I was Hit By A Train & Began Going Up to Heaven - The Life Changing Experience of Ariel Berkowitz

Raised in a religious household but soon ended back in McDonalds. Ariel Berkowitz drifted away from Judaism in high school and faced many challenges. A life-changing accident at 19, where he was run over by a train and lost his legs, led him to reconnect with his faith and see the bigger purpose in his life. He now values his connection to G-d more than anything and embraces the second chance he was given.
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[@madelinemehok1431]

I’m not orthodox but I met this man at Shavuot dinner this year. He’s such a nice guy!

[@Janita5770]

My daughter is orthodox, and goth

[@Fellowrser]

​@Janita5770 how cute ...

[@anonymousYC]

My great grandma told my mom to put a tehilim under my pillow as a child. Him saying his grandma did that made me cry. Hashem should bless you with health, happiness and meaning in life. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@rivkahmiri513]

Amen...Wow. Thank you! I'm a Jewish woman I was born with a disability and I can relate in many ways to his story. I've lost some mobility over the years in that too. I think Hashem knows our struggles and can see our efforts. Everybody's got a different way of evolving. I don't think it's wrong to have multiple feelings about changes in your situation or in your body. I think it's okay to feel sad and there's a time for that. There will also be a time for gratitude. That is a great attribute to have in general. I was not raised Orthodox in practice I think I'm more Orthodox in attitude than in practice. I think a broad perspective is always good. I'm also glad to hear a Jewish person's near death experience. There are so many others from other religions.Ariel's life philosophy and realizations mirror many of my own in many ways.

[@Strengthenkindness]

“I rather have no legs and have the connection I now have to HaShem, than to have legs with no connection to HaShem”. Wow !

[@AdaraBalabusta]

Wow! All this and he teaches middle school! May HaShem continue to bless and to protect Ariel. ✡️❤️

[@tuvylemberg]

Incredible story. ❤

[@debbierosenzweig8801]

Ariel is very articulate in telling the incredible details of his story. He is extremely courageous to share his life experiences with us. He is truly inspiring.

[@MrNatrocks]

As someone who has lost people this yeat due to the war, i really appreciate gearing this story of existence after death. Thank you ❤

[@DvoBelenky]

Your experience was life-changing for you, and you've made it life-changing for us, too. Thank you.

[@christinesoale1728]

Wow! I am going through a conversion journey at the moment. I am not a spring chicken and there are many challenges with so much going on in my heart. Today I had the feeling that I should watch something about near death experience, so being curious I looked on KZbin. Without having to actually search for something this video was there. For most of the time I sat with tears in my eyes, crying from deep within. I have been like this a lot lately. In shul everything is so real. The prayers and all that is happening is touching my deepest innermost parts. I don't know exactly what is happening, but I know that I need to trust HaShem. Thank you

[@Alie-x3b]

Ariel, you are an inspiration and you speak very well. Thank you for sharing the story of your beautiful and precious life.

[@malkykatz9160]

Wow wow such inspiration!! Be greatful for everything Hasham loves us..

[@debbyschweighardt5810]

Wow! What a wonderful young man. His story is amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@Shoshana18]

Incredible story and So uplifting ❤

[@user-pd7il3xz5j]

Wow. Ksiva V'Chasima Tova, Ariel. Very honest and inspiring recounting of your path to Torah & HaSh-m.

[@robynblack4907]

Wow. Really excellent. As usual, I needed to hear this message today.

[@deweyory1635]

❤

[@shininglight1630]

Wow. Thank You Hashem, for saving his life and having him share his understanding about what's important in life. Thank You for having him share his gratitude and his fortitude to continue on no matter what. It's beautiful and inspiring. Tizku l'mitzvoth!

[@kshochet1715]

This is an outstanding interview. Firstly, the timing is perfect leading up to Rosh Hashana. I also want to compliment Yaakov, this is the best interview I've ever heard you do. I really appreciated how you gently and patiently gave Ariel the time and space to tell his inspiring story.

[@MsMuradova]

Amazing story, beautiful neshama!! May Hashem continue to bless you with success in all your ways! May we dance at your wedding this coming yr!! Hatzlacha Raba! May u continue to make your father in heaven proud!!

[@devorahobrtien6150]

Thank ypu for inspiring all of us to do better

[@ridasz7954]

תודה רבה ❤

[@deebz1796]

Wow wow hashem should continue giving u loads fo strength ro continue spreading ur emunah !

[@weekesana]

Wow!! Very inspiring 🎉❤

[@Rifkyd5]

What an inspirational journey! Amazing messages!

[@leahpollak]

Wow! What a lesson in resilience and acceptance!

[@sbug2705]

Thank you for sharing your story. Hashem has really blessed you.

[@stephenfisher3721]

My Lubavitch friends told me the Rebbe is against college education for a number of reasons including it being a bad environment. This video proves it true.

[@francineboardman1156]

So authentic and inspiring. Wow

[@isr901]

Wow, truly an amazing guy! An inspiration to us all !! Ty!

[@mikimisteinberg4016]

I'm still listening to this most riveting and inspiring young man.... Those words are the best way that I can describe Ariel. Wow! MIKIMI in Tzfat

[@sandrasterling1465]

May Hashem protect you always!

[@hithere7282]

Hazak Baruch .❤may Ashem continue blessing you .

[@nechihirsch5528]

What an inspiration. Wow!!

[@amarindadutoit2559]

HALLELUYAH thank You HASHEM for saving Ariel. Thank you Ariel for your testimony. May the Spirit Ruach HaKodesh draw you closer to HaShem untill you can hear His heartbeat for what you need to do for the time remaining.

[@Libby_Jana]

BH H' bless him.

[@libertyloveslife5602]

Thank you for this video I so needed this medsage

[@hoppiemommy1426]

So authentic... great episode...

[@chayayehudisdank4654]

Amazing emes!

[@raquelhenson6341]

Wow! Amazing story what an amazing man, blessings.

[@deborahgreenberg-addi3777]

wow wow wow Ariel is amazing

[@LACITY10]

Yo I thinking you are a great host always asking the right question spot on keep it up so inspiring and great guest

[@chayatoplin3675]

Wow! What an inspiration! Was the grandmother he saw reciting Tehillim alive or deceased?

[@ambientbeauty604]

Wow 🎶

[@NadineKatz-g2f]

WOW!!! Baruch HaMeichin Mitzadei Gavver!!!

[@yosefHalpert770]

Thank you for sharing your story even though it’s seems repetitive for you it’s touching for someone else. Just like prayers we say it every day but each one has a different effect. Hence the power of tehilem as you mentioned. May you keep having the strength to grow and be an inspiration for others.

[@malkiegrunwald2698]

Wow really inspiring 🎉

[@ZevMeth_originaljewishmusic]

I love the KZbin play buttons btw!

[@bailamandelbaum5868]

WOW!!!!

[@sandrasterling1465]

Wow!

[@chayayehudisdank4654]

Wow

[@shoshannafachima1306]

Wow and awesome

[@stephenfisher3721]

I graduated from college more than 40 years ago and it was hard enough for a shomer mitzvot Jew but it seems that everything has really deteriorated to a den of iniquity. No wonder professors and students are supporters of Hamas.

[@deborahgreenberg-addi3777]

amazing guy

[@stephenfisher3721]

I don't quite understand why he wasn't committed to Torah Judaism by sixth grade. I assume there was no further private Jewish school but why didn't his parents know what was going on? Did his parents stop being shomer mitzvot?

[@rareword]

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither- whatever they do prospers. King David’s first Psaume The story of Aleksey Maresyev, a Soviet and Russian military pilot who became a fighter ace during the Second World War despite a double amputation, and the story of Douglas Bader, a British fighter pilot who overcame a double leg amputation to continue flying during the Second World War, both are an inspiration to all that suffered a similar fate.

[@sshhlisten]

🦋

[@reginaschneidergaskin4366]

Uma experiencia que passam os que estäo entre a vida e a morte . Os judeus ficam pertinho de Deus, os cristäos perto de Cristo e os maometanos perto de Maome. Näo raro a "nechama"= alma se apresenta mais palpável . Exite um livro sobre o assunto....É incrível !!!

[@MarlaKaplanWing-bl3up]

My Jewish name, KAPLAN, became wing, when I married gentle. IN PBOENIX AZ. BAD MOVE

[@Rifkyd5]

It's never too late to develop a relationship with Hashem and return to your roots, little baby steps it all it takes, Good luck!

[@AdaraBalabusta]

HaShem loves you and knows your heart. May He draw you ever closer to Him. ✡️❤️

[@eliezerhirtz7948]

Unbelievable

[@nitzanfeld9634]

Wow. BH

[@sshhlisten]

✨️

[@sshhlisten]

🌼

[@Litefrire]

Have you checked your family tree... Are you a descendant of the Maam Loez? I would think to have that kind of miracle you must have a zechut avot...

[@ZevMeth_originaljewishmusic]

I don't mean to be a party pooper (but I'm clearly going to be), but he was intoxicated while in the hospital, which is an obvious cause of hallucinations!

[@ZevMeth_originaljewishmusic]

With that being said, his story is very inspirational, and I was listening raptly the whole time!

[@AdaraBalabusta]

Could be.

[@user-pd7il3xz5j]

Intoxication doesn't explain the part about his grandmother and the Tehillim.

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

Only the out of body experience happened to many people that weren't intoxicated

[@joelgoldberg2040]

Talking about intoxicated, that actually might of kept him alive.

[@sshhlisten]

🇮🇱

[@annickcascales4651]

WOUAHOU 😮 😢🙏💙🤍 HASCHEM BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MASCHIAH VE SHALOM AL KOL ERETZ ISRAËL VE BIROUSHALAIM, AMEN..... 🙏🇮🇱💔🙏🎗🙏🤍🕊🕯🕊🙏🙌🙏🎈🐰⚘️🌿🙏🕊🕊🕊🕊 . ... 👍 PSALMS 1 TO 150. . ✡️

[@deweyory1635]

Ariel Thank You for Sharing The Story of How Hashem getting you on The Derek.🩵😇 Beautiful & Inspiring! Ain Od Milvado!

[@pinchuschein6116]

Wow