My Sukkos HOLIDAY meal with a HASIDIC family | HIGH HOLIDAYS series Ep 5

[@sl4983]

I like how he praises his wife. Beautiful!

[@CD-cy8xx]

This channel has to be recognized as the most well put together and informative program about Jewish Orthodox Spirituality. And I must add, without the internet I would have never had the opportunity to have this privilege looked into the community. A sweet New year to everyone fill with honey and love and peace. Shalom

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Wishing you too much honey and sweetness!

[@kathleenklein4231]

Same here, I come from a Reform background.

[@patmaurer8541]

This family seems to have found a solid balance between tradition and modernity. Technology is a tool, not a lifestyle. They value knowledge of the world, and choose the ways they will be part of it.

[@soulfoodsmama2980]

Jewish dad: you got enough food? Dinner Guest: oh I’m fine really! Jewish dad: I give you more food anyway. Ok but this is the best part. 🖤

[@carolyntemplin488]

HA HA! My Latin mamasays the same thing!!

[@kaashee]

The little boy is adorable. Thanks for an amazing series, Frieda.

[@Brenda-is9mo]

What a lovely family! That's so nice of someone to invite you into their sukkah! Being a member of this community myself, I appreciate how sensitively and positively you portray it despite your personal opinions and views. Great video!

[@cestsibon2468]

This family is adorable. Love how the dad is pinching the crispy good bits of the kugel!

[@CarinaPiersay]

What a lovely tradition and beautiful family! I love when the young boy is singing.

[@marymastromauro8164]

I enjoyed the video very much

[@NicholasPetersVT]

Amazing family , wow

[@barbaralachance5836]

Thank you for these videos, it really puts a human touch to a group of people that can feel so remote. ❤

[@marianabower7180]

This is wonderful- thank you!

[@clovismcpony]

Thank you for sharing these experiences. I myself am not Jewish and live in Williamsburg and often wonder what's like for our Jewish neighbors. Our communities are so close, our children play at the same playgrounds, yet we feel so separated from each other. Wouldn't it be great if we could share our holidays, like Sukkos, with each other as a way to break down these barriers? Regardless, I enjoyed meeting the Friedlander family and wish them a very "sweet" year ahead and sending warm regards from your neighbors in Williamsburg. 🙂

[@rivkyb7840]

Mrs Friedlander is very regal. For those who know her, know what I mean. She really is one of a kind.

[@LipglossAndLove13]

such a lovely family, thank you for sharing you time with them!!

[@Svera1010]

Beautiful family!

[@mindyfrohlich6968]

Very interesting and such a warm family. Thank you

[@eytonshalomsandiego]

That younger boy, brimming with spiritual joy, and the way he said, of course, twice...

[@cynthiar7350]

What a lovely husband to praise his wife as not only woman he loves, but his supportive partner in life.

[@sommersonne9466]

I’m so impressed with this. A meal with all the chit chat. They are just people like everyone else. It’s beautiful to watch.

[@jelmcd1]

Mrs. Freelander is a truly beautiful woman. I would be very pleased to have such a wonderful spouse.

[@jenniferlynn3537]

I too extend my thanks to the Freelander family for hosting us! 💐🌃

[@caroljoy52]

What a lovely family. So kind of them.

[@skylark5789]

Frieda, you are a true documentarian. Thank you for your beautiful and thoughtful work.

[@anitakammerer8526]

Absolutely great🔯😊🔯😊! Here's the messianic girl back; I'll have my first Sukkot right this year-- had also my first pessaj & shavuot earlier on and now the last (official) feast we celebrate in our congegation will be this. Enjoyed this lovely family very much, are they going to sleep for seven nights there? This is really impressive. And such interesting people, thank you for sharing Frieda, God bless you.

[@lynneuribeross2695]

Such a wonderful family!!!

[@shayna110]

I love the niggun that the father and the younger son sang!

[@ffvvaacc]

I love hearing his wife talk. She seems very open and would probably make a good interview person. I like her a lot.

[@tigriss007]

Thank you so much for sharing your culture. This, and all of your videos, was very educational and revealing of such a typically closed off culture, which Hollywood and the media much malign. Your channel is a very beautiful story.

[@rivkyb7840]

I love love how you are putting frum people in a good light. Yes Boro Park is a sister community. I moved away from there and it has become more satmarish. There's more men that wear white socks, more women cover their shaitels. I'm okay with that. I have plenty of satmar friends BH. I am Zionist and they're cool about it. Keep it coming! Waiting for the silver foiled kitchens 😉

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

omg the silver foiled kitchens!!! you made my day. Who will show me their silver foiled kitchen; that'd be the best.

[@gamerwhiz6847]

I love the Satmars.

[@CameronGore4420]

Today is November 11th. My great grandfather Dr. David Halpern was a medic in the British army gave his life in the invasion of Sicily in 1943 while his wife and my grandmother fled to Canada from England. We should remember the sacrifices these soldiers made so Jews and all people could be free to live without fear and have the right to self determination.

[@mariaa.9952]

I am of Italian decent (parents are Sicilian), I am 1st generation 🇨🇦 and I thank you for your Family’s sacrifice. I thank Frieda for this channel and for the opportunity to learn about this different ideology that has fascinated me for at least 30 yrs now. Sometimes, I think that perhaps in a previous Life I may have been Jewish, 🙂 otherwise I cannot explain why this……attachment? 🤔 Again 🙏 Frieda, I’m a new Subscriber and binge watching your videos! Very insightful, so generous of you to do this.

[@Shoshana-xh6hc]

May his memory be for a blessing 💜✡️

[@smiley99]

I LOVE, LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! BLESSINGS!

[@carolyntemplin488]

What a nice, loving family .. I smiled so much listening to the dad speak so wll of his wife, so so sweet and loving and respectful .. and the kids are so well behaved and enjoy their culture

[@AnoukMali7899]

Oh, how lovely and well behaved the kids are! You must be so proud of them! Thank you for sharing your beautiful family!

[@Icemansmom]

I love this family! So welcoming. Thank you

[@jeffreyspencermd5408]

Frieda - Thanks for another glimpse into Hassidic Jewish life. I learn so much from your videos

[@nadia3r471]

I loved this! Thanks for sharing! It’s so sweet to see how much he loves his wife too!

[@kcgunesq]

What a beautiful community and family.

[@SuzyQ89]

What a lovely lovely family. The Dad reminds me of a Hollywood film star when he speaks, but I cannot recall who, lol! Great video Frieda!!

[@truecynic1270]

What a wonderful family!!!

[@albingowa1507]

1:52 great to see the good old Chachmei Lublin Yeshiwa in the background. Greetings from Poland

[@chanoellemusic2037]

Frieda you are so blessed to be able to be apart of the Hassidim in New York. May HaShem bless in all your Endeavors concerning the sharing of Hassidim with the world and your personal endeavors. ✡️

[@bettymaines6305]

Had to rewatch, yet again. It is very calming. This seems like such a warm and loving family.

[@melissamissyholmes4366]

Born and raised in NJ I have many Jewish friends but none Hasidic. For some unexplained reason I have always thought of Hasidim as closed off and not wanting to associate with anyone outside of their community. The visit you had with this family was truly eye opening and heart warming. Thank you for such an informative video and please do more of them!

[@melissamissyholmes4366]

@abraham9112 no

[@arthursampson2068]

❤❤❤

[@larrydunn4626]

@melissamissyholmes4366 "not wanting to associate with anyone outside of their community." That's an interesting and partly true sentiment... but I think it is more an uncertainty, a slight fear, of things different, things unfamiliar. There is actually a part of the brain (we know this from neuroscience) that sets off an alarm when we perceive something different to what we are familiar with.

[@jillclark6076]

That was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing that with us. It was lovely to see the family and to be reminded know that there are good people from all walks of life and belief systems in America!

[@chayukykenig3055]

This is fascinating to watch on so many levels. Your videos are very well done. The questions you ask bring interesting points and good conversations. It’s admirable that this family opened up their homes and sukkah for you and for the camera. You are very kind and respectful of them. I noticed you refrained from singing along with the men. I wonder if this was difficult for you to do. Keep up your good work. Excellent material.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Chaya, your lovely comments mean so much to me.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

As for your question about not singing - I tend to code switch. With non-religious friends and family I sing without ever even thinking about it. But with religious people I don’t sing almost as if from muscle memory. I do find that while doing these videos, being relegated to female roles and spaces sometimes makes me really sad and brings back memories of exclusions that I found really difficult from when I was young. But you know, at the end of the day I chose not to live in this community so I go home and I sing to my heart’s content. So the short periods of restrictions while I’m there doesn’t bother me much.

[@chayukykenig3055]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Thank you for taking the time to reply. I feel the same about code switch. It’s a whole topic of itself, worthwhile to explore

[@SimplyGobsmacked]

I've learned so much from your videos. Thank you so much for educating me and the thousands of others who would not have an opportunity to see this beautiful community from the inside. Bless you and the Friedlander family.

[@thegratitudewitch]

This was beautiful to watch. What a lovely family and such fascinating customs in the sukkah. I enjoy these videos. Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@allensmith4131]

Ezra is my friend! Great guy! And Chesky B. Is hiding in the background😁

[@ethelcarson1162]

Wow, wow, wow. This is a stellar production on so many levels; far superior to anything on Netflix. What a warm and gracious family. Makes me want to join their sect. Kudos, to you Frieda. Well done!

[@dougratner3203]

I love Ezra!

[@courtneyraefl]

I’m unbelievably jealous. They seem so nice, and the itinerary of the evening looked so fun! Sukkos is my favorite holiday. 💙

[@song9119]

Your videos are the best! Lots of Hatzlucha in everything that u do

[@kniddelliz7512]

As a German speaker, Frieda's "Hast kaum gegessen" made me go 👀

[@laceystovall8828]

AMAZING, gorgeous people, so intelligent and grounded. You, Frieda, bring out the best. You are uniquely gifted for this role!

[@janispope4295]

I was so glad you were able to do this and show us, really fascinating, it looks fun too. What a lovely family.

[@LipglossAndLove13]

beautiful song!!

[@ladyvimto5546]

What a beautiful family! Peace and blessing upon you all ❤

[@sheilabing9588]

What a lovely family. Such an interesting evening and conversation with them. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@marilynadams349]

Thank you again

[@samijo4519]

Thank you for sharing! Our world needs more opportunities to appreciate differences and embrace similarities. This family was relatable on so many levels.

[@trudetonning8613]

I like the way you present the hasidic community in a respectful way. Your videos are super! And such generous and warm family! I would like to be invited 😊 All the best from Norway ❤

[@meirahfischer3036]

Wow such a warm respectful family. A true rarity.

[@shalvahmbmacdonald8487]

Frieda, this is a lovely video. I'm so glad that you are finding community members who feel comfortable to invite you into their homes (& sukkahs), and who give their time to share a little about their lives & yiddishkeit. I can't begin to express how meaningful this is for me, for society & for modern history. A big shkoyach to you, your team & your guests.

[@daleroth1477]

Very enjoyable and informative video. Love the way your relaxed conversation is peppered with Yiddish!

[@lindasheldon7147]

Thank you for providing such loving and educational videos.

[@lorrainemclean2271]

Thank you frieda!! I loved being part of this if only as an outsider looking in. What a gorgeous family, such depth of faith with oodles of humour, you could litetally feel the love amongst them all!!! That little girl is adorable!!

[@cremebrulee4759]

The library provided all of this information before the Internet existed. It requires more effort, but it was and is a wonderful resource.

[@RandiPoitras]

I still have a blackberry too haha i love the keyboard

[@shelleyshub3593]

Once again, Frieda, you’ve knocked it out of the park! Or the Succah! I love watching your videos! You’re so talented! Always upbeat and happy! A pleasure to watch you! 🌟🌟🌟

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

ha ha, this is a note to express my appreciation for your pun.

[@ilse8249]

I love watching your videos! I do not have the pleasure of living near such large Jewish communities and love being able to learn through you.

[@eliacole7461]

So lovely

[@gabesimmonds8421]

Beautiful video Frida!!! Sukkot is my favorite holiday.

[@noorimeldaelle3403]

Hello Frieda it is 3.10 am Saturday now in Singapore and instead of sleeping i am watching your video thank u so much for sharing with us your wonderful experience there at Ezra's house

[@kathleenklein4231]

Really enjoyed this and learned a new word! I can't imagine living in such a safe neighborhood and being able to leave the door open. Our synagogue constantly has an armed policeman at the door. This is the sad state of affairs we live in.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Which word!

[@kathleenklein4231]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Rebbish!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

@@kathleenklein4231 great word

[@MISNM0]

🤍✡🤍🌈

[@JK-hj4mn]

Frieda you make such beautiful videos

[@Mylacbell]

They seem like such a nice family. Thank you from another informative video!

[@jonnieinbangkok]

Very interesting...and the Hasidim Jews have the best headgear 😄

[@gustavolopeznachon9938]

Thank you so much for putting the time, effort and craftmanship in every single one of your videos. This is such a brilliant channel!

[@gustavolopeznachon9938]

Btw, congrats on reaching 10k!

[@derabendlehrer]

I will say Thank You! Your Chanel is so good. You give so many important answers beyond jewish life in williamsburg . Thank you. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@wofiewoof]

absolutely wonderful episode.......

[@cohenlabe1]

So sweet ve'shmachtah

[@joannek7447]

Love this as we move toward the High Holidays

[@eytonshalomsandiego]

What a beautiful sukkah, and a beautiful sweet family...thank you for sharing this....

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thank you for watching!

[@nikeblechova9113]

Frieda I really Enjoy your videos. Wish I will have an oportunity to join your tour one day :) .

[@sunbeam8161]

What a lively and communicative family that was...I am sure that they would have happily engaged in more conversatin with some open end questions i.e.: Oh your the only girl? What are some things you do that your brothers do not? Which things that your brothers do would you like to do as well? For the boys: What does your typical day look like? What is different for you during the Holy Days? How long did it take to put up the sukkah? Who did what and why was that so? How long has the couple been married? How many guests come to visit the sukkah in a day? I am sure you can think of many more open end questions that you can apply in various situations that you encounter on your interesting journeys. All the best for you❣️

[@chelym4094]

This was lovely! Thank you for sharing this experience with us, and to the family for allowing us this visit!♥️♥️

[@guspdm]

Would love to see a guide book from you on Hasidic/Jewish food and associated traditions. Please?

[@kellkatz]

TY! Thank you to the whole family and congregation for sharing!

[@chaim3904]

Friday vizel appreciates both worlds the religious and the secular just like me

[@rolo6932]

Thank you, it was fascinating to watch!

[@HelloNewMoon]

What a cute sweet family! Thats the way I want people to see my little family. Loving, intelligent and welcoming.

[@stefanoenricosalvadorebesu1445]

As a Noahide, I really enjoyed this wonderful video.

[@Mendy_A]

Love what you do ! I enjoyed every second

[@heatherwiner2883]

I love your channel being a Jewish convert.

[@tinalechowicz4753]

Thank you for your lovely videos. I'm learning ♥️😊

[@T_WC123]

So interesting! Great video!

[@Taryag613]

Many years ago (1960s) there was a small congregation of Liska chassidim in the Bronx, with a Rebbe also by the name of Friedlander. Their existence seems to have been erased from history and im curious what connection (if any) they had with the Boro Park branch...

[@jamespetherbridge2151]

Shabbat Shalom! 🍷💐

[@JohnHarvey_UK]

Excellent content as usual 😌