The Problem with Me being Jewish

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[@oopsie_gacha]

Whats surfshark

[@MRPRO_OPOP]

Ok I will do that! How are u btw

[@_nightdescends]

no 👍

[@jay6389]

I want cheesecake

[@dedebenissan8596]

Hi😊

[@matt-ei4ts]

The fact that you got doxxed and threatened for your heritage is seriously messed up. You can't change where you come from. And you shouldn’t have to.

[@Jaiden.On.Pawz.]

Yeah

[@nightmarestar9192]

AND YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO

[@khato111]

wait what?

[@genericname2747]

@@idontknowwhatishouldnamemy2844 I bet you're fake

[@genericname2747]

@@idontknowwhatishouldnamemy2844 Sorry you lost custody of your 5 year old.

[@itssharktime6560]

I'm not Jewish, but this is the kind of video we need during these times with anti-semitism on the rise.

[@Cosmin694]

...what

[@meltifoam5415]

The future worries me-

[@Double-R-Nothing]

It seems weird that this keeps happening repeatedly throughout history. Quite consistently, too. Even throughout different cultures.

[@meltifoam5415]

@@Double-R-Nothing I guess these people didn’t learn that mistake…

[@Skinnylandia]

what??

[@aquaarlest5821]

i have a friend called Anatoly, Hes Half Argentinian, Half Syrian. He is also jewish, which i know sounds weird but hear me out, Last year, he got attacked by some………… extremely racist people, they found out he wasnt a mexican catholic, and he was a Argentinian-Syrian Jew, and they jumped him in the middle of the night with his family, they found out who he was because he had a Facebook page and thats where they found out everything about him, and almost killed him, rn he is fine, but if they stabbed him 2 inches to the left of his kidney, he would have been paralyzed I want to spread Awareness about this issue and help people that are in danger like my friend, people with different religions and ethnicities are still human.

[@alakbar7870]

Sure... cool story bro! 🤨🙄 Also, tell it to the tens of thousands of Palestinians (many of whom children) that Jews who shouldn't be in that country to begin with, are slaughtering.

[@bubblerut3036]

i am so glad your friend is alive , i am also jewish and my family is scard to tell where we are from because of that

[@TheBigJayAgenda]

Dude, can you STOP? Someone said their friend nearly DIED and you're ignoring it. You are NO BETTER than these murderers.@@alakbar7870

[@alakbar7870]

@@wstauda4478 1) I'm not your "bro". 2) Don't ever address me again with your nonsense!

[@alakbar7870]

@@wstauda4478 1) What the..? What did you think I was going to do, fooI? 2) What did I tell you about speaking nonsense to me?

[@Eternal_Titan69]

Someone: “your now Jewish your white with red hair” Kyle (from South Park): am I a joke to you

[@Pink_Lemonade_Axolotl]

LMAO I LOVE SOUTH PARK

[@Eternal_Titan69]

@@Pink_Lemonade_Axolotl same 🤣

[@HannaSis]

As a Black Jewish woman, the type of discrimination I receive because I am not a European Jew is insane. Thanks for making this video :)

[@jazzyland628]

I have a question. How is it that you Jews don't believe in Jesus Christ and what kind of religion has a portion of text from another religion? I respect your religion I'm just curious because I have a Christian upbringing.

[@lucio6659]

@@jazzyland628 I'm not jewish so take this with a grain of salt, but the tanakh (the holy book you say has a portion of text from another religion) is older than the bible, so you could say the bible is the one who has a portion of its text from a different religion ahah. in terms of not believing in jesus, its not like most jewish people don't believe in jesus, they just don't believe he is the son of god (like a lot of atheists, agnostics and most religious groups). also for future reference saying "you jews" sounds a bit aggressive especially when followed by questions asked in the tone yours are asked. stay frosty

[@Ariel-ps8je]

​@@jazzyland628 I hope this question was asked in good faith and Im not about to get trolled, but as it happens, your religion took our text, not the other way around. Judaism came first, as you probably know, seeing that Jesus was a Jew

[@vicman6534]

​@lucio6659 you are obviously so ignorant. For starters his use of "Jews" is not aggressive its a word. Second, they believe Jesus is the son of God, but he hasn't come yet.

[@vicman6534]

​@@Ariel-ps8jeWe didn't "take" Jewsish text. We use it because it's the prophecy for the New Testament. It's like the whole picture or story.

[@OliverRafferty-re4gu]

My grandfather used to get bullied for being Jewish as a kid, so he became a lawyer specialising in keeping Australian Aboriginal Culture alive. He then became a Judge on the Federal Court to help more people. This just reminded me of him. Thank you for saying this.

[@Gm_Boards]

Is your Grandfather Marcus Einfeld?

[@HolaBestieBoos]

As an Australian (not aboriginal), your grandfather must/must’ve been an amazing man

[@abygorsonabor7982]

what a jewish thing to do :))))

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

The Satan is always after God’s people. Romans 10:9🙏

[@OliverRafferty-re4gu]

@@Gm_Boards No, Anthony North. Im not sure if many people know he's Jewish tho

[@Foxpack57]

In my country anti Jewish stuff is a federal crim. The punishment is 2 years I think

[@ThatBish380]

What country? It sounds wonderful

[@Foxpack57]

Australia but it is tha same in German but it is more about neo Nazi.@@ThatBish380

[@GeoToon]

@@ThatBish380 wow how brilliant human rights violations 🥰🥰🥰

[@ThatBish380]

@@GeoToon I can’t tell if you’re antisemitic or not your grammar is terrible

[@robotic_chazzie]

​@@ThatBish380I'm sorry but your grammar isn't great either.

[@studianxi]

I think this video had on me the most intense grown of empathy that I ever felt on YT

[@studianxi]

I am literally not the same after

[@isabelamarcatobarce9929]

I agree. This video is awesome

[@supersyncspaz7]

I'm not Jewish, but I have a lot of empathy. Being Black, I know that any kind of abuse for any group outside of the norm opens up abuse for everyone who is considered outside of the norm. We all need each other and to stand up for each other.

[@theravens_keeper9146]

I appreciate you as a Jew so much. I've gotten doxxed online very recently for showing videos of me speaking Hebrew or showing my outfit for the temple. Jewish hate is on the rise and us Jewish people can only do so much. We're only believed by so many people. So other minorities supporting us is often not only warm and fuzzy,but life saving. 😊

[@ratking927]

Jewish and black activists working together did a lot for the US in the 20th century. Hopefully the same camaraderie between even more groups can get us to a better place in the future.

[@pokemonbrickbronze5947]

Once someone said I was homophobic because I am muslim, And someone once said NI HOU, to me, just to be clear, I am from iraq and I look iraqi so I was very confused

[@royalistproductions]

I’m Brown too, I personally believe all Jews and Israelites should be accepted as people.

[@Shtickyaight]

Fr.

[@funninesswithanna4436]

I grew up christian and have cousins who are jewish and one of them recently had a batmitzva and I love getting to learn and grow with new cultures. Stay amazing!

[@akoatem6119]

Same

[@luckydount]

Same

[@Living_With_Kesh]

Bat-mitzvahs are amazing! I had mine not a while ago and it's just a wonderful thing to go through. It means you're finally a woman after 12 years of living. There are also Bar-Mitzvahs which are for boys at the age of 13.

[@GoofySillyGuy]

bro how can any christian hate jews when jesus was jewish 💀💀💀💀

[@KrutiliousKroge124]

The Zionist Jews killed Jesus. Read NT again

[@enchantedgoldenapple3290]

@@KrutiliousKroge124 zionism was invented in the 1800's long after the death of jesus acorrding to the bible

[@KrutiliousKroge124]

@@enchantedgoldenapple3290 Hebrews, Zionist… whatever. Those satanic bastards are the same thing and responsible for Jesus’s death

[@megavoltsimpact3234]

@@KrutiliousKroge124 i mean Jesus came down to Earth to die... and not all jews hated Jesus but its funny that more people in Syria and countries like that loved Jesus more

[@KrutiliousKroge124]

@@megavoltsimpact3234 [Jesus speaking to the jews] "Ye are of your Father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it." (John 8:44)

[@PatronSaintOfPigeons]

It sucks that people suck so bad, I'm an atheist myself, but the idea that people should be able to limit other peoples beliefs, personally, just rings to the same tune as limiting the thoughts people can have, which is inherently detrimental to the mental state of people, you don't know how someone came to the conclusions they did on faith, you cannot know their journey, you can only choose to demonize it or accept it as it is, and a lot of people, even on my side think that progress means getting rid of these cultural phenomenon, but as it goes, as someone who believes in nothing but cold hard science, taking away the one thing someone has to believe simply because they feel comforted by it is one of the worse things you can do to someone.

[@PatronSaintOfPigeons]

To ramble a bit more, some of the nicest people I've ever known were religious, some of my old neighbors were sikh and because I was older, my mum had me help keep their kids occupied(which resulted in a lot of listening to the gummy bear song... oh god... anyway) they were some of the nicest people I've ever known and some people just hate them because skin not white, all I'm saying is when my parents went away, the mum brought over a big platter of their traditional foods and it was so good, and it's less about the food and more because they help in kind, they were always friendly to me, and another thing easy to forget is that, without these religions and cultures, many of the things we have today like food and yearly events we enjoy might just not exist, and I think that would be tragic, frankly.

[@Waltyworld]

I am an atheist too but I have considered Judaism and Hinduism im leaning towards Hinduism

[@C0astinG4mer]

I’m an atheist and I’d still rather follow Judaism over Christianity if I had to.

[@LordOfSweden]

Ah yeah, that old "anti-semitism" for noooo reason at all, nooo reason at all.. it's just people hatin for noooo reason at all 🙄

[@v_u_2005]

May Allah guide you Amin.

[@dreylenphoenix7981]

I'm a reform Jew, adopted from China and raised Jewish, and I've had these struggles all my life, so thank you making this video! I relate to a lot of points in this!!!

[@Izyixslvxy]

No comment? Let me fix that!

[@mohammadayubkhan999]

​@@Izyixslvxyu mean reply?

[@marthadumptruck5102]

Look into the Kaifeng Jews! Theirs actually a ton of Jewish history in China!

[@gdontreadyornot]

Do you like A.H?

[@ozhmium]

Their story is very interesting. But there's also many Jews related to China who are unrelated to the Kaifeng Jews! For example many Mizrahi root communities in Hong Kong and Shanghai stemming from their colonial period.

[@the_cuphead_fanatic7418]

As a person originating from the Muslim community, I fully support you and understand your struggles. Unfortunately, I've been around a lot of disrespectful and hateful Muslims who say the most horrendous stuff said, and I hope I find people who are more accepting of other people...other humans.

[@mrdorifto]

Same

[@hoodie.]

i can 100% agree as a muslim living in America. the food limitations, stereotypes, and second looks you get from wearing the hijab can make it hard to fit in with others in public settings.

[@nextural412]

Thank you so much I’m Muslim and I struggle so hard with all the food limitations with like no pork and also following my religion and speaking Arabic is hard in public because I know speaking like Spanish is normal but also speaking Arabic when barley anyone knows about Arabic language it’s kinda hard not to get weird looks so thank you for all your support and god bless you😊

[@yatchi69]

What about the killers in Palestine 🇵🇸 Isr*ael*i

[@infin-ite]

As a jewish person im sorry if other jews said that, but you shouldn’t think that every jew thinks those hateful things or place that responsibility on all jews. I appreciate you and every religion and I think we are all brothers and sisters in the end :)

[@koala6886]

Hi, I'm a Palestinian-American Muslim and I've never once thought that Jewish people deserve to be hated or harassed! It's saddening to see the amount of injustices happening these days.

[@CacktusOnCracktus]

Hey man. I’m an Israeli Jew and I hope u are doing ok. I hate my government lol I hope you guys stay safe and fight back.❤

[@koala6886]

@@CacktusOnCracktus :)

[@LucidPanda811]

@@koala6886hey man I’m a Christian with part Israeli but I support Israel but I hope you stay safe out there free Palestinian and free Israel

[@Oreo_pelt_kitty]

❤❤❤ love to you

[@awesome_ace7]

personally, I am Christian so I would like to tell you, Jesus was Jewish (for the ppl that didn't know)

[@janejones5362]

Jews all know this. TONS of Christians do not. Which I find REALLY odd.

[@awesome_ace7]

@@janejones5362 fr, also Jesus wasn’t white, so I it confuses me when Christian’s are racist

[@KateGladstone]

If you really want to shock most of the Christians here, point out to them that Jesus not only was Jewish, Jesus wasn’t American!

[@ceasinghornet40d40]

this video came at a perfect time. the crazy amount of antisemitism happening around the world is terrifying, and i'm not even jewish. i'm worried for all my jewish friends, the stuff they tell me about the hate they experience is shocking.

[@nerdwisdomyo9563]

It genuinely is worrying. also it feels like hate for minorities in general is on the rise, I personally think a lot of it is from people being isolated in there own bubbles online and off, so i hope people get out there more and stop being edgelord’s

[@Revelation20.7-8]

Ironic she uses Satan to teach him what he already knows. Anti-semitism is on the rise because Satan wants the Jewish people dead. If all Jewish people die, then Jesus Christ, God himself, the actual Messiah they denied 2000 years ago, can’t come back. Blindness is come unto the Jews until the fullness of the Gentiles. Romans chapters 9-11. The prophet Zechariah prophecies that Jerusalem during the 70th week of Daniel will be a stumbling block for all nations, that the idol shepherd from chapter 11 will persecute and kill 2/3 of the Jews, and the 1/3 of Jews who survive will look on God, whom they have pierced, from Zechariah chapter 12, every single Jew that survives will be saved by the Lord Jesus Christ, whom the Jews pierced 2000 years ago. Satan will indwell the idol shepherd at the midpoint of the 70th week and seek to kill all Jews. Every Jew on the planet will run to Israel soon because antisemitism will be the norm. The solution to this? Turn to the Lord Jesus Christ, the true Messiah, who came to wash away our sins, God who provided HIMSELF, as the spotless lamb. If you turn to him now, you will be spared from the coming Great Tribulation, the time of Jacob’s trouble.

[@ThatOneINFJ]

I'm Jewish and have been asked some REALLY personal questions about my family's experience in WW2. LIKE CHILL PPL!

[@Revelation20.7-8]

@@ThatOneINFJ you should tell them about Ezekiel 36, the valley of dry bones prophecy was fulfilled at that time. Read and study the word of your God. Which has 80% of all its prophecies already fulfilled in the Old Testament.

[@Chopscrewyyy]

Yeah it's not just Jewish people too. It's every minority out there. We need to stand together and not let the fascists push us around

[@thebrokencon9704]

1:18 I feel like this is such an important lesson. I’m Jewish too and I get so tired of people assuming everything and everyone is a monolith. I’ll never forget when I told my friends I was celebrating Passover and that was how they found out I was Jewish. Suddenly I was not me, I was just simply a Jew. It sucks.

[@gamingturkey57]

I'm sorry you have to go through that and hope some people are more respectful towards you ☺️

[@treefrogg]

wow that sounds awful. the fact that people are still so antisemitic nowadays is mind boggling. i hope you were able to heal from that experience 💖

[@rainbowdude6485]

I'm not Jewish, I'm Christian but I relate to people assuming everything and everyone is a monolith because I see so many people who treat us like we all act the same like we're all Frollo from the hunchback of notre dame or something when that couldn't be further from the truth it's like they'll take the worst or most hypocritical members of a group of people then treat everyone in the said group as they all act like those aforementioned people, it's infuriating and I get unnecessary hate just because of the religion I follow they'll take the hypocrisy of some individuals and apply that to the religion itself they'll say it's the religion that's hypocritical and not those particular followers of it and I hate it so much it sucks and I'm sorry we live in a world where people do this crap.

[@theengineer2650]

I had a pretty good experience with people who aren’t aware or familiar with it. Heck one of them became fascinated by our history, culture and religion.. i was happy to see that some people genuinely care about these things and wish to make the world a better place

[@The_Engineerr]

That's really sad to hear. I'd honestly really want a Jew friend or any friend that comes from different culture.

[@nova-elemental]

I’m Jewish and I love your videos and it’s hard for me on the Internet where I know most KZbinrs aren’t like me and I see hurtful videos all the time about Jewish people one day I searched up Jewish for kids and you popped up and ever since then I became a big fan Thank you illy Edit-i’ve never even had this many likes on a comment I’m so grateful. Thank you.

[@schnitzelbecause]

as a Jewish i am so happy that you did this video

[@cookingwithkimbap4432]

"As a Jewish" bro it's "As a Jew"

[@zakbettman8376]

@@cookingwithkimbap4432might be a translation problem

[@Victoria_shipwave]

Same there!

[@malindrome9055]

English may not be his first language or he just didnt care to write like the grammar police is watching them @@cookingwithkimbap4432

[@Ilovefebruary]

Please don't steal my money

[@leahratto7695]

As a Jew raised in a reform and mixed religion household I totally understand the feeling, and I’m sorry for all you’ve been through. Thank you for making this ❤

[@gdontreadyornot]

🤥🤥🤥🤥

[@iEemeee]

@@gdontreadyornot No need for that

[@naomi2042]

same!! so sweet of her to make this video. ❤️

[@Tactical_Tailgater]

Small question, though. Why did she said about being worried about appropriation? I did not understood that part

[@soontobechannel743]

⁠@@Tactical_TailgaterI think she meant that she was worried that she wasn’t Jewish and was culturally appropriating Judaism. And if you don’t know what “cultural appropriation” means, it’s basically means; the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of a specific culture, ethnicity, religion, which is usually done by someone who isn’t educated on said culture As well as said person usually faces very little discrimination against their own ethnicity and culture which makes it all the more problematic because they’re *appropriating a culture.*

[@Garanseho]

As an Orthodox Sephardi Jew, I'm so glad that this video exists. In a world where anti-semitism in normalized online and not given much attention, having influencers that millions of people watch spread awareness about the true horrors of anti-semitism is a huge step in the right direction. Thank you!

[@yosefzohori8462]

I am also an Orthodox Jew! And I think the same

[@Tactical_Tailgater]

Stay strong, friend

[@Banasarecool12345]

I’m Ashkenazy stay strong my brothers

[@mega_yuval7249]

תישאר חזק חברי

[@patrickkirby6580]

Until the day Palestine 🇵🇸 be free I won’t talk to or like a Jewish person

[@randomspacefan]

I love and respect all religions even though I’m athiest so I respect you

[@Gia-and_octava]

@@paisleebotehi do

[@paisleeboteh]

@@Gia-and_octava I didn't ask

[@AvaFitz699]

Respect (I’m atheist too)

[@AvaFitz699]

@@paisleebotehI’m not trying to be rude but couldn’t you keep your opinion to yourself and don’t bother others I don’t want to make a problem so if you respond I won’t respond but just try to respect others

[@paisleeboteh]

@@AvaFitz699 shut up you liked your own comment

[@KawaiiFireMoon]

Good on you for trying to get to the core of who you are. I love that people ribbing you about something so minor in your life inspired you to get more in touch with it thats the kind of power move i respect. Religion has been a sore topic lately and I have been feeling the antiwave with how much I spent online and its alwase good to be reminded about how lables dont make the person and judging before you get to know a person is pretty awful. However Im still pretty concerned about how quick people are to censoring opinions on this topic. If only the world had cooler heads and clearer visions we wouldnt have to fight over the silliest little things. Its really scary how much religion is used to control too instead of uplift in many cases. In the end all i really want is freedom to speak my mind and form my own opinions and find my own way. So respect on forging your own path and taking strength from your bloods past and as long as you do good may good come to you.

[@dr.kipodd4655]

As a Jewish person, your story made me very emotional, especially the ''m'dor ledor''' part.

[@codycallaway9057]

Same but I'm not Jewish

[@shaharzalk1945]

אני כול כך שמח שמישהו כתב את זה כמו שצריך (אני יהודי מישראל העברית שלי היא מקומית למדינה )

[@coralcohen5916]

כן לא ככ הבנתי למה היא מתכוונת עד שהיא הסבירה שזה מדור לדור

[@bargross1408]

אני גם כן יהודי

[@bestbi3587]

definitely brought a tear to my eye. keep your candle lit 💙 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified (...) for the Lord your G*d goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” ( Deuteronomy 31:6 )

[@egemendenizcil]

As a Muslim who doesn't know much about other religions, this video really helped me learn about your cultural heritage and understand your problems. Thanks for another amazing video that, as a bonus, helped me empathize with you.

[@uniformsyter927]

I love my heritage and my family history (especially my dad’s history and his life). I could go on and on about it. I love talking about it. Simple overview: my great great great etc grandparents where Native American and forced to change name and marry some spaniards to avoid prosecution in the new world and continue on like that.

[@dinosolder6454]

I know many of my people have become anti Semitic because of Zionism but as a Muslim I love your videos and pray for your safety

[@itaytalias8809]

Zionism is not what people on TikTok say it is , it’s just a belief that the Jewish people deserve a country that they can be safe in

[@dinosolder6454]

@@itaytalias8809 well doesn’t look like it. Seeing Israelis chanting death to Arabs or hearing small children in a classroom say how they get angry when they see a Palestinian kid. Or the fact these same children sometimes they want to kill Palestinians

[@fleshmagi]

and they'll warcrime as many people as they feel the need to in order to feel safe in their stolen land@@itaytalias8809

[@noamjacob1216]

@@dinosolder6454how does this relate to zionism. You understand you can’t look at something and assign a random word (in this case zionisim) to it. If you really don’t belive your common sense just search up definition. Crazy how you’re writing PUBLIC comments without even knowing what you’re talking about.

[@DragonNexus]

​@itaytalias8809 and it wasn't even Jews who came up with it.

[@gingeremu4475]

my old roommate is jewish and for the year we lived together we celebrated every jewish holiday and I learned so much! it truly is a beautiful culture and religion with an insanely vast and rich history! If youve never celebrated any of the holidays I recommend finding someone who does and experiencing it!

[@nadavthedragon2235]

well, as a jewish israely from birth i vave to say that you are 100% right. but i allso recomand you "celebraitng" the two momorial days we have, becuse the two of them perfectly simbulise the stugles we the juws went throw, from the holocost to this war that never stops, inosent lives of people taken away just becuse they ware born in israel and put in the army. (but allso celebrate all of thye diferent holydays. its fun, we have a lot of them, we literly have a day to celebrate trees, its awsom!!)

[@jamiegreenberg8476]

bro celebrates more jewish holidays than i do and im jewish lmao

[@HelloHamburger]

Jewish traditional holidays and the Jewish people do make nice deserts and food for their holidays. There was a cookbook in my home ec class that had a recipe only made for a specific holiday. Was difficult to prepare and took several days. It was like a fruit cake I think.

[@tvman9720]

my stepdad does some watered down versions with the family every year, specifically Hanukah and simplified passover.

[@Revelation20.7-8]

Ironic she uses Satan to teach him what he already knows. Anti-semitism is on the rise because Satan wants the Jewish people dead. If all Jewish people die, then Jesus Christ, God himself, the actual Messiah they denied 2000 years ago, can’t come back. Blindness is come unto the Jews until the fullness of the Gentiles. Romans chapters 9-11. The prophet Zechariah prophecies that Jerusalem during the 70th week of Daniel will be a stumbling block for all nations, that the idol shepherd from chapter 11 will persecute and kill 2/3 of the Jews, and the 1/3 of Jews who survive will look on God, whom they have pierced, from Zechariah chapter 12, every single Jew that survives will be saved by the Lord Jesus Christ, whom the Jews pierced 2000 years ago. Satan will indwell the idol shepherd at the midpoint of the 70th week and seek to kill all Jews. Every Jew on the planet will run to Israel soon because antisemitism will be the norm. The solution to this? Turn to the Lord Jesus Christ, the true Messiah, who came to wash away our sins, God who provided HIMSELF, as the spotless lamb. If you turn to him now, you will be spared from the coming Great Tribulation, the time of Jacob’s trouble.

[@PinkIcedTea]

It's so nice to see a storytime video about being Jewish! I was nodding along the whole time. Thank you for shining a light on our community.

[@Revelation20.7-8]

Ironic she uses Satan to teach him what he already knows. Anti-semitism is on the rise because Satan wants the Jewish people dead. If all Jewish people die, then Jesus Christ, God himself, the actual Messiah they denied 2000 years ago, can’t come back. Blindness is come unto the Jews until the fullness of the Gentiles. Romans chapters 9-11. The prophet Zechariah prophecies that Jerusalem during the 70th week of Daniel will be a stumbling block for all nations, that the idol shepherd from chapter 11 will persecute and kill 2/3 of the Jews, and the 1/3 of Jews who survive will look on God, whom they have pierced, from Zechariah chapter 12, every single Jew that survives will be saved by the Lord Jesus Christ, whom the Jews pierced 2000 years ago. Satan will indwell the idol shepherd at the midpoint of the 70th week and seek to kill all Jews. Every Jew on the planet will run to Israel soon because antisemitism will be the norm. The solution to this? Turn to the Lord Jesus Christ, the true Messiah, who came to wash away our sins, God who provided HIMSELF, as the spotless lamb. If you turn to him now, you will be spared from the coming Great Tribulation, the time of Jacob’s trouble.

[@Grim_Sister]

מי שבא, ברוך הבא 😊 ברוכה הבאה, אילי

[@aceknowseverytin769]

My Dad is Jewish and always taught me that because my mum's not Jewish, I'm not Jewish and it hurt for a while. This video made me realise that I have Jewish heritage and now I want to learn more about it.

[@archxtalion7462]

it’s not worth it trust me.

[@skyleranderson3056]

This is helpful, I also have a Jewish father but he never really taught me about any of the Jewish traditions so it’s nice to learn about it

[@archxtalion7462]

good thing he didn’t teach you any of that jewish traditions.

[@Sleepy-Ch1p]

Even though I am an atheist with 0 Jewish heritage, this video genuinely made me cry. I will never be able to understand how people are so hateful towards groups of people doing nothing wrong. People who make you feel less than are disgusting, and frankly, Illy, you are so strong.

[@Dear.Valerie]

I love how you are being so thoughtful and respectful! I think I can speak for every religious, Christian or Jewish when I say thank you!❤

[@sillygoofyguyy]

youre so right, also hello fellow dsaf fan

[@Sleepy-Ch1p]

@@sillygoofyguyy omg hi fellow dsaf enjoyer

[@P-P-Panda]

I’m agnostic and same. Those people are disgusting

[@uapvthewise]

''nothing wrong'' Read the Talmud.

[@crazytuliplady]

As a muslim, i love learning about other religions and culture's, im so glad you made this good video on awareness during a time where antisemitism is at its peak.

[@nope1904]

Leave islam?

[@ka.BLAMM0]

@@nope1904I'm not Muslim but like, don;t say that? People can believe what they believe and be apart of any religon they want, don;t be rude

[@nurzahidahrashidi]

@@nope1904 sorry to say but this is rather rude. learnig other religions and cultures r the same but its if they believe in the othergods should they consider leaving islam since islam focuses on there only being one god.

[@major_kukri2430]

​@goawaybotz as a Muslim, you do have to acknowledge the historical and scriptural antisemitism that runs rampant in your religion. I've had Muslims that will talk about how tolerant their religion is before going on a rant about the evils of jews and how the holocaust was a hoax. Be honest here.

[@someonewhocantmakeuptheirm2671]

@@nope1904leave the internet?

[@itssavie]

i'm muslim and i can relate to 'you don't look like your religion' thing, i have light skin and light brown eyes but i'm pakistani which seems to shock lots of people because i'm accused of 'faking it'

[@twi3031]

I'm very glad I've found your videos. The fact that I've already seen two of them and really relate personally to both, is a very good sign.

[@auggygobby8233]

I feel so seen, my great grandmother was Jewish and escaped Germany and then raised her children without religion out of fear, most grew up to be Christian when they married. My dad then raised us with the knowledge he knew and we’re ethnically and semi culturally Jewish, I worried I didn’t count because we’re not strict on traditions and my mom’s family isn’t religious at all, it’s really comforting seeing people grow up with similar experiences

[@Shai_S.T]

You don't need to worry like my mom is a convert because her mom (my grandma)isn't Jewish but her father was she converted to Judaism and she was expected by all. Even the most Orthodox friends of hers and we live in Israel n people are very religious. Also Judaism is not only a religion but also an ethnic group so you still got that Jewish blood in you 🤍🕍. And remember you are Jewish no matter what 🤍🤍

[@artemisiakyrell7727]

Same, cept my grandma just randomly dropped our jewish heritage on us one day, lol

[@gdontreadyornot]

yuo won’t escape for long

[@gabescorgi]

I’m not Jewish, but i am mixed and was raised by my white family. I have always been told i wasnt a real mexican because i dont speak spanish and didnt experience a lot of the same culture others did. This video is an inspiration to ignore what others say and keep trying to connect with my heritage :)

[@CrimsonArzuros]

Yeah just pay no mind tbh. I'm literally born and raised in Mexico but people still try to discredit me cause I'm white. 🙃

[@SakuraMoonflower]

You are valid ❤🎉

[@SakuraMoonflower]

​@@CrimsonArzurosYou too are valid

[@SakuraMoonflower]

​@@CrimsonArzurosWe are ALL Mexicans here! 😈🤩

[@katiemation8174]

Me too :’) and I don’t know what to do

[@cottageCorebabe]

As a neurodivergent, Jewish and lgbtq+ Person I love this

[@cottageCorebabe]

Also, as a Jew living in Germany and having a non German, atheist history teacher who actually spits facts: HOW THE F*CK DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENING????!!!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬 Romans: treated the Jews like shit and usually killed them when they didn’t convert to Roman beliefs Middle Ages: Konstant back and forth of hating, yet tolerating Jews, but every time there was a new Illness or the crop didn’t go well, they hunted and killed as many Jews as they could find, because of course it was their fault WW2 and Hitler: … do I even have to explain this one? I (as an Eastern European Jew, who’s family is from Poland and the Ukraine area) lost so much family in that war it is just so not funny And now shit like hate crime and dog whistles 😭😭😭

[@enchantedgoldenapple3290]

@@cottageCorebabe honestally the safe parts of israel and (ironically) germany are the only safe places for jews

[@megavoltsimpact3234]

@@cottageCorebabe if the Israeli prime minister actually prayed to god Israel would be more liked smh i bet he doesnt even pray to god

[@neonice]

There's multiple comments of people randomly saying they're LGBTQQIP2SA, jewish and neurodivergent. 💀 You're all so desperately trying to show you're "special" and that your life is oh so tough that you end up being all the same

[@enchantedgoldenapple3290]

@@neonice aw yes, my favorite fake identtiy, jewish

[@isakjarlestedt2001]

NO To anti-Semitism!

[@Stolasupremecy]

YEH

[@Dayday-xj3hc]

“99 problems but the pope ain’t one” lol that joke had me dying 😂

[@rawr1131]

As a Lutheran, that also had me dying 😂

[@celtichound9889]

As a catholic this got me good.

[@musica_boya]

Calvinist (basically Lutheran offshoot from Switzerland) same lol

[@Dayday-xj3hc]

I’m Pentecostal (well I was raised penetcostal, I still believe and still try to understand the word but my ideology has changed) so yeah, sorry catholics but it so easy to rip on you guys

[@Crispifordthe3rd515]

​@@rawr1131Lutheran Gang, what's up!!!!

[@bioshockbrat9171]

As a Native American, it is so nice to have a name to the thing occurring among so many generations and cultures. I never had a name for the phenomenon where a person's family heritage isn't passed down. I've been struggling to reach through Google and pull it back out while feeling like it's minimized around me. We are hoping that classes encouraging those languages can help bridge the gap between the lost heritage and bring us closer to it. Thank you for this spotlight on other religions and cultures. It was ironically a Christian school that encouraged exploration or other cultures and religions. It was incredibly informative and eye-opening. Hopefully other schools can be this welcoming in the future :)

[@genericname2747]

It's a weird experience when you learn about your culture from school, instead of family. My grandfather was adopted by white people. My grandfather was indigenous. Never questioned it. Wasn't until highschool history when I realized he was a victim of the governments attempted cultural genocide.

[@fool4343]

my experience is probably way too different, but i kinda felt connected to what she said about her dad im chuvash, an ethnic minority of russia and sadly live in russia. though i probably wont be persecuted for that like indigenous american and jewish people, i was never taught my culture or language. the only way i knew i was chuvash is bc my grandma talks to my aunt and mom in chuvash. that kinda put me in this weird limbo, where i wasnt russian but also wasnt "chuvash" enough. and its kind of painful? there's a weird feeling of grief around this for me and idk what to do about it but this perspective makes me fight for you all too, even if i never will live in the us

[@purgxzur1]

i also haven't really been able to connect with the Native side of me less so because of family differences and more so because my family never really participated in them. i just really show off my heritage through my features more than anyone in my family

[@bioshockbrat9171]

@purgxzur1 - I've noticed more and more people reaching out but never fully realizing the goal we've hoped to achieve. I really hope you find a way to get in touch with your heritage and find a way to pass it down.

[@bioshockbrat9171]

@fool4343 - I wish you the best in learning about your heritage and culture. It is a warm fuzzy feeling when you find a way to really connect. I relate to this in the way, we were taught phrases as children: "A-stum my neechie moose." - "Come my little love." I am cree metis

[@landendoesyoutube1543]

the night in the wood reference on the computer is awesome! great video!

[@DJRetro2009]

I see anyone as equals I don’t care if your black or white gay or straight jewish or a Christian i will treat you and talk to you equally

[@Brain_enigma]

I suffered from being in a toxic group of people that hated me just because I’m Jewish. This gave me a refill in my heart. Thank you 🥰

[@jujuoof174]

Super proud of you for getting out of it and healing💖

[@WhileMyGuineaPigGentlyWheeks]

Lots of love to you! ❤️

[@samanali2545]

I love Jewish people! This coming from a Muslim❤

[@marufareshmin805]

@@samanali2545 Me Too ❤❤❤

[@Mocha931]

Coming from a believer in god, I’m so glad you got out of that toxicity!

[@birdie6400]

i’m 13 years old and i’m jewish. i’m the only jewish kid in my school and everybody in my school knows that. there are a few kids who make light of my religion and “joke” about it but it doesn’t always feel like a joke and even my friends are using these dog whistles not knowing how they can hurt. ur videos have always been so important to me and you have made me so happy by making this video because i can relate to so much of it so thank you illy ❤❤❤

[@chocolate_person9092]

I’m also Jewish and I want you to know that you aren’t alone. What you described is [unfortunately] a perfect description of my school life too, I hope these people are able to educate themselves soon!

[@patrickkirby6580]

You should read about the history of the Israel / Palestine Wars you would understand why people hates Jews then

[@tylerepperson830]

I’m Cherokee and have gone through this same exact experience and I want you to know that you’re not alone and you don’t have to put up with those people one day soon things will change have hope my brother if you need a friend we are in plenty here

[@tylerepperson830]

@@chocolate_person9092 if they are unable to though it is my goal to do it for them

[@Mizdl]

Same except half the kids in my year are hewish

[@lapinamoric]

thank you for this video. the story with your grandfather really rung true about my own grandfather, who survived Canada's residential schooling.

[@Lillyd6731]

I am Orthodox Jew and I 100% agree with every point you made. Good luck learning more about your Jewish heritage! It’s so interesting(and sometimes messed up but whatever)!!

[@sillygoose7126]

Wdym by that, pal? "Messed up"

[@Lillyd6731]

@@sillygoose7126 one example is a opinion held that girls can’t wear shirts with words on it cuz it “draws attention to their breasts” another example of something kinda messed up taken directly from the navi is the story of David getting a women’s husband killed so that he could marry her there’s another story in the Navi were one of David’s sons SAed his sister

[@lunarwolf6496]

As a native American who definitely does not look native American, I completely relate to you on feeling worried that trying to appreciate culture is appropriating culture. My mom tried to teach me about native heritage, but since I was so young, I didn't understand most of it, and now I wish I paid more attention. But as I got older, I grew to appreciate my heritage, and now I'm continuing to learn more about my family's heritage. Thank you for the video Illy! It's nice to know I'm not alone in feeling like this :)

[@Blade-Animations]

I can relate to this post so much. except I still have time to learn since I’m still 14. Love this video :)

[@mexicanmouseviper9685]

I'm Native American also although 1/4

[@Scourgeiscool]

I can relate to this because I’m Muslim. A modern Muslim and I am sick and tired of people harassing my fellow Muslims and calling them terrorists😡 let’s try to get along across religions please 🙏

[@agsheuehd]

Yep, and i have seen muslims harassing other people that have different religions or don't have a religion at all. 🤦🤦 Like, it's just a religion guys, why do people get so serious about it?

[@fsexplorer9727]

But Israel does not have any excuse to exist though.

[@Scourgeiscool]

I didn’t mean to cause any drama 😠 I am just saying that if people didn’t pick on each other do to religion or lack there of, the world would be a much better place 😔🙂😀😄

[@Islamicchannel12542]

𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒍 𝒂𝒎 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒍𝒊𝒎

[@DragonloverWV]

​@@fsexplorer9727dumb ways to die so many dumb ways to die

[@cookieanimation7976]

My social studies teacher has been teaching us about different religions, and we are learning about judaism next and i m genuinely excited because i believe in freedom of religion and to help make my friens feel welcomed if they are different and treated differently. I want to learn and understand their religions :>

[@Fella_friend]

I’m polytheist and yeah this is sweet. We should cherish and raise each other up, the hate towards certain people is sad

[@annak9860]

I come from a family of immigrants and this video hit so hard. Sure, my family is pasty white, but because we didn’t practice our faith or live in a “traditional” American way, there’s some things that are just lost. I’m actually moving to Europe next year and I want to connect with my cultural heritage as much as possible. Thank you for this video and all you wonderful people in the comments. Its good to know that I’m not alone

[@Shamkk]

Just become a lawyer and you're there 50% of the way.

[@patrickkirby6580]

Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@Sapeiandme]

Move to Israel you’ll have a better time trust me

[@patrickkirby6580]

@@Sapeiandme you’ll have bombs falling from the sky on your neighborhood every week

[@quandeldingle1714]

​@@patrickkirby6580you broke ass always wants something free

[@DoctorPissMan]

My dad got mad at me cause he heard I was listening to this and said "that person in the youtube is trying to turn you jewish and make you hate Christianity 😡" I tired talking to him and he left the house 😭

[@jamipatton5673]

I'm sorry your Dad was acting so dense 😕

[@DoctorPissMan]

@jamipatton5673 Its ok. I just wish he'd listen to me when I try educating him

[@sayo1133]

wtfff he sounds crazy. someone needs to take away his fox news 😭

[@GamingPandaCat]

Welcome to the Christian lifestyle, never come out to him as anything, like at all, trust me on this.

[@sab5686]

thank you for not being like your dad

[@greystudios2021]

Your vids have definitely given me some motivation to start doing my own storytime content. Granted I'm not an animator, I'm a VTuber/music producer, but I'd love to branch out. I found out a while back that I had Cherokee ancestry all the way back to the Trail of Tears, and hearing you talk about your Jewish heritage makes me kinda want to give doing my own stories a shot. Great work, Illymation! :)

[@mattschehr163]

Go watch something else

[@mrmc101]

you whipping out the animated lox and bagel made me so happy lol

[@bestbi3587]

OMIGOSH!!! I'm also autistic and Jewish!! 💖💕 Trust me, the most Jewish sentence of all time is, "I don't know if I'm THAT Jewish." We all feel like frauds, but that's just part of the deal, isn't it.

[@aurorabader3162]

I’m autistic and Jewish too

[@Loverera2023]

Literally. I’m Jewish, but as someone who’s part of a really Jewish community but is like obsessed with t swift and things I feel out of place. I’m proud to be Jewish but scared to let anyone who isn’t a close friend get to know the real ME

[@ninakurtz-milland]

IM AUTISTIC AND JEWISH AS WELL

[@Madwickedawesome1415]

I'm not Jewish but I'm also autistic!

[@josiieflorals6871]

Same! I grew up Jewish and neurodivergent :)

[@voiddzz]

I’m not Jewish, but I appreciate what you said in this video. Thank you for being very understanding with everything you said, and in general just trying to make the world a better place.

[@HelloHamburger]

The even more unfortunate part is that Jewish people aren't the only ones who get attacked/harrassed/forced to assimilate (in the closet) for being a minority or marginalized group. The unfortunate truth is that a good amount of people have to either hide a part of themselves or be harrassed for it by someone. And even if they do hide it, someone could find out somehow. If we lived in a world where only Jewish people were harassed for their identity, it'd be a lot better world. But still incredibly awful and unfair to people who don't deserve it. We don't live in that world, unfortunately. And no one's experience is any less valid because another may have had it worse or is also mistreated. I just hope that one day we can all be more knowledgeable and open about people and identities not of our own and understand each other better. The world then would be much better than we have now. Another thing that makes it hard to call out bad behavior is that hate is often mingled with or disguised as politics or opinions. Some even attempt to make people calling them out or uncomfortable with them as the "actual" oppressors because they're "silencing" them because the person callling them out has major issues with what they're saying. "It's just my opinion bro. Stop being so sensitive and trying to silence me. You can't control my speech because this is 'Murica." Ex.: Trans people requesting to be respected with the right name/pronouns, people asking someone not to say slurs, Jewish people not wanting to be harrassed and asking for someone not to spread misinformation, etc.

[@HelloHamburger]

I'm hopeful that the world can become much better but it does look bleak right now. As long as we do our best to let love, knowledge, and understanding outstand hate, ignorance, and fear we are doing what we can to make this world better. This can be done in infinite ways and at almost any time. But, they all contribute to the world toll of kindness, respect, and plunging of hate/harm.

[@HelloHamburger]

In a perfect world, no one would be harrassed, but we can all do our best to make our world better. Even though it will never be perfect.

[@boxhead6838]

I remember going to a place for summer camp, after at least an hour a Jewish summer camp came to the place. They came into the soccer place they had in the place and we actually had a good time. When they left I found a few stuff I thought were from the Jewish camp like the hat and a phone. I gave it to the instructor and he thanked me I’ll never forget that time.

[@Pepper_3]

The concepts of Anthropology in this video are so interesting, talking about not only government pressure to "fit in" but also social pressure. You presented all of this in a way that is understandable and shares your personal experience (obviously, since this is your story) but also shows all the stories that affected your culture and religion relating to Judaism. Thank you for sharing your stories and helping people who can relate to this, it is very awesome. :D

[@JessicaReaSummers]

I was raised Jewish, and even though I’m not religious, this made me cry out of a mix of sadness and joy. I am so proud of you, thank you for sharing.

[@1111e4]

Same

[@heartsforstephcurry]

Huh?

[@eyalmeirbarnea8706]

By the way i am a secular jew from israel amd i can explain why : " ledor vador " means "from generation to generation " . Dor ( דור ) "means "generation ve( ו) Means "and" but it in gebrew you can say "and" simular to how english use "to" Le ( ל ) in here i think there was a mistake on translation . "le" is actually the word hebrew uses to turn past verbs into verb names and we also use it insted of words like "in" and "for" but ironically enough it does not use as alternative to "from" , the correct meaning of "from" in "(מ)hebrew is "me . So the correct translation will be : "Medor ledor"

[@sorethoughts]

@@eyalmeirbarnea8706I can speak Hebrew and read abit and it confuses me how some works are translated to English letters they could be written in a way that would help people pronounce it better imo

[@bubblerut3036]

@@eyalmeirbarnea8706 אני כל כך שמחה לראות כאן עברית והסברת את זה יפה

[@foxxgodd]

I can’t believe Night by Elie Wiesel was banned. I read it in 8th grade and as my grandparents being holocaust survivors, it hit hard because of the suffering and torture they went through.

[@junklex]

yeah we were REQUIRED to read that in my middle school too, especially since i went to a jewish school. so sad to see that it’s banned now…ugh…those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it

[@GTAmaniac1]

we didn't have that, but we had to read Anne Frank's diary in 7th grade. And then a year later a novel written in the form of a diary that hits a lot closer home because it is set in my home town and it's about the yugoslav wars (there was no ethnic cleansing in the city most of the story is set in, there was some pretty infamous ones about 40 km away, plus having close family members who actually lived through the constant shelling then being refugees and actually knowing some of the people in the story hits close to home).

[@AE-ld9ck]

I was shocked that my friends didn’t know anything more than very base level discrimination from WW2. They cried a ton while reading Night in 9th or 10th grade and when I asked why, I was like “Wait. You didn’t know about that?”, and they seriously didn’t know. It felt surreal, because I had heard about assimilation from my Grandparents, so I assumed it was more common knowledge. Then I got doxxed as an adult for being Roma which was really confusing (in American culture at least) and terrifying. Whenever I see xenophobic and/or antisemitic behavior going up I get nervous because it quickly spills over to other marginalized groups as well.

[@AlaskaBoyAlex]

After reading Night I broke down and cried for at least an hour, and I would never deprive that experience from another person, that kind of thing is important. That part of this video also stood out to me as absolutely ludicrous. I've attended "Read Banned Books" rallies more than a decade ago and I thought that at this point banned books would be a thing of the past... Sad to hear that isn't the case

[@jfournerat1274]

Foxx -god I am so sorry for all of the suffering torturous horrors that your grandparents went through during the Holocaust. No one should have to go through such horrors.

[@colechristian3765]

My girlfriend is Jewish (her dad is Jewish and mom is Christian just like you), and hearing stories about her dad growing up and even her life growing up really made me appreciate this video and everything you said. Definitely feel like I can relate to her through everything you said

[@RaccoonBasket]

I hate the fact that people think (Anti-Jewishism, cause I’d rather not say it) is okay. Jewish people are people, not an animal in a zoo, not some crazy psycho, a human. A human who has rights, opinions, and beliefs of their own. I’m not Jewish, but I’ll stand up for most religions when it comes to horrible things, like (Anti-Jewishism). Also, I said *most* religions because some people believe Scientology is a religion; I am not sure what it is, but I acknowledge that they think it is a religion, I just don’t exactly support Scientology.

[@kariduanimations]

Wouldn’t it be great if we lived in a world where people could just respect each other? I wish it was that simple.

[@shootingsmilla1239]

Me too.

[@XanS3050]

Same here. I mean, we're all human. We should respect each other

[@thecoolereraserii6082]

Yeah... It's really sad...

[@crystlelakefarm1254]

It would be very nice

[@soar1ng_el3phants94]

Even if the most horrible or mean people would just remain quiet even without respect, the world would be way more peaceful.

[@itsalextremeyt]

"But you don't look Jewish" *Flashbacks to "But you don't... seem... autistic"* (Reference to a video)

[@dragonslayer101]

I feel you… *Flashbacks to “But you don’t…seem…trans”

[@naff9096]

It really is the: but you don't seem like this group that isn't widely expected and often stereotyped

[@patrickkirby6580]

Jews have destroyed the holy city of Jerusalem 🇵🇸

[@Fatmac09]

as someone with a Jewish mom and christian dad this hits home thanks for bringing light to this

[@theatre-taylor]

Illy, you are so strong! I love your videos and I can’t believe I didn’t know how unbelievably amazing you are!

[@user-si3yf8ci4y]

I'm jewish and the part where you spoke about that song and how you felt connected to your hertiage, was beautiful, made wonna cry

[@Ari_Likes_Youtube]

No replies? Lemme fix that :)

[@WhileMyGuineaPigGentlyWheeks]

I’m not Jewish but I agree. Lots of love to you ❤️

[@THEFERRET-dx2zy]

I tried to understand what song is she talkin about and then I realized she's talking about לדור ודור that American accent really got me confused

[@yoavkfir4972]

❤

[@Zappz2000x]

same

[@acesquid6944]

Not jewish, but the growth of antisemitism being used as a “joke” or “just dark humor” is really unsettling. There’s so many people at my school who are so into the “joke” to the point where it feels like they’re not playing around anymore. And any time I try to speak out against them, I get told that I’m taking things to seriously or I’m being sensitive. Thank you so much for giving me a word for this kind of thing though, it is really helpful.

[@dandelion_16]

Shrödinger's douche is another. It means someone acts as if what they said is truly their opinion or just a joke depending on how their audience reacts. It's why ambivalence on these things is so dangerous.

[@danieldronzek8616]

"Just edgy humor" my bum.

[@musicplaylists6718]

I've noticed this at my school too :( and none of the teachers are doing anything about it, not even my history teacher as we learn about WW2! Except the mean teacher everyone hates, so no one listens to her. This shit is getting so bad, I've got no clue how most people are missing it

[@metalvoiceguy1232]

As a Jew, my friends and I make a lot of antisemitic jokes. And it's funny 'cause we're all Jewish, but seeing some of the jokes Americans make gets disturbing sometimes. We make some dumb jokes but at least they are ironic unlike a lot of what I see coming out of America

[@jesterfairy3845]

Oh I get it. I remember one time my brother showed up at school after shaving his head for cosmetic purposes, and he and some of his meaner friends made jokes about....... certain things involving Jews and WWII. It's unbelievably messed up. My brother and I aren't Jewish but our dad's extended family is, and because of this, he thinks he can get away with saying depraved and disgusting things because he thinks he's "half-Jewish". The way this stuff is normalized is atrocious and I'm glad Illymations was willing to address it.

[@shokora-chan]

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, (some people call us Mormons, but that name originated as a hateful slur, so we don't really use it anymore) I can sort of sympathize with this. The fact that I was kind of scared to even comment my religion just now might give you an idea of how rough society is on us. People can be so hateful. I remember one time, I went to church with my family, and someone had spray painted a nasty word on the side of the building, because of hateful rumors that have been spread. It doesn't help that there are a couple splinter groups that have some horrible things, who people still associate with us EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THEM. It really makes me sad, and scared honestly.

[@levibailey2938]

As a fellow member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints I get what you mean we get such a bad reputation because other families forcing it upon their own children but honestly every religion will have crazy families also being called a cult and people basically making fun of missionaries who are just doing their callings so yeah basically I’m happy there is someone who is a member because compared to like catholics there’s not a lot of people

[@tevcohen]

As a Jew I can relate, it sucks that people spread so much baseless hate against you and others that did them no wrong. I too have personally been accused of multiple genocides, inventing COVID-19, manipulating the US government as well as many other world powers, communism, fascism, 9/11, secret tunnels under New York City, and various other acts which I cannot confirm nor deny I've done. Baseless hate still sucks though ;(

[@elliekulmann1774]

I'm Jewish, with a Jewish father, and the feeling of not being Jewish enough is one I often struggle with, especially since we didn't discover we where Jewish untill I was 9(I'm now 18). My great grandpa had to escape germany as a young boy and kept our heritage hidden from us. This video had been genuinely so helpful and wonderful to me.

[@GabeJBenson]

I'm a Christian, and I love learning about other people's cultures/backgrounds! I don't understand how some people can be so hateful. Thank you for addressing anti-semitism, there's far too much of it!

[@RooSandwich]

A truly Christian ideal to have Gabe! I'm not Christian personally, but I'm always pleased to see an actual Christian who understands that Jesus taught us that peace, understanding, and compassion are our most important tools in life.

[@danjo2080]

Buddy, it's high time to start understanding. A lot of folks with wealth and power encourage those that follow them to be fearful and stupid and therefore controllable. They do this to maintain that wealth and power. They then target and attempt to break up communities of interdependence that have learned to give up fear. Jews Black people Queer people There is a pattern Look at proposed Republican policies and you'll see this time and time again, wrapped in the flag, and stamped with biblical iconography.

[@user-jv4hr4vc7f]

​@@RooSandwichexactly Theirs a lot of hate in this world and as Christians Where supposed to share Gods light which is love

[@joshuaestrada6042]

​@@RooSandwichexactly... Plus JESUS WAS JEWISH himself.

[@setsunian5283]

you are the opposite of why im non-religious

[@user-bd1qi5rt4f]

Im jewish and usually Im not very proud of my heritage, seeing you talking about it made me feel super happy and not alone, thank you

[@bestbi3587]

hello fellow Jewish Steven Universe pfp haver :O that show is literally sooo good!! oh! and steven, illy, and i are all paternally jewish!

[@gdontreadyornot]

you're right you shouldn't be proud

[@s33t_plushi3s]

@@gdontreadyornot That is not very nice!

[@eatingtheleaf4659]

@@gdontreadyornotBe quiet

[@protogen5108]

​@@gdontreadyornotisn't it funny to think your great great grandparents were probably Jewish?

[@SirJoshu]

It's crazy both how similar and how different experiences I have had to the one described in the video. My mother is Lutheran, and my father is Jewish. My paternal grandma has been (and still is) horrible to my mother for never converting. I was raised Jewish but am secular and non-spiritual. I feel a bit like an imposter even though I was raised Jewish, but am not considered Jewish by some Jewish people. Even within what I would call a very progressive and inclusive reform Jewish community in Southern California, I have seen and felt a pushback on interfaith Jewish families. This includes from the (now previous) Rabbi of the Synnogauge I would go to as a kid and teen. It makes it hard for me to want to pass on traditions to any possible future children when I myself am in an interfaith marriage, and may not have myself or family welcome into that space. It's so amazing to see a video tackling a subjects and subject matter like that. Keep up the great work!

[@mayify]

I am not Jewish, but I get bullied for being “Jewish”, because I look like Anne Frank (A well known Jewish person). This made me realize that so many people on this world are still against Jewish people and that’s in my opinion really sad..

[@bobobsen]

There is nothin wrong with you looking like Anne Frank. You being a furry on the other hand..

[@jfournerat1274]

Unfortunately there are still a lot of anti semites around even many decades after ww2 and the Holocaust ended. The antisemitism that killed Anne Frank and millions of other innocent people during the Holocaust just briefly went into hiding but has continued to show itself especially in the modern day. Yes it is indeed very sad that there are still bigoted hateful people around in the modern day.

[@jfournerat1274]

Also Anne Frank is one of my favorite historical figures due to her compelling and interesting life and that despite all of the horrible things that happened during the Holocaust Anne still saw the good in people. I even have some books about Anne in my bedroom and I keep them within easy sight so that I can read them whenever I want to. Therefore it is very interesting that you look like Anne. I am sorry for all of the bullying and hatred that you went through. Nobody should ever have to go through those horrible things.

[@mayify]

@@jfournerat1274 Thank you so much.. You're so sweet ^^ This means a lot to me

[@jfournerat1274]

@@mayify why you are welcome.

[@I_Exist_.]

I relate to this video. I’m from America but I’m very European. My Grandpa’s parents were from Poland. They didn’t pass down any of their heritage and me and my mom wish they did. I’m now starting to research Polish culture to understand my heritage more! I’m glad I’m not the only one 😅.

[@mostlyfunctional]

As a pole good luck with the language if you plan learning a bit of it. It is really messed up and can be confusing.

[@I_Exist_.]

@@mostlyfunctional Thanks. I hope that I can learn the language and visit Poland someday. I heard that it’s a beautiful place!

[@lemonbird6250]

If you ever have a chance, try out uszka z grzybami! I personally don’t like mushrooms but these are really great a must try!

[@blaskiewicz]

i'm a 3rd generation pole as well!!! good luck with your research and im wishing you all the best!! szczęścia!!

[@sethradomski2638]

I’m also Polish and my grandparents came from Poland too but my grandma’s parents came from Germany and Ireland

[@burrit01]

I love learning about other religions and cultures. It's always been so cool to see life from lots of different perspectives.

[@Noam-xp1nv]

As a Jewish person I think this video is very helpful and brings a lot of attention to antisemitism especially in these difficult times so thank you

[@salamanderthenewt]

You posted on your tik tok about being Jewish one time and as I said then I'm really glad you're open about this there are so many Jewish creators and artists that people don't realize are Jewish it's really nice to see someone openly discussing it Especially when they're not super religious or used to some of the only traditions people recognize

[@Cleo299]

Hey I’m also Jewish. As someone who actually does have dark curly hair and always gets told I “look like a Jew,” among other things I don’t always love hearing, I cannot express my gratitude for this video. Being Jewish is awesome. I’m so sorry you got doxxed, and thank you for making this :)

[@KajiRider1997]

I'm balding and wish I still had them brown sicilian curles. apriciate your time with them😭

[@Cleo299]

@@KajiRider1997 I do love them :) I just wish people weren't antisemitic with them sometimes. But they're cute and I'd never straighten my hair. Hope you have a good day :)♥

[@KajiRider1997]

❤🧡💛@@Cleo299

[@analog_clock6717]

I’m Jewish as well, and look like the “stereotypical Jew.” I was ashamed for a while about my Jewish characteristics, but it’s a beautiful thing! Jewish features are beautiful, dont ever feel like you need to change them

[@lianelias1324]

I'm Jewish in Israel 🇮🇱

[@Elliethecatgod]

Who couldn’t like u you’re amazing your voice makes me so calm and happy. I love your videos you are the best KZbinr I’ve ever seen ♾️/10

[@SapphireVampBitez]

The fact that you’re being doxxed for being Jewish is honestly disgusting! I hope you and the Jewish community are okay and the these antisemitic people get punished for their actions.

[@RagnarokLoki2012]

As a person who's culturally Muslim, and recently started doing Ramadan and Eid again, it's great to see videos like these. Even if I don't believe in god, even if I don't do things like hajj, it doesn't make me less worthy of my heritage. It certainly won't make people treat me any differently than people already do! So great to see someone in a similar situation, and maybe you can learn some Yiddish or Hebrew along the way :)

[@salami6721]

I don't wanna sound mean or anything but Islam and its practices aren't cultural, they're religious, while a jew can refer to a person following the Judaism faith, a person who is ethnically jew, or someone's nationality. Eid-al-fitr and eid-al-adha are Islamic holidays, not a cultural one, anyone can celebrate it, and anyone can fast, but the term culturally muslim is misleading and to my knowledge, incorrect. Additionally, hajj is a religious practice, no non-muslim can go to hajj, as Mecca, where the ka'bah is and parts of Medina, the second most holiest site in Islam, are restricted to non-muslims.

[@Style_224]

​@@salami6721intresting as a non muslim/islam im always interested on their religion/their holiday

[@salami6721]

​@@Style_224 Yeah, as a muslim I always find Christianity and especially Judaism very interesting, especially their beliefs and history. also, fyi, Islam is the religion, like a muslim follows Islam and a christian follows Christianity, so you wouldn't say non-islam, like you wouldn't say non-Christianity. But keep learning brother/sister 💪

[@confusedcay8845]

Lmao, if you say this irl, you will get hate crimed by Muslims especially the older ones

[@salami6721]

@@confusedcay8845 people aren't culturally muslim, and while muslims should not be harassing people who are learning the faith. However people should understand (and im not saying that anyone here doesn't understand) that Islam is very rigid, is has not changed other than the shia split. and such forms of appropriation, even if coming from a good place, are still frowned upon. And please, do not generalize that you will get hate "crimed" by muslims, this itself is for the lack of a better word, discrimatory or "racist" (again, it's for the lack of a better word, muslims aren't a different race, and anyone can become a muslim, with any skin color).

[@JamboreeBlackberry]

I’m an atheist but I did recently discover that I’m partially Jewish (according to my dad after taking a dna test). I do want to learn more about Jewish traditions. But I feel disgusted and horrified by all of these hate crimes. I wish you the best.

[@Grim_Sister]

מי שבא, ברוך הבא ❤

[@-dancemomsaddiction-]

When they said “but you don’t look Jewish “ the only thing that went through my mind was the sound that said “ but you don’t look gay “

[@user-gw6pw6xb1x]

I'm not Jewish, but my friend is "Chinese" Jewish( he is Jewish, but his family is Chinese) and i used to stand up for him when he would get bullied( he is a small guy, so i kind of had to) but this video just reminded me of him(he died in December of last year), so thank you for making this video.

[@abbeymiklos7978]

as someone who grew up catholic and is now unsure of religion- i have always admired and love jewish traditions. i have so many friends and even some distant family that is jewish. it is so unfair that people would even think these things. I love y’all and stay safe

[@VincentVu846]

If I may ask, why are you unsure about religion?

[@seanbirch]

if I may ask, why are you not sure that religion is bullcrap? It is quite ovious.

[@bobobsen]

You clearly just wish you were disadvantaged.

[@Dear.Valerie]

Did you know that the certain controversial figure that started the war ((I do not dare even name him)) was a Catholic himself and also discriminated Catholics ((just not as much as he did to the Jewish, of course)) but he hated himself the most ((obviously of how the war ended)) so he also hated Catholics because they were not only a religious but also reminded him of himself?

[@Dear.Valerie]

@@bobobsen I'm sure that's not what she meant. She just wanted to share her view based on her religious background.

[@Certified_in_idiotism]

My dad was also Jewish, and my mom was Christian, and he never really participated in any Jewish traditions, but it doesn't make him any less Jewish. He still wishes his Jewish nephew a Happy Hanukkah, and keeps up with the events and history. I love my dad.

[@beanosgaming6494]

my condolences

[@justice8718]

Christianity is literally Judaism 2.0. Christ is the king of the Judah tribe.

[@FireCat34]

​@@justice8718 Christian is not Judaism

[@justice8718]

@@FireCat34 explain to me what the Old Testament is and how what Christ said about it?

[@FireCat34]

​@@justice8718 read you Isaiah 53 and ask still maybe also watch rabbi Tovia Singer he explains better than me why Christianity is not Judaism 2.0.

[@elysian.gunther]

As a Buddhist, This Video taught me a lot, tysm

[@Esper54]

This is such a well illustrated video Illy and the use of dog whistles as propaganda finally put something into words I've wanted to have forever. I'm a trans girl and I follow old naturalistic beliefs. And the amount of clear shit being peddled by people from Nazi ww2 is awful. From the still prominent anti Jewish sentiments, too anti trans and gay sentiments. Even anti pagan. It's so fucked to think the world our ancestors fought to build is now being torn down by the very people who were supposedly on our side. Parroting the same rhetoric and ideology. The amount of people ik who have had noses broken in or kicked out of home for differing beliefs and identities is ridiculous. I truly hope things get better for you and for everyone else. It's a cruel world at the moment, truly cruel.

[@angelalycos2.076]

Yeah....that's almost as infuriating as "You don't look autistic." Wth does someone's looks have to do with what's going on with them?

[@swirlingsun]

yeah the only thing worse than that is being told "you do look [jewish/autistic/etc]

[@Halfendymion]

"Well you don't look _idiot_ but there you are!"

[@andrewweitzman4006]

As a "matrilineal" Jew from both sides? I actually godwinned myself in an Israeli courtroom no less. Through a complex series of events which I shall not go into here, I testified against the pot dealer we had bought from. He decided to represent himself. So he got up an aggressively asked me how I could recognize him. "Uh...well, you have a really big nose..." We left town pretty quickly after that. *wrylook*

[@HelloHamburger]

@@swirlingsun Yeah

[@HelloHamburger]

The n@zi propaganda made up the nose thing. Well, not them specifically but antisemitic books for adults and children's books. Popular in Germany before the party's rise to power.

[@CatWithAScarf]

As someone who is also Jewish through my father's side (although I'm an active Episcopalian in regards to religion), it makes me really happy to see other people celebrate and embrace their Jewish heritage later on in life. I'm proud of my Jewish heritage, but a combination of not being told too much about it as a child and being raised Catholic means that I sometimes feel guilty for embracing it or bringing it up, with some (typically non-Jewish) people brushing me off with "Well, you're not technically Jewish, so you can't say that you are." Videos like this show how much more nuanced things really are, and that we shouldn't limit ourselves by keeping away from the parts of our heritage that can strengthen bonds, form communities, and educate people.

[@rommix0]

I thought Episcopalians were Christians. At least I thought Episcopal churches were the one and only sect of Christians that openly support science and LGBT acceptance. You know things are bad most of the other groups don't.

[@CatWithAScarf]

@@rommix0 Ah, I forgot to add a little detail. I didn't misspeak when I said I was raised Catholic. I technically wasn't raised in the Episcopal church, more... alongside it. The Episcopal Church wasn't my mother's religion, nor was it the religion of my school. However, both my mother and I found a welcoming community with our local Episcopalian church, and I went to a lot of its services, probably more than the services of the Church I was actually born into. Once I was old enough to learn the differences between "Roman Catholic", "Episcopal", and "various other Christian denominations," I basically "converted." So you're right, Episcopalians are part of a Christian denomination, I just didn't give the whole story.

[@peachila]

Hi Illymation! Thank you for making this video. As a Jewish person living in North America, it's getting really isolating in recent months. I am sorry you've had such bad experiences. I hope we can all learn from the past.

[@_-gr]

So sad that so many people still don't have respect for those who are different from them. We all should be treated equally and respect each other's rights

[@PineNeedle-Supreme]

It still scares me how much hate is in the world. From where someones born, the language they speak, the colour of their skin, their gender and sexuality, their religious beliefs, literally anything! its depressing that we arent passed this kind of stuff yet. Videos like this are super important, and I hope with more people sharing their stories we'll finally be able to move on from all this hate

[@thecourtjester1931]

I know, but if we want change, we must be part of it. Unfortunately, people are mostly resistant to change. But sometimes, people can change. We need more people who aren’t good, but can change to be good.

[@soar1ng_el3phants94]

I will never understand people who hate people for their religion or race or even stereotype them for stupid reasons. I just respect people for their beliefs and let them be. Do what YOU want with your life, Illy ☺️

[@tactik5903]

Judaism is a scheme The more you learn about it the more disgusting and vile it seems (if you’re a normal well adjusted individual)

[@ethantorres-zapata8954]

I. Despise. Antisemitism. Thank you for educating us, believe me, I will do everything I can to help stop this flow

[@Eric-jh5mp]

Woah when you said Lador Va'ddor, it struck me that I remembered/recognized it from Hebrew School back when I was young. Cool to know you're also Jewish! I'm also a secular Jew and it is deffinitly hard to explain sometimes to people outside the know of Jewish people.