Orthodox Jews Answer Commonly Googled Questions

Serach, Tiki, and Yoni answer commonly Googled questions about Orthodox Jews.
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[@oncersm7884]

Actually laughing that a video on Orthodox Jews was posted ON Rosh Hashana when most Orthodox Jews couldn’t watch it

[@misspiggysdimples8403]

same lol

[@Margar02]

Well this isnt for them, necessarily. They know the answers to these. Us gentiles are the ones that should watch 😁

[@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114]

Watch and tell me what you think

[@ThatJewishFamily]

@@Margar02 😂

[@user-po9iy3pk2y]

@@Margar02 this is still about orthodox jews

[@jjquinn2004]

Funny story: I was staying at an orthodox hotel in Jerusalem one Shabbat and the buffet breakfast available reflected the laws e.g. no cooking station. I know some of the Shabbat prohibitions, but not the details, so I was surprised that there was no toaster and there was no cutting knife with the bread loaves. When I asked the chef about the toaster, he explained the law to me (prohibition against using fire); when I asked him about the prohibition against cutting bread, he just looked over to the bread station and said, "Oh, I forgot to bring out the knife!" So, I learned that you can cut bread on Shabbat! Shabbat Shalom.

[@Melissag1207]

Does a rabbi have to approve a non Jewish babysitter ???

[@abrahamgoldsmith9108]

@@Melissag1207 No

[@derekstaroba]

This may sound strange but i was thinking about the word jewish today isnt usually when you add ish to the end of something it implies it not fully the thing it represents like if some1 says they are late-ish it means its kinda late but not fully. I wonder how that word came about

[@ric2841]

@@derekstaroba ...ish is a common suffix for Nationality Swedish, Irish, Spanish etc. Guess it applies to Judaism too (followers of Judah + ism I think)

[@lolon6605]

@@ric2841 intriguing

[@beenishzehrazaidi4593]

It's really interesting to see how Islam and Judaism have so much in common! Shalom to all my Jewish brothers and sisters.

[@HJ-si7hd]

We are sister traditions with the same forefather, Abraham (Avraham/Ibrahim)!

[@GrubbyHand]

Cousins!

[@daviddeck8509]

I’m not Jewish or Muslim but I appreciate the love

[@emebetalemayehu2573]

We are rooted from Abraham, and we also have the same angel , Gabriel , and many more points in common! We believe in the same , but all of us just act differently on it . Salam'ua alekum!

[@sophshorts]

Salaam 🤍🕊

[@auroraborealis1060]

I’m glad they brought Orthodox Jews in for this. In the past, buzzfeed have used those who are reform or conservative. There isn’t anything wrong with that but they never focus on Orthodox Jews.

[@DD-rv8hi]

Reform Jews are too way assimilated into American lifestyle, tbh they don't hold nothing Jewish nowadays, sadly...

[@shoshanasherrington3350]

Yes and yes as an Orthodox Jew I find it frustrating to have my faith explained by people who as a personal choice don't adhere to the original principles

[@alizagardin7712]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@littlehellkitten9682]

Reform Brit here! I celebrate all the HHD. I think what you meant here is secular Jews. They’re the ones unbothered about celebrating certain holidays etc.

[@alizagardin7712]

@@littlehellkitten9682 yes that’s true but also reform Jews usually have different customs that Orthodox Jews don’t.

[@edenpapich8259]

Thank you for letting the orthodox jews represent themselves, FINALLY!

[@frumitup]

I absolutely agree! It is the FIRST time I see an accurate and relatable descriptions of the Orthodox Jewish laws and lifestyle as well as 3 lovely Orthodox Jewish people who answer the questions in a succinct yet accurate way! YAy for Buzzfeed for doing this! Stay blessed sweet Eden :)

[@cxarhomell5867]

@@frumitup Buzzfeed is still a left-wing, secular hellhole, so I disagree with cheering them on just for giving us a voice. Have a nice day, regardless.

[@talliasinclair2439]

I actually learned so much I've never thought about this. I also realized the gentleman I see walking to Sabbath every Saturday and now it makes sense. Thank you

[@baxterbunch]

Sabbath just means day of rest, jews don’t ‘walk to sabbath’ they walk to the synagogue on the sabbath because they’re not allowed to drive, hope that helps

[@talliasinclair2439]

@@baxterbunch Thank you

[@brucheweinberger6863]

Yes. That's because he is walking to the snygogue to pray. My aunt told me a funny story years ago. A guy was driving in Borough Park, a large hasidic area in Brooklyn, on Saturday. It was really raining hard and nobody was using an umbrella(another prohobition, different disscusion, google it). He offered his umbrella but nobody wanted to take it. If I wasn't a relegious/ hasidic Jew, I would find it strange too.

[@Zaiblm]

Also also Sabbath or Sabth means Saturday in Arabic

[@baxterbunch]

@@brucheweinberger6863 that’s why they only buy coats with hoods on them so they don’t get wet on the sabbath! 😂

[@ThatJewishFamily]

The Kitchen covered in foil is probably for Passover 😆

[@edenpapich8259]

Hey I'm a subscriber supp

[@valeriepark9444]

Yeah, it's a bit difficult to bury your fridge in the front yard for a year 🤣

[@nathanrakhman7176]

Yes you are correct

[@yaakovvee]

@The Jewish Family, I was thinking that also, at first 🤣

[@dennismetzger9287]

They had foil back then?

[@eliyahuw]

This is actually really well done, incredibly accurate. I'm impressed.

[@Bronilli]

factuals

[@discogoth]

Yoni’s explanation of interpreting the Torah is fabulous. I am a gentile but a classicist who primarily studies the ancient near east, including Semitic languages and literatures. His explanation is very similar to how we interpret the Torah for academic research- using lots of context clues and many different historical methods and guides to narrow down what would have been the most likely interpretation in antiquity. I learned a lot from this video, huge thanks to the participants!!!

[@hrvatskinoahid1048]

Gentiles are obligated to keep the Torah's 7 Noahide commandments. Good luck.

[@rev.rachel]

I mean, yeah. Our academic study of the Bible is heavily influenced by and rooted in Jewish (and Christian) traditions of interpretation from long before the modern academy took its shape.

[@ZviJ1]

@@hrvatskinoahid1048 You seem like merely some automaton. Is there anything else you can write?

[@Hjdgkhddfv]

do you even know what a gentile is?

[@hindybertram1216]

Thank you for a fairly objective representation of Orthodox Jews!

[@YDINO69]

Orthodox Jews video* Puts it out on rosh hashana when they are not allowed to be on their phones

[@-N-A-]

Big facts 😂😂😂

[@Jk-on8cr]

Buzzfeed put this video out, not the orthodox members.. This was filmed prior to the holiday.

[@sarahrosen4985]

@@Jk-on8cr obviously. The point was that it was VERY insensitive to release it then.

[@hannatglicksman3162]

I mean, it's nothing they don't already know 👀 Literally the video is for gentiles to get answers to common questions

[@yairakatz6963]

From an orthodox jew- THANK YOU! So well done.

[@cxarhomell5867]

Same here!

[@eyallevin6302]

Agreed

[@amethyst4990]

My mom side is Jewish but I was raised Christian. One of my foster family was Orthodox Jewish I lived with for a semester of high school. I still miss my granny's latkes with sour cream and apple sauce. She made them the best.

[@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114]

Watch and tell me what you think

[@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114]

انا عربي

[@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114]

Watch and tell me what you think

[@amethyst4990]

@@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114 I liked the video (: I love the Jewish community they are my people

[@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114]

@@amethyst4990 Thanks

[@MohammadFarooq]

Being a Muslim, I see so much similarity not only in the practices but the concepts. I loved how the guy mentioned, 'We follow it because it is a commandment' shows how we should treat the word of God. Peace to all. :)

[@heisenberg6334]

Yes devil religions are all the same.

[@deleted2869]

@@heisenberg6334 both religions are very anti satanic what do you mean 😂

[@ramy8338]

@@deleted2869 by devil they mean horrible , evil , destructive , exploitative , hateful ... etc . and I agree , I despise religions and religious people .

[@nadjiguemarful]

You clearly are a Jahil then because the "oral" Talmud tradition is the complete opposite of Islam is every single possible way 😂 Go and read it!

[@GreekOrthodox7]

@@deleted2869 Islam is literally satanic.

[@michelleg.6452]

My favorite part of this video was when the guy said he and his wife liked each other on their first date, and he smiled SO cutely!!! That was the best!! He doesn't even know how cute that was! 🥰

[@aqeelhalabi6428]

After watching this, I have realized that Orthodox Judaism is very similar to Islam especially when it comes to head-coverings and ritual baths.

[@victorino7113]

Sorry brother but both religions are made to deceive millions to hell it’s a doctrine of demons

[@aqeelhalabi6428]

@@victorino7113 How so?

[@makenzieglavin3048]

This is because Islam, respectfully, stems a lot of its practices from Judaism! They are the ultimate siblings/cousins in religions! ❤️

[@aqeelhalabi6428]

@@makenzieglavin3048 Can you give examples of how Islam deceives millions to hell and is a doctrine of demons?

[@makenzieglavin3048]

@@aqeelhalabi6428 I was replying to your original post, about the two being similar! ❤️ I definitely was not acknowledging this Victorino 7 guy who doesn't know anything worthwhile. I'm sorry if there was a miscommunication

[@rafisw160]

Thank you Buzzfeed for giving us a voice

[@QuintTheSharker]

Yeah because you people have no voice.

[@rafisw160]

@@QuintTheSharker wtf does that even mean????

[@QuintTheSharker]

@@rafisw160 it means that “you” as a tribe disproportionately control almost all forms of media, banking, academia and government. To say you and your people have no “voice” is an outright delusional lie.

[@rafisw160]

@@QuintTheSharker besides being a bunch of hate and lies, it’s also the literal opposite of having no voice but ok

[@QuintTheSharker]

@@rafisw160 take care, shlomo.

[@noamrotstain3182]

Ok so the context was cut out for the "kitchen aluminum foil" question. Some Jewish families on Pesakh (Passover holiday in English) who have a kitchen with counters made of plastic or other "non kosherizable" surfaces choose to cover it with aluminum foil, rather than families with granite countertops who kosherize it as we are commanded to according to our law. Passover has a different set of kosher laws than the rest of the Hebrew year and Judaism isn't enclosed as to how to practice and abide by the Torah laws in one specific way-because after all Judaism isn't only a religion.

[@csmoot0871]

How do you koshering the granite

[@noamrotstain3182]

@@csmoot0871 we use boiling hot water which scientifically cleans it. This isn't a spiritual clean. Passover is quite literally from where the term "Spring Cleaning" came from, before the holiday, Jews are expected to clean everything in their homes from top to bottom.

[@chashmal10]

Correct transliteration is Pesach not Pesakh. ch and kh are different letters.

[@youtubedeletestomanyaccoun4247]

@@chashmal10 he’s right. The כ is the ch, gives you the typical כ, and originally the ח is kh, almost like a ה but you use your throat. They have an equivalent of this in Arabic. Because of the Ashkenazi pronunciation many Jews use the ch for ח because when Hebrew was revived the Ashkenazim had issues pronouncing the ח so they adopted כ ch sound to pronounce the ח. Today you can barely tell the difference between ח and כ unless you speak to older Sephardi and mizrahi grandparents or Arabs/Palestinians who still use the correct kh pronunciation for ח

[@youtubedeletestomanyaccoun4247]

@@chashmal10 it’s like how some Israelis use the German r for ר. The one commonly used is German and doesn’t exist in the Middle East. We originally rolled our ר but the Ashkenazi lost some of the original pronunciation so they used the German ר r instead

[@davidcabessa5489]

This is so funny I was raised in a orthodox Jewish community, these questions get asked but to me this was my normal for a portion of my life. This was great video thanks.

[@AhuvaSoibelman]

It’s always great to ask questions and learn even if you were brought up with it!

[@justsomerandomname2067]

Same

[@PeteyPistolDee03]

I loved learning more about this. I had little information, so it helps! Thank the interviewees!

[@navaa1477]

The rocking is a meditative motion. That would be a good explanation.

[@Showtime_1509]

It’s actually common with Muslims praying the Quran as well. It just comes naturally. As you’re reciting, the rocking motion just happens. Sometimes to keep focus or just because that’s what you’ve seen growing up. Really interesting to see this in other communities too.

[@Raquel96]

This was really interesting, I feel like I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing these experiences!

[@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114]

Watch and tell me what you think

[@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114]

انا عربي احب الخرين

[@nadjiguemarful]

@@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114 Tahia Falasteen 🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@beautiful7610]

Thank you for a clear video representing us orthodox jews! So many times orthodox jews are misrepresented by people who know nothing about us or have taken things out of context. This is a simple video that means so much more. Thanks you for showing normal ordinary people!

[@DanValentineFilms]

I'm in New Jersey in a city of 100,000+ Orthodox Jews (Lakewood). I had the privilege of serving as a shabbos guiy for a year, visiting Jewish homes on shabbat and yomtovs (holidays) to adjust AC and ovens and even provide rides to the hospital or repairing sewage lines. The O.J. folks over here are a beautiful, kind, generous group of people and always leave me with an armful of fruits and veggies to take with me. (I'm vegan so I don't eat challah or cholent.)

[@user-po9iy3pk2y]

Wait why wouldn't you rwt Challah? It's bread. I mean ig it coukd be with eggs but it's often vegan. I'm Jewish (orthodox not always was but always ate challah on shabbat) and vegan and it's usually not an issue like most of them are usually vegan? Or not? Idk? Ig?? Just sounded kinda wierd but like ig if they did it with eggs. Jsut dysung it's not like an exclusively non vegan dish

[@sora397]

@@user-po9iy3pk2y most challah has eggs according to google

[@user-po9iy3pk2y]

@@sora397 as a jewish person at least a fair share of challah I've encountered didn't have eggs. It's literally just bread

[@user-po9iy3pk2y]

@@sora397 it's bread that also earned a tradition to be braided but it's bread

[@boredomreliever3850]

Challah has eggs- at least any recipe I’ve ever made

[@sisterd7517]

Thank you for this informative video that shows that there are many Orthodox Jews who have a positive and meaningful experience with Orthodox Judaism.

[@hannahalmeida9872]

This was really awesome and super interesting. Thank you!

[@TheSiobhan12]

Fascinating being Irish Catholic I grew up knowing nothing about other faiths. This was interesting.

[@hrvatskinoahid1048]

Gentiles are obligated to keep the 7 Noahide commandments. Good luck.

[@makenzieglavin3048]

Thank you thank you thank you for doing this about Orthodox Jews

[@sing1712]

I don’t know who Serach is, but all I know is that she is beautiful, super smart, single and that I want to be her best friend.

[@sameinhorn100]

How do you know she's single?

[@Michelle-vi9gx]

@@sameinhorn100 you can tell she doesn’t wear a wig or a headscarf, thus she isn’r married which means she is single.

[@sarahrosen4985]

@@sameinhorn100 she said so in her introduction

[@EatBreatheBooks]

I agree with you, P!

[@CynicalDuchess]

she's my high school friend! she is awesome!

[@CynicalDuchess]

GO SERACH!!!!! what I wanna know is how did you get hooked up with this gig?? amazing job.

[@aigatulifau6127]

Thanks for sharing your beliefs I really appreciate you all!! I believe talking with each other about the way we live our lives will bring understanding and unity!! Thanks buzfeed

[@knuckletrain]

Who else keeps watching this video just to see Serach and that smile? Can’t be just me….

[@bexyPTX]

I knew most of this already (I'm a reform Jew but more involved Jewishly than most reform Jews), but it was interesting to hear these people's perspectives on everything. In case anyone is coming to this video with little to no knowledge of Orthodox Judaism, I want to make clear that even though these people seem to agree on most things, Orthodox Judaism is really a spectrum with a wide variety of perspectives on the degree to which certain customs and laws are actually followed. For example, I personally know a number of Orthodox Jews who did not just marry their spouse shortly after meeting, but stayed with that person for a while first.

[@Greengart]

Correct. There is a wide spectrum of dating/engagement practices, everything from getting engaged within weeks of first meeting, to dating throughout college for literally years. Engagements do tend to be fairly short compared to the secular world, especially since most Orthodox couples do not live together pre-marriage.

[@discogoth]

Yes, thank you for this. In a religion as fabulously diverse as Judaism, not even the individual branches are always the same, and Orthodox Jews are not a monolith. :)

[@DD-rv8hi]

Yea, also in the Sephardic/Mizrahi world Jewry things like orthodox or reform doesn't exist... The observance just vary from people to people, but we all do believe and pray the same, also that we don't mind about the Mechitzah in synagogues since it's a tradition and we are more likely to preserve that because it's our identity, and most Jewish groups (Ashkenazim mostly) put us in the orthodox spectrum but for us that doesn't exist, Judaism is Judaism no matter the level of observance you have

[@shoshanasherrington3350]

Well the length of time you date isn't a law it's just cultural

[@yaakovvee]

@Rebecca Rich, so Orthodox Jews generally tend to go on a few dates (I would venture to say somewhere between 5-20 or more,) and when they both decide they are ready to get married, then it’s up to the next steps. There are a group or sect within Judaism called Chasidim - ‏חסידים. They are the ones most non Jewish people associate with Judaism. They have the big furry hats called Strimels, have long curly hair by the side of their heads next to their ear, which are called Payos, and you see around the Boro Park or Williamsburg area in Brooklyn, New York (But they are in many places within the USA and around the world too.) They are the ones who generally have either a few dates (probably 5 and under,) or they are matched to someone and get married right away. So I would like to clarify or understand better when you said “I personally know a number of Orthodox Jews who did not just marry their spouse shortly after meeting, but stayed with that person for a while first.” What do you mean by “Stayed with that person for a while first?” Orthodox Jews can’t, well, really shouldn’t, stay or live with another due to the fact that they aren’t supposed to touch or possibly do something else that isn’t allowed. So it’s better that they don’t live together until they are married. So if the people you know are “Staying” (meaning living with each other,) then that’s not a good thing. But if you mean like dates for a while, that’s fine.

[@Natasha-tu5qs]

This was pretty good and very accurate! Well done.

[@faureamour]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing!

[@aystein1372]

Wow I love this. Thank you Buzzfeed for a spectular video

[@michaellovely6601]

This video was very informative and eye-opening to me as a Christian. A few years ago I went to a synagogue in Mansfield, Ohio as part of an inter-faith experiment with my church; and while I was rather shy I was able to successfully get along with the members of synagogue's congregation as they found me to be very kind and polite. They seemed rather impressed when I mentioned that the oldest synagogue in the United States is the Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island; it was consecrated back in 1763.

[@helpmereach45ksubswithoutvideo]

These videos is the thing we need

[@veronicahardy9634]

Thanks for this video! Very insightful.

[@DoctorBella]

Great video! I enjoyed learning.

[@SamTheeStallion]

Yonis voice is so relaxing. Come be my rabbi

[@meltz911]

Thanks to all 3 of you for answering these questions!

[@lola.cruz916]

Nice video, really enjoyed hearing about their beliefs & traditions

[@jessventures6172]

I have little to no knowledge about the jewish community, being from the uk, I've only met 1 jewish person i was aware of, many years ago. I learned some good things from this, thank you! :)

[@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114]

Watch and tell me what you think♥️🥰🥰😍🇾🇪🥰

[@adventureswithwonu4467]

there is a huge jewish population in the UK, i just moved to ny but i lived right by stamford hill in london which is home to a huge community of hasidim

[@jessventures6172]

@@adventureswithwonu4467 probably more so in London, i Live in South Birmingham, mostly surrounded by country side, council estates, and motorways. I did live in Epsom surrey for a 4 years for uni, but still very little to no exposure so i had never been aware.

[@sharingchabadinspiration]

@@jessventures6172 there is a local chabad house near you. Check out chabad lubavitch in Birmingham England and you can be involved with the jewish community and Jewish roots at your own pace.

[@lifewithartemis]

@@jessventures6172 My Jewish grandfather lived in Birmingham all his life. Trust me - you've met Jewish people!

[@wild663]

Thanks for getting a persian jew to show some jewish diversity! Finally!

[@estir4810]

The fact that she has to SPECIFY that „We’re normal people“.

[@bigoof8559]

Not really

[@ramy8338]

Religious people are not normal

[@molivson]

@@ramy8338 soulless things like you have nothing but hate. It's strong and it will carry you through life but it will burn you out as well. I feel sorry for you.

[@-MaryPoppins-]

Beautiful! We all follow our own convictions. Religious, or not. Happy to see three educated, willing, concerning adults explaining. The rocking is common in every single thing that requires a form of “meditation”. It’s how the body soothes itself. So you are soothing yourself while reading the word of God.

[@lanacherie184]

I was always made fun of for my religion so it's def cool for a religion focused video. Very informative and interesting!

[@samasad7770]

palestine

[@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114]

Watch and tell me what you think

[@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114]

🇾🇪😍

[@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114]

Watch and tell me what you think

[@Emo102938]

I agree it's beautiful x ignore the ignorant people in these comments

[@ThatJewishFamily]

What a great video!

[@thecoorona2373]

I was once orthodox and now reform and its so interesting to see people explain my childhood lol

[@Raanan613]

I've always wanted to ask some questions about Reform Judaism. What's the difference between the laws of reform Judaism & doing whatever you feel like? Are there any consequences to violating reform Jewish law? Is there such a THING as reform Jewish law? What are the THREE top principles of reform Judaism? What's the difference between a reform Jew & a secular Jew? Can a reform Jew totally violate every commandment in the Torah & still be a good reform Jew? I once read that researchers tried to track down descendants of the first American reform Jews, but found that none were no longer Jewish, does reform Judaism concern itself with Jewish continuity & if so, how?

[@Regular_Decorated_Emergency]

As a Reform Jew, do you believe in the coming of the Messiah?

[@AhuvaSoibelman]

@@Raanan613 these are very good questions. I can connect you with a relatable Rabbi that can fill you in if you’d like!

[@Regular_Decorated_Emergency]

@@uridavis2037 I was not replying to you.

[@Regular_Decorated_Emergency]

@@uridavis2037 Dude no one is replying to you; we are replying to the original comment.

[@thatothobejane4674]

I found this very educational 🙂 thank you.

[@SS-xv7xf]

Next: Muslims answer “commonly asked questions” I’m waiting for it!

[@GeneralKenoobi]

Salaam Alaikum to all my Muslim brothers! I grew up Orthodox Jewish, and went my own way as an adult, but I still have major amounts of respect for both Orthodox Jews and Muslims. We both are a religion of peace, and anyone who says otherwise is just looking past the most basic of the Abrahamic Tenants of Faith

[@lorrainesekera4100]

Very informative! As a Catholic, I noticed similarities in the emphasis on both scripture and tradition: the integration of these two factors. At the heart of both is the love of God and desire to serve Him.

[@gracebergeron949]

thank you- learned a lot

[@Nooticus]

Excellent video 👏

[@sophiemarlen]

Love Orthodox Judaism ✡ 💛

[@misspiggysdimples8403]

i find it funny that they posted this video on rosh hashanah

[@moshecabasso7627]

Very accurate, fun and true!!! Loved it

[@trinahorton8839]

Thank you for this

[@justinshabtai]

This is very informative and accurate. Well done! I would add that Judaism isn't just a religion; Jews are an ethnic group from Judea, which has always been called "Israel" by the Jews, and not all Jews practice Judaism.

[@hebrewnomad9917]

You are talking about Hebrew people. Yes, not all Hebrew are Jews. But still we all the brothers more like communication vessels then separate.

[@jacobbarker544]

@@hebrewnomad9917 The northern kingdom was exiled and lost to us. We have some possibilities like the Pashtun and other groups in Asia and possibly Africa, but almost none of them follow Torah anymore. G-d willing they will return, but that's not the current state. He's not talking about Hebrews versus Jews. Hebrew can rever to Avraham from his ancestor Ever along with his descendents, Yitzchak, and Yaakov. Bnei Yisrael or Israelites are the descendents of Yaakov/Yisrael. After the northern kingdom was carried off, the southern kingdom of Yehudah/Judea was left and that was applied to all the remaining ones whatever tribe they originated from, like in Esther where Mordechai, from the tribe of Binyamin, is still called a Yehudi or Jew. It's a colloquial thing, not something to get hung up on and nitpick especially incorrectly. They're all Israelites and the remaining Israelites are called Jews in modern English.

[@Alilbas]

@@jacobbarker544 Jews refer to Judaism. But today not all Jews religion. Some even Messianic. How to call all not religion and religion Jews in English?

[@jacobbarker544]

@@Alilbas Yes, I know it's confusing. It can even be for us. Jews/Israel is a large umbrella term which included both the faithful and unfaithful. To specify, either in English or Hebrew, either context or an adjective like "observant" or "secular" is necessary.

[@ZviJ1]

@@hebrewnomad9917 Different people have varrying interpretations of the name "Hebrew". It is fair to include the Israelite (though non-Jewish) Samaritans under it.

[@19bendunk]

A little point about the rocking while praying, one of my teachers once told me we rock like to be like a flame

[@errorpleasetry7017]

I’ve heard that too.

[@707tich]

Wow❤

[@lynn-foster]

This was very interesting!

[@jessicas2379]

As a reform jew (very laid back compared to Orthodox) it is fun to learn this stuff. There is also quite a few recent documentaries on Orthodox Jews.

[@-N-A-]

@MY YT being Jewish and Ashkenazi aren’t contradictory

[@molls127]

@@-N-A- lol exactly- it’s called being an ashkenazi jew

[@Sunsets-nr6lv]

Reform Jews are way more extreme 😂😂

[@-N-A-]

@@Sunsets-nr6lv they’re extreme in one way, but the way they are extreme in is that they keep only a minimal amount of Jewish traditions. That’s only extreme for other Jews, but not for a non Jew since that’s closer to how they do things

[@Sunsets-nr6lv]

@@-N-A- keeping only a few rules is called being irreligious/more secular, reforms add new rules and dedicate their lives to changing the religion, they add new wacky things to it.

[@claqui]

The rocking when people are davening is compared to the candle light who is trying to go high and be closer to The Creator. But it's not an obligation, every individual does what makes him/her more comfortable and focused. Love the video, btw! Very well explained!

[@shaunboden]

If you were to try davening/praying you would find yourself rocking and rolling at some point

[@michaeldowd8422]

So a woman on her period is considered dirty? That's f' d up.

[@Hail_Amina]

This was insightful ❤

[@robertschwartz4810]

You haven't addressed the difference between ordinary Orthodox Jews and Hassidic Jews, (the men you see on the street wearing black).

[@molls127]

there are a lot of modern orthodox jews on youtube actually- jew in the city has some interesting information about that

[@bklynteachr]

Hassidic Jews and Orthodox Jews both fall under the category of Orthodox observant Judaism. They differ solely in customs that are derived from the various communities in which they have lived in the Diaspora. So, a Hassidic Jew who originally came from Poland will dress differently than an a non Hassidic Jew who came from Lithuania, etc.

[@abigailb2478]

it's because there is no difference the believes the answers would be the exact same

[@YishaiBarr]

Not everyone who wears black is Hasidic.

[@rupincr6082]

@@abigailb2478 that isn’t true. They follow the same basic laws but have slightly different customs.

[@rmannayr2129]

SERACH IS MY FAVORITE!

[@stronggirls5788]

As a ultra religious Jew this is has been made so well done thank you

[@frumitup]

I absolutely agree! It is the FIRST time I see an accurate and relatable descriptions of the Orthodox Jewish laws and lifestyle as well as 3 lovely Orthodox Jewish people who answer the questions in a succinct yet accurate way! YAy for Buzzfeed for doing this! Stay blessed Strong Girl 3 :)

[@csmoot0871]

I have a question, do orthodox women use birth control? If so, if the birth control makes her period stop do they still have to sleep in separate beds. And what about older women who no longer get a period every month?

[@frumitup]

@@csmoot0871 hi C Smoot, Great questions: 1- yes we use birth control if we need it 2- if there is no periods, there are no separation between husband and wife beside when she gives birth 3- once a woman is menopaused, she does not need to be separated from her husband anymore I hope it helps!

[@csmoot0871]

@@frumitup it does, thank you!

[@stronggirls5788]

@@csmoot0871 yes birth control tablets are an option for example I’m one of ten kids my mother has a rare medical condition that made it unsafe to have any more babies so she took birth control pills until she reached menopause. Some people are very religious like my parents that if it says in the bible be fruitful and multiply you do literally. My sister for example she is religious but knows that taking birth control pills are there because she can’t mentally and physically afford having babies every time she has sex. So it really depends on yourself your wants and whether it would be unhealthy or “dangerous” mentally to have more and more children. On another note to answer your question women who take birth control pills of course to not ovulate so they don’t need to seperate from their husbands but for me it keeps my marriage going it keeps us alive and is excited so we do the seperate beds no kissing no holding hands for one week and by the end of the week it’s exciting as I said and healthy for our marriage. I have medical conditions that I can’t fall pregnant naturally so I don’t take birth control and still don’t have any period. But same with age I assume most couples still seperate from each other for once a month that’s what I do and I’m religious but not sure what my parents do because it’s a very private thing. When I was younger I was on a computer and I came across porn. My parents found out and sat down with me and told me it was a very private thing and till this day I’ve never seen my parents touch hold hands kiss and so on. In fact all the younger siblings think they still have seperate beds. I’m happy to hold my husbands hand but it feels weird because you have to always assume a women is having her time of the month that’s why we don’t do it in public whether it is or isn’t. I always thought my parents took a tablet to fall pregnant but only when I discovered porn did I put two and two together or my parents would speak to my siblings around twelve or so ever to discuss this.

[@JeffJacobsMusic]

Really well done!

[@GingerJoberton]

Very interesting video. Got lots to google!

[@EatBreatheBooks]

Serach is so poised, beautiful, and smart! I'd ask her out if I were an Orthodox Jewish man...

[@thetruthsayer8347]

Or a Gentile. We can teach her some cool moves.

[@user-po9iy3pk2y]

@@thetruthsayer8347 ew gross shut up

[@thetruthsayer8347]

@@user-po9iy3pk2y Leave me alone, mash mellow

[@chanamiriam8923]

Love this 😍, Proud 🥲 Jew here.

[@grasmereguy5116]

Anyone notice the "Harper & Brothers" American Artists Edition underneath the clock, next to the lamp? My grandfather bought the complete words of Mark Twain by that publisher, I recognize it by the binding. They've been in my house my entire life. Oh yeah, I also kind of grew up Orthodox (more like "Conservadox" or "Confusadox", our family's practice was more like a combination of Conservative Judaism and Orthodox Judaism, but I was educated in Orthodox yeshiva day schools). But seeing that Harpers & Brothers book brought memories.

[@GMAV3RICK]

This was a good video, which is is surprising to see from Buzzfeed. 🤔

[@missalicesmiles]

Is the entire kitchen covered in foil? I'm not Jewish by my family covers the backsplash and the stove in foil so it doesn't get dirty from cooking splatters

[@raccoon404x7]

Anywhere food you’re going to eat goes :). Countertops, cabinets, fridge handles (if needed), stove, etc. If it’s somehow involved, or you want to protect it from the other kind of food, it’s getting covered. If you’re not using that area at all, it can be left uncovered Example: my rabbi has two counters. One of them never gets covered because it’s far off from the main cooking area. It just can’t get used, depending on the meal

[@erinaa9486]

I don't cover my kitchen in foil... Some Jews cover in foil or plastic or something on Passover

[@jacobbarker544]

@@erinaa9486 Plastic is great until you tear it and have to redo it (foil can but it's less likely) or you put a hot plate or pot down and end up laminating your counter. :) You're right though.

[@jessicas2379]

I flew to Israel on a birthright trip and there were orthodox jews on the flight and they would stand up and pray throughout the flight they have to pray so I saw them doing the rocking motion. I think they have to pray 3 times a day at certain times.

[@Emo102938]

Yes, in our religion it is customary to pray 3 times a day.

[@jessicas2379]

@@Emo102938 Oh I was right! Shana Tova by the way!

[@Emo102938]

@@jessicas2379 thank you xx

[@Bulvan123]

You didn't see one engine died. They were praying for the plane to get there. :-)

[@ylz1759]

That’s correct. One of the reasons we “rock” while praying, is actually unconscious. Is the soul inside of us calling to G-d. That wants to reconnect. Like a flame

[@anjicrow8149]

I really wish Jews and Muslims would come together and unite .. honestly life is too short .. there's no need spending it on hatred

[@davidcohenboffa1666]

Most people dont cover the kitchen with silver foil regularly. It is most done in Pessach (Passover) when it is forbidden to eat anything made of wheat and that is fermented. So we cover the kitchen so any small crumbs won't touch the food we are preparing.

[@usermqlwkejrhr]

I'm a Muslim, watching orthodox jews revived my faith in islam again :)

[@romelllewis8195]

Stfu copy

[@labbisbintmuzaffar8295]

Hi there asslam'Alaykum!

[@Bermanl8]

to all for the Jews in the comments Shana Tova !

[@jrebecca0195]

L'Shana Tova to you as well! ✡️🍎🍯

[@robjohnston366]

Similarly to Serach, I know that a decent number of Persian students at UCLA and USC are also Jewish. I would think that that would be a highly unusual combination for the population of Iranians/Persians in the US as a whole, and this specificity of demographics at both universities has undoubtedly followed from a higher proportion of the Persian Jewish who have settled in the LA region. There were undoubtedly a lot of Jewish persons in the Persian kingdom which was inclusive of Israel itself at various times, and possibly some of them could be descendants of Esther as well as those whom she helped save as a vessel of the Most High God, which has resulted in the celebration of Purim. I would like to know of Serach and other Persian Jewish persons and their background; how these seeming opposite poles have meshed [edit:] especially those of Orthodox background.

[@rev.rachel]

I knew most of this, but I didn't know many women opt for wigs instead of cloth coverings! I find that so fascinating! I'm now curious if there are conventions around what kind of wig you can wear in order to preserve that sense of modesty, or if there's debate among rabbis (there always is!) on whether wigs 'count' in the same way as headscarves.

[@aylal5240]

there are things called asifot where the rabbi's discuss which wigs are halachically permissiable. a lot of sepharadim hold that only mitpachot (cloth coverings) are ok - and then there is the wig debate - synthetic vs. real - white cap vs. black cap - lace fronts - lace tops - most ashkenazic rabbi's are in agreement that as long as the las are kept (cant see the hair, or scalp) they are ok - all the rest comes down to sensitivities

[@rev.rachel]

@@aylal5240 Interesting! Thanks :)

[@emebetalemayehu2573]

My mother is Jewish and my father Christian, the combination I had makes me so grateful to know both sides ! 🙏🏼

[@sarahw8568]

According to jewish law you are fully jewish then❤

[@emebetalemayehu2573]

Yes I am because of my mother - But I chose to also explore the Christian side and I consider myself Christian as well !

[@ommy7672]

@@emebetalemayehu2573 you aren't christian you have a pure Jewish soul

[@emebetalemayehu2573]

@@ommy7672 God - Yahweh is universal. Whether or not I want to categorize it , I believe in Christ as my Savior and most of my Jewish people do not . I'm Jewish and Christian, if that is easier to understand for you :)

[@mcmforever2644]

​@@emebetalemayehu2573 Remember. Judaism was given by god in front of the whole Jewish nation therefore we know it's divine, god never gave the Christian religion in front of the whole Jewish nation therefor it's not divine.

[@InternetGirl1093]

I wish some of the orthodox jews in nyc would've been able to participate too! Big population of orthodox jews here.

[@Bulvan123]

By far the largest in America.

[@whatsinaname7076]

they can't stop refuting the brilliant tv show :) it's still brilliant!

[@imaga75]

My testimony and how God changed me: When I was 24 I was broken-hearted over a woman. I told God that I didn't want this broken heart anymore after 6 months. I was in my room by myself and when I asked this I heard a man's voice in my right ear that said "Love Me". My thought at that moment was could this be God? I was so surprised at the voice that I sat down at the foot of my bed and I looked up into the ceiling for it was an invisible person that told me this. I answer yes "I will love you". My broken heart switched from this lady to a boken heart for God. I was so sorry for all the bad things that I have done against God. I cried for 3 days straight. I was unemployed at the time so I could cry all-day. The moment I answered the voice something came into me and now I understand it was the Holy Spirit. The Sprit transformed my mind and heart. My desires to do drugs, drink, and womanize went away. It changed my mind automatically and it gave me a desire to read the Bible, go to church. It gave me a crazy love for God and strangers, a love for my parents, and God put a love for jews in my heart. The change was so great that my family noticed it. I would go to church and be filled with the word and then I would come home and pour it out on my family. I am youngest of my family and God used me to bring my family to Christ. My brother an alcoholic came to Christ, my sister a meth addict came to the Lord, 2 sisters in mormonism came to the Lord. My parents that were Catholic and didn't understand much now are on fire for the Lord. God has blessed my with a successful business and now i take care of my elderly parents. I was almost aborted and my mom says she to beg the doctor to keep me. She only spoke Spanish at that time. Praise Jesus!

[@starlight8554]

I know next to nothing about Orthodox Judaism, so this is interesting

[@haileecutiepie]

If you’re reading this I wish you a good and happy healthy life :)

[@jessventures6172]

You too girly! :)

[@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114]

Watch and tell me what you think

[@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114]

Watch and tell me what you think😍😍🥰♥️🇾🇪

[@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114]

@@jessventures6172 Watch and tell me what you think🇾🇪♥️🥰😍

[@hrvatskinoahid1048]

Gentiles are obligated to keep the 7 Noahide commandments. Good luck.

[@joshuaanil5470]

I like how that guy said health is more important than all the other laws

[@Ali-zn6sg]

It’s called pikuach nefesh!

[@kharismamayyandra5180]

Shabbat like "Nyepi" for hindustan in Indonesia, but we do "Nyepi" once a year

[@ultrahalf]

Didn't know any of it, this is interesting

[@chantalenoelpierre522]

Hg

[@momentsbyR]

There are seasons on Netflix. Very interesting

[@ThatJewishFamily]

@@momentsbyR The Netflix series are generally one dimensional. Unfortunately 😆

[@momentsbyR]

@@ThatJewishFamily it's really hard to find anything with all the dimensions unfortunately. I understand what you are saying

[@toddfennimore6625]

It’s nice to hear the perspectives of ORTHODOX Jews, since non-Jewish public often confuses the group with the ultra-Orthodox. I am surprised this distinction wasn’t addressed, since it is a misconception that I often have to clear up.

[@user-po9iy3pk2y]

it's not addressed because there is NO dinsctiontion shut up

[@chatisawasteoftime]

All these labels are made up. A Jew is either Torah observant or not. Ultra-orthodox and orthodox are both Torah observant and integrate seamlessly with one another.

[@MT-yx7vw]

Nice vid 👌🏽

[@yaacovdavidowitz4502]

Many of these are different for different Orthodox Jews, there is a lot of disagreement even amongst Orthodox Jews, sometimes about practice, but a lot about theory and the religious philosophy.

[@psychopeoples4384]

Fact:- if u can't find Halal food then the best alternative is actually kosher food.

[@pokerthejoker2164]

3:03 wait she’s wearing a wig 🙄…

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

the sleeping separately is a good idea who ever came up with it is a genius. no throwing tantrums and eating other peoples food when someone is on their period. peace of mind atlast. 👏

[@jamieashwell2583]

These Jews rock!