Inside the World’s Strictest Jewish Community

[@joem715]

It really touched me when the elderly man said that when he was growing up, none of the children knew what grandparents were because they had all died in the Holocaust. That really brought it home that this entire community is made up of people whose parents were children during the war and survivors in one way or another.

[@kimaltman8164]

These very strict Orthodox communities began after WWII as a way to ‘protect’ themselves. Each and every member of these tribes have relatives lost during the Holocaust which is why they have created an insular world of their own.

[@helenglatzer5248]

​@@kimaltman8164I909 o I loop vby jumo🎉loo

[@smalltownhomesteadAC]

Yes, very sad.

[@Helenedesric1]

it is such a tragedy that the holocaust happened especially ones that experienced it too. There are no words how I feel.

[@debbiesantibanez1927]

Very sad. There was another woman talking about the family. She’s 70. When she married. There wasn’t a lot of family. They had passed in the holocaust.

[@spike16965]

What is it with all the hate on jewish people and community. People deserve to worship and praise as they want without consequences.

[@PearlsandRoses]

I don’t get it either.

[@Starryeyes65]

Gaza

[@MPeters00]

@@Starryeyes65 There is a difference between the state/government of Israel and the Jewish people. Many Jews are against Israel’s destruction of Palestine (Gaza).

[@Sheba_316]

It’s both a spiritual and political reason. God always keeps His people.

[@llngprc5411]

Seems a little like a cult

[@LiSuee]

I’m so glad the audio was fixed. I really wanted to watch this mini documentary.

[@Annabelle-v1m]

Same here 😊❤

[@danamarcotteseiler7423]

Excellent video

[@Scortch-bonnitli7yg]

What happened to the audio

[@RedneckJessi]

"Growing up, we didn't know what grandparents were. They killed them all." I can't even fathom this. Imagine never having a grandma?💔

[@travellingrhea6856]

I live in the UK and didn’t have grandparents. They were murdered in gas chambers in the war. It means that now I am a grandparent, I have no idea if I am doing it right as I had no role models.

[@Sar1386]

I’m from London and didn’t have grandparents as mine had past away from illness and the another from being attacked. Unfortunately many of us have had that experience even without being Jewish. It definitely is something special for those who are blessed with good and loving grandparents

[@Helenedesric1]

@@travellingrhea6856 I am sorry you and thousands of others had to go through that tragedy. God bless

[@snowysnowyriver]

​@@zdigk8. ​. No, that is what H'mas are doing to themselves by using their children and old people as human shields. Only cowards do that.....hide behind the vulnerable.

[@miamiglia]

@@zdigk8didn’t hamas attack first? Holding women and little kids hostage for their own sick pleasures? And if I’m remembering correctly hamas is a terrorist group for Palestine. If you bully someone expect them to fight back.

[@SnowWhite717_]

I went to Auschwitz and Dachau with my parents when I was 6 or 7. It affected me my entire life. I understand what happened, the horrors they endured… The piles of clothes, shoes, eyeglass put in perspective how many people were stripped of everything they owned and imprisoned, forced to work until they dropped, then put in giant ovens dozens at a time. I know this sounds crazy but I learned the Nazi’s made soap from the fat of the Jews they murdered and I refused to use soap for two years until my parents finally convinced me they no longer made soap out of people. It left an indelible impression on my heart that I’ve carried throughout the last 46 years and I can’t imagine that the Jewish community doesn’t feel the terror of that this day.

[@labricola6993]

You're nothing but khazaria fake jew. You're a not a jew. You're a project lies

[@spike16965]

Totally understandable

[@antoniajane5442]

I went to Yad Vashem (holocaust museum) in Jerusalem nearly 40 years ago. I remember it like yesterday. Beyond upsetting.

[@llngprc5411]

Are your parents Jewish. Why would they expose a child to that. Sickening. You've been indoctrinated

[@HomesteadAtLast]

Yes there was horrible acts of humanity done back then but you cannot ignore the other side of it. These people don’t consider you or I on the same level in life as they are. They believe they are holier than other. They wouldn’t want to be buried next to me even in death because I have tattoos. These are some of the nastiest most discriminatory people in this video.

[@johnwhite2293]

The one thing you can say about these people is they are peacefully going about their business, they don’t want interference from the wider community and they don’t want to interfere with other people’s business, good law abiding citizens

[@SaffronHammer]

It might be peaceful and fulfilling life for some, and for many others constricting and abusive. If you do not follow the strict arbitrary rules and submit to the patriarchy of it all, you will suffer the consequences: ostracism from all your friends and family and losing even your children. You might want to look into the lives of those who have left and lost everything before assuming it is all sunshine and rainbows. They certainly don;t want "interference from the wider community", which is why domestic and sexual abuse of children is routinely swept under the rug and never reported to the authorities who could protect the victims.

[@DuchessDelphine]

As a current flight attendant and a former designer working in NYC, I interact with a lot Jewish people, secular, Syrian, and Orthodox. I’ve been able to learn a lot about their community, beliefs, and lifestyle. Nearly all of the companies I worked for in NYC were owned by Jewish families/partners. It’s been very enlightening, as I was sooo curious. I don’t agree with everything, but that’s not my place anyway. Nonetheless , I have respect for these people and their unerring dedication to their faith and way of life. Also, their children are always the nicest, most respectful, and polite on the plane. Even when there’s a dozen of them.😂

[@skontheroad]

How nice! What are examples of the things you don't agree with? Have you asked any of them to explain the why behind it? It may surprise you! You can also use your knowledge to ask your current employers for a position in first!! Think of it almost as a language! You understand how to "speak their language" and make them more comfortable when traveling in business or first! I would have to give my staff lectures when they were hired on how to handle (or not handle, specifically) the Orthodox Jewish customers. And they always had TONS of questions! Only a smart person wouldn't!😊 Good luck!

[@patriciaduggan4102]

As a Roman Catholic, I love my Jewish bróthers & sisters I look on them as my elder brothers & sisters Thank you for this beautiful documentary about how you live your FAITH, BEAUTIFUL

[@megaPhone713]

This is a lovely documentary. I am a Catholic and grew up in an orthodox Jewish neighborhood, and it was lovely. Such kind , peaceful people. Thanks for sharing your culture with us ❤

[@niomimartin4755]

Really enjoyed watching this as a fully practicing Muslim, so sad to hear of the discrimination they face 😢 but this was very interesting to watch and see how Jewish people live and have so much respect for their faith ❤

[@DARKINBLADE.]

You’re a traitor to Islam and Palestine, shame on you.

[@niomimartin4755]

@@DARKINBLADE.how am I a traitor for showing respect and peace to others? Why are people so full of hate these days

[@DARKINBLADE.]

@@niomimartin4755 Because Israel and Jews want us dead? Have you no shame? Why would you side with Nazis? Allah guide you…

[@ethalminiellis3032]

​@DARKINBLADE. Wow you are really a nasty human being. Shame on you for disrespecting a religion different from your own but expecting others to respect yours!

[@skontheroad]

​@@niomimartin4755You aren't. Anyone who says you are doesn't understand the religion!

[@mickeymac64]

Thank you for posting this. I knew very little about this way of life. the sense of community is wonderful. I hope you all have a peaceful and fulfilling life xx Kindest regards from Scotland

[@betty-boo4260]

me too i found it very interesting learning how they live and an insight into there celebration. Seems like a beautiful culture

[@joshgroom8421]

LOADS OF CULTS OUT THERE- TAKE YOUR PICK

[@SaffronHammer]

It might be peaceful and fulfilling life for some, and for many others constricting and abusive. If you do not follow the strict arbitrary rules and submit to the patriarchy of it all, you will suffer the consequences: ostracism from all your friends and family and losing even your children. You might want to look into the lives of those who have left and lost everything before assuming it is all sunshine and rainbows.

[@Anon.5216]

​@Judaism is NOT a cult. joshgroom8421 We catholics get our faith from them.

[@AshSham11]

​@@betty-boo4260 If you call THAT a beautiful cultur, you must live in the jungle till 50 year's without human contact!

[@EnchantraAllure]

This is unfair to their children not letting them go to college. Also not giving the women a full education. It makes them rely on this community even if they decide to leave, or even worse shunned from it! And don't get me started on how they treat lgbtq people. I'm Jewish btw.

[@mikaelb7735]

VERY good comment!!!

[@smalltownhomesteadAC]

Unfair? Why is college or a full education so important to people? They have a wonderful life, strong community and large families. They are happy and satisfied. And LGTBQ is sexualizing children and encouraging them to mutilate themselves. It’s pretty obvious why they were not accepted historically, I feel no pity for gays anymore. Give me the Jews over gays anytime.

[@dobbiessock1050]

These are some good points, that can be said for many sects/cults, religions.

[@christinabeck9316]

Keeps them contained.

[@jennybyrd2818]

I'm Jewish h I'm encouraged to go to college rember religious extreme isn't just for Christian .

[@martaupward5992]

Thank you Adass Community for being willing to share your lives with us.

[@ros8702]

Really interesting to see inside the lives of this often misunderstood community. I wish them well during these challenging times.

[@joshgroom8421]

tRUST ME- IT'S A CONTROLLING CULT

[@liveandletlive-q7x]

I also wish them to have peace, they deserve the very best. Sadly i do not like the GENICIDE IN GAZA AND SEEING CHILDREN BEING BUTCHARD. ITŚ EVIL. SO WAS WHAT HAPPENED TO THE YOPONG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES MURDERED AND TAKEN HOSTAGE. BOTH ARE WRONG. BUT I WISH PEACE FOR ISREAL AND PALASTINE. ITŚ THE ONLY WAY THE WORLD WILL HAVE ANY PEACE.

[@Starinthecap]

​@@liveandletlive-q7xall big talk, first talk about the hundreds of thousands of Muslims being tortured in camps in China, then will talk about Gaza

[@tayibahussain]

What is the challenging time? That izzy is going a mass geno with many of the jewish faith cheering it on. There is zero sympathy with those that justify a holocaust or even somehow in there twisted minds justify it.

[@BreadedNuggetss]

@@liveandletlive-q7x jewish people have genuinly nothing to do this as its the Israeli goverment and army, they just HAPPEN to be jewish...you didnt need to comment this.

[@JulieGrabauskas]

really enjoyed this documentary. I'm quite jealous of how happy and tight knit the community it

[@lynortnort107]

The whole community is not "happy". You are oversimplifying. We see some gems of the community in this documentary. All human groups have their best and their worst. There are people suffering psychologically in this, as in every, community. You might want to read/view material about the downside of this very strict structure. People can abuse the laws and rules. There are rabbis who molest children, just as some priests do. This is no more common than in every other group. It is part of human nature. Don't idealize. One can find tight community in any religion, or in any human community.

[@jsch6495]

Taip zydu seimos 🫶🤝tvirtos

[@katecarter5468]

I would love to be part of this too x

[@jsch6495]

@@katecarter5468 who is stoping you🤦‍♀️😂😂👉just go 🏃‍♀️‍➡️make babies ,,,🤰🤱no need to work 😀

[@AshSham11]

@@katecarter5468 Then why you don't do it? Go and be a part of that good tribe.

[@peachykeenbeans]

i have visited Dachau. My life has forever been changed from that experience. it truly is heartbreaking what has been done to the jewish community. Thier relisience and sense of family and community is to really be admired.

[@KHH595]

It’s not real. They admit it’s not. It was built after the world in the way the original could have been. Half the post war stories are completely made up by the winners.

[@marlee1234]

This is not ultra orthodox. This is a normal orthodox community with normal values. Nothing out of the ordibary that you wouldn't see in a Los Angeles or israel orthodox community. There are much more intense orthodox communities i have seen in israel. These people are lovely and warm in this video. Enjoyed someone actually showing the positive these communities bring.

[@lyadmilo]

Ultra Orthodox is just the term to distinguish from Modern Orthodox. It isn't a judgment on extremism.

[@Tourpha02-z3m]

I prefer to call them fringe.

[@catalina1968]

@@Tourpha02-z3mThey aren’t fringe, so calling them that is ignorant.

[@dredre4796]

This is very informative, thank you for this.

[@bonniekellyromeo9073]

I live near a huge hasidic population in Chicago. The anti semitism is horrible. Police have to watch over the community extra closely. It is very sad.

[@theresalewis6301]

Really enjoyed watching this May all the Jewish who lost their lives in the holicost forever rest in eternal peace xx

[@BellaFirenze]

...holocaust...

[@DiannaGrable-fm8jd]

It's "Holocaust."

[@BellaFirenze]

@@theresalewis6301 Oy vey.

[@AshSham11]

Right, an holicost 😂

[@kroudyy]

I truly do not understand how anyone could be antisemitic. They’re so peaceful and just doing their own thing. HOW DOES THAT BOTHER YOU???? THEY LITERALLY DONT CARE WHAT YOU DO.

[@The_Cat_Lady_]

Sometimes i think its one of the reasons for the obsession, the fact that they have strong inner truth and never seek validation, and not looking to convince and convert others, this might make some people insecure. Sad...

[@negy2570]

@@The_Cat_Lady_ they have a lot of self validation that persists into their community. They don't need external validation, that might be dangerous anyway for a group of people that doesn't want to change. They do not convert other people because Judaism in general is an ethno-religion and they do not accept people who are not into that lineage. They put their influence in the world in other ways. Sure they are kind people, calm and polite, they harm none and deserve to be respected, as anyone else. They often help people in their surroundings even if not Jewish. What I don't get is the head-shaving for women. All the ladies in the video are visibly wearing wigs made of real hair. Most hair come from East Europe where girls used to sell their hair for some money or from India where poor women donate their hair to the temple, then made up in kosher wigs called sheitel. There was a debate some years ago with hair from India because the strict Judaic law forbids to use hair that could come from idolatric rituals.

[@Yxxj-p5t]

Read the Talmud and you’d understand.

[@grelm1322]

You have no idea lol

[@Yxxj-p5t]

@@kroudyy Read the Talmud.

[@Rei9nsGaming]

I did a DNA test about 9yrs ago, my mother always told us kids growing we were Dutch, French , and part native american, well she died believing that. I was very surprised when my DNA info came back I found that no native american, but jewish. Very proud to know the truth. I'm proud to be part jewish.❤

[@maranda7033]

False.

[@liveandletlive-q7x]

@@maranda7033 WHO ARE YOU TO SAY THAT????

[@user-qq6rr2je4q]

My sympathy

[@murlepeterson6028]

Interesting as Jewish is a religion, not heritage, also no religion is measured out in your physical blood DNA Test. Sorry to disappoint you, someone mislead you in DNA testing

[@playinglifeoneasy9226]

Hatzolla is amazing. In Los Angeles, they were sued for transporting people to the hospital because they didn’t charge for the service and the city was losing money, but Hala did not close. Many moms will avoid going to the hospital if they have young children home because what can they do? They can’t leave their children abandoned. Hut will come to your house and stay with your children until you either return home or a family friend can be located but this way Parents who stay home with their children are able to go to the hospital.

[@janetteveronica402]

It's awful that the gentleman was attacked like that. It's very scary.

[@leannsherman6723]

Yes it is. Radicalism is a scourge.

[@HJRsa]

One of my fondest childhood memories of the Jewish folk, is that they feed you till you want to burst n I'm a Christian. The other is their Constant Friendly Kindness toward All and Everyone. God Bless our Jewish Brethren and Sisters worldwide. We keep Praying for you n Love you 🫶🙌❤️💯

[@SandiByrd]

"Just because we don't have tv's I imagine people are interested in what we do too" she's got a lovely open minded vibe. I think it's cool that they respect tradition. I don't pretend to understand it but I'm certainly in no position to judge it.

[@philippal8666]

The guy being a twat, shouting, hitting, talking about Allah, it shows one thing. People dislike and fear what they don’t understand. Because that dude certainly seemed confused.

[@dominickjustave3558]

The long video shows the Jewish guy staring it first

[@vlu1973]

Australian Orthodox Jews seem so much more friendly and approachable.

[@alexazuewsky7658]

The NY ones are as well, it’s just NYC/BK area where they live be a wild place in general, idk too many super happy New Yorkers 🤣

[@Sarah-su8ju]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 until you mention Jesus....then they turn demonic just like they did 2 thousand years ago

[@QuadriviumNumbers]

@@Sarah-su8ju 😂😂😂

[@dominickjustave3558]

​@@Sarah-su8jujesus was a jew

[@abook_addict]

They aren't ultra strict, they have cell phones and are allowing to be filmed. I watched another documentary where a woman's daughter married into a strict community and she and her family would not allow them to bring cameras into her house, they did not have t.v.s, cell phones, computers or radios. The camera crew had to talk to the mother after she left her daughter's house after the visit.

[@kjelsadek]

Depends on the community. I’m in the U.S. and there’s a huge Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox community with many different sects in Lakewood. They have kosher phones-think older style flip phones without internet and some use smart phones with limited apps or filters.

[@miss0petersburg]

Non of the families you saw in the background have tvs or phones. They have leaders in the community who have em and that’s who you saw. It’s the first time a few of them allowed to be filmed, those who are trusted in the community. I’m sure you’d love for them to not know what evil awaits outside. You don’t sound like you’re curious or even that you actually paid attention to what you watched. You didn’t see people in the back covering their faces not wanting to be on camera? Trust me, they have more discipline than any of those who judge them. You probably think they follow the tradition just so they can make a KZbin video, nuts. No surprise that you would. Most of what they do, and most of ways Jews contribute, isn’t done on video. Just like the healthcare they provide to everybody, not only Jews. The same thing in NY and other big states. Or the fact that most Muslim immigrants use Jewish refugee programs to move to the west. That’s what should matter. No other religious group provides healthcare to everyone, specially to those who hate them. The entire Jewish religion is built on being humble. And by the way, not just for women. This is why when you see a religious family, the men cover up just as much. I know it’s hard to understand that there are people who actually don’t want or care about attention and clicks. They just allowed to be filmed to educate people who are genuinely interested. And there are plenty.

[@nicolamthompson6306]

Really enjoyed this documentary really interesting watch

[@pfeenxh]

Jesus was a Jew and as a Christian I would never ever harm, curse or hit any Jew. Can't figure out why so many hate them.

[@Nev860]

You are funny

[@tayibahussain]

What an interesting character you are. Need to study you in a museum

[@virginiasanchis1717]

​@@Nev860What do you mean?

[@alkebabish]

Because of their behavior and devastating effect on society. For example, PornHub, OnlyFans, Tindr, Grindr, and most of the other big porn / hookup apps are Jewish-owned. I saw a woman crying after she had sex with 100 guys in a row on OnlyFans the other day - how many women have been ruined by this platform which makes huge money for its Jewish owner. Most of the satanic imagery you see in the music industry is coming from Jewish record companies. HollyWood... let's not even get started on that. Jewish people have been trying to destroy Christian values for a very long time. Not the people in this video, they believe in God and seem have wholesome values, although in Israel, it is common for Orthodox Jews to spit at Christians. A lot of Jews are fighting a war with Christianity. The early Church fathers knew about this, Martin Luther wrote an entire book about it. Even the Bible refers to the Synagogue of Satan. Christians are supposed to forgive the Jews and pray for their conversion: but not to let them destroy us.

[@ninajones2054]

lol, ask them what they think abt Jesus

[@yokitooli7325]

They were hit by an arson attack today. Pray for them.

[@Sandra-Gibora]

you are right, it was this synagogue that was attacked 😢

[@denisedarrell6828]

Thank you. This was very interesting. I wish the non-jewish community had the closeness of their families and honored their faith as all of you do.

[@MrBoruchs]

My sister in Melbourne told me there’s no future for them in Australia and it’s the government’s fault. The shul was burnt down this morning like the late 30’s in Europe she said.

[@kathleenchaffin2591]

Oh, no! So much horrid aggression. I weep for mankind 😢

[@Madam_Vader_Reads]

What a great video, and thanks for all of the effort that went into it.

[@Beautyinthebreakdown.]

I saw a huge Jewish family on the Dover cliffs when I visited, they looked beautiful in their traditional dress.

[@Martinique_36]

Very interesting and to those people leaving offensive comments shame on you be respectful as you want to be respected.

[@angelasimpson10519]

Very neat to see inside the lives of these sacred people. They are so dedicated to their faith it's really nice to see! A bit off to hear an Australian accent, but it's pretty neat they have their own community down there :)

[@racheld7528]

Totally random, but in 2005 I spent a summer working as a nurse at a Jewish girls summer camp. Absolutely loved it. Anyway, the chef made hummus every day. It was at almost every meal. I had never liked hummus so I didn’t get the appeal from the girls and even some of the staff. One day my friends convinced me to try it…oh my goodness! Loved it!!! I think I learned that day that how it’s made, what’s in it etc can make the difference. I wish I had gotten the recipe from the chef. It was so good! 5:20

[@MegaJazzyjess]

Im so glad that they continue their faith and tradition. Others may not understand but i think its great. Keep being up no matter who,what, others think.

[@Rosalielieberman]

Thanks. Rosalie, orthodox but not hasidic

[@AshesAshes44]

The captioning is having *fits* with this video. It's doing better than expected with the more familiar words

[@jeanwalker6776]

What a beautiful community and some lovely traditions ❤

[@oneextra8659]

Ok,gentile

[@lauras7307]

Interesting. I enjoy coming across videos I would never look for, but i have to say, the majority of the time, I've really enjoyed it. Same with this ... I enjoyed it

[@jrew7010]

I have always been interested in cultures other than my own. I enjoyed this documentary. People around the world should be free to live how they please and its unfortunate how politics gets weaponized against different groups.

[@zijian0625]

Their English are much better than I expected. I grew up in Chicago and worked as a shabbos goy for the Litvish/Yeshivish (non-hasidic) ultra-orthodox. I later moved to Williamsburg Brooklyn. Usually men across various hasidic dynasities here in NY tend to speak Yiddish (Chabad is an exception) while women's English proficicency are much better. Children's entertainment are almost exclusively in Yiddish.

[@cecilyupdegraff2559]

This was lovely. In our modern world of take and scorn and anger, it’s good to see there are people who mold their lives in accordance with their faith. I know many of their traditions, but this showed me more about lesser known orthodox faith and teaching. In our world, we see too much hatred for things not like the “norms”. Thank you for sharing and God bless you all.

[@ToibaAyoub]

But when it comes to Muslim community then it's forced

[@SaffronHammer]

It might be peaceful and fulfilling life for some, and for many others constricting and abusive. If you do not follow the strict arbitrary rules and submit to the patriarchy of it all, you will suffer the consequences: ostracism from all your friends and family and losing even your children. You might want to look into the lives of those who have left and lost everything before assuming it is all sunshine and rainbows.

[@katebushlover999]

this sense of community is great for kids, what a lovely documentary.

[@tabc6870]

I grew up Jewish and left the religion. It was way too strict for me. This kind of life is not for everyone

[@ms.zelman3032]

I can't believe that most of them don't leave. I wonder how most of them are comfortable with this.

[@Dontlooktotherightorleft]

This is why the Jews, Jesus own people rejected Him. Jesus taught the kingdom of God thru a relationship with God not man made rules. Jesus message is really simple so simple they couldnt and didnt want to accept it. This is so sad absolute dead religion! This was Jesus response to the religious people/leaders/priests. Matthew 11:25-30 25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and revealed them to infants. 26 Yes, Father, because this was your good pleasure. 27 All things have been entrusted to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son desires to reveal him. 28 “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take up my yoke and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

[@mirembewinfred5353]

How do you behave outside it, say the truth. Today's world, its better to atleast rise your kids.

[@NikkiLovesYouLotsx]

When he smiled after saying “We prefer the eggs to the bottles that they used to throw” it made me tear up 😢

[@racheln2136]

There are *many* very strict groups all over the world. I’ve never been to Australia, so I can’t say for sure, but I think this is not the strictest group in Judaism in the world -maybe, maybe Australia.

[@paulazathy7034]

the Jewish community and people in general are peaceful and law abiding- they don’t bother others from their lives. They stick to themselves because they fear being attacked- trust me this is the only reason- if you ask one in a store “do you know where this item is?” They are so helpful and respectful- this is how they are raised and how they raise their children too. WAY too many other people are so focussed on hate and being in their lives- while their own families are crumbling- maybe focus on your self before you waste time hating a community who has done nothing…just a thought?

[@claudiacarrera9183]

Cults! People want to romantize the way of living. There's so much abuse going on inside because of their closeness

[@ros8702]

Close knit traditional family values. Gentle, law abiding people. Very sad that their place of worship got fire bombed and people injured. Australia is becoming chaotic.

[@chelym4094]

WOW! This is beautiful! The respect they have for each other and their culture is incredible! Continuing on for centuries what they believe in and how they shun the change of the modern world is wonderful! Thank you to this family for sharing their lives with us!

[@deefitzgerald2906]

I was so SHOCKED at that Black Man attacking that Man over being a JEW especially a Black Man who himself comes from being treated badly in History….To think that the Jews were almost Destroyed is SICKENING just for being Jewish….I have to say there’s something to the way they live if most People did how much better Our World would be…..Jesus was a JEW maybe We ALL should be Jewish…..

[@VintagepaperdollcuttingC-wq5ql]

It’s all BS!

[@SaffronHammer]

It might be peaceful and fulfilling life for some,--especially the men, and for many others constricting and abusive. If you do not follow the strict arbitrary rules and submit to the patriarchy of it all, you will suffer the consequences: ostracism from all your friends and family and losing even your children. You might want to look into the lives of those who have left and lost everything before assuming it is all sunshine and rainbows.

[@jeandresley275]

Fascinating. Thank you.

[@elizabethosomo9999]

I love the Jews❤️, not just me but all my family.❤️❤️❤️

[@jaysloane2228]

I'm so used to hearing the heavy NYC hasidic accent hearing them speak with Aussie accents is so weird but awesome at the same time!!!

[@GitzenShiggles]

This takes me back........loved my community.

[@China-Clay]

What do you miss about your particular community?

[@robmullin1128]

We have Hasidic Jews in Brooklyn,NY which are identical to this group.

[@barbarabarber4485]

I love the kliezmeur (sp) music. It always makes me want to dance!

[@brandiva96]

Agree with their lifestyle or not I found this AMAZING!!!

[@woooster17]

I am of the opinion, ‘each to their own’ as long as it doesn’t harm others, or forced upon those who choose a different way of life. As for me, I simply don’t believe in some higher power, an all knowing, eternal deity. I believe religion was created as we cannot imagine, or cope with the fact that we are alone, that there is nothing beyond death. We live, we die, as in nature.. I think this concept frightens people, so they are soothed & made to feel safe believing that there is more beyond our mortal life on this planet. Sadly, religion as well as politics are what’s beyond almost every war Peace ✌🏻

[@Jeannette0890]

This was amazing to watch. Thank you. I wish them nothing but the best ❤

[@MissV1604]

the background music is too loud and distracting

[@tylertucker6776]

Thanks for the beautiful documentary! I absolutely love to see how different cultures live!! I dont like the hate the Jewish receive 😢

[@56v12cylinder]

very interesting.......but why is this being posted 11 y e a r s later?.......

[@skysoar7]

I really enjoyed this documentary.

[@alieskakeijnemans1680]

I love how they are so modest and simple until they start to party😂

[@laratichnell862]

I really enjoyed this. Beautifully done.

[@margaretangstadt3792]

God bless and keep your chosen people. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

[@user-qq6rr2je4q]

"Chosen"????

[@kristaaa7]

That’s sweet rabbi must have seen so much and definitely survived so much 🥺❤

[@jmommy1]

This was so interesting to watch. Love learning about different cultures.

[@sharoncox4776]

How old is this documentary?

[@meomy29]

About 2014 per the video.

[@beatuifulbutterfly1]

I love this I’m not even Jewish i think it’s beautiful the traditions the kept for next the generations modest in their standards the whole thing.i love the name of town it’s beautiful

[@lizcort5047]

Thank you for this informative look into the Orthodox community. One question, if no one continues their education after 16 and they go on to study, how do they make money to live and provide for their families?

[@LAGW49]

If there are only 2000 people,this will lead to inbreeding and many future health issues.

[@av9049-e7l]

I have a feeling that both the patriarch and matriarch of the community are enjoying their life and it looks like some of them also have had a choice in the way they live. They are well connected also outside of the community. The leading man's international travel etc, they have all these resources. This apppears to stand in vast contrast to the members of the sect who'se autonomy is incredible marginal. I'm not even talking about the kids but also adult members. They are only following and letting others lead their life, to intervene in it, they don't have any objections, they are docile, obeying and do not appear to have much of individuality etc. I get it that it's the way sects operate but it is still shocking to witness the diametrical imbalance of power in the upper and lower segments of the sect. I have a feeling that there are little resources to the followers and everything is decided for them. I think it's in contrast to the way human beings are built but that's just my opinion on the matter. I also worry about all the things which are hidden and not shown to us. Where are the disabled children? They must have a lot of genetic diseases, where are these treated and which type of treatment is there? If the boys and girls, especially girls, receive no sexual education and information, then based on what do they make their so-called 'choices' of preelected spouses? What happens if there is an unfit in bed, does the woman's pleasure even matter? What about male molestation of women? What about gennder based violence, harrassment and abuse? We were presented with the scandal about female abuser, what about the men who have much more power and access in this community?

[@kathleenchaffin2591]

We need another doc! Great questions 😊

[@user-cr9vv9id2g]

Hi dear. I grew up in that community. Lots of good questions. There isn’t actually a strong sense of gender imbalance, more a clearly defined gender difference. The very vast majority of women do not feel subjugated or under the power of men; they value their roles as mothers and wives and derive great satisfaction from it. Genetic diseases are rare because all potential couples undergo genetic testing prior to an engagement. Happy to answer any other questions!

[@peggyrooney7557]

I really enjoyed the movie. Thanks you for sharing your videos 📸

[@paulinenewman1611]

It was a joy to follow this story and I wish for Gods blessings on you and your community. Aryah your baby son is beautiful

[@janakujawa1629]

Thank you for explaining your faith to me. It is very interesting.

[@bubbiej6046]

Thankful to the community for allowing this. 🙏

[@bellaperez4785]

I live in a very Jewish orthodox neighborhood and I’m covered in tattoos and I’m treated like crap. They’re very racist.

[@bellaperez4785]

Also, the women are not allowed to get divorce unless the husband gives the wife a get a piece of paper

[@ndc80]

​@@bellaperez4785and in other communities men pretend to be women and get away with rape

[@Avantika005]

Are you a Christian?

[@ms.zelman3032]

SMH I'm so sorry to hear that. I have a blue treble clef tattoo on the front arm above my wrist.

[@hannahbaxter8825]

It's true I was shocked when I realised that but not all Jews are raised that way.

[@D-M-J]

This was very interesting to watch

[@LesleyBramley-g5f]

My only question is, with intermarrying , what about genetics? Wouldn’t it be for the greater good to invite other Jews or anybody who is amenable to join them?

[@arfriedman4577]

Ultra orthodox don't marry outsiders.

[@Khalil-o8b]

I'm an Afghan American Muslim, and i have lots of love and respect for my cousins jews ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DARKINBLADE.]

Traitor to Allah. That’s what you are.

[@arfriedman4577]

Luv ya back. I actually learn about Muslim religion from people I know and yt.

[@kathleenchaffin2591]

We appreciate you. This is what America is supposed to be! ❤

[@LauraC-ek4wd]

How interesting and what a wonderful way of life, so uplifting and community spirited to each other. Really enjoyed finding out about this culture ❤ 🇬🇧

[@SaffronHammer]

It might be peaceful and fulfilling life for some--especially the men, and for many others constricting and abusive. If you do not follow the strict arbitrary rules and submit to the patriarchy of it all, you will suffer the consequences: ostracism from all your friends and family and losing even your children. You might want to look into the lives of those who have left and lost everything before assuming it is all sunshine and rainbows.

[@tanyagarcia3721]

That’s one way of looking at the world the way us on the outside look at you. That was a compliment from the guy to the other

[@maril1379]

Some of these practices are not Torah based but rabbinic. Hasidism developed in late 1700's.

[@tomlittle5267]

If I am not mistaken, this community also protect some teacher and leaders of child molesters. I notice you never brought that up. And the family lived across the street from the school.

[@Mary-po4ti]

Yes, they protect them....

[@Charlotte-wx4jz]

Happens in lots of religions! The Catholic church is always covering up for priests!

[@Mary-po4ti]

@Charlotte-wx4jz yes, thousands of Kids have been abused by Those dirty priests and Others connected to Catholic Church and Other churches!

[@xafir2816]

@@Charlotte-wx4jz just as bad. But just because somebody else does it, it does not excuse crimes.

[@Charlotte-wx4jz]

@xafir2816 I’m not saying it as an excuse. However, lots of people like to point out how there are criminals/ pedophiles/ murders in curtain religions. These people tend to be (but not always) religious people from other religions. I just think it’s hypocrisy gone mad as it happens in all walks of life, sadly.

[@tigerlily0988]

This was absolutely fascinating. In a world with so much political unrest, increasing drug use, suicide… it makes me scared for my kids and the kids born today. Seeing that there is this small pocket of dedicated people who put family and God above all else gives me hope.

[@lindsayshockledge579]

I love learning about different cultures and their communities, culture, faith etc found this documentary really interesting. Thoughts are with all Holocaust victims, survivors and Jewish people all over the world

[@Dawn-l4e]

Being a conservative Jew we abide by Torah but not this strict. Very strict this community is . Bless them .

[@tarafall1]

That thing that attacked them outside the synagogue was like a vicious animal

[@TheDebinoz]

Thank you for this wonderful video, thank you to this community for sharing their lives. If anyone is further interested (or this video raises questions for them), I recommend reading any of Simon Schama's books about Jewish history starting at 1000 BCE.

[@pGonzalez-b2k]

They want to live in peace. Other cultures have different dress so it doesn't matter as long as they contribute for the good of community.

[@Chris-mb5lh]

a much appreciated change .. thanks for the effort - I enjoyed it very much... (Canada)

[@LynnKsCouture]

Thank you for posting this video and thanks to the Jewish community willing to share an overview of their life. Can only write glad am not Amish, Orthodox Jew , or Catholic .

[@dianaskorn]

Thank you for revealing the culture from inside!

[@Pixie_Of_SJ]

So essentially they’re all related

[@PhyreReighn]

just like the mormons

[@HomesteadAtLast]

They would rather commit incest than breed with the outside population which they deem “unholy” and “unworthy”. Everyday people like you and I…. They wouldn’t want to be buried next to us…. They’re sickos

[@cortney8493]

@@PhyreReighnbingo

[@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131]

Mostly. Genetically it's not good.

[@VeronicaZawodniak]

Witold Pilecki is a distant cousin on my mom's side. God bless for sharing. 😊

[@philippal8666]

In London I see this group often. They got sick in COVID and took up a whole ICU ward. There’s also huge numbers in the genetic diseases clinics because they intermarry. Sometimes a family of 6 kids has 5 affected by serious potentially fatal disorders. If they keep going it won’t end well.

[@mariekatherine5238]

Certain groups of Muslims, Pakistanis particularly, Mormons, Amish and Mennonites have the same problem. It’s not necessarily incest, but if second cousins marry second cousins, generation after generation, from a small gene pool, couples can inadvertently end up genetically as close as immediate family. In the US, there was very little Covid among Amish, maybe because they’re rural. There has long been a problem with recessive genetic diseases and syndromes. Some communities have taken action to prevent it, others have a more fatalistic attitude, we take whatever God sends.

[@randompersonn80]

@@mariekatherine5238mormons definitely don’t intermarry but the people in the video definitely do

[@BohemianLifer]

All faith based cults have issues with intergenerational genetics, abusive family practices and highly suspect social " norms".

[@BellaFirenze]

You are full of it.

[@khaosssssss1727]

In case you haven't noticed there are 6 million people less for us TO marry. There are approximately 14 million of us. Worldwide. Not everyone is religious and there are different denominations within Judaism. We are an ethnoreligion, we have markers for Tay-Sachs which is VERY different than marrying your first cousins for multiple, multiple generations.