл бұрын
When I was a kid Hassidim were very visible in the diamond district. I just assumed they must all be very wealthy men. Thank you, Frieda!
@heatherfarah2971
@heatherfarah2971 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this! Thank you for this! In 1993, my then fiancée (now husband) and I went to the International Gem Dealers Exchange building on 47th on a Saturday morning to buy my engagement ring. It was amazing. A few months later I went back to the jeweler because the stone was loose. They took me upstairs to the little workshop where their diamond setter worked - very close to the diamond cutters. I watched while he re-set my stone. This was a matter of transparency and integrity because there is a huge risk of stone-swapping when you bring in a ring for a repair. I watched, fascinated. During the buying process and also when I watched my ring being re-set, I was stunned by the nonchalance of the professionals. I would be a nervous wreck if I did what they do for a living. When I worked on 48th street nearby, sometimes I would pass 47th on my way to the subway around 5pm. They shut the street down. Cops mounted on horseback, cops on the ground, cops in cars. They carried what looked like machine guns. They were protecting the brinks trucks that took the diamonds and cash to the vaults every night. The process repeated in the morning when they brought the inventory back. Stunning to watch and mind boggling when you consider the value of their contents.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Жыл бұрын
Amazing. Thanks for sharing.
@amierikke6225
@amierikke6225 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating! I feel like we could learn so very much from Mr Stoessel, more than diamond cutting.
@cindybrodie9769
@cindybrodie9769 Жыл бұрын
I love videos like this! I cherish a window into someone else’s life. ❤️
@ethelcarson1162
@ethelcarson1162 Жыл бұрын
Another fascinating video! Thanks Frieda and thanks for Mr. Stoessel's generous hospitality and letting us in his world.
@MsGorteck
@MsGorteck 3 ай бұрын
Thank you Mr. Stoessel for your time. I appreciate it. Peace and blessings on you and yours.
@itsacarolbthing5221
@itsacarolbthing5221 Жыл бұрын
The first time I went to New York, on the flight there was a Hasidic Jewish lady with a little boy and girl. The little boy had the curls and the yarmulke and everything. He was so solemn. The little girl was clearly no feeling very well and she was a little fractious, in the way young children can be when not feeling well. Manchester to New York is a long flight, even for an adult. It was miserable for these children. They all spoke Yiddish to each other. Eventually, the little girl needed the restroom. Her mother was clearly conflicted about whether she should take the young girl or stay with the boy. It got to decision time, and I said to the mother to go, I would look after her son. I held her son's hand, and we exchanged names and we began to say the words for things in our respective languages. Mum and sister came back and she was so grateful. It was a thoroughly enjoyable interlude for me, and when we were leaving the plane, the lady stated her thanks again, but best of all, the little boy said thank you **in English**.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Жыл бұрын
Lovely, lovely! Thank you for sharing ❤️
@laurenl5843
@laurenl5843 Жыл бұрын
I remember visiting New York 20 years ago and seeing the buses arriving in the morning of Hasidic men coming to work. It's fascinating the way things /life /industries change over time. Frieda thank you so much for sharing. Best wishes from Toronto. 🇨🇦😊
@ivriyah8456
@ivriyah8456 Жыл бұрын
I loved this video! Thank you for putting out depictions of chassidim that are authentic. His warmth and openness to curiosity, his personality and dedication all shone through. I love that you’re also breaking the stereotype that all chassidim have no tolerance for Jews who chose a different path
@jimbond8927
@jimbond8927 9 күн бұрын
"...well rounded, like well-cut stones, I suppose" A beautiful simile. Thank you for this!
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 9 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Jim for watching this lovely Mr Shtessel
@willardroad
@willardroad Жыл бұрын
One of the MOST interesting videos you have made yet -- to me. I've been intrigued by rocks, minerals, and precious stones for more than 60 years, always as a hobby not for a living. I wanted to go into the trade as a young man, but was strongly discouraged by people who (I think) were short-sighted. I went in other directions, but never lost my passion. Thank you for this brief but fascinating look into this world. And yes, a series on trades would be wonderful!
@emmamcclellan8272
@emmamcclellan8272 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Frieda! Thank you Mr. Shtessel! This video is wonderful!
@lynneuribeross2695
@lynneuribeross2695 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for what you do!!!!!
@alizafuchs4867
@alizafuchs4867 Жыл бұрын
The CUTEST CUTEST man is Mr. Shtessel. May he live to 120
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Жыл бұрын
1000%
@MichaelDunetz
@MichaelDunetz 7 ай бұрын
Omain!
@christine-vf5gp
@christine-vf5gp Жыл бұрын
Very interesting video! I have jewelry and diamonds that my husband bought for me from the diamond district and I always wondered about the background and history of that area. Dealing with some of the jewelers who were Jewish men was very interesting and a little intimidating to me as a young woman. They only spoke to my husband. I still cherish the beautiful diamonds I have from those craftsmen. I truly enjoy when you go behind the scenes of a small business and we get to see and learn about the different trades and businesses that make the area so special.
@mgb5170
@mgb5170 Жыл бұрын
What a kind and generous man / gentleman to share his craft & worldview. Thank you much!!
@mgb5170
@mgb5170 Жыл бұрын
This should be a stop on your tour!!
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, it's in manhattan; too far away!@@mgb5170
@momodousinghateh1297
@momodousinghateh1297 5 ай бұрын
I'm just watching this video over and over again trying to perfect my diamond 💎 polishing skills. Thanks 🙏 for the video. Shalom 🙏🙏🙏
@gabyfields3235
@gabyfields3235 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting report about the diamond business, Frieda! Maybe next you could do a tour through B&H? Isn't this a Satmar-owned business? I used to purchase a LOT of my camera equipment there!
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Жыл бұрын
So far I can't figure out how to get access to B&H!
@gabyfields3235
@gabyfields3235 Жыл бұрын
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn It probably is a closely held family-owned business...but what do I know?
@djacobson4597
@djacobson4597 Жыл бұрын
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn @BandH
@Bulvan123
@Bulvan123 7 ай бұрын
​@@FriedaVizelBrooklynAs someone who worked there in corporate I highly doubt they would allow a tour of their offices. There's plenty of tours of the store online so that wouldn't be a problem.
@bonnieschechner9476
@bonnieschechner9476 Жыл бұрын
This is so interesting. I remember spending time in The diamond district as a child. How things have changed! I love your interaction with Mr S. I hope diamond cutters do not become extinct. What a fascinating trade.
@saulchapnick1566
@saulchapnick1566 Жыл бұрын
This was wonderful. My Hadische relatives were very involved in the diamond industry. You did a great job presenting one angle of it.
@teemarie5478
@teemarie5478 Жыл бұрын
If I lived in or around that area, I wouldn’t mind shopping with them. I like to purchase from places that help actual Americans regardless of race or religion. If I ever go out there, I’d love to get a tour. I’m fascinated by Jewish history and the people. I watch the Shoah foundation a lot. I like to listen to each additional experience of what each individual person went through, in their own words. No Hollywood drama added. So many of their stories are so similar but so different at the same time. I’m so grateful that they interviewed each individual person that was mentally able to go back and speak of all the horrors they experienced. As a younger person in school I couldn’t have cared less about any of the history of anything but as a adult in my very early 40’s I feel like I can’t learn enough. I constantly watch videos of the past and all the horrors that went on not only in Europe but in America as well. I think the thing the makes me gravitate forwards Jewish people is I find it very nice that so many Jewish people cherish their families. That is one of the most important things in life to me. It makes me sad that most people I know once the mother passes all the kids kinda go their own ways and aren’t quite as close as when their parents were alive. I hear that same thing where people say they’ve experienced the same thing so often it’s sad and see people discuss it on Facebook as well. When I was a chid, we grew up with very little money and for some reason my parents never got/ wanted government benefits so when we grew up, when a meal was cooked if you don’t eat, you would’ve been extremely hungry but we also had a very close, tight knit family. In the area everyone was seriously like family. I think back to them days with admiration because even with little to nothing we were all so happy. We’d make toys out of everything, country living with us 5 kids was amazing. I think that when I see how close the Jewish people are it reminds me of my fond childhood memories. I made what I feel was the worst choice to build my home in a subdivision where no one talks, you could literally scream as if someone were killing you and they wouldn’t pay attention what so ever. I felt that my kids would make lots of friends because it’s a very nice neighborhood, and theres so many houses but in reality that wasn’t the case. To make it even worse, even the safety is unbelievable. It seems like we’re a magnet for weirdo’s who tend to be middle aged men that drive back in our area that make the hair on the back of your neck Stand up, I’ve probably watched a few too many terrifying documentaries about abductions😩 anyway, I love your channel, keep up the good work. You seem to be a warm, friendly, amazing person. You will do amazing on here showing all the cool Jewish traditions, etc.
@jeromemckenna7102
@jeromemckenna7102 2 ай бұрын
I love the craftsmanship that you see here. NYC use to be full of craftsmen like this.
@kateg7298
@kateg7298 Жыл бұрын
What an incredible talent Mr. Stessel has to cut diamonds by eye. There are so many precise angles. Especially, with Asscher cut and radiant cut diamonds. The geometry of making them perfect is so complex. The simplest looking cuts are the ones that have to be the most precise. I love an emerald cut! Thanks for a great video. I always wondered about diamond cutters in New York.
@pedinurse1
@pedinurse1 Жыл бұрын
OMYGOODNESS this is so great. I had friends that were in the diamond business as I grew up in NYC. Thank you so much for this, I often wondered what happened to this business. My first diamond was bought in this area and it was gorgeous. You do such a wonderful job Frieda. The man is trly a gem, God bless him.
@eveszokolai8939
@eveszokolai8939 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating subject! Many thanks to Mr. Stossel for demonstrating his work and being so a gracious! I would love to see you do a video detailing the work and people of the Hasidic publishing industry.
@mjc63
@mjc63 Жыл бұрын
Love your special look into a unique trade, and a tradesman who is as devout yet humble in his love of what he does as any professional of such vast experience could be! Thank you!
@katieonlyusernameavailable
@katieonlyusernameavailable 3 ай бұрын
I think it's the same in London, England. When I used to go through Hatton Gardens (London Diamond district) about 10 years ago very many of the stores were owned and run by the Hasidic community, and had been for generations. I walked through there a few months ago for the first time in years and found that many of the stores were being run by Indians.
@susanjaneleitner7670
@susanjaneleitner7670 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very interesting glimpse into the Diamond industry! Great job!
@martinelanglois3158
@martinelanglois3158 Жыл бұрын
Thank you to you both. This was, as usual, very interesting. It is nice to see people who enjoy the work they do but sad to know that someone who would be interested in pursuing in this field could not earn enough for a family. Love your channel. 💙
@tamarfischer283
@tamarfischer283 Жыл бұрын
Having grown up in another diamond capital in the world in the golden age of diamonds I know how many people started out after the holocaust as diamond cutters and polishers and ended up as multi millionaire diamond traders. You can succeed anywhere
@robinbee7799
@robinbee7799 Жыл бұрын
Frieda, I found that very interesting. He is a wealth of knowledge. I went into the diamond district in 1980 to get my engagement ring, and it was very busy. I didn’t end up getting one there, but it was very interesting.
@SimplyGobsmacked
@SimplyGobsmacked Жыл бұрын
This was really interesting. Thank you, Mr. Shtessel for allowing us a little peek behind the curtain. I learn so much from this channel!
@warrenbarnes9653
@warrenbarnes9653 10 ай бұрын
Frieda, I am an executive with The Hanover Insurance Group, a P&C insurance company that takes its name from Hanover Square in lower Manhattan, near the NY Stock Exchange, where the company was founded over 150 years ago. For about 100 years, I think, we have insured jewelers against casualty losses, such as fire and theft, including some of the guys in NY. The diamond part of the business may not be growing, but wrist watches are huge right now, and a number of the places in Manhattan are awesome at finding, refurbishing and selling nice watches. It’s a thing! I would imagine that a video on that part of the business would receive a large number of views! Thank you for this fine video. Your father’s friend is a fine artisan and a true gentleman./Warren
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 10 ай бұрын
Warren I’m learning so much in each of your comments about you but also the interesting comments you make.
@warrenbarnes9653
@warrenbarnes9653 10 ай бұрын
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn I don’t know why you showed up in my feed, last weekend. The KZbin algorithm can be mysterious. However, because Jackie (my wife) was visiting our daughter last weekend, I binge watched Frieda Vizel videos, in between doing finance work and practicing the clarinet. Although I thought that I understood Jewish philosophy and culture, to the extent possible as an outsider, you have taught me about a different world. Your work is excellent, Frieda./Warren
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 10 ай бұрын
@@warrenbarnes9653 Oh thank you Warren! I hope you enjoyed making your clarinet music. :)
@janicebannan8848
@janicebannan8848 Жыл бұрын
Mr Shtessel is such a knowledgeable man. That was so interesting I hope you'll do more like this ❤
@buddypvaz124
@buddypvaz124 6 ай бұрын
I could go with you on any tour. You make these obscure and unusual places interesting. You possess the ability to make the viewer feel as if you are talking directly him or her. You exude charm, poise, and a calmness that becomes so attractive it leaves someone wanting to be a part of your world in more of your videos.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 6 ай бұрын
Thank you, having browsers like you makes it all a joyous effort!
@gildedage6020
@gildedage6020 Жыл бұрын
Frieda, you are the gift that keeps on giving. Thank you.
@kathya8760
@kathya8760 Жыл бұрын
This was so interesting. Thank you Mr. Stoessel for giving a wonderful lesson about something I knew nothing about. Diamond cutting, part art, part science. Its very special to see such a craftsman at work. Thank you Frieda for your incredible videos about the amazing Hassidic Community in NY.
@ikleinit
@ikleinit Жыл бұрын
My dad is a diamond cutter. His company was featured in a discovery documentary about 30 years ago and he’s featured on it as well. If you want to do another one maybe his company will Allow it
@cdewey5115
@cdewey5115 Жыл бұрын
Frieda, Thanks so much for taking us on this wonderful journey! I loved watching and learning about the making of the diamonds. It reminded me of my Father who would make us jewelry on a lathe and also made beautiful items from our black walnut trees in the yard.
@odilegabayengel4192
@odilegabayengel4192 Жыл бұрын
This is fascinating, thank you Frieda for sharing. This man is from a vanishing generation…so precious to have his testimony
@elainethomson5826
@elainethomson5826 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Freda and Mr Shtessal informative Video fabulous
@rhianwenj7597
@rhianwenj7597 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely perfect. I've just watched a film about a Jewish diamond dealer that didn't make it to America. Perfect. Thank you.
@rhianwenj7597
@rhianwenj7597 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely lovely man. I'm in the UK but it's almost worth travelling to NYC to meet him. You are fortunate that he's friends with your Father. He's made me smile after a really hard day. Bless him. Go and visit him again. I need to see more. I had a piece of jewellery custom made for my 18th birthday (lots of stuff legal then in the UK), reminded me of that. Huge huge huge thank you both. I needed that tonight.
@lauralutz4538
@lauralutz4538 Жыл бұрын
What an interesting video & what a nice man your, Fathers friend is to be videoed! I never heard of these new kind of diamonds but it’s sad that yet another trade is dying off. Thanks, Frieda!
@pennypeace-cornelius191
@pennypeace-cornelius191 Жыл бұрын
I am thankful that he was friend's with your dad, and decided to let you do the interview.
@GeographRick
@GeographRick 3 ай бұрын
It's amazing to know that many Yiddish words have made their way into English. Far away in Indianapolis, I also use the word schmeer.
@AnaFernandez-jp5uh
@AnaFernandez-jp5uh Жыл бұрын
This was so interesting. Thank you both so much for sharing this. I really like that Mr. Shtessel loves what he does for a living.
@catherineduncan7707
@catherineduncan7707 Жыл бұрын
I learn so much from you, Frieda. Thank you.
@copperhousefarm4794
@copperhousefarm4794 Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful video to see. The average person would have never gotten to seen such a a vocation.
@maureenmckenna5220
@maureenmckenna5220 Жыл бұрын
This insight was great. Walked through the Diamond District every day for three years to get to the Sixth Avenue subway. Was always in awe of the glittering windows. Got my engagement ring there. What a place.
@IsraelWeitman-gn8pn
@IsraelWeitman-gn8pn Жыл бұрын
Thank you Frieda for this tour. My father of blessed memory spent most of his career as a Shleifer from Boro Park up until about 2008. Watching this brought back my child hood memories of spending the day with my father in this environment in the diamond district. Thank G-d my father realized the tides were shifting and about the time I was finishing middle school he encouraged me to go to college to pursue a career either as a financial analyst or a lawyer.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I love reading people's personal memories related to such real life things.
@Mr.Binks.
@Mr.Binks. Жыл бұрын
FASCINATING!!! Thank you!
@squaretriangle9208
@squaretriangle9208 3 ай бұрын
I was introduced to this industry by the film "A stranger among us", Sidney Lumets wonderful film (1992) that takes place in the diamond industry and revolves around a murder there. As Mr Shtessl is referring to working there after his marriage I imagine him being Ariel, the main male character of the film, who was also a diamond cutter (the character Melanie Griffith played fell in love with him but he married his beschert fiancee). If I ever make it to New York I will definitely go on a tour about hassidic life with Mrs. Vizel, best wishes and greetings from Vienna, Austria
@rebeccalee5674
@rebeccalee5674 3 ай бұрын
I remember watching that movie 🍿
@mohabatkhanmalak1161
@mohabatkhanmalak1161 Жыл бұрын
Amazed at how the diamonds,🔷 one of the hardest materials are cut. Mr. Shtessel is very much dedicated to his work. What would happen in the future if not many apprentices take up this vocation, maybe they will get robots to do it automaticaly.🌹
@T_WC123
@T_WC123 Жыл бұрын
Another wonderful video!!!
@none4530
@none4530 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video thank you! Mr. Stoessel seems like a lovely gentleman and had a very calming presence. It's nice hearing him speak of his trade that he loves so much!
@Dev_KG
@Dev_KG Жыл бұрын
I love that you're doing more personal videos! Shyoach
@ScottRosenzweig-b9o
@ScottRosenzweig-b9o 5 ай бұрын
Fascinating, what a nice man!
@f33fifofum
@f33fifofum 2 ай бұрын
This guy is a real craftsman, fantastic video
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 2 ай бұрын
thank you, glad you liked
@pmfg875
@pmfg875 Жыл бұрын
Your father’s friend is really nice and generous to share his work with us. Thanks for the beautiful video of New York. That’s how I remember it when I last visited. Applied geology is really fascinating, especially to find that diamonds, the hardest mineral, can only be ground with diamond dust.
@Sharon181818
@Sharon181818 Жыл бұрын
What a fascinating video. Many thanks to the Diamond cutter ( not sure how to spell his name) for the tour and the explanations. Waiting for more!
@deborahmorgan8129
@deborahmorgan8129 Жыл бұрын
Give this gentleman many thanks for showing us his fabulous skill. ❤
@debbiec4224
@debbiec4224 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting video. I really enjoyed it. So nice of your dad’s friend to let you and Steve observe. Very kind man. I was sorry to hear that what he does , does not pay much! Looking forward to your next video!
@jennyhugo7531
@jennyhugo7531 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr S for allowing us into your world. Thank you Frieda for another video showing us the life of the Hassidim.
@kippykate9905
@kippykate9905 Жыл бұрын
Thank you both!
@friedakroynik8901
@friedakroynik8901 Жыл бұрын
My husband worked for a year in the same district, 47th Street. It is a mind-blowing block. Btw, I like your hair like this.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Жыл бұрын
Do we share a name?! :)
@usernameplaceholder3
@usernameplaceholder3 Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy that lab grown diamonds are the new best option! It is so much easier for me to be able to imagine having something beautiful. I couldn't stomach the idea of the blood on so many of the mined diamonds, I would much rather have a grown one that no one had to suffer for, and I get to pay less for.
@soulfoodsmama2980
@soulfoodsmama2980 Жыл бұрын
“You have to schmear the diamond powder” is probably the best sentence I’ve heard on this channel. I know you posted this a bit ago but I’m just seeing it now and I wanted to say thank you for this gem of a video. 🖤
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@lissaolson5866
@lissaolson5866 Жыл бұрын
Oooh, so excited to see this! Thank you so much!
@desta4383
@desta4383 Жыл бұрын
I like it a lot the craftsmen docuseries is good idea❤
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Жыл бұрын
I am trying hard to get more access!
@desta4383
@desta4383 Жыл бұрын
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn ❤️
@MichaelDunetz
@MichaelDunetz 7 ай бұрын
During the 1970s they had problems with antisemitism I remember hearing about this through my Father of Blessed memories.
@sps6374
@sps6374 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I live in France (where the Jewish community is mostly Sephardic, but there are a few Ashkenazi enclaves, notably in Paris), and here I think that Antwerp (in neighboring Belgium) is the closest place where the gem industry is often associated with Orthodox Jews, and this video made me wonder what the links are between the Orthodox Jewish diamond businesses in Antwerp, London and NYC - where the trend first started, why it became so associated with the community and how it disseminated between places. Perhaps it’s not limited to these cities either… I’ll look it up!
@alexjkarma
@alexjkarma Жыл бұрын
Frieda, i have a request, i would really love if you did the same kind of interview with a baker! how they made the bread. thank you
@lil_jeweller
@lil_jeweller 2 ай бұрын
Thanks
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the gift! ❤️❤️
@thegloryofthelord
@thegloryofthelord Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, so interesting for this former New Yorker. My dad was not Hasidic, but he was trained by the Gemological Institute and was a diamond appraiser in Brooklyn.
@lesareid9810
@lesareid9810 Ай бұрын
What a delightful video! I'd love to see more about different trades.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Ай бұрын
❤️
@guidichris
@guidichris Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video as always!!!
@chayastoll1046
@chayastoll1046 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video😊
@lissaolson5866
@lissaolson5866 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Lisa! Really appreciate ALL your support!
@lyndaalterio1027
@lyndaalterio1027 Жыл бұрын
Wow, Frieda, that was so very interesting! I could have listened longer to Mr. Shtessel talk about his work. Thank you for bringing us this video - I am a big fan, although fairly new to your channel, but I have to admit I am addicted!
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@lawrenceevans4475
@lawrenceevans4475 11 ай бұрын
You do a wonderful job Frieda!!! Keep up the great work!!!
@agopkt
@agopkt Жыл бұрын
im a 37 year old male diamond setter from boston been doing it since i was 13 14 thank you for posting the video. ive been to manhattan jewelry buildings many times but never got to see the diamond cutting rooms. frieda your very pretty i have to say that also.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@teresapittman8354
@teresapittman8354 Жыл бұрын
So good as always.
@nooncactus
@nooncactus Жыл бұрын
Very interesting video! 🩵
@nelsonmorrison-aldrich8924
@nelsonmorrison-aldrich8924 Жыл бұрын
I actually worked in a diamond exchange in miami..I would see lots of Hasidic men coming and going. Many chabadnik rabbis seeking donations lol..everyone treated me nicely and it was an enjoyable experience..I never told anyone that I went to the GIA In NewYork..I listened and observed and appreciated the experience.
@mikesperanza6794
@mikesperanza6794 2 ай бұрын
When I was boy, every Sunday morning I went to the local bagel shop to get bagels. I remember watching in awe the “bagel benders”! Do they still “ bend” bagels by hand? That would make a nice story! I was born in Brooklyn. Madison St.
@Icemansmom
@Icemansmom Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Stoessel. This I believe is a dying art. I am so glad you should us this
@chayastoll1046
@chayastoll1046 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting and he touched a bit on the lab diamond industry too which was what I was wondering about
@katharinemichie2178
@katharinemichie2178 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This was a very interesting window into a trade that for most of us, is mysterious. Such a warm conversation too.
@taylorkinney8240
@taylorkinney8240 Жыл бұрын
Love this video!
@rachel-po5rm
@rachel-po5rm Жыл бұрын
I love you exploring all the mom-and-pop shops and craftsmen.
@mf99
@mf99 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. Eye opening
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@joyciejd9673
@joyciejd9673 Жыл бұрын
I always found the Diamond District to be intimidating so this is very interesting to me. What a fascinating craft. Thank you!
@shaindystern1038
@shaindystern1038 Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for your videos always nice
@debhurd8898
@debhurd8898 Жыл бұрын
He seems like such a nice man. I like him😊
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