The Boy Who Left Everything to Become a Hasidic Jew (Rebbe Avraham Goldstein's WILD Story of Faith)

[@KesiaFixMagnifiSense]

As a convert myself I feel so loved with this story. People asked me why I converted and all I can say is “I was in a search for truth and I found it, what else could I have done?!

[@Mitnaged1]

welcome back

[@niv2023]

I wish you all the best in the world (and if you are single) that you find a life partner on your path

[@davidisrael-zz1zz]

Bless Hashem. Thank You. and One for Israel too. I am born a physical Jew, but till I understood Isaiah 52 last 3 verses and chapter 53 then I became forgiven in His friendship a Spiritual Jew according to our Scriptures. prayers for the best for you and all. One thing to live to get closer, another thing to know Him as my best friend. Shalom in heart Shalom Shalom. My Yiddish Bubie read Isaiah with me...and our eyes were opened. amen.

[@אי-שניותביהדות]

❤❤❤

[@kennethwoody5897]

Welcome home.

[@henryfeldman9564]

What an incredible Interview. I met a guy from Brazil. He was interested in Judaism. I hooked him up with Rabbi Goldstein and hes now converted, married and lives in Jerusalem. I feel honored for being a part of that persons journey considering that I am a regular hasidic guy living in NY. What a blessing.

[@Sally-jz8zv]

Hi Henry, I recently found out that my maternal grandmother (an orphan) was a mizrahi jew. It’s been two generations where my maternal family was forced to convert to Christianity before moving to South America. Is there any chance you could share Rabbi Goldstein’s contact information please?

[@abelneto3073]

Where can I find Rabbi Goldetein? I'm brazilian too and I want study Torah.

[@arroyonpr]

❤ Amazing indeed! Thank you to both of you. As a Puerto Rican who grew up in Williamsburg and loves Hashem and His Am Segulah, this story resonates with me on several levels.❤ Shalom, shalom.

[@extanegautham8950]

thank you Amigo, from one brother to another...Shalom.

[@The_Wallachian]

Brother I invite you to Islam and to the paradis. The only true way to G-D is through Islam. Halleluyah. Salam and peace from Dacia 🌳 (Valahia, Romania, Moldova)

[@javierrivera8545]

​@The_Wallachian how you say Hallelujah and say islam is only way to GOD? Hallelujah means; "PRAISE JAH"! JAH (YAHWEH/JEHOVA/HASHEM) is The GOD of Israel, and allah is the god of islam, not the same GOD. ALMIGHTY EL SHADDAI GOD OF ISRAEL IS THE ONE AND ONLY TRUE GOD and YESHUA (JESUS) HIS SON, THE MESSIAH, The ONLY REDEEMER and SAVIOR!

[@extanegautham8950]

we jews are so enriched by our Ger'rim (converts) God Bless this lovely man and every one who helped him....

[@CookieBakerSprinkleShaker]

Amazing! I am a Christian, and loved listening to his story. So encouraging. Always standing proudly as a friend of the Jews ❤ much love and prayers!

[@georgecalvintharcisius586]

Absolutely fantastic. My grandfather was Jew and married to a Catholic family during WW2, I was born in Malaysia, and my mom from Singapore and Dad is Malaysian. I observed, someone my grandfather's beliefs, practising Catholic. It's difficult. Christ is the messiah. I do respect and observe sabbath and Sundays. No Payot, Yamaka. I will grow, someday when I'm 60.

[@jenniehirsch-bb6kc]

He is incredible that as a teenager he searched for ruchnius and a true connection to Hashem all by himself. He is such an inspiration! He is very fortunate that his mother pointed him in the right direction instead of have to fruitlessly search in all directions

[@extanegautham8950]

yes, god bless his mom!!!

[@JewishKeto]

Thank you for this interview! I too am a Yid by choice and I am involved with Chabad. I was told very so long by many when they heard i wanted to convert “are you insane?!” Thank you Hashem for all your blessings in my life!

[@stephenfisher3721]

We hope that soon you will be under the chuppah (wedding canopy). By the way, I hear Reform Jews using the term Jews by Choice but I never heard it in Orthodox circles. Is it commonly used in Chabad?

[@JewishKeto]

@@stephenfisher3721not always but I use it as a way to get specific about my background without outright saying it.

[@u.y.3643]

Welcome Home.!

[@The_Wallachian]

I invite you to Islam brother. The only true way to G-D is Islam. Salam and Șalom from Dacia 🌳 (Valahia, Romania, Moldova)

[@u.y.3643]

@@The_Wallachian🤣😂👎

[@rivkagld]

That’s my brother and I also converted 30 years ago. He’s a great musician and humorist plus a brilliant Rabbi.

[@salmy2000]

wow. you probably have some Jewish Roots from Spain

[@Quijote-Salvaje]

Maybe from indios Tainos, too

[@extanegautham8950]

Baruch hashem, lucky for us...God bless you both!

[@rivkagld]

@@Quijote-Salvaje we have Spaniard, African and Taino ancestry.

[@IsraelMch]

BARUCH HASHEM LOVE RABBI ABROHOM GOLDSTEIN AMAZING RABBI

[@Gannicus-USA]

The “I found a diamond and then a whole treasure” touched deep!

[@RunningOverRocks]

30:33 Ironically enough, as I was scrolling through the comments while listening...as soon as I read your comment, our brother made this exact statement! Baruch Hashem!

[@Ralphyboy660]

I met this gentleman years ago...i was very inspired by him and even more so today after hearing him... what an inspiration and what positivity.

[@niv2023]

I have seen many converts (men & women) always say that in Judaism they feel "at home" and they don't speak badly about their past (faith, religion or way of life). Unlike people who convert to other religions, they tell how bad it was in their old life. This is an important difference, that indicates the character of Judaism

[@The_Wallachian]

I invite you to Islam brother 💐

[@rrm41]

Hes an Incredible professional violinist. I heard him play live. Amazing!

[@abegruenbaum4047]

I remember the story as it was happening. I remember Reb Avrohom delivering for Goldbergers Grocery. Amazing story

[@Jayla-dj2gj]

What year did he go to NY. It must have been when the world was safer for such a young person to travel without a place to stay.

[@יעקבושרהברמן]

Amazing

[@rochelbrown6597]

Amazing that you stuck to it despite the misunderstandings!!! Your soul shines so brightly!

[@Gannicus-USA]

People don’t realize how beautiful Judaism. It’s not an easy religion, and I grew up with it! In the old country, the Germans tortured my great grandfather by tearing out his beard with pliers but he stayed devout until the end!

[@MARIELOSJAUREGUI]

hashem in his infinite kindness blesses us always, shalom!

[@manyahelman]

Oh my goodness.

[@MoïsePicard-ef8fr]

I just only find Christianity a beautiful religion and I am proud to be Christian.

[@Abraham-r9b]

I can relate completely with Avraham Goldstein, my parents are from Puerto Rico, and I married a beautiful Jewish girl. I was raised as a Zionist, and I understand completely. Thank you for this amazing interview.

[@extanegautham8950]

wow. such wonderful stories....god bless you and your children!

[@The_Wallachian]

I invite you to Islam brother 💐. Salam and peace from Dacia 🌳 (Valahia, Romania, Moldova)

[@bambbambboyguy123]

@@The_Wallachiandidn’t vlad defend Romania from Islam

[@The_Wallachian]

@@bambbambboyguy123 Vlad and his brother Radu were muslims my friend. Specially his brother Radu was Muslim till his life. Vlad not till end.

[@amethyst4990]

This man energy is such a sweetheart. Made me smile listening to him. He seems like type of person to give the most warm hugs

[@georginabautista9832]

Thank you for this awesome interview! I will share this to my family especially my son Jakov who started to have interest in Judaism and may he be blessed, Hashem willing❤🙏

[@irothman9269]

Amazing 🤩. I have friends in his community. They are Bh very happy. Rabbi Goldstein sense of humor is #1!

[@catsun90805]

Nice. My husband says he gave an interesting interview in Yiddish years ago. Great guy.

[@ZenTaylorCustomScreens]

I've listened to probably every episode of inspiration for the nation, big fan of your channel and i have indeed been inspired by many of the guests. I must say, this is my favorite episode. This man is so authentic and pure and positive. His story really resonates with me. I had a wonderful time listening. Thank you both so much for this! I love the music at the end as well. Shalom

[@tsirele1]

I know the Goldsteins for 25-26 years, and R' Goldstein built a real Yiddishe Empire, משפחה לתפארת,. His children are sweethearts, really, one by one.

[@geraldblack1329]

I just chanced on this video by accident, and couldn’t stop watching it, Rabbi Avrohom is a charismatic, passionate about Yiddishkeit, and genuinely keen to spread his love oh Yiddishkeit and Torah, he has inspired me greatly along with your podcast Many thanks

[@SaraShapiro-m4r]

So inspiring! Thank you for having this Rabbi on! Please have him on again! This is the best episode!

[@stephenfisher3721]

How do you know that he is a Rabbi?

[@arroyonpr]

@@stephenfisher3721 The interviewer addressed him as "Rabbi" at the beginning of the interview.

[@stephenfisher3721]

@@arroyonpr Ok. Thanks

[@chatisawasteoftime]

@@arroyonpr The word "Rabbi" is akin to Mister.

[@arroyonpr]

@@chatisawasteoftime I have not seen it used that way. In my limited experience it normally a title earned and thus given to a select few who have proven the necessary attributes and abilities and have mastered enough learning of Judaism to be entrusted by other Rabbis to both lead Jewish religious communities and to pass on and teach the Torah.

[@robertr.15]

What an amazing story! I am a ger and my family is from Guatemala. So happy to see other fellow latinos who also saw the beauty that yiddishkeit is.

[@murep]

I was in school at SUNY Buffalo and I met Avraham up there. He played and repaired violins. Was a sweet guy and very genuine. That was 25 years ago and it’s nice to see him again.

[@juhn-elAllStar12]

Saludos 🫡 desde Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, allí queremos a Israel 🇮🇱 y le apoyamos!!!

[@LivingLchaim]

Thank YOU 🙏

[@RacheleElenaRolla]

Todah Rabbah

[@JOANNA-zd7qo]

[@eliedecastro5716]

Bendito!

[@spencermorris5873]

God bless you, Rebbe Avraham!!🇮🇱🇮🇱

[@davidhardy5656]

Rebbe Avraham Goldstein you are Amazing. Your journey in life is inspirational and you are a gifted musician as well. Shalom and ❤from Texas. We anticipate each release of another great video.

[@liorashaar9948]

Sweet sweet man. The sweetest ever... what a neshama!!!! He is full of inner joy without bitterness or resentment, Sees the good in every one and every situation although as a GER he must have experienced difficult trials

[@Isbelia65]

Shalom from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🕊️🇮🇱

[@benlassu1880]

I too have Jewish roots and my parents too are Puerto Rican. My mom and dad have Sephardic roots, however we have several Ashkenazi relatives and distant cousins. I may be secular but always reading Torah.

[@robertovazquez8512]

Love to Israel 🇮🇱 from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@The_Wallachian]

I invite you to Islam brother 💐 🌺

[@RealAliBaba]

Hazak U’ Baruch y Wepa from a Puerto Rican Jew 🇮🇱🇵🇷

[@javieraponte4720]

Sorprendido saber que hayan puertorriqueños conectados al judaísmo. He aprendido sobre judaísmo en los últimos años a través de YT y por lo menos este tema acá en la isla es practicamente desconocido ✌️

[@Malechiktiti]

Desde la persecución en Europa (la inquisición) Especialmente el Sur de la Isla. En el norte tenemos muchos judíos. Puertas Rico protegió los judíos que migraron de Europa. 🤲🙏🇮🇱🇵🇷🥰❤️

[@javierrivera8545]

​@@Malechiktiticon Cristobal Colón vinieron judios que no se convirtieron al católicismo cuando los reyes de España expulsaron a los judios durante la inquisición. Historia desconocida por muchos que no se cuenta!

[@JRock1900]

Amazing interview Amazing person, Abraham is a real inspiration

[@natpeer2924]

Inspiring indeed! Thanks to the host for bringing this conversation to the public.

[@lesscubbie]

Great Story's. I am also a ger and my heart sings and rejoices when I hear this Rabbi utter words of Exaltation to Hashem.!

[@MCBrody112]

Amazing and inspirational. The music was beautiful. Thank you!

[@migoworkin4Him]

I enjoyed this episode. AMAZING!

[@LivingLchaim]

You’re amazing. Thank you 💛

[@migdaliavasquez1874]

Hi there 😊 it’s my understanding that in Puerto Rico “there are more “Jewish peoples and communities thriving and living in Puerto Rico than in all the Caribbean countries since 1500s when they traveled from Europe on boats or vessels that traveled to the Islands of Puerto Rico… there are immigration waves of Jewish peoples who immigrated to Puerto Rico “ (Wikipedia, 2024). I stand with Israel, 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱 I myself have Jewish ancestry from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇮🇱🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@sgonzo5572]

Why stand with israel. You should stand with puerto rico. If you're from puerto rico. PR should be first, not israel. If you are from the US, America first. You rejected christ for what?

[@xeniaalexander3762]

It was absolutely wonderful. Thank you to the host and the guest to this Kiddush Hashem and big chizuk !

[@michaelyaeger5309]

Rabbi Goldstein, thank you for bringing me into your home! I’m one of the gerim the good rabbi coached along the way in my particular Geirus journey!

[@1ibakam]

R' Avrohom is my childhood hero growing up in Pupa camp every summer, besides being an expert violinist (and taught me violin) his clarity and warmth is just so welcoming & inspiring, definitely one step closer to bring klal Yisroel together

[@hogla6548]

I am evangelical Christian and this is so inspiring not only to believe in the Bible but to practice It.

[@adaortiz9784]

This is a great story. I never knew a conversion was possible or accepted. I am studying about the Torah and Judaism online. My husband and I are trying to live as and practice as much of Judaism as we can but I thought that was as far as I could go. I have often wondered and asked why I was not born Jewish or part of the chosen people of Hashem but it's wonderful to know that there's the possibility of conversion. Thank you again for this inspiring episode. Shalom

[@jonp341]

Great interview !

[@jaysmith7613]

I cried through Rabbi Goldstein's whole interview. Inspirational stories and poignant playing on the violin. I'm so much in admiration for the Puerto Rican Rabbi's commitment to Judaism.

[@Marcipe]

Amazing.... I've been so upset with the old story hatred of the Jews all over the world, you and your story and music was like a bright light i needed. Many blessings from Hashem to you.

[@ekosmerl]

Dear rabbi, nothing is by chance. Looking for a shuir, and here you are. I am so blessed to be able to come to Scranton for Shabbos and get to hear you in person. As a convert myself, you have been such an inspiration to me over the years. Be blessed as you are a blessing, Elisheva

[@Sarah61348]

Amazing. Hashem loves you. So much Emuna.

[@ayrsine]

The best convert video I have been blessed to see in all the years after I left Christianity. B"H!! AM YISRAEL CHAI!!!

[@israelholi7597]

Glad this young man was the interviewer-great work.

[@AbigailsJoyfulLife]

😂😂 he said "I saw all these hanging from the trees" I CANT STOP LAUGHING when I moved to park heights Baltimore for my gerus MY 1ST shabbaton walking to shul, and going over to a families house, I LITERALLY SAID OHHHH MY WORD kids are everywhere look even hanging in the trees like sound of music 😂😂😂😂😂 Btw it's not rare anymore, many of us are "returning our neshama" to Judaism, and I for one ONLY LEARNED WITH Chasidim and still today

[@migdaliavasquez1874]

With that accent we know he’s a brother 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@guesswho6824]

Amazing! So engaging, could listen to him all day. He's entertaining and hilarious - truly inspiring!!

[@MorenaVargas-g4j]

AMAZING…. I am a born again Christian, born in El Salvador, but grew up in California. I am a friend of Israel, I met an Israeli guy in El Salvador at the post office in Santa Ana, the city were I was born. The gov & people of Israel had always helped countries in Central America. Anyhow I enjoy this episode with Rab Goldstein. Very impressive to hear him speak Yiddish, at his early age of 17- not sure how easy was to learn such dialect. But God made a way and knew his heart. Thanks so much Saludos desde Long Beach California. AM YISRAEL JAI =El Pueblo de Israel Vive. . . Amen

[@8976chiko]

God bless you

[@williamisoke5641]

Thanks Rabbi, I am William from Uganda, and I am struggling to study chassidius alone, no Rabbis, only the Chabad app. I beg the guidance. Shalom.

[@lorraine113]

Amazing story and so inspiring. Hugs from Puerto Rico.

[@Takitez232]

So deeply touched by this story. Rabbi Goldsteins humor and overflowing joy for Yiddishkeit and life in general is so refreshing and inspiring! And his music went straight to my neshama.. Thank you!

[@eleanormaitha5698]

Amazing. Thank you for sharing. Watching from kenya♥️🇮🇱🇰🇪

[@NaProbablyNot]

Welcome home Rabbi ❤✡️

[@yiddisheideas]

Very inspiring talk. What a Neshama! Thanks to Rabbi Avraham and to the interviewer!

[@metrx330]

G-d Bless the people of Israel. I found this talk incredibly uplifting. We are not alone.

[@iTzShakenJoE]

I'm a black convert. when I was in Israel everyone thought I was Nissim black. literally the entire year when I was in yeshiva every person in Israel thought I was him or knew of him...

[@devorahberlin7509]

Lol

[@HarryWeisskaimu]

What a special and warm person rabbi Goldstein is . We wish him great success and happiness . A tremendous example for a all of us how to be a Jew

[@dubbyeisen1643]

This was really interesting and inspirational

[@traceydixon909]

“Frozen coconut falling from heaven.” 🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@UCJewish]

Thank you for this interview!

[@friendinpotentia]

This was an important interview. I'm sure viewers shed a few tears in the course of listening to Rabbi Goldstein. He embodies ahavas yisroel. His story of the levi in the music store was very moving.

[@danavipuzzles7308]

Very powerful and touching interview. I watch it with a bit of sadness, because there are things about the observant world that I miss and I feel like I've given up my chance to ever be a part of that again since having gone astray, even though I don't think I'd ever be chassidish, but still. I was born Jewish and grew up secular. Despite that, I became a ba'al teshuva at age 21 and even lived in Israel for a few years, but then ended up going astray in my 30's. I'm at a point in my life now where it would be nearly impossible to ever reintegrate into the observant world. Nevertheless, I try to observe the little that I can. There are those who may say that it should be all or nothing, but I believe that a little of something is better than nothing at all.

[@meirtt]

At the end of the day, as Avraham Goldstein said in the interview, you should live your life with a frame of mind of wanting to be close to Hashem. This is the point of what it is to be Jewish. The community is also important but is only a means to get to that goal.

[@YeshuaLedee]

I met Rav Goldstein when he was much younger back in the 80's with his wife and a baby in Condado, PR when he was the Mashgiach Temidi at la Concha Hotel, I learned with him for a while, he had great vision to form an orthodox Hasidic kehilah in PR, but much of the establishment Jews were not ready then for such a lifestyle. Today, there are a few of Puertorican that were born Jewish, there are many converts, with some of them living here in Eretz Israel, and many not really Jewish that converted to the reform movement in PR. and there are many christians pretending to be Jewish even to the point of auto calling themselves "Rabbis". But Rav Goldstein is a genuine Jew with a pure Neshamah.

[@linak7155]

As a previous 'wanna be' Puerto Rican 🇵🇷I can honestly relate. I have been to the Isla del Emcanto and have had many Borincua friends. (The Enchanting Island). When I became a Believer in the Messiah, I renounced the dictates of men's religious systems. Just as this man, I saw much hypocrisy within my own culture and religion. At 10 years old, I remember being offered hard liquor by my dad and drinking it down. In later years, I recognized that it led me on the wrong path. I found this man's quest noble, pure and so very relatable. What amazes me is that even after decades, his accent remains intact😅❤

[@NaftaliShalomYT]

Beautiful!! What an inspirational sweet Tzadik!! Loved this episode!

[@YaronReuvenRabbi]

Chazak U'baruch. Enjoyed the chizuk and shared with family. May HaShem continue to bless you.

[@cynthiableiberg1184]

Amazing story ! So much wellcome in our difficult times happening just now !

[@rikki4745]

Such inner joy and happiness exudes from him. What a role model! I was amazed at the many different yeshives he attended.

[@Natelch511]

Thank you so much. I am a frum woman and i was so touched by your story and wisdom.

[@joantaylor468]

Please, What is a "frum" woman?

[@chanamintz3743]

@@joantaylor468 Yiddish term for 'religious' and how religious Jews refer to themselves as opposed to 'orthodox'

[@eliedecastro5716]

I know Rabbi A. Goldstein, I doven at his shul sometimes. a Good Jew. But Please interview Rabbi E. Vinas. Sephardic Rabbi (in south Florida) He has been helping the Anusim return to Judaism He has 2 Orthodox Semikhah, Sofrim a Shochet

[@stephenfisher3721]

A number of years ago, Temple Beth Shalom in San Juan, Puerto Rico published a cookbook, What's Cooking/Que se cocina en Puerto Rico. Their website posted a recipe for Mojo Isleño Red Snapper (it's no longer there). I made it and was delicious. I bet Avraham Goldstein would love it.

[@TheMalka770]

LOL I have that cookbook my mother is from Aguadilla PR but gave it away because it's not kosher

[@robertaglass]

This interview was fascinating! Thank you so much!!!! Fantastic job!

[@אי-שניותביהדות]

Reb Avraham, I am a chozer betshuva and a levi. Thank you for the reminder.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@chaimg2899]

I heard your story before but it gives me such great inspiration with tear filled eyes that I can listen to it over and over BH TY so much for sharing!

[@michellekatz1023]

What a holy man

[@kahlahlstar]

Wow!!!! Just wow!! He has a wonderful smile that you cant help but smile with him.😊

[@suzieblaut7535]

Thank- you for a wonderful, inspiring interview.

[@jamesclarity1077]

Very cool interview

[@brachamilstein6064]

Wow! That really was amazing! Thank you!

[@Shanestarr100]

Thank you for this amazing interview!

[@isaacmorgenstern2016]

Amazing! I lived across the street in Monsey when I was a boy and had Rabbi Goldsein living across the street from me. I was friends with his children and didn't know at the time how amazing I should feel to have such an amazing neighbor. I just remember Rabbi Goldstein and his children who were always happy and fun to play with. I also had the opportunity to buy a violin from his office.

[@danieleprince1200]

Thank you so much for this wonderful interview.

[@mosh44]

This was just heart warming and an amazing conversation!

[@AMERICAFIRSTBOSS]

Great episode!

[@nancygonzalez5423]

Watching from Puerto Rico, wow!!

[@MsMuradova]

Wow wow wooow what a pure, holy Neshama!! I'm so inspired!! May Hashem continue to bless u with all the blessings from the Torah!! May u continue to inspire others!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@Darcyd886]

He is truly an inspiration thank you for a wonderful interview.

[@KING_12_Z]

One of the most inspiring videos of watched. If I didn't already convert, this is the kind of video that would arouse my soul again!

[@SH-qb6op]

Welcome to the family You are a hero

[@malkykatz450]

This man is amazing! He literally brought me to tears. May he continue to be a shining light and inspiration to all of Klal Yisroel!

[@Jnpz]

thank you for this outstanding interview!!

[@renag9475]

I very much appreciate that tune from long ago. Memories