The Hasidic Superwoman of Night Court - Judge Ruchie Freier | Inspiration for the Nation Episode 14

Judge Rachel Freier, founder of Ezras Nashim, wears many hats on top of paramedic - not least of which is US Civil Court Judge.
Elected as Judge in 2016, it was a step up from her career in law, where she was licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey and Washington DC.
As a wife, mother, grandmother and longtime community activist, Ruchie - as she is better known - made history as the first Chassidic woman elected to public office, earning an honor from her alma maters, Touro College and Brooklyn Law School.
In this episode, Judge Ruchie talks to Yaakov about the hurdles she has faced along her journey, her experiences on TV and a big announcement on an exciting next chapter of her life.
You can reach Judge Freier here: [e-mail]
Date correction: Documentary film 93Queen began filming in 2013
Date notification: Supreme Court Judges election by Brooklyn district leaders scheduled for first week in August. Please daven, say Tehilim for her success.
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[@yanbigtimeinc7698]

I had a personal experience dealing with this judge. She's a beautiful human being and a perfect example of an orthodox Jewish woman..

[@nechamahkahana5494]

I can listen to her for hours. She is absolutely incredible and inspiring. I love her sincerity, she is such a real person!

[@HR_BH26]

Wow 🥰 Thank you for doing this interview of her, she's the one i admired being a Jewish with career,so much wisdom and inspiring from her,,Toda Rabah

[@_noname_4756]

Being raised by a single mother this is so incredible to see and hear now being a 25 year old YOUNG man with a family of my own! I love just her belief in herself, that's one thing my mom always always instilled in me was to believe in yourself! Great interview!

[@ShabbatChic]

This video has and will change many people’s lives. Such deep inspiration for both our physical and spiritual lives!

[@lauraleoscher1218]

You are a true inspiration to all of us Orthodox women. I am modern sefardi modern orthodox, I studied law at Temple University. Chazaka barook your Honor!!!!!

[@cb1623]

I envy her work with Ezras Nashim, they provide a crucial option for women and are VERY much appreciated. Ruchie is a hero. May they be blessed with continued success.

[@Judys_Jewish_Music]

“If Hashem wants it to happen, it’s going to Happen”- Important Reminder. 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@indigoblue4791]

Jewish women are amongst the hardest working and most amazing wives and mother's that I've ever known. They're true inspirations, who are strong but compassionate and genuinely great roles model for all the women coming up behind them. ☺️💕

[@y.shapiro8759]

Kol Hacavod to all Jewish mothers!

[@elkagruskin6811]

Todah Rabbah ; this is very inspirational for making a kiddush HaSh-m always !! 🙌 !!

[@mirabadalova6267]

Amazing really have great respect for strong women’s Who stay as great wife mother and keep all values She is great examples for all of us Thank you so much

[@steveneumann32]

Had no idea who Judge Frier was but I am so happy that I now do.

[@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv]

You" should" interview her mother....shes an extraordinary amazing woman....agreed

[@amygalper8511]

This was such an inspiring episode… thanks you so much

[@inbartabibofficialchannel5123]

You are such a great inspiration ❤️ I loved what you said about the degree of a Jewish woman!

[@DrBigData]

This meaningful and touching, great post, thank you!

[@Judys_Jewish_Music]

I must share with ladies groups, especially, ASAP. Yasher Koach!!!

[@sandrinelevy6331]

shessss amazinggg!!!!! wow thank you for having herrrr kol hakavod..ive always heard so much controversy and it was so nice to hear her story from her

[@andyroth619]

Al tikrei "Naysayers" elah "Neis-sayers" 💪😎 Wonderful episode

[@judilewis7578]

Fantastic!

[@EliUnityGoldsmith]

Yes 🙌🏻 success to success

[@ChenTiferet]

So inspiring, amazing channel. Thank you for your great work and thank you Ruchie, you are amazing.

[@pinkusleidner7064]

Wonderful interview. Thank you Yaakov!

[@LivingLchaim]

Thanks for watching!

[@SharkSandwich451]

I love her! I watched her story twice when it was on PBS years ago and I always wondered how she was! AM ISRAEL CHAI 🇮🇱 my sister!

[@oljoelo]

Very inspiring, thank you!

[@BS-vt5ti]

The courts are in desperate need of women judges with the extra binah that women have. They are also in desperate need of someone who is honest, has integrity, who lives for G-D and can stick to her values no matter the circumstances. Thank you Ruchy Frier for sharing your story! I really admire your solid hashkafa!

[@shirak3225]

Thank you for this inspiring episode 🙏🏻

[@cohenlabe1]

Somebody call Netflix they need to do a show on her

[@fairywings3417]

There already is! It’s called 93 queen.

[@user-hl2ov8nd9n]

Beautiful interview!! Thank you!!

[@julieschechter3995]

Excellent video. Very empowering! Thank you 😀

[@LivingLchaim]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@David-lj6te]

Ty sir my 1st listen I have enjoyed!! Good evening. David

[@infinite8017]

Wow, she’s so amazing! This is how I grew up, why is the Bais Yackov system so different nowadays?

[@miriamracquelfeldman4717]

Loved your interview with the Judge, one of my heroes :) She even uses a clip from this interview when she does speaking engagements.

[@Mo-yg9px]

Beautiful how she gave credit to family to get where she is.

[@Rzz301]

Wow what an inspiration Ruchie is! A true kiddush Hashem she's making! Ty for doing these podcasts, definitely making it easier to keep busy and filled without music.

[@tim57243]

I got here from a link advertising the video as "Women Should Deliver Babies". That certainly seems like a better idea than having men deliver babies. It's uncomfortable and somewhat risky work, so women deserve respect for doing it.

[@christopherjefferson3561]

Wow I can’t believe y’all have night court. Idk if I could it as a judge. Maybe if weren’t overnight….good on her!

[@David-lj6te]

Greetings: Ur inspiration is welcome n Thanksgivings unto all whom so choose in sharing!!! Selah SHALOM, good evening. David.

[@MrFisherman4444]

Great interview!! She's a medic?? Did I hear that correctly?

[@michellelansky4490]

Yes

[@user-zv9um9pb6w]

She help start a woman's (and now runs) only emergency medical service.

[@MrFisherman4444]

@@user-zv9um9pb6w I understand. But becoming a medic isn't simple. Very impressive that she's a medic along with all her other duties.

[@vsibirsky]

This is an amazing woman. Worth listening to an hour detailing her story.

[@airhornrevenge]

Where’s her email address?

[@birdy4life]

In the video description

[@dorandacolbert5973]

How she become educated and remain hasidic? Only with God.

[@anonymous-io6zg]

Why...the two cant mix? You cant serve G- d and be educated?

[@Karma0777]

אשת חיל

[@miriamlewin296]

There's nothing controversial about the concept of women in emergency medical care- aka Ezras Nashim- the frum world sometimes takes a minute to wrap its proverbial "mind" around new concepts- a little slow on the uptake- women caring for women is an age old Torah concept - Shira & Puah- etc.

[@daniellebovits3866]

I pity the ignorance of this woman. No other Hasidic woman did it before because it’s not the Hasidic way of life. Anyone who thinks that a Jewish woman belongs in the public sphere and exposing herself to a collage environment had no clue as what Chasidus is all about.

[@yehoshuakahan9336]

Whether you are right or wrong in your opinions, you are certainly wrong to criticize her in public. Lashon hara is still a very serious issur--or rather, many serious issurim, including in every case chillul Hashem.

[@beans4853]

Chasidus is actually raising the mundane to become spiritual and glorify Hashem. I don't see how what she is doing is a contradiction to that. Do you know any stories of the baal shem tov and his interactions with people? And regarding college, she literally went to Touro which is a frum college

[@EynOdMilevado]

I understand a woman learning a goyshe skill for parnassa as long as it doesn’t interfere with halacha (I would think that judging goyshe laws might be problematic acc to halacha especially when they can contradict Torah laws) but I don’t see how becoming a lawyer or judge can be justified for a woman. Especially since such a profession demands mixing with men a lot.

[@anonymous-io6zg]

Mixing or talking to...big difference.. we all talk to men daily. We go into stores, we go to Doctors ..etc etc men are part of the human race, to frum ppl as well.

[@beans4853]

In what way is it a goyishe skill? It's just a skill period