Street festivals in Jewish Williamsburg, Brooklyn

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

My heartfelt greetings to everyone upon the Jewish New Year. Thanks for being on this incredible journey with me.

[@barbaraa2937]

thank you so much for taking us on this journey getting to know more about this amazing culture and tradition :) hugs from Spain

[@judithmagertmoskovits4268]

Shana toiva to you. Pomegranate is one of the fruits god blessed Israel with

[@malcajachter8204]

Some communities use money instead of the chicken for kaparos. At the completion of Kaparos the money that was used is given to charity

[@FedericoPekin]

Have a sweet new year Frieda! Federico

[@andreaf7886]

Lovely video, Frieda. I'm so glad more people are discovering your channel.

[@BellaHella0913]

The man who wanted you to do the mitzvah because you’re Jewish was so precious

[@Audioobscure]

Its not, he wanted the mitzvah for himself. He sees it as a benefit for himself. Its disrespectful for jews to be asked, basically to convert.

[@HG-eu8hx]

Wow so negative ​@Audioobscure

[@bflogal18]

My employers are Orthodox Jews. For the last 12 years, these people have treated me like family. I am now senior management and trusted to care for six businesses, particularly when the holidays make my employers unavailable. That being said, as a woman, there are still boundaries that I have learned not to cross. Your videos have helped educate me and understand the reasons for those boundaries. The deep commitment to tradition, family and God is so beautiful and so inspiring. Thank you for sharing this content. You are building bridges we desperately need.❤

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comment. Your work experience is so wonderful. ❤️

[@singingcatfishagain]

Thank you for guiding us through the festivities of this community around the high holidays.

[@RaoYiLan]

I like the way the husband praises his wife at 24:00. It's kind of an updated version of "A woman of valor ..."!

[@ohgrammy48]

Thank you for sharing! As a 76 yr old Christian, I enjoy learning about your community ❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸🇮🇱❤️🙏🏻

[@cecilhayden585]

Not trying to boost your ego but this is THE BEST explanation of High Holy Days I've seen. The outside looking in and appreciation of is what captured it.

[@gj6209]

I’m not Jewish but I just love the ceremonial RESPECT AND LOVE of this community. The togetherness of the people who love the religion and how much they LOVE GOD. If only we could all be this loving towards our neighbors and families 😢. I absolutely LOVE your videos…..please send out more to watch and learn and to be inspired in our own religions! ❤️🌹

[@lizmcgrath7552]

I loved the man who stopped with the stick and citron to do the blessing ❤

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I love that you called it a stick. It's a lulav. That gave me a laugh.

[@dorisvolper5257]

I do not know how I found you, but you are wonderful! You are such a blessing. I recommend that anyone who wants to learn about Judaica or a Soviet Jew or Secular subscribe to your channel.

[@jeannebrown484]

I so appreciate you sharing these endearing traditions of this Jewish community.

[@leahlw2853]

I love your face when you said "I did a mitzvah!" 🤣 lovely video, thanks for compiling it and sharing! Shana Tova, Frieda!

[@joni77933]

Just might be your best video yet, I found it deeply moving. I think I have fallen in love with this community, and with you dear Frieda. What a gift you are giving all of us who have never experienced anything like what you show us in terms of family, faith and community. Happiest of New Year to you. 🎉

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

It's really special, isn't it? I did it one segment at a time and when you put it all together you can appreciate how deeply meaningful tradition is in this world. By the end of the project I was quite moved. ❤️

[@gerriebell2128]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklynthere is a prophecy in the Old Testament (Torah) that says some day the knowledge of God will “cover the earth like the waters cover the seas.” What you filmed is what happens when a whole neighborhood all together worships God in the same way. Imagine what it will be like when everyone worships the Creator together all over this planet.

[@brittascharmsandbeads9057]

It's so interesting to learn about this community ! 👍 And it's clear that Frieda is welcome back there, it was so sweet to see the shop owner gift her the cookies, and also the interaction with people in the street, and with the family in their home ! 🤗

[@ScenariosOfDrea]

As a Christian with a Jewish dad I love watching stuff like this my dad is a culteral jew., meaning he observes Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippour to some degree and Hanukkah

[@joemoore9066]

Thanks!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Joe, my channel has been pretty quiet lately (I'm working on some longer videos so it'll be a while before I publish something significant again) but your support keeps me going. Wishing you a wonderful fall season and may great fates come to you. :)

[@joemoore9066]

@FriedaVizelBrooklyn The videos must take time. You have to record the content, edit, and review again. Your videos are worth the wait.

[@tinnedrat]

My heart feels so full after I watch your videos, my friend. I know that no community is monolithic, but it makes me curious how my life and my family’s lives would have been different had we remained practicing Jews. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

[@mrsspeech]

Thank you all for sharing your faith and traditions with us.

[@dmbr111]

There's not a big Jewish community here in Edmonton, Alberta, but I did have the honor a couple of years ago to provide some freshly picked apples from a tree in my back yard for the family of a Jewish friend. It was nice to have them available for someone's holiday.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Sounds delicious and wonderful!

[@HarryWeisskaimu]

Shana tova a year of success and good health. Lots of love from Betty and myself ❤️❤️😎

[@lcs8967]

Thanks for the video. Even though I already watched all of the videos separately when you originally posted them, it was truly special seeing it all come together here! Btw, Many Chasidim my family included, travel back to the catskills for Sukkos. You might wanna do a video there this year. Its beautiful.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I don't like to recycle content but I really wanted to meld these videos together into one, because I think there's an effect to seeing it all together. I'm still working on a segment on the catskills. I had no idea how much winterized life was no happening there until I have recently been researching the area. Apparently my sister is going for part of yomtov and there will be chol hamoed entertainment.

[@_TravelWithLove]

Shanna Tova to everyone !! I wish you and folks good health, success and happiness !! Much Love !! ✌️😎💕

[@borge2014]

It's an exhausting world of rules, rituals, exclusions, separation, but at the same time all about unity. Is so interesting to watch as an outsider. Thanks for the video.

[@merrynhopkins1162]

Thank you - it’s all so interesting in understanding this Jewish life

[@AMPProf]

What is now shall be as tomorrow brings in New light.

[@chrissiewalker8980]

Oh, you had me at ‘I am eating pure fat’! Save me two! What a delightful video! I want to taste everything and I want recipes! Charming people! Happy New Year my dear! May this year be filled with nothing but sweet memories and joy for you x

[@MsSherryjh]

I have never seen or heard of rugelach like the ones with pastrami, but how could that be bad?

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Chrissie when you come I will feed you a bunch of variations of near pure fat and it'll be delicious!

[@chrissiewalker8980]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn will book my ticket and bring appropriate clothing. Elastic is my friend! I have just been bitten by something in the garden and now my elbow is covered in blisters. I think the only cure is pastry, fat and a little chocolate. Yep, that will do it. Hugs as ever x

[@mariaa9635]

The pink fruit is called a dragon fruit. It's so good. I find the taste similar to a prickly pear.

[@GiGiGoesShopping]

The Friedlander's are a gorgeous family ✨💛 The sidewalk blessing was super sweet.

[@gabesimmonds8421]

Gut Yontiff for all of you. Have a sweet and happy New Year

[@dorotarosebida2353]

Dear Frieda may this Rosh Hashanah bring you spiritual growth, connection with loved ones, and a fresh start filled with hope and blessings Shanah Tovah Umetukah! 🍏🍯🙏 Greetings from CHELM, Poland 🤓

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Oh how wonderful, my friend from Chelm (an awesome place to of great legend of course). This is such a nice blessing and I wish you the same!

[@dorotarosebida2353]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn I am delighted with you and your vlogs! And always look forward to them. Once again, all the best! 🧡

[@miag8377]

Shana Tova!! My first Rosh Hashanah in London tomorrow. Cannot wait!! Have a good year Frieda. May the scale tip in your favour and you have a good year.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Awww, amen, amen. Have a great Rosh Hashanah!

[@beans4853]

Wow this video was so authentic and really touched upon the deepest parts of all these wonderful holidays. Thank you for the beautiful compilation!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

You're welcome Beans. Git yomotov :)

[@dwood138]

L’Shana Tova ! Love love love this subject. Another outstanding chance to learn and respect the beauty of the high holidays.

[@debbiec4224]

Shana Tova to you and Seth! I am not Jewish but I do enjoy your vlogs. So interesting and I enjoy learning about the Jewish faith and the many customs and holidays. Looking forward to your next vlog. Thank your u for sharing. Its nice to see how friendly everyone is towards you. Take care! 😊

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Yes, people have been so sweet to me and it's been a pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@SharonPerp]

Thank you, this was just wonderful, chag sameach!

[@maril1379]

Happy Rosh Hashanah.Nice family inviting you -so welcoming.

[@marshallblr]

L'Shana Tova From Our Family to Yours! Have a Happy New Year Frieda! Shalom! Marshall,

[@lyndaalterio1027]

Thank you so much for your wonderful, very informative video! Awesome!!!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Glad you enjoyed it! Happy fall!

[@mary-kittybonkers2374]

Thank you Frieda for such an interesting tour and film. I wish you blessings for Rosh HaShanna. Shana Tova U’metukah to you Seth and your community.

[@veronicaboyd3696]

Hi Frieda🤗 As always OUTSTANDING coverage of “street festivals of Williamsburg”! So very interesting and loved the way you delved into the shops examining the fruits, sweets, foods enjoyed during the various holidays. Everyone you encountered were so gracious and happy to answer your questions and even invited you into their home to “break bread (and honey) with them”! The whole family was warm, and cordial and candid! Even the older gentleman on the street was happy to explain what the silver prayer instrument was. I smiled when he first asked you if you were Jewish and then had you repeat the prayers as he instructed you to shake the silver stick…I’m sorry I don’t recall the name of the silver prayer stick. Well Frieda, I’ll just have to watch this episode of your channel again…there was soooo much to see and absorb!! This is true with so much of your content😻I watch a lot of your blogs over again as they are so interesting, and informative…just plain fun to watch👍🏻🥰✡️THANK YOU for doing ALL THIS WORK to produce these many episodes of this dynamic culture!!!💕

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

WOW THANK YOU VERONICA YOU MADE MY DAY!

[@tonip9844]

what beautiful traditions.....

[@tijanamiljovska8395]

Hey lovely lady. Wishing you the Happiest New Year. Hope you had lots of the lovely sweets that you showed us and that your new year is full of laughter. Also, wishing for myself, that I get to watch more of your videos. I am so glad I found your channel and find your uploads very enriching and interesting. Can’t wait for the next episode.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

❤️

[@TheBLGL]

Me, when she’s picking up the exotic fruits: those are dragon fruit, that’s a mangosteen. Choose the mangosteen, they are amazing and look like like cabbage patch fruits or something. I used to live in Vietnam and am very sad I can’t get these fruits all the time now.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Maybe today I'll go get the mangosteen while they are still in stock. Just because I grew up with cabbage patch and that sounds fun.

[@silviemarksilverstein3031]

Shana Tova Frieda. I am a cultural Jew, but I really enjoy your You Tube channel. Wishing you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year. Love from Toronto Canada.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Wishing you the same; love back to Toronto; one of those places I hear about a lot from my visitors.

[@laurenl5843]

Shana Tova U'Metuka! I'm looking forward to having the family over Friday night the first night of Rosh HaShannah and this year it's Shabbos too! Saturday it's services at Shul and Sunday after Shul we celebrate more at home with family. 😊💜🍎🍯

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Sounds lovely - enjoy!

[@sewingstoryprojects6178]

My community is at a high watch time through these three fall feasts of the LORD. I am concerned and praying for you, Pearl and the community. If you're able, please take care of Pearl 😍🙏

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Pearl is pretty excellent at taking care of herself!! She's a firebrand.

[@alphadog3384]

Happy new year to everyone, health & prosperity to all.

[@lauralutz4538]

🎉Frieda, Happy New Year!🎊 Blessings throughout the year for you & Seth.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thank you!

[@merlinsclaw]

18:44 How beautiful of that man to share the prayers with you. 💖💖💖💖

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Yes, it was such a lucky chance, and so unusual, that some people in the community wondered if it was staged. It certainly wasn't - just a very lucky moment!

[@SIR46661]

Shanah Tovah Umetukah ! Love watching the old Brooklyn sights as I now live in Arkansas. I miss getting Challah from Oneg’s and getting a nice Pastrami sandwich from Gottlieb’s.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Them's are the good stuff!!

[@purplevolution]

Your videos are so well edited! I love the music too. Shana Tova!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thank you so much!!

[@esterherschkovich6499]

Shana Tova to you and your family ❤

[@enodmilvado148]

Aww that yid with the lulav❤

[@deborahs1430]

Thank you Frieda - that was so amazing! la’ Shana Tova to you!

[@jml4774]

Happy, healthy and joyous New Year to you.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Wishing you the same!

[@martinelanglois3158]

Thank you for sharing and all the hard work and long hours you put into these videos. I wish you a very very sweet new year.🍯 💙

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thanks for recognizing that I put a lot into this. A sweet year to you. ❤️

[@judiskalet964]

Happy New Year Everyone ❤❤❤

[@bettyjones9220]

thank you Frieda for sharing this amazing culture with us…..you are doing your part to inspire respect and acceptance for all faiths..the next time I am in NYC I will absolutely be signing up for one of your tours…blessings to you and yours🙂❤️

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I look forward to it!

[@jamiemanning8181]

I love watching all your episodes. Thank you

[@EvinMA]

Totally fascinating and wonderful. I have learned SO much from you and the wedding videos I view. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I love to view wedding videos too!

[@annehersey9895]

What a wonderful present you gave us! That was fantastic. Shanah Tovah, Frieda~

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

❤️

[@ThildasBeinhaus]

another wonderful video! Can't wait for the holidays to start this week

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Happy holidays! May it be a good one!

[@nastaranmsh2167]

Thank you so much for doing this, I really enjoyed every minute of it. Appreciate your work and happy new year 🎆 ❤

[@susanhirtzel8410]

I enjoy watching all the festive celebrations. So interesting!

[@wofiewoof]

....looking forward to more episodes for the new year

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I'm working on it. I'll be back with more!

[@eyesnme]

What another great video thanks for making it these videos are my favourite along with pearl of course my absolute fave take care frieda

[@vsibirsky]

I so enjoyed this video.

[@Sharon181818]

Shana Tova U’metukah. Thank you for the important and excellent work you do. May you have a sweet and happy, healthy and prosperous year. Shkoyach again.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Amen - thank you Sharon!

[@kerricarpenter5110]

Thank you for sharing

[@tecora7419]

Blessed Rosh Hashanah to you 🍎🍯

[@konkon7967]

Shana tovah, Frieda and Seth! Thank you for the effort and time you put into this channel @FriedaVizelBrooklyn I really appreciate and I personally find it really touching while the Liska community is very special and close to us although we live thousands of miles away! Thank you for sharing! I wish you a meaningful year with a lot of hatzlacha!!! From Hungary 🇭🇺

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Much love to Hungary!

[@susanjaneleitner7670]

Well done! Have a healthy, prosperous, sweet New Year! ❤️❤️❤️

[@londazh]

thanks Frieda, such a pleasant little film to watch! And I just realized your cameraman Beka is Georgian like me! ☺️

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Beka taught me a few things about Georgia and he put the country on the map for me. He's wonderful.

[@londazh]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn so happy to hear this!

[@kathieb8104]

Another great video. Thank you.

[@haleywilliams3025]

Frieda! This video was awesome!!!! ❤❤❤ thank you for doing what you do. I have been binge watching your videos for 3 days😅

[@christ.8547]

too u Guy's 2!!...💙.

[@saraj1955]

Oh Frieda I wish I could meet you. I've absolutely totally enjoyed this video in lots of ways. One way Im sure I saw the original High Rabbai video before, which meals I've been with you a year. You have an amazing special power to educate us non Jews. You have a gentle nature. I find your videos, well your voice calming. I'm going through some health battles just now physical, emotional and mental and you are so much better than medicine. I don't know if you accept hugs, but I'm female so sure they are OK. Sending you a huge comforting hug that will take away any pain you have. I'm Welsh we call them a cwtch (Goggle it). The tch is a strange combination and sounds a bit odd. But proper "cwtches" are all healing and uplifting. I've really enjoyed and feel blessed by your video. Thank you. 🥂🥂 Sometimes I think you a little naughty (good naughty) as you always tempt me to pack my bags and rush to NY right this moment. And it is 01:21am, five time zones and about an 8-9 hour flight. I best switch off. Sweet dreams. Thank you so much.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

My friend, I wish you a good healing journey, lots of comfort and joy in pain. Thank you for your very sweet words and your hug. ❤️🤗

[@cheryld1502]

Absolutely beautiful video!

[@yvonnetitus2]

I love your background music.

[@draguigirl8388]

Great video! Thanks for sharing a wonderful tradition. P.S. Love your glasses 🤓

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thank you Bonnie! David was really a great guest.

[@sspiegler]

Shana tova u'metuka to you, my dear ...

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Back Atchya. A very, very sweet year!

[@vickyleather1147]

Wonderful video! I really enjoyed it. Thank you so much!

[@shaindystern1038]

Beautiful video wishing everyone a sweet new year

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Shana tova Shaindy!

[@VioletACordy]

🔆🌈Frieda: SHANA TOVAH 😊Thank you, Frieda🦋🦋Violet Ada C. (Toronto ~ Australia)🌳🌲🎄🦚🌳🌳🌳

[@carolyncarmosino3364]

Absolutely fascinating!

[@AndreaSchnieder-hh9go]

Beautiful video. Thank you so much that you show us al the beautiful traditions. I love your videos. Shanna tova

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Shana tova Andrea!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Happy New Year Arie.

[@shayaroth]

Shana Tov 🍯 A happy & healthy sweet new year!!!

[@teresapittman8354]

I enjoy your videos so much.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thank you! ❤️

[@gabyfields3235]

Wow! What a vibrant community---and LOTS & LOTS of children!! I would love to just travel to NYC and walk thru Williamsburg or Boro Park, just to see! It would be too confining and limiting for me to actually live in such a community (as a woman particularly), but I would sure as heck like to experience it by walking the streets. I cannot imagine to raise 8 to 10 kids, or more---two was too much for me even, lol!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

It's really amazing how many children there are everywhere. Whenever you get to take your walk, make sure not to do it while kids are in school because it'll be much quieter and less interesting.

[@beans4853]

It's fascinating, but more children are actually way easier than just a couple. Im up to #3 and while life is busier, I get so much more done in a day now vs when I had 1 or 2

[@missiris1234]

L'shana Tova. You are delightful. Would love to go on your tour!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Hopefully it'll happen one day.

[@jeanneamato8278]

Thank you for all your work and time. I appreciate this.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Happy holiday season!

[@olgagomez485]

Thank you Frieda 😁Shana Tova 🎉✡️🙏

[@LouiseMcCabe-j7n]

I used to live in Williamsburg and have long been fascinated by the Hasidic culture. Regardless of what one thinks or believes, I feel these communities must be protected at all costs. The world is a much richer place for it. ❤

[@makeGODsmile]

Happy New Year Frieda Vizel

[@lucyllanio8950]

Thanks for sharing

[@YonB60]

Thanks!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thank you so so much! Wishing you a Shana Tova and a very sweet new year

[@joemoore9066]

Thanks!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Wishing you a very sweet year and lots of good karma your way Joe.

[@joemoore9066]

Wishing you a very happy new year ! Your videos are so special. Thank you

[@kimc555]

Great video! The last part - with the Great Rabbi walking from the sukkah to his home - is that more a cultural event or would all Orthodox Jews observe their local Rabbi as well?

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I think there are some bigger sects that do it but I'd call it more cultural. Non-Hasidic orthodox jews don't do it I think.

[@denisearonow4921]

Really interesting!

[@gabesimmonds8421]

Love to watch your channel it reflects a peaceful time. Unfortunately times are crazy, talking to people in our Shul more and more Jews are looking for residency somewhere else. People see the change and the old Jewish "paranoia" kicks in. Often the paranoid survives.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

That's interesting (and sad) to hear, and I'd love to find out more about this.

[@gabesimmonds8421]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Actually I wanted to suggest a topic for your channel. Will send you my conversations with fellow Jews via email.