A Tour of Israel’s Ultra-Religious Enclave ‘BNEI BRAK’ | with a guide who grew up there

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Frieda Vizel

Frieda Vizel

8 ай бұрын

On October 2nd, 2023, just days before the October 7th pogrom in Israel, I had a sweet, enjoyable day in Bnei Brak's Hasidic enclave. Bnei Brak is on the outskirts of the great secular Israeli city of Tel Aviv, and yet it's an insular world of orthodox Jews, or as my guide calls it: a factory. A factory of prayers, of babies, of religion. (of rugalech and tabik)
My tour guide was Eli Benedict, who grew up in Bnei Brak. Although Eli left the fold, he continues to nurse deep connections with this world through his work as a Yiddish researcher, the CEO at YungYidish (see yiddish.tela..., the program director of ‪@LeagueforYiddish‬ and through his close connection to his family. When we visited Eli's childhood home, Eli's parents welcomed us (although they asked not to be filmed) and his wife and child were also there. In my discussion with Eli and his wife, they shared that they come respectfully, that is, they dress modestly, and feel very welcome.
I too felt welcome as we visited all sorts of places in Bnei Brak; the main thoroughfare, the synagogue, a mountaintop, shops, sukkahs, and more. The sun was ruthlessly bright and the neighborhood was quite shabby. I was struck by how much more open people seemed to us than in Hasidic New York. Several people were eager to get in front of the camera to give this or that opinion on whatever topic they cared about. As a 'student' of the Hasidic world of New York, the Israeli Hasidic community felt feisty, audacious, open, colorful and, shall I say, much poorer than the community in New York. Our videographer, Geert, who had worked in Bnei Brak many times before, said he loved filming there because of how real it is. That stuck with me. It did feel like Bnei Brak put on no airs, and the setting was maybe not pretty but certainly very authentic. I hope that this came through in this video.
Join me for a walk-through of this neighborhood during the lovely holiday Sukkos. Please upvote, leave a comment and share with friends!
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Filmed by Geert Van Kesteren @ www.geertvankesteren.net/
Edited by Noa ben Shalom @ aicf.org/artist/noa-ben-shalom/

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@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 7 ай бұрын
Thanks to Eli Benedict for being my tour guide! He can be reached at eliyahubenedict@gmail.com Thanks to Zelde Malevitz for supporting this video in memory of her wonderful family: Sheyndl, Leybl, Taybl OBM Thanks for @shimmyrubinstein1957 photography for sampling a bit of lovely wedding footage.
@NothingButGoodStuff
@NothingButGoodStuff 7 ай бұрын
Can you please comment and ask Eli maybe, about the Bnei Brak orthodox attacking an orthodox soldier coming home for a weekend.
@lafemmerouge4271
@lafemmerouge4271 7 ай бұрын
The little girl in the shop giving your trousers the side eye made me laugh. I pray that she and her family are safe during these dangerous times. Thank you for sharing this glimpse of life in that neighbourhood. ❤️
@mandyadler4536
@mandyadler4536 7 ай бұрын
She was great! Frieda should have had more derech eretz and worn a skirt or dress, not pants.
@_wesleyhome_
@_wesleyhome_ 7 ай бұрын
I was watching her too. In NY we call it the "Boro Park Stare."
@d.rothenberg8295
@d.rothenberg8295 7 ай бұрын
​@@mandyadler4536 Nonsense! You should see the kaleidoscope of people flowing in and out of BB daily! Probably thought her pants unusual compared to the skintight variety she's used to 😅
@mandyadler4536
@mandyadler4536 7 ай бұрын
@@d.rothenberg8295 She knows better. Just cos she doesn't dress like that anymore, she could have had more respect for the place she was going to.
@skontheroad
@skontheroad 7 ай бұрын
I am torn on the topic. I actually thought she was wearing a skirt until I noticed the girl looking with curiosity. I am sure Frieda has her reasons. (I am also sure she owns at least one skirt too, lol!)
@pennypeace-cornelius191
@pennypeace-cornelius191 7 ай бұрын
When he said half the population is children, it made me feel really sad for what is happening. It was beautiful. Thank you
@RoxanneSharbono-mb8ol
@RoxanneSharbono-mb8ol Ай бұрын
Praying for Israel.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Ай бұрын
❤️
@tosi8881
@tosi8881 Ай бұрын
💩💩💩💩
@bettymaines6305
@bettymaines6305 7 ай бұрын
To go from peace to such chaos and destruction in a short period is astonishing. May peace be brought to this land for all.
@Tali5899
@Tali5899 7 ай бұрын
Bnei Barak is a few hours away from Kfar Aza etc
@watchyt1789
@watchyt1789 7 ай бұрын
As they say, No Justice No Peace. Beautiful land and history but it belongs to other people.
@carlgrant6109
@carlgrant6109 Ай бұрын
Who?
@artofmybody2882
@artofmybody2882 21 күн бұрын
​@watchyt1789 there r 22 Arav lands that have sovereignty. 1 tiny Isreal that has Jewish sovereignty. U have an issue with that? It's like trying to kill an unwanted child. Jews r indigenous to the land and sovereignty was given to them in 1948. Now people want to say it was a mistake? Go F yourself. Go to gaza if u stand for their ideals. There never was an Arab palestine. And never will be. The land was arid. And those were migrant Arab workers. Now that jews built it to prosperity they want a claim on it?? They will all lose. And they should feel lucky Isreal doesn't bomb them all out. They should run for their lives. Those who call themselves Palestenians don't even deserve a rock on this land. And I wish more jews were fearless enough to say so
@amyisroelchailaolam
@amyisroelchailaolam 7 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to watch this, I grew up in Williamsburg and now live in Bnei Brak so this will be interesting
@catherineadair9078
@catherineadair9078 7 ай бұрын
I’d love to hear your thoughts!
@trooper190
@trooper190 7 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. Keep up the good work . I know it seems as though the entire world has turned against the Jewish people but the true saints of God have not. We stand with you and are keeping you in fervent prayer daily. ✝️✡️🇺🇲🇮🇱
@rhonda6791
@rhonda6791 7 ай бұрын
The world has turned against Zionism. Zionism is not Judaism.
@mohamada2177
@mohamada2177 7 ай бұрын
I have no idea what you are talking about, if you believe advocating for kids to be killed in name of self defence you are not a saint. Secondly just search up Danielle Aloni, an Israeli woman who was captured by Hamas. She wrote them a letter after being freed that is not too shared yet by western media but you can find on youtube. She thanks them for their threatement and its TOTALLY against the fake propaganda israel has been telling. On the other hand palestinian prisoners of israel have for years told about gruweling threatement, starvation, isolation, mental and physical and sexual abuse.
@dospalmascb
@dospalmascb Ай бұрын
Interesting video, thank you. We visited Bnei Brak in 2022 for a series of meetings and at one, we took Kilts for all the guys there. We were advised not to wear our kilts to the event or on the way home because it might offend the residents. However on our way home our friend from JLM kept his kilt on and immediately people were shouting at him "Hey! are you from Scotland? Have you just come here from Scotland? We like your skirt" it was funny and very uplifting to see such a response, as we are Scottish and seeing our Ginger haired Jerusalemite friend warmly accepted in his kilt was good. Then the next day in TLV we saw 3 men in kilts.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Ай бұрын
What a fantastic story!!!! Thanks for sharing, I loved it. I can totally see it happening. People constantly underestimate Hasidim and think everything will offend them. I remember learning about Kilts in school and having pictures of Scots in Kilts in our textbooks.
@mariekatherine5238
@mariekatherine5238 Ай бұрын
I don’t think anyone fairly knowledgeable would mistake kilts for cross dressing. They’re distinctly Scottish or Irish. If there’s any doubt, carry bagpipes!
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Ай бұрын
@@mariekatherine5238 thanks for the bellylaugh.
@Cermedes01
@Cermedes01 7 ай бұрын
Eli in Bnei Barak is the Frieda of Williamsburg - your energies are a perfect match! Thank you so much for your insights. I hope everyone will find a way in time to be safe and at peace. Lots of love your way!
@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv
@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv 7 ай бұрын
A gita shidduch
@articufixrubin3106
@articufixrubin3106 7 ай бұрын
Ich hub auch gemeint azoy
@bivvystridents3752
@bivvystridents3752 3 ай бұрын
It totally seems like you two are out on a date! ❤❤❤
@yiddena
@yiddena Ай бұрын
@@bivvystridents3752, I think he's married, but there is definitely a shidduch type vibe here:)
@j.r.kropsky3509
@j.r.kropsky3509 28 күн бұрын
@@bivvystridents3752 One hundred percent. I was so down with your picnic. If you're single and looking for a good match, two off the derech souls that are quite menschlich :)
@Zelde-M
@Zelde-M 7 ай бұрын
Delightful!! Grand slam outta the park. So heimish, beautiful music and lovely conversation. ײשר כח
@venusrising6554
@venusrising6554 7 ай бұрын
Absulutely agree. Couldn't be better. Blessings to all for peace, health & safety.
@favourite14541
@favourite14541 7 ай бұрын
FREE PALESTINE
@danamarcotteseiler7423
@danamarcotteseiler7423 4 ай бұрын
@@favourite14541yes free Israel from Palestinians.
@josefwitt9772
@josefwitt9772 2 ай бұрын
I'm from near St Louis in the US. Bnei Brak is such a different place and culture, doing it their own way. At the end of the video I saw "On October 2nd, 2023" in the description... I've known plenty of the history of Israel for well over a decade, but recent events have brought these sorts of documentaries into my youtube feed. I can only hope that the evil in the world results in a greater sense of understanding to all us decent people - that we're all on the same side in the battle of good and evil, no matter how different we may be from each other. We must stick together in whatever ways we can. As far as the food goes though, when I'm looking for something from Israel I'll stick to halva, shawarma, dates, and rogalach, but I might skip that chulent and kugel unless I was very hungry 😆 PS turns out I really needed some klezmer music today too. Great soundtrack!
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 2 ай бұрын
What a lovely comment. Thank you for such wonderful moral compass. I love shwarma and rugelach. So good.
@marinata10
@marinata10 Ай бұрын
Can you give the track names of the soundtrack? What is the first song?
@lucyadams2790
@lucyadams2790 7 ай бұрын
Here to find comfort....😊 Of late in the UK we dont feel so safe...if emotionally very difficult. ..i find THINGS...to give me hope and comfort 😊💗 PRAYERS 🙏 for ISRAEL.
@yochevedbrachasimon4979
@yochevedbrachasimon4979 2 ай бұрын
just come home to Israel
@jameschicken1008
@jameschicken1008 7 ай бұрын
in my opinion and experience its not just them being insular to keep outside world out and maintain values but its also in some ways a matter of trust in that they want people to show interest and respect and if people do they'll quite happily open doors and help
@glennbolton9970
@glennbolton9970 Ай бұрын
God Bless Israel. This was an awesome peep into the lives of the folk that live in BNEI BRAK ENCLAVE. I am a South African Christian I am a suporter of all Jewish folk all over the world.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Ай бұрын
Thank you dear for this lovely comment.
@atrinder8944
@atrinder8944 7 ай бұрын
Super video, hope everyone is safe. 👍👏👏👏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
@mkphilly
@mkphilly 16 күн бұрын
My mom's oldest sister lived in Bnai Barak... loved the time I visited her
@martinelanglois3158
@martinelanglois3158 7 ай бұрын
How much did I love this? 💙💙💙💙💙
@mikimisteinberg4016
@mikimisteinberg4016 7 ай бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this video as well as the way Eli Benedict talked w u so easily. U two felt quite at ease w one another. Blessings, love and prayers for all, from Israel 🇮🇱.
@Faigyfeig
@Faigyfeig 7 ай бұрын
Eli is a charming tour guide! Thank you for this glimpse I’ve only been to bnei brak once and didn’t really get to explore. Maybe mention that it’s very chareidi but not exclusively Hasidic as evidenced by the many different hats, suits, and ties.
@karenvigorito2354
@karenvigorito2354 7 ай бұрын
This is your best video yet! Yes, the warmth and openess to share their culture is very obvious in this video and probably why I enjoyed it so much.
@SIR46661
@SIR46661 7 ай бұрын
I agree. Love the street scenes and shopping at bakeries etc.
@mysti0.o683
@mysti0.o683 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this lovely video, Frieda. I was born in Ein Gedi, but live in the states, and my heart aches for home. 💙🤍💙
@toogeeky4u
@toogeeky4u 7 ай бұрын
I visited Israel 🇮🇱 a few times and I continue to be amazed by it.
@Tali5899
@Tali5899 7 ай бұрын
Is there a Jewish community in Eid Gedi??
@heatherireland2810
@heatherireland2810 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. I’m just sorry that it was over so soon. Hopefully everyone is safe.
@NorthwoodsK
@NorthwoodsK 7 ай бұрын
What a wonderful video Frieda! My only complaint is that it was too short! I would have loved it to be twice as long. You, Eli and the videographer did an exceptional job in capturing the moments and the atmosphere. This is one of your best!
@JewishKeto
@JewishKeto Ай бұрын
I love Bnai Brak!
@ArianiMauve999
@ArianiMauve999 2 ай бұрын
ALL RESPECT TO THE JEWS OF DIGNITY AND BROTHERHOOD;PALESTINE RESPECTS YOU BROTHERS.❤❤❤
@chrissiewalker8980
@chrissiewalker8980 7 ай бұрын
Balanced, honest, fascinating and polished as always. Proscribed viewing for those of us who want to be educated x
@nbaoldgirl
@nbaoldgirl 7 ай бұрын
Frieda your work is so appreciated ❤
@TheIndividualChannel
@TheIndividualChannel 7 ай бұрын
So interesting. Thanks for bringing us this report from Israel.
@joemoore9066
@joemoore9066 7 ай бұрын
Frieda, what a great video. It could have been longer. I will have to watch the video again just to make sure I didn't miss anything.
@enairaenaira5019
@enairaenaira5019 5 ай бұрын
This was a lovely tour and a great duo! Thank you Frieda and Eli.
@sitresjolie2343
@sitresjolie2343 2 ай бұрын
Thank you. I studied online with a Rabbi from Bnei Brak, always the sound of children in the background. ✡️❤️
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 2 ай бұрын
Ha ha, that sounds like the Hasidic community!
@marianasantos1336
@marianasantos1336 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this look into a bit of the history and the comings and goings of B'nei Brak on a day to day basis as I have had a long fascination and interest but wanted to learn in a way that was respectful to those just living their life in this place called B'nei Brak. I think this video was able to accomplish that, capturing beautifully just people living their normal day to day life in a unique enclave and making it all as natural and as simple as the act of breathing in, breathing out and living your life. It grieves me to no end to know that in a few short days time this natural cycle and rhythm of life would be turned upside down on it's head by those driven by unfathomable levels of hate and destruction toward Israel and it's people, I cannot get my head around it and maybe it's better that way because to do so would be to let one's mind into that of a mad man's.. so I will continue to pray, for the hostages to come home and for peace in our time, an end to tears and heartache and finally for an everlasting peace. May it soon be so.
@kathrynbaker8215
@kathrynbaker8215 7 ай бұрын
Such great insights to a world so different from my own! I pray everyone in the city is safe.
@derpnasty3557
@derpnasty3557 7 ай бұрын
Very well done. Great video from you as always and the guy was a really good tour guide
@sabraeast
@sabraeast 2 ай бұрын
This is something I’ve always wanted to do when I’m in Israel. I never wanted to walk around because I felt like I was intruding. Definitely going to do a tour
@lyndaalterio1027
@lyndaalterio1027 7 ай бұрын
Thank you - I really enjoyed this video! Please have Eli on again - I really enjoyed him!!! Thank you, again, Frieda!!!
@dvorahe9305
@dvorahe9305 7 ай бұрын
What a beautiful and interesting video . Thank you so much Frieda . I love all the work you do. It’s so enriching. Unbelievable what has happened in Israel (and the world) since. My heart is hurting and we are all kind of paralyzed with grief. Watching this brought so much joy ❤ Love from Berlin
@mrs.lafortune2896
@mrs.lafortune2896 Ай бұрын
I enjoyed this so much.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Savti1015
@Savti1015 2 ай бұрын
thank you Frieda and Elie for this most enjoyable tour. I made aliyah from Far Rockaway and actually was born in Williamsburgh, which had a more diverse flavor then. This tour of Bnei Brak was delightful. We pray for calmer and better times now! Kol Hakavod.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 2 ай бұрын
Amen, amen. Sending much love to everyone in Eretz Yisroel.
@shelley-anneharrisberg7409
@shelley-anneharrisberg7409 Ай бұрын
Frieda, such a lovely video. I'm sorry I didn't get to see it earlier. Lovely atmosphere and Eli is just wonderful. And I have to say, the music is just great! Whoever is playing the violin is a real pro - and it just brings in the atmosphere and history of this part of Jewry. Thank you both for bringing this community to us! I hope Eli and his family and all in the community are okay in these times.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Ай бұрын
This video is so special to me. Thank you for watching. I don’t often use such Jewish music but in this one it’s really there and it brings it all to life.
@stitchersdelight
@stitchersdelight 7 ай бұрын
That was a very interesting tour, thank you. The love and acceptance could be felt from the way he was talking about the community.
@billducker7404
@billducker7404 5 ай бұрын
Fantastic. Thank you for taking us to The Land Of Israel and meeting this young man. What a privilege to go to his family’s home and community. You are doing a great job for some of us who are not able to visit at the moment. Please continue with the great work you are doing. Bill. UK
@aribiegeleisen3488
@aribiegeleisen3488 7 ай бұрын
I studied in yeshivah for 2 years (2015-2016) in Beni Brak, this video brought back so much memories
@JTfmOK
@JTfmOK 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your videos, they are so informative and they help me understand a different culture!!!❤❤❤ Thank you!!
@SIR46661
@SIR46661 7 ай бұрын
What thorough explanations Eli gave us ! I love his friendly and kind demeanor. If every school could get a guy like him as an instructor, we would have smart people world wide.
@noreenalexander3836
@noreenalexander3836 3 ай бұрын
I loved this intimate tour, just a pity it was too short. I loved how he explained things. Great music - a bit like "Fiddler on the roof"
@Brett.Crealy-kh1sk
@Brett.Crealy-kh1sk Ай бұрын
Fantastic peek into a beautiful people & culture! The wedding scenes, were heart warming! Thank You! 🙏
@benberko9370
@benberko9370 Ай бұрын
Very nice and interesting. Big like!❤🙏👍
@pamelaquarterly6218
@pamelaquarterly6218 Ай бұрын
Just seeing this video. Thank you for sharing!
@Ch76452
@Ch76452 7 ай бұрын
Love the pants that looks like a skirt perfectly tznius and liberal . Great inside thank you . A Freilichen kislev
@phyllishershkowitz3806
@phyllishershkowitz3806 5 ай бұрын
Enjoyed this very much, thank you Frieda!
@estygreen1900
@estygreen1900 7 ай бұрын
I agree with you Freida, the rogelech in Bnei Barak do not compare to the Williamsburg ones…. Israelis might think its delicious but the rogelech baked in Chassidish Bakeries in Brooklyn are way better in every way 😂
@RKK-RKK
@RKK-RKK 3 ай бұрын
Looks so tasty, all of the food!
@moshdee456
@moshdee456 7 ай бұрын
I love how you guys manage to make space for the parts of the chassidishe life that you appreciate
@maxzip100
@maxzip100 5 ай бұрын
I am very familiar with Bnie Brak . because I have relatives there love your tours Thanks
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching this video of my very meaningful visit to Bnei Brak. It was quite an experience; different from New York.
@celestehammell4067
@celestehammell4067 7 ай бұрын
Thank you, this is wonderful ❤
@skoro-vernus
@skoro-vernus 2 ай бұрын
Lovely video. I used to live right next to Bnei Brak, so your video brought back memories!
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@kathleenklein4231
@kathleenklein4231 7 ай бұрын
I really like this video. I have been to Israel, but I have never been to a Hasidic community there. Your videos are so fun! I also really liked the music.
@OtagesBringthemhome_NOW
@OtagesBringthemhome_NOW 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Frieda for letting him talk and explain without interruptions. This was wonderful Eli Benedikt is a great speaker, you can literally visualize the (passed) world he is talking about And extra special he and his family kept a good relationship a well . Would love to see you collaborate again in the future. Hope all of your families are safe. I just found your channel by chance, subbed to see/hear more.
@moehansen6858
@moehansen6858 4 ай бұрын
I think this is the most interesting video you ever did.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 4 ай бұрын
It's very sad that it got so few views.
@Derf56
@Derf56 7 ай бұрын
Fascinating look at a unique culture - thank you!
@lydiaegonzalez4442
@lydiaegonzalez4442 7 ай бұрын
This was a fun vlog. Hard to realize you were in a Country at war. All the content was interesting and a window into an ancient culture. Thank you.
@thewkovacs316
@thewkovacs316 7 ай бұрын
this was shot before hamas attacked
@shokoshokoshoko73
@shokoshokoshoko73 2 ай бұрын
​@@thewkovacs316 Less than a week before....
@mbassan
@mbassan 28 күн бұрын
​@@shokoshokoshoko73it still looks like this. I am there every day. People are not afraid at all.
@toogeeky4u
@toogeeky4u 7 ай бұрын
Shalom Frieda! Wow! I walked through this area when I visited Israel 🇮🇱 and it was quite interesting and eye-opening. Very crowded area. Lots of kids. Lots of kids. Thank you for sharing!
@anitabarone219
@anitabarone219 3 ай бұрын
Very nice documentary, good input from both. Thank you.
@coloradotulips
@coloradotulips 7 ай бұрын
What an interesting video, taking me into a world I’m unlikely to ever visit in person. God bless Zelde Malevitz’s family, and the many people you met in Israel.
@cindybrodie9769
@cindybrodie9769 7 ай бұрын
You both are so sincere and sweet. Thanks for the tour! ❤
@nancydunks9095
@nancydunks9095 2 ай бұрын
Heartwarming and affectionate presentation.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@GeorgeDelgado-gq7sm
@GeorgeDelgado-gq7sm 3 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 3 ай бұрын
I am so happy every time this video gets views. It was such an enormous project and it for so few eyeballs. Thanks for watching !
@maryjanepeterson5832
@maryjanepeterson5832 24 күн бұрын
I really enjoyed this...thank you for sharing...I learned a lot from this!
@rose2fame1
@rose2fame1 7 ай бұрын
Hi Freida, oh the soft center of the challah is the best part imo. It brought back memories of me in my grandmother’s kitchen and taking the best part for myself. You two look very nice together the Bnai brach tour guide and you.
@stella05783
@stella05783 2 ай бұрын
So beautiful, I really enjoyed watching the tour, thank you
@Ms-RAZ
@Ms-RAZ 7 ай бұрын
Yet another wonderful video! Well done. Maybe one day you could do a short video on Shemek Tabik. I've never heard of this. Thank you!
@psjasker
@psjasker Ай бұрын
That is a wise young man. Very enlightening and enjoyable video! Like you, he has found a way to separate in a respectful and “contributive” manner.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Ай бұрын
yes, I feel a kindred spirit in him.
@maril1379
@maril1379 7 ай бұрын
So interesting! I think Eli felt there was a lack of indivuduality in the community. I am Jewish but not Orthodox. If I was would be Modern Orthodox. which includes the secular world in many ways -a balance. issue I have with communities like this one shown is a lack of freedom. The community is very controlled. Not everyone is happy. Not all men want to lead a certain way of life and be responsible for many children -same with the women. Some are afraid to leave, lack certain life skills. Women and men are expected to marry young, have childten. They cannot just travel, take classes, focus on a career as an individual, wear what they want. Some have difficult marriages, and other problems shared with secular comunities. Problem is that if you go outside the comminity to live differently family may shun you. Eli still has connection to family although his path is different. It is like living under a controlled society, lack of individual freedoms. Alot of their rules are not Torah based but rabbinic based. I believe more people would leave communities like Eli did but are afraid to and lack resources. Hasidism is only a few hundred years old it is a sect within which many Hasidic groups exist and have their own customs. Although Lubavich is Hasidic I view them differently ftom other Hasidic groups in that they are not insular and much more open to interacting with secukar world. I would highly recommend if any Jewish viewers are traveling to go to a Chabad house. They are very welcoming and giving. I have also met some loveky people from other Hasidic groups. Thumbs up like
@marthakreimer6895
@marthakreimer6895 7 ай бұрын
Wonderful. Felt like I was there with you
@markcohen7317
@markcohen7317 Ай бұрын
If only the world can raise kids like they do in Bnei Berak the world would be a better place.
@mbassan
@mbassan 28 күн бұрын
As a moderately religious Jew who emigrated to Israel from a small Latin American country, I have the honor to visit Bnei Brak almost every day and to study the Torah there with people who are immersed in it. This video focuses on very external aspects of this place, but hardly even scratches the surface of what the place actually contains. This is not some Luddite community full of ignorant, but cute people who refuse to enter the modern world, as it is invariably portrayed: this is a place where the ideas are fire, for lack of a better word. The life here is protecting something that has a value beyond any price. Every problem the world faces has a solution in this place, but you can only see that if you are immersed in this world, never from the outside. The people here are making sacrifices on a level that is unimaginable to most people to keep this fire alive. I strongly believe that this beauty will be known to the world some day, soon hopefully - when the world has the tools to understand it.
@tijanamiljovska8395
@tijanamiljovska8395 7 ай бұрын
This is so interesting. I had no idea. Thanks so much for opening another door of information. Such a lovely young man. Keep posting please.
@m2543
@m2543 7 ай бұрын
This is fascinating to me. They’re just Polish people. Also, the girl in the shop that judged you up and down was hilarious 😂
@yochimevaseret4878
@yochimevaseret4878 7 ай бұрын
Wow! Beautiful video. Both you guys are awesome!
@lisadiamondstein4256
@lisadiamondstein4256 7 ай бұрын
How heartwarming. Thank you for the video and glad you are safe.
@JaneFeibelman
@JaneFeibelman 7 ай бұрын
כל כך נהניתי מזה. אני מעריך אותך ואת עבודתך בערוץ שלך. עבודה טובה. תודה.
@whitemailprivilege2830
@whitemailprivilege2830 7 ай бұрын
Awesome content, as always!
@debbiec4224
@debbiec4224 7 ай бұрын
Hi Frieda. Loved this video. Never been to Israel so very interesting seeing the different culture. Thank you to Eli for the tour. Praying for peace to come soon to the country!
@dorotagrodzka4742
@dorotagrodzka4742 7 ай бұрын
Oh Frieda, again thank you so much for another wonderful video, wishing you all the best forever and always, shalom 🕊
@suethorogood7771
@suethorogood7771 7 ай бұрын
This is so interesting , the little girl looking at your trousers , so sweet . I hope things resolve very soon x
@alinelson2
@alinelson2 7 ай бұрын
You always amaze me with your tours and insights! I am so glad you were not there when all the turmoil began!!! Great video my friend!
@ThanxForUploading
@ThanxForUploading 7 ай бұрын
Fascinating! My father grew up in bnei brak! Can't wait to show this to him
@alizafuchs4867
@alizafuchs4867 7 ай бұрын
What a BEAUTIFUL Family BH. Be safe in our beautiful and Kadosh land
@sommersonne9466
@sommersonne9466 7 ай бұрын
Another great video! My heart needed this.
@RachG
@RachG 2 ай бұрын
Back in your KZbin past again. 🙃 Really loved this video. So interesting to see and hear about Eli’s experience - thank you for sharing. I went to Israel for a couple of weeks (on a school trip! - we had a bit of a wild RE teacher!!) when I was a teen and I LOVED it. Such an incredibly beautiful country and one of my favourite places I’ve ever visited. We met so many wonderful people ❤️ And without being very specific about my thoughts/ views on current events, mainly because this isn’t the place…but also because, my goodness, there’s a whole lot of grey!! That being said, I hope so much for longterm resolutions and peace for all of the innocent people who are caught up in these horrific and tragic events and just want to live their lives.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 2 ай бұрын
Amen amen amen my dear Rachel. I agree with the greys. I feel heartbroken over war, over what has happened in the last year, and the beautiful country Israel, for which I have a very soft spot in my heart. I don't want any innocent people to die, and I wish we could all get along. Israel is a very special place in my heart. I'm happy to hear you've been there.
@RachG
@RachG 2 ай бұрын
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn ❤️❤️❤️ exactly this.
@sherryegibson2950
@sherryegibson2950 7 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the video very much. Great job!
@fernandoscrenci4874
@fernandoscrenci4874 2 ай бұрын
History and culture is the best to watch!!!
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Ай бұрын
yes! thanks for watching!
@tecora7419
@tecora7419 7 ай бұрын
What a special video Thank you for sharing Freida ❤
@tammygant4216
@tammygant4216 5 ай бұрын
It would be great to see more like this in communities around the world.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 5 ай бұрын
I'd LOVE to; I'm hoping to get the chance to bring you more; perhaps Canada is next!
@JacobGluck
@JacobGluck 2 ай бұрын
Great vid. Thanks for sharing
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Tzvhon
@Tzvhon 7 ай бұрын
I love Jews ✡️ ❤️ ♥️ 💕 💓 💖 ✡️
@makeGODsmile
@makeGODsmile 7 ай бұрын
Pretty music😊
@kindnessmatters604
@kindnessmatters604 7 ай бұрын
This was a lovely gentle tour of a clearly beloved place. Thank you once again for great content. I hope and pray that these people and those whom they love are safe. Eli has a very nice way about him. I know he stayed behind. Please let him know that so many of us are thinking of him and praying for his safety..
@danamarcotteseiler7423
@danamarcotteseiler7423 4 ай бұрын
Amen to that , He’s a good man
@Betcaligarcia
@Betcaligarcia 2 ай бұрын
What a lovely tour so sweet soft spoken gentle
@leeaskew9473
@leeaskew9473 2 ай бұрын
This was a great video. I love learning about different cultures in the world. All different but at the heart we're all the same.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 2 ай бұрын
So true. Thanks for watching!
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