"The Jewish Afterlife" - Jew in the City, Episode 7

[@suzeynontheist1742]

Although I am an atheist, I have the greatest respect for Judaism than any other religion. Two reasons. 1. They live in the present,not longing for death and the torture of non-believers. 2. They don't try to ram their religion down other people's throats, knocking on doors and setting up stalls. So, all respect to you, thanks for that.

[@wb7ptr]

I love these videos. I'm a possible convert into Judaism, and these are quite informative. Of course, I'll be even more informed after a year or more of study with a rabbi! Those videos are really well done. I'd notice if they weren't too. I'm a filmmaker among other things.

[@jewinthecity]

I was pregnant in the video, and that baby bump is now a bouncing 10 month old baby boy!

[@jewinthecity]

Thanks. You're right, it's not mentioned in Tanach, but it is all over the Talmud. Judaism is not a religion that focuses on the afterlife. We're very much about this world. There are, however, hints as to what it's like which I tried to show with this video.

[@heartbeatingfast12]

You are so informative and fun, I love it! Though I'm not practicing Judaism (I'm a Christian) I find these videos very interesting:)

[@caitlinc8954]

Haha, I love the Dies Irae movement used in this video. I am an Orthodox Christian (converted from protestantism) and the view of the afterlife is the same! Honestly, I find Judaism beautiful. Educational videos. Thanks!!

[@rileypearson5819]

This almost sounds like the Orthdoox (Christain) view on the afterlife. All who die will forever experience the love and presence of God. Those who love God will experience joy, bliss in his presence (heaven) Those who hated God, will experience pain and torture in his presence (hell)

[@zane3947]

This is the best description I've ever found, thank you for these videos!

[@jewinthecity]

@fizk there is something called "gihenom" which we believe is a purification process you must undergo before you get to the "sitting in the presence of Godliness" part - if you were a worse person, gihenom is a longer, more painful process, if you were a better person, it's not as bad, but once that's over, we don't believe in a separate heaven and hell - we're all in the same "place" - we just experience it differently.

[@Biancafina]

Hey I really enjoy watching your Videos. I'm christian (not really religous though) and I live in Switzerland where most of the jews are ultraorthodox so they appear a little odd to christians at first sight... But watching your blog brought me a whole diffrent perspective. Most of the Mizwas that appeared pretty silly to me made actually a lot of sense after your explanation... Thanks for opening up my mind! Keep up with the good work!

[@lasephardita]

I think that your explanation is something that we all can understand. I don't consider myself religious, but from what I have gathered from going to many Torah classes for years is that nothing in Judaism is simple or easy and it is this very thing that makes it special. I think that other religions have taken things from Judaism and have made them more accessible, but IMHO the complications of Judaism, especially birth and death (and everything in between) make it unique. I just wish that rituals could retain their freshness for individuals who do them mechanically.

[@theoilysic]

I love the amount of attention to detail you've given to the videos. Many may not notice though, not being in the design industry. Here's some french for you. "Ce sont les détails qui font la différence." Very beautiful thing you are doing here. Thanks.

[@jackabramowitz4701]

You are quite mistaken. There are any number of verses I might cite but I think the path of least resistance is to ask the following question: In the Book of Samuel, King Saul had the witch of Endor raise Samuel's spirit so that he might inquire of it. If there's no afterlife in the Jewish Bible, where exactly was she supposed to summon the spirit from?

[@jewinthecity]

@MrSnobby24 the parable I used here was given over by an Orthodox rabbi to a class I attended years ago. I didn't include the part about Gehennom - which he likened to getting your shirt cleaned before you could enter the concert - there just wasn't time to get into it as the video was already long. But the idea is that where we spend eternity can be heaven-like, hell-like, or something in between depending on the connection one had to God while in this world.

[@jewinthecity]

Thanks! And as far as the production quality - I have to give big props to my camera guy/editor Elie Gabor!!

[@queskribes]

YAAAAY! a new episode! I get so excited! thank you for continuing your videos, they are so great! oooh, Mazel Tov on the baby by the way!

[@Glowwriter]

Very interesting! A little similar to Catholic teaching, but with obvious differences. We believe that nothing but pure good can withstand the full presence of G-d, so for many, at death, may need to spend time in Purgatory, where the soul is prepared for the fullness of G-d's presence. The unrepentant sinner who hates G-d gets his wish, and spends eternity barred from divine bliss. I love your videos! I've learned a lot!

[@jewinthecity]

when i say "share" i mean, a "portion" - that's the lingo that's used, meaning they have a place in the world to come (olam haba) and yes, to my knowledge their experience is according to their deeds as described in the video

[@canamer12]

So it all depends what choices you make in life? That will lead you to a certain afterlife of your choice?

[@malibu64]

I've watched this video over and over again because at first I didn't quite understand - but now I completely understand and I'm in awe. It is the single best message about the Afterlife that I have ever received from any religion or individual. It makes perfect beautiful sense. You have an amazing gift for sharing the treasures of Judaism! Loving your channel. :-)

[@stars1836]

excellent message, the more we learn and grow here through Torah and mitzvos, the more we enjoy the world to come

[@jewinthecity]

thanks so much! glad you're enjoying! do you have Jewish ancestry?

[@pomaflah]

That music, combined with you waving the chopstick, was hypnotic.

[@spencerbussell3229]

perfect..........just perfect........" Their vision is like the "appearance of lightening", their limit has no end. His Word in them is "running and returning". They rush to his saying like a whirlwind, and before His throne they prostrate themselves."

[@ruyyan]

ok, what do you mean by "share", are they in the olopaba, or do they return to dust? And if they are in the olopaba, do they experience pleasure/pain according to their deeds?

[@jewinthecity]

the was baby number three and when i'm filming, the kids are not on set! that's how i manage to keep things quiet!

[@jewinthecity]

@fizk :) just to be clear, though, if a person lives a life antithetical to Godliness, we believe that there will be plenty of pain having to be so close to God in the world to come. The difference between Jewish and Christian thinking is that for us, there's not an idea of a devil that acts as a force separate to God or a hell that is separate from the rest of the afterlife. We believe that everything (the satan included) is under God's rule, control, etc.

[@Junior_Rocky]

I do not know how I stumbled on to your videos, but I find them very interesting. I was raised as a Protestant Christian, but always had an interest in the Jewish people. A lot of wrong information gets spread around about all cultures. People generally beleive whatever they hear and do not bother to learn the real truth. I, however, am one that always wanted to hear the real truth from a reliable source. Thank you for sharing.

[@kristihetle6463]

Wow. This is so interesting. Thank you for explaining your faith to others.

[@jewinthecity]

My pleasure!

[@TheExplorer1231]

Nice french accent! ;)

[@gbjew]

Mazel tov on the baby. First? I notice that people with kids seldom manage to keep them entirely quite through all their videos and I always cheer up when I hear my friend's children in the background.

[@dontheguy1]

I like your video on the "After Life," Right or wrong, it's clearly explained and plausible. Thank you

[@StellarTJJ]

These posts are just wonderful! What a great job!

[@jewinthecity]

that's a good idea for a video, but when I said "delete button" I was referring to a button to delete obnoxious people!

[@BornWestern]

Dear jew in the city how many years is your family in the USA?

[@jewinthecity]

Thanks! I've got one on Shabbat in the works. In terms of critics, I try not to let them get me down. Thank G-d the internet comes with the ability to press "delete" when necessary. I wish such buttons were available in life some times too! :)

[@sher29bear]

You may be interested to know that Orthodox Christianity shares this exact belief. It came before Roman Catholicism (and the Roman Catholic doctrine of original sin, later passed down to Protestantism) and thus the need to be baptised in order to be 'saved' has never existed. Lovely video, thank you.

[@ruyyan]

Where are non-jews in the afterlife?

[@shahinar4243]

Amazing way of explaining so many concepts!

[@user-bw3fl7fj9w]

Great explanation 👍

[@MrSnobby24]

I am not sure you really understand judaism,what you say about the afterlife is totally and profoundly wrong,how can you say heaven and hell are the same thing???!!!

[@b5kalad]

Your videos get better all the time.

[@fizk]

Are you saying jews don't believe in hell?

[@theoilysic]

Lady, I think you're doing it wrong. Where's the anger? Where's the fear mongering? Emotional Blackmail? This sounds almost too pleasant to be Religion. jk. I don't think religion is a bad thing.. but can you maybe post sources from Jewish scriptures? For those of us who're critical thinkers?

[@HaFannyHa]

Clever analogy and very funny. You're a good actress! Thanks again!

[@jewinthecity]

@Dessybaby1233 I seriously pretend to speak French! I studied it in school for many years. I'm not fluent, but I like to put on a good accent! :)

[@williamspencer8932]

life is eternal. only time and circumstances change. and yes those who practice Judaism have an afterlife. God promised that to all humankind. we never really die. we just change and go on. much like a metaphorhosis. we are born again. faith is the key hope is the future and understanding is the answer. to all people I wish you these attributes. and love above all else!

[@grahamcracker121]

This is beautiful. And I'm a Christian. You need to make more videos

[@acmegocool]

That's a really metaphor. Very informative, thanks!

[@jewinthecity]

@JohnnyRock2000 exactly - if you spend your life making yourself into a Godly person (i.e. a good person) being in God's presence is amazing. but if you spend your life doing things that are unlike God, then being in God's presence would be painful.

[@VictorLepanto]

So Heaven is like going to a classical concert? This reminds me of Herman Wouk's This Is My God. He descibes his experience of the services of the synogogue as being like going to an opera. Some people are passionate for opera & love every moment, every note. Some people just show up to be seen.

[@paccel2285]

Clearest explanation I've heard, thank you!

[@jewinthecity]

thanks - but that bump is now 3 1/2 years old! :)

[@armondpb]

honestly i am somewhere in between. I love your message tho because I was raised a catholic and basically loathe it and all the priests who stand with it (sorry i will most likely get flamed). I have always had a fondness for Jewish people for many reasons i wont get into here but lets say I move into the Jewish religion and I am gay will I "hate the light" and be sent to a lets say "hell"?

[@jewinthecity]

In the City, of course! (NYC)

[@Ulemoz1]

Well, this is concurrent with the first testament. I appreciate that =), even though I'm an atheist.

[@jewinthecity]

thanks! but the video is old! the bump you see there is now a four year old boy! :)

[@jewinthecity]

there is an idea of reincarnation in Judaism. not sure who gets a chance at do over, but there seems to be an idea that some do...

[@vanityrae83]

great explanation

[@Alifestyle2016]

c'est quand je meurs pas quand je mort!! bravo pour les videos keep up the Good work

[@jewinthecity]

yup

[@fizk]

@jewinthecity Sounds better than an eternity in liquid fire....I'm converting! lol, just kidding.

[@jewinthecity]

@dinnerads thanks! but mayim was only in one video. my name is allison :)

[@kylebyers4649]

Praise Hashem!

[@921RLC]

She has lots!! This is a great site!!

[@zz55jf]

this is amazing.

[@canaraz3]

You are so funny, but very explainitive. Thanks!

[@hibeautifulcreature6815]

i wanna be jewish.

[@jewinthecity]

thanks!

[@starjsr]

Awesome!

[@whenstarzcollide]

Great analogy :)

[@Dessybaby1233]

Do you seriously speak french?!?!?!?

[@JRock1900]

Very cool

[@-khimaliky-2144]

Lol

[@elcharar]

את עושה את זה כ"כ טוב, "כל הכבוד" חבל שאני לא מבינה כ"כ טוב אנגלית L O V E עופרה

[@hyoga172]

goooood

[@Dessybaby1233]

@jewinthecity Hahaha. My Mom knows a bit, too. I LOVE your videos, and your very pretty (:

[@Jacob2Israel]

Great explanation, and you're so cute!

[@yoursideall]

you look pregnan, Congrats :)

[@jhendrix7911]

very nice information.. and your pretty :-)