Hasidic ad || shtreimel hats and shtreimel kugels

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Another ad for my collection of Hasidic Yiddish advertisements. For this one, I decided to add a preamble explaining some things. I hope it won't take away from the ad and it'll help contextualize things.
This is far from a very fancy ad. It's just a comedy sketch by the comedian Ari Samet, who is a famous personality and is much loved for his goofball comedy schtick. You can tell this video isn't anywhere near as fancy as some of the other ads I've published (see the Doritos ad) but I like it because it captures some of the diversity within the world. The main character explains all the "types" of shtreimel wearers. While outsiders often think that all Hasidic men look the same, you can see how many different characters this sketch comes up with just based on types of hats. I often think that comedians are the best sociologists - they're so in tune with cultural nuance, and that's what draws me to this ad. I also like that I got to explain what a shtreimel kugel is!
#yiddish #jewishhumor #yiddishsketch

[@soulfoodsmama2980]

I honestly loved the ad, it made me chuckle because the shtreimel guy was giving major dad joke vibes. I felt like I was watching my uncle or a friend’s dad being silly. 🖤

[@_wesleyhome_]

All the stereotypes were so accurate! The guy who has to make sure everyone knows what a knacker he is that he has such an expensive shtreimel, the new chosson, the guy who shows up with his mashke ready, the guy who wants to out-chazzan the chazzan… I would love to see how he would show the chossid who comes to Miami Beach for yuntif…

[@hannahyoung3533]

One can learn a lot about the different types of people at Synagogue by the stereo types he gives in this commercial 😀

[@ThildasBeinhaus]

I'll never get enough of wind-machine Shtreimel footage ♥

[@debbiec4224]

Just hilarious! Love these commercials. Cracks me up that the guy tears up the ticket! 😂😂 Thank you Frieda! 😊

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Hello, here is my playlist of Hasidic ads and my translation from the Yiddish: kzbin.info/aero/PLhW2QoO54yczC1aQbtA-QT3GJJx6CM2V2 If you are wondering where these ads air, no, they do not air on TV. Tv is forbidden! They air on the Hasidic internet. What's the Hasidic internet? See here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYKQoJSJhdqYis0&t

[@chrissiewalker8980]

Love the hats - and the hat boxes too! I understood a bit of the Yiddish and the Hungarian (1st husband was Hungarian). Love these ads… and the shots of food. No surprise there😂. Hugs as ever x

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Ha ha, of course there'd be food!! I know just a tiny smattering of Hungarian.

[@chrissiewalker8980]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn just looked up a kuglel recipe! Will have a go this weekend. Will keep you posted…unless it’s a disaster😂

[@lruss5050]

We are all the same! That was a real hoot! Who knew all cultures are so much alike?❤

[@naomiseidman1762]

OMG! I'm the first commenter--this just got posted! It's VERY hard to keep up with Frieda, but I got lucky this time!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

NAOMI!!! ❤❤

[@ariebrons7976]

Note: a Yerushalmi Kugel is typically sweet, with pepper, cinnamon, nuts, and raisins. As a southern Frenchman this is the kugel I am fammilliar with, and made quite the face after being served the potato variant. I hope no one was insulted; I was expecting sweet and spicy flavours; And got to taste something authentic instead.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I prefer potato, but I know sweet noodle is popular with a lot of people. To each their own...

[@SW-pu7uc]

Driving to Lerner with a ticket on his car. How typical lol..

[@joemoore9066]

What a great ad, I laughed thru the whole thing. He is missing his calling, comedian, actor, etc. I'm glad u added this.

[@danaikariwo1360]

I find the advert hilarious.Great advert

[@id7484]

how cool! I love all the different "types" of guys and their various shtreimel varieties :)

[@debbiec4224]

Love these commercials! Keep up the good work Freida!

[@gabyfields3235]

I want that mini piano! 🙂

[@jillclark6076]

As a lefty, I love the left hand reference. 😂 very fun advertisement. I love his energy.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

wait, I missed it! explain please…!

[@sariahmarier42]

​@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 4:57 The scatter-brained character is described as lefthanded. It used to be a common belief that people born lefthanded were inherently lacking in intelligence and were subject to behavioral problems. This misconception plays into the characterization here. It also coincides to a degree with the Jewish ideal of right over left and the right symbolizing being closer to God. In my early years, I was told by many that the right hand was closer to God.

[@freya7084]

Love the ad 😂❤

[@gailmcn]

I watched a few other Hasidic ads after this, they are very enjoyable! almost like complete plays rather than brief ads. Especially liked the one about Doritos.....

[@Berele252]

I love your content keep it up

[@cecilhayden585]

Luv it! Could you do one on tichels, and the relationship between type of wrap and Hasidic dynasty.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I soooo wish. It's much harder to cover women in this world. Maybe one day I'll see if I have the muscle memory to show you how I used to wear my headcovering.

[@giraffesinc.2193]

That would be super interesting, Frieda! @@FriedaVizelBrooklyn

[@ivriyah8456]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklynhappy to lend my Sheitel to the cause if you want it for a video (it’s lace. Assur!)

[@grahamwilson5835]

Thanks Freida, now i've learnt a new Yiddish Word: "Batchy/Batchie" ("a Hungarian Uncle').

[@tamaratamtammorris8151]

Me too! It's such a fun word to say

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Oh no, that's a great word but that's not the word! I think the word is Hungarian, and it just means an uncle. But the word Batchie/batchy is used to describe a proper old heavyset character, a real batchie! When I was a kid there was a man named "Mordechai Batchie" and he rode a bicycle and was a legend in town.

[@boathousejoed1126]

Funny and informative! I don't recall ever seeing them at Chabad events....

[@cohenlabe1]

Chabad doesnt wear them

[@_wesleyhome_]

Shtreimlach aren’t what we wear today, though the previous Rebbe, Yosef Yitzchak did wear a shtreimel. The last Rebbe preferred hats.

[@shaindystern1038]

Thanks for sharing wishing everyone a wonderful night sweet dreams

[@maril1379]

Fun thumbs up

[@busymama8537]

So funny! 😂

[@sunset6010]

At 6:05 LOVE Borscht Belt humor !!!! 😅😅😅😅😅

[@judithwatt5950]

Thanks so much for explaining this male head covering. Could you please explain the women in Ontario who look more like they are dressed as Muslim women & where men dress like this? Supposed to be a VERY strict. Am glad you were part of the family at your youngest brother’s wedding- you looked lovely.

[@shalvahmbmacdonald8487]

Delish! 😆

[@DTumbleweed1968]

That was funny. I actually understood parts of it as my native language is German. It would be wonderful if you would share your family's favorite Shtreimel Kugel recipe.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

My family never made shtreimel kugel. I don't know why, we were very partial to savory kugels, not sweet ones. My mother occasionally made rice kugels for special minor holidays and I've never heard anyone else make rice kugel. Maybe I can share that recipe. It's sweet!

[@DTumbleweed1968]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn A savory kugel recipe sounds even better as I am partial to savory as opposed to sweet foods. I am sure others seeing those pictures at the beginning had their mouths water like I did. :)

[@sunset6010]

I live right next to MONROE, actually ! Love Orange County ! ❤❤

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I grew up in Kiryas Joel! OC all the way. :)

[@ivriyah8456]

I hear the gas station cholent is geshmak

[@Chips-xr1el]

I always by chulint there

[@hemera73]

hey Frieda, do you think the Shtreimel will ever get on the catwalk? am not kidding, maybe it is just about time. Just came back from New York, i had so much delicious kosher food iin Williamsburg, i went there everyday :-))

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

It has to. It fits right into fashion week.

[@SwamiMommy]

❤❤❤

[@menachembrief1467]

Wow. Lerner should pay you for this. However hope people in the secular world Will get the part where he spoke about all type of people coming in to shull!! Its very funny when you know the system Probably for outside people they wont even get what he says

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Ha ha, I like picking ads that reflect something like the inside jokes. I think a lot of my viewers get it, even though it's a foreign world to them. This ad isn't fancy at all but I love the inside jokes.

[@menachembrief1467]

​@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn You didn't tell them how much those shtriemlech go today's days. Average shtreimel goes between 6k and 8k And they can cost up to 12k

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

INCREDIBLE. I see ads in Williamsburg for a new shtreimel rental service!!@@menachembrief1467

[@_wesleyhome_]

@@menachembrief1467lol in Chabad we get off easy with “just” Borsalinos 😂.

[@ivriyah8456]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn I’m orthodox but not chassidish, so I don’t see these things when they circulate. Instead, I get to enjoy them when you post (thank you!), and I’m sure I’m not the only one here like this! I either understand the nuances or learn something new. Plus I get to practice my Yiddish.

[@joemoore9066]

Thanks!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Joe, you have no idea how much your support means to me.

[@joemoore9066]

@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Frieda, I enjoy your videos. I am happy to help ( in a very small way). Have a great day

[@HK-Light]

Omg I’m dead 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tamaratamtammorris8151]

Ah, so that's how a shtreimel hat is made! I thought it was all one giant furry piece, but it's layered like a deli roll. Thank you for sharing! It's a funny commercial. I've visited a synagogue long ago as part of a school tour and again for a wedding, but both times it was a Reform synagogue. I don't recall seeing streimels there on either occasion

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Like a deli roll is one way to put it, ha ha. Only some Hasidic Jews wear these hats - not all. Reform Jews or women aren't as lucky!

[@ivriyah8456]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklynHey, chassidish women get the equivalent in jewelry when they get married. I don’t see inequality here! (Plus when you get to be a certain age and have $ you can go buy a fur… lots of women in BP with fur coats and matching mini-shtreimel-esque hats!)

[@user-uq7tf4jt9t]

how possible would it be for you to discuss the different subgroups of the hasidic movement? maybe interview different members? you could do dynasties (vizhnitz, bobov, kashau, nadvorna etc) maybe? and i notice that you focus on williamsburg and boro park, and i know that you don't go to kiryas joel, but there are other places! (flatbush, new jersey, montreal, new square, mount kisco, bedford hills, etc.) and i notices in one of your videos that there is a buenos aires synagogue. is there a south american hasidic community? if so, could you discuss that? it seems very interesting... also, hasidic music in my opinion is underappreciated. is that something newsworthy for you? sorry for the tall orders lol.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Great questions. I am actually traveling to Israel for Sukkos to bring you the story of the Bnei Brack Hasidic community and I've filmed the Catskills (north of the city). So slowly I plan to branch out. But I have to tread gently because while I know some sects really well, others I don't. But I think explaining sect differences is long overdue!

[@oldbonesNJ]

I've watched a few Pearl videos. At first I was charmed but as I watch more I begin to see her as someone who's teasing the "others" When asked if women are looked down upon she gives a rather flip response. People are asking honest questions hoping, I guess, for an honest answer. What they get, instead, are responses that presume the Hasidic view to be right and if you'd open your eyes and educate yourself, how can you see it any. other way? And to say "every day is mother's Day" doesn't answer the question. If you're not celebrating one day just for Mama, why not?

[@kippykate9905]

What is it made from? How does it hold its shape? Does everyone wear one? Does it symbolize status?

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

It is made of several kinds of furs. It holds shape with a structure at the center which you see here at 7:03 Only married men wear it and only on special occasions like Shabbes, holidays, weddings, festive occasions. Nicer more stylish shtreimels symbolize status. Taller, lighter, fresher, etc - all of these show status.

[@beans4853]

It only shows financial status, because it actually costs more 😂😂😂 many many thousands more

[@charlesk1089]

Does this mean that all shtreimel hats are bespoke (custom made) ? Or do ready to wear shtreimels also exist ?

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I think most are bespoke but not all, maybe? I know you can rent some; those won’t be custom obviously.

[@giraffesinc.2193]

I have an off-topic question, Frieda! You are obviously happy in your chosen life, so this does not pertain to you. However, if a person decides to leave the community, regrets the decision, and wishes to return, is such a thing possible? Best to you and yours!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

yes, I think they can return. their reputation will obviously be impacted, but they can return. people have an attitude of “if you were born here, you are meant to live here” and people constantly tease me about returning. I know a few people who left in some ways and then came back into the fold. Lipa Shmeltzer, the huge pop icon, is an example of someone who went through a process of rejecting the community and then re-embracing although no part of this fascinating man’s life is ever “in the box” or conventional. I personally think that the community would be more welcoming of returnees than of new sign-ups.

[@ivriyah8456]

This happens in many different kinds of orthodox communities all the time, to varying degrees. It’s often not binary, especially in non-Chassidic communities - people aren’t excommunicated or anything like that and they often choose to enjoy the benefits while skipping the parts they don’t like. Levels of engagement can change over time. Some people might live like Frieda for a while, then return to Chassidic life. More commonly people like Frieda might stop being Chassidic or religious at all but still attend events like weddings and retain friends in the community.

[@georginanicholson3795]

So for one who is not Jewish, what is it made of ~ the outer covering? And when is it worn ~ anytime or on special occasions?

[@grahamwilson5835]

Sable, Mink & Fox pelts mostly. Hence, they cost a motza.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

The hats are only worn by married men at weddings, holidays and of course shabbes. Newly-married men wear it the whole first week after the weeding.

[@georginanicholson3795]

OOOh, hate to hear the work pelt. A dead animal.@@grahamwilson5835

[@georginanicholson3795]

I just wish that when I was in NY that I would had known about you. I would have loved to have taken a tour. Am an old kibbutz volunteer from Tel Yosef from the 70s.@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I just gave a tour today where we had a gentleman who lived on a kibbutz for years in the 80s. He wasn't Jewish. Fascinating story and we had such a nice time. I wish I could live on a kibbutz for a while to experience it.@@georginanicholson3795

[@patriciagaffney5019]

What is the top made out of?

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

You mean the central structure? I think it's a kind of board with Yarmukla fabric over it. If you look at a shtreimel from on top it looks like there is a Yarmulka in the center. See here: poshmark.com/listing/Shtreimel-orthodox-Jewish-Nobleman-Hat-Hasidic-With-a-Case-632902b3fb730409b64468da

[@nate6511]

Do you know whether trends like this crop up more often, and if so, will there be a point at which the community/Rebbe/etc. deems the vanity to be getting out of hand and decide on some rules to combat the "issue"? I'm mostly asking because it absolutely is in human nature to hop onto trends (and actually some animals do too). One of my personal favourite examples, as a history buff, includes the Desert Fathers of early Christianity , where so many people ended up moving to the desert in the pursuit of a sober and ascetic life that it was at one point described as a city (this trend actually ended up playing a large part in the creation of Christian monasteries). Another is the development of the medieval chaperone, a type of hat, for which I encourage anyone interested to look up the wikipedia page. Much like the shtreimel, it started out as utilitarian, and from there took on these increasingly complex forms that became significant as not just fashion statements but also objects that said something about the wearer (class, prosperity, etc.).

[@strrts5135]

The shtreimel started when the govt in Russia wanted to embarrass the Jews and made them wear a tail of an animal on Shabbat so the rabbis said to make it into something nice and the shtreimel was born But the styles keep changing The young married boys basically change the styles every few years

[@ivriyah8456]

The Rebbe of the Ger community once declared that if prices went up anymore, he would stop wearing his spodik (a cheaper, different kind of fur hat that is similar to a shtreimel), and the prices stayed put. (Had he stopped wearing it, his followers would have followed suit) Unfortunately, many leaders are reluctant to do the same

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

such great questions. there is definitely a debate about materialism and I’m watching to see where it goes.

[@pennypeace-cornelius191]

It would be awesome if you could do a voice over in English. It is hard to read and watch.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I’m considering it!

[@bettymaines6305]

😂😂

[@d.sh.2501]

Vanity or to sanctify the Name of Hashem?????

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Yeah, sigh... a lot of traditional clothing becomes about fashion, vanity, materialism. Human nature everywhere...

[@Jennifer-cl1cl]

The comment about the man who's "left-handed" - is this an idiom for awkward/clumsy?

[@ivriyah8456]

Yes

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

yes, sorry! sometimes I don’t realize when idioms don’t translate. I fixed it.

[@Jennifer-cl1cl]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Oh, no worries! It can be hard to recognize when something is an idiomatic expression in a language or dialect that one speaks fluently. Reminds me of a Tex Avery cartoon from the 50s about a young man who's a real "hep cat" trying to tell his life story to Saint Peter at the Pearly Gates so he can get into Heaven, but he uses so much slang and idiom that Peter can't make sense of what he's saying.

[@HK-Light]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ThatJew305]

Sup Frieda I’m watching your video. Do you speak Kiddish?

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Hello my friend That Jew. What's Kiddish??!!

[@ThatJew305]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn That’s what I said. I met another Jew on the trolley. He said “you speak Kiddish?” I said what? He replied Kiddish. I said Yiddish. He said Yea Yiddish. I got off that trolley and told a buddy of mine at the Shul. He started die laughing. They always when they ask about my Family. All I remember is my Grandma swinging that dirty mop on the floor and that mop bucket. Well anyway. I loved the video. It reminded me of the old times.

[@michaelwittkopp3379]

Tsu shnel, tsu shnel, redn slouer, redn pamelekh. Aoy, rkhmnus aoyf mir.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

You can actually slow down youtube videos. Did you know that?

[@michaelwittkopp3379]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn No, didn't know that. Not sure that would help though. It'd slow down the words too.

[@sunset6010]

A LEFT HANDED bias ??? - just like in my European household 😅😅

[@annmarienoone9879]

I so hope you are safe and on your way home from Israel.

[@zeldemalevitz4996]

זייער מאָדנע. וואָס איז אַ מצה שטריימל, פלאַך?

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

יא! סקיקט אויס דין ווי א מצה!

[@zeldemalevitz4996]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn got it!!

[@maril1379]

I think there are people who have smart phones and tvs but they hide it. The internet is not evil - lots if wonderful classes online to study.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Smartphones definitely. The man in the ad has a smartphone. TVs much less so, especially since nowadays everything is online.

[@beans4853]

Yeah, tvs are not a thing

[@ivriyah8456]

People with smartphones typically don’t hide them. It’s pretty common.

[@AsimoTan]

So I am quite surprised to see several things: 1. An Ultra Orthodox person driving a car. Usually, Ultra Orthodox people are too poor to own a car and rely on public transportation. 2. Fur still being used in Streimels even in the US. In Israel, we almost banned fur usage, but the Ultra Orthodox parties intervened because of Streimels. Sad. Fur usage should be banned.

[@ivriyah8456]

1. We aren’t all or even mostly poor. Many chassidim in borough park don’t have a car because it’s a hassle, but we have rich, poor, and middle class people in the community like everyone else. We have jobs. We also redistribute income through charity. 2. The fur industry is highly unethical. Fur used to be sustainable, practical, and life-preserving in cold climates. Today this is not the case. You will be pleased to know that shtreimels are made of scraps from the fur industry, and as such are a byproduct, not a primary driver of animal cruelty by any means.

[@ivriyah8456]

Oh, I just noticed that you’re Israeli. In Israel, I think only upper middle class or wealthy people have cars. In the US, it’s common for lower middle class and working class people to own cars. It’s not *as* expensive and public transportation here isn’t as good as in Israel. Also, chareidim and chassidim in Israel have very different socioeconomic situations than Americans. We have much better employment opportunities here.

[@AsimoTan]

@@ivriyah8456 Yeah, it really really surprised me seeing a Haredi person driving. I wouldn't say that the public transportation in Israel is good, far from it, but rather that the socioeconomic situation of Haredim is really really low and it leaves them with no choice but to rely on it. Besides the cost of cars, there are also costs for driving lessons. The only Haredi person I've seen taking driving lessons is my friend whose family came from Belgium (he also wears colorful clothes, so he ain't exactly your typical Haredi anyway, he simply doesn't wear a knitted Kippah). Haredim (when I say Haredim I also mean Litaim and Modern Ultra Orthodox, not just Hassidim) here tend to be on the 1st and 2nd deciles (cities where most of their population is Haredi, like Bnei Barak, Beit Shemesh, Modiin Elit, Beitar Elit and Jerusalem, fall on the lower deciles). But now that I think about it, Shtreimels are pricy af, how the hell does one single family is able to afford Shtreimels for all their sons when they cost between 3-14k usd??

[@ivriyah8456]

@@AsimoTan Yeah, we aren’t required to take driving lessons here and getting a permit and license doesn’t cost much at all. I’ve experienced public transit in Israel and it’s still head and shoulders above NYC, at least in urban areas. The kallah’s family buys the shtreimel. People save up to marry off their children. The halls chassidim use tend to be the discounted ones (unless they’re wealthy, which again is as common among chassidim here as anywhere else), and the big wedding expenses tend to be items that will be used for years/the rest of one’s life. It’s not cheap and there are lots of people who take on more debt than they should, but to their enormous credit there are multiple Chassidic groups who are actively working to bring down costs.

[@ivriyah8456]

@@AsimoTan Also, if seeing a chassidish man surprised you… in the US it’s the norm for chareidi women like me to drive. Even teenagers. Most chassidish women don’t, but it’s not uncommon.