The side of ultra-orthodox women you don’t see on TV | In conversation with Raizy Fried

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

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[@patriciafrancis9134]

As a non-Jew I find the woman preparing for the Sabbath is stunningly beautiful. Lighting the candles, blessing the children, sharing love of family and preparing the special food just to show you family how much you care.

[@chanieweiss4288]

@PatriciaFrancis How do/can you create such moments in your family? Some people are more creative about it than others. I don't necessarily remember to do this.

[@chrisschey7818]

Amen.

[@SignalHillHiker]

I have the same... FOMO (Feeling of Missing Out, in case any in Frieda's audience don't know the term) watching the Shabbos-related content. I love that it's weekly. I can relate to it, genuinely, with get-togethers my family have a few times a year - Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. Getting to do that every week makes me a little self-conscious of the fact that I don't give enough of myself and my time to my parents. My mother would be the happiest woman on earth if I gave her Shabbos-level attention every week. It's a lovely thing to see.

[@nikkio.9990]

​@@SignalHillHiker I'd be down for everything else but the pressure of cooking and baking at that level for everybody weekly would send me over the edge. By the time I was done making all that food I wouldn't feel peaceful I feel stressed.

[@DevorahC]

It's not "just to show you care." Honoring the sabbath day and make it holy is the 4th commandment. These are ways to make it holy. To separate the sabbath from the rest of the week. It is the highlight of every week. Family is central

[@SignalHillHiker]

Wow! Just have to say to any in the Hasidic community who watch this channel, bravo on accepting Frieda as a bridge between us, and letting community celebrities like Raizy share her thoughts with us. It's incredible the access and insight this channel is able to give us, while still maintaining boundaries that I think are safe for your community members who end up here. It's a credit to Frieda's obvious love and care for your community, and a lot of us here are like me, just enjoying learning what's actually going on there. It's foreign to me, interesting, and cool.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I feel so seen and touched by this comment. It was a real risk Raizy took by agreeing to share herself with my audience (I first approached her I believe more than a year ago) and I feel so touched when people trust me to be in this position as a cultural translator, especially as so many, especially hasidic celebrities, walk a very careful line.

[@SignalHillHiker]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Oh there's no comparison to other options. Anywhere else, the questions would all be about her husband, does he help you around the house, how can you do all this... meanwhile, on your channel, it's "do you think my audience can REALLY appreciate what it's like with the challah smells preparing for shabbos?" lol It's the insider knowledge and respect you have that makes this content so deeply informative, and not just surface-level stuff. And I should note, I don't mean you're... irrationally soft. This video is a great example, your point about how yeah, but I mean, your husband needs to be on board for this to work in your community. Like, fair. You're not misrepresenting, you're just... not exploiting. You're bringing humanity to it.

[@tourots]

Raizy is great. She's proudly chassidish and proud to share on her social media and other projects.

[@Faigyfeig]

We can sense pure intentions when we see it

[@tsousley18]

Which kehillah is she from? I know boropark but which chasidus ? Bobov? 45 or 48? ​@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn

[@robincook4349]

I am not Jewish but when I watch women getting ready and starting the prayers I can feel the spirit and sacredness.

[@aanderson2880]

Bless you. ❤❤❤❤

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

Hooray, I'm always so happy to see a new video on this channel! Haven't watched the whole episode yet, just want to say I LOVE Raizy's blazer, it's very regal looking 🙂

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I know, I was wondering myself if I could pull it off. Raizy has immaculate taste and style.

[@ashextraordinaire]

It must be a deep ancestral memory, because I wasn't raised Jewish, but darn if the glow of Shabbat candles and the aroma of warm challah doesn't draw my soul like a magnet. It feels like comfort, and home, and rest. If that's what you call shabbeskeit, no wonder it's a welcome weekly ritual in the religious community. (Also, I'm a little starstruck to see Raizy on your channel!)

[@audreywarn3892]

I am a devout Catholic and I connect very much with the Sabbath preparations. I also love learning about this beautiful expression of Judaism. Frieda, thank you for introducing me to the orthodox community in such a respectful and authentic way. Our two faith traditions have so much in common, including the hurts and pain that has been part of the religious experience. I am grateful to you!

[@amjhahn91]

Devout Catholic here too. I agree! I enjoy learning about it

[@leahkohn2655]

This was my favorite episode so far. I have been following raizy for a while and love her content. This episode really made me want to subscribe to Inspired Living. Thank you for the wonderful light you are portraying the hasidic world in, when majority of the world mocks us. Keep episodes like these coming...

[@joemoore9066]

Hi Frieda, another wonderful video. You are such a great interviewer! I always look forward to your videos. Thank you

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I really look forward to your comments. Shana yoga Joe, may this year be a year of meaning and joy for us all.

[@stacysilver5843]

This is fantastic. The content about feminism, women, and motherhood is so thought- provoking.

[@kenjh2561]

You always find interesting people to talk with. Thanks again!

[@jaysicooper623]

Frieda, have you checked out this KZbin channel by Sara Malka from the Montreal area in Canada called "frumitup"? She is a Sephardic orthodox lady, a GP or at least a medical doctor, a wife and mother of (I think) 3 children, who gives information about all aspects of her orthodox Jewish life, especially her homemaking, cooking, traveling as a Jewish woman and much more. It's quite interesting, because she is very elaborate and her presentation is both modest and (yet) very modern! I like it!

[@ehrenburk7055]

Thank you Frieda and Raizy...you're both so interesting and insightful. 🌻

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

thank you so much, I’m happy to hear you found this interesting and insightful!

[@bonnielester3724]

I loved listening to this interview as always - you have the most inspiring dialogues with fascinating people❤. I’m writing to send you a heartfelt thank you because you discussed “shlichus.” In that moment I realized that it’s a word that I can use to describe my purposeful mission and responsibility as a 72 year old Jewish women to continue to help chronic pain sufferers learned how to achieve an improved quality of life. At my senior age I provide pain coaching through video conferencing, social media platforms, and my KZbin shorts. Now when people ask me why I’m not retired, I can happily respond, “This is my shlichus.”

[@magdaleneramos-qe4di]

I love this woman! She speaks such truths in a very pragmatic and dignified way! I’m not Jewish, but she’s made me want to welcome my Christian Sabbath (Sunday) with the same respect, and holiness. Loved this episode. Thank you.

[@hl1184]

I love that the two of you got together. World's are not so far apart. As a BT who loves chassidus...I know how much we all have in common. We want you back Frieda!❤

[@kadswim]

I loved this conversation so much! I have been fascinated with Raizy Fried for a while. I find her to be so chic, wise and creative. I would love to hear more from her on your channel!

[@rosarule1796]

I didn't grow up in a house like this, this is a blessing to experience this lovely sabbath. Thanks for sharing.

[@touchedbyfire99]

I am not Jewish this life, but I have a Jewish soul. Spending time with you fantastic ladies does my soul good!😊

[@purpleandred7]

My heart is always so deeply touched by how deliberately, meticulously, carefully, and lovingly Shabbat is observed .. so hallowed and sacred, yet so inviting and inclusive. So very committed. As a Christian, I believe that Jews are God's chosen people; and even though we don't share all of the same beliefs, I cannot imagine God not being moved by the faithfulness and the care that is put into every detail to honor Him. I truly hope that one day I will be fortunate enough to meet someone with whom to share this beautiful day of Shabbat -- celebration, worship, and prayer. 🙏💜

[@lyrichill9150]

I have been subscribed to Raizy for a while now. That episode on Inspired Living gets played weekly. I can feel the sanctity in it and it actually inspired me to observe shabbos the best way I can (as a non Jew).

[@Derf56]

I love your videos, Frieda! I am a retired teacher who considers herself a life-long learner. Your content has expanded my world well beyond the rural area of Central Pennsylvania in which I live. Thank you for all of your hard work! God bless!

[@marybendfeldt9596]

Yes, the Sabbath video is very moving. As a person of faith, it felt somehow familiar, but as a non-Jewish person the details are lovely but outside of my experience. Excellent videography that brings an outsider inside. Frieda, thanks for introducing Raizy to me. Delightful!

[@claudik.3816]

What a beatiful episode!! Thank you once more for the content you post - 'sit, listen & learn' was never so interesting & inspiring. I am pretty impressed by Raizy, good luck to both of you on your way. Many greetings frim Germany, Claudia

[@malkyweisz2934]

I'm so grateful to see two people I'm such fans of having this interview! Thank you Frieda and Raizy!

[@SarahSarah-uw4jn]

Thank you for covering such wonderful topics that we don’t get to see much of. It’s an entirely different world. Would you ever consider living in Israel? Or possibly doing more videos of the Hasidic culture and neighborhoods there? Much thanks for all you do and many blessings for the new year! אהבה ❤️ שרה

[@amjz77]

These videos are so inspiring! I’m not Jewish, but definitely drawn to Judaism and the Jewish people/culture. I follow as many channels that share this kind of content. We need more of it in our world. The shabbos videos are INCREDIBLE and definitely my favorites!

[@loriloristuff]

Oh this interview/ chat is wonderful!!! Everyone should be a lifelong learner, and the old adage "Work smarter not harder" applies. ❤ I enjoyed this.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

So true Lori, yet so often it's hard to stop ourselves from working harder and harder!

[@RavenfluxASMR]

I have JUST seen you’ve interviewed Raizy and I am SO excited to watch this later! I love her videos.

[@karenoquinn4702]

Raizy is so down to earth and engaging. What a great interview Frieda. Thank you!

[@karinlynncumming5397]

I am not Jewish also but I always learn something when I watch your videos. Years ago my husband and I were working at Jewish Camps in Canada (he was a non Jewish head counsellor and I was the nurse). I loved those summers. Friday was always special there. I didn’t understand anything but I have always been interested in everything Jewish. It’s good to be educated and like it’s always been said “ all persons are more alike than different. If people educated themselves more we would have way less hate. I’ve subscribed to Fraizy’s and have more learning to do. Thanks Frida for your videos

[@lizamorning5356]

Your conversations are so uplifting! A Goy living in Costa Rica.

[@nancyfink5627]

I particularly enjoy your interviews of Hassidic men and women who personalize their religious beliefs, taking the viewers...me...beyond the stereotypes. I learn so much. Thank you 😂

[@annenoran8383]

Thanks!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

thank you so much for the gift!!!!

[@pmfg875]

I like the way Raizy expresses herself! Thanks a million for increasing understanding in the public in such a positive way. It really helps to increase unity in society through familiarity.

[@chanieweiss4288]

50:30 Frieda, I want to thank YOU! For all your curious questions, and for bringing us this wonderful Raizy Fried.

[@debbimeyersbrant5752]

Thank you for this I will definitely look into her Channel blessings to you and yours

[@catsun90805]

I just downloaded the app. So excited 😆. I've been wanting something like this. 😊

[@Dev_KG]

I live near a shul that plays chassidishe Shabbos niggunim 15 min and 5 min before licht bentchen (Candlelighting time) and it's so important to me now, such a sign that Shabbos is coming for the whole world. I love it! Re mikvah, now that I'm past that age, I actually miss it, which kind of surprises me. I'll have to check out Raizy's episode in CH, because an old friend of mine is one of the women she interviewed. :)

[@stephaniecole4609]

Thanks for another interesting & thought stimulating blog!

[@mjc63]

Yes Frieda when I see the bread I can smell it! I have been on my journey after growing up without much connection to my Jewish side! It is like my brain has saved every scrap, much the same as I remember the scent of the detergent that my grandmother used to wash our laundry! I loved your empowered conversation with Raizy Fried - you could have been two women lawyers, doctors or physicists having a discussion about any subject. The women of KZbin like yourself, Chana, Sonya, Leah and Dr. Sarah Malka have been the content providers I have relied on the most 8n m6 journey back to my Jewish roots! Cheers, Michael Albuquerque NM USA,

[@zissyz427]

Raizy and Frida you hit it out of the park!!

[@sunset6010]

LOVE these interviews ! My favorite 💓

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thank you so much; sweet words on the new Jewish year :)

[@beans4853]

I'm excited for this episode! I don't have Instagram but heard about her from friends. It's nice to get to know her a bit. I didn't even know she moved to a different platform. I'll need to check it out. Thanks!

[@StacyMarie-Texas]

Yes I can smell the Challa, her praying to HaShem, the love she has for her children and her husband guiding her sons. I feel it, hear it. I crave this for my family as well.

[@2cats4tea79]

A wonderful episode as usual. I do wish Raizy had said more about how she first encountered the internet and social media at all - to be fair, you asked, but she described a later part of her story. It would be interesting to know if her access to the internet was less restricted than that of other women around her, why/how she found Instagram and was inspired to start posting. She clearly does know that she needs a platform now that won't be filtered out along with other mainstream social media. Just curious about that early part of her story.

[@chayastoll1046]

Thanks again for such a wonderful interview, i don't have Instagram but often watch Raizy clips on KZbin

[@chanieweiss4288]

15:00 I love this thought- empowering and teaching children to find ways to create the cozy and beautiful moments!

[@shlomofeinzeig7474]

this episode, both the interviewee and questioning was impeccable! a masterpiece in Judaism and journalism!

[@PromiseNovember]

I'm Sicilian and Catholic, Shabbat reminds me of the high holy days of my youth. Christmas Eve, St. Joseph's Day, Saint Lucia etc...I feel the sacredness and the joy.

[@cutiepeanut9621]

Love this interview. Find it so insightful

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

thank you!

[@rachaelnead4629]

I can feel the love of family. So many of us give our all to things like work, but doesnt our family really deserve the best we have. the best of us. That is what I took from the video. the sacredness of family.

[@debc4542]

Sometimes showing the mistakes the imperfections the things that don’t always go well humanizes you. So yes when all goes well you feel good but sometimes showing that not all goes well people will sympathize will say “oh yeah that happened to me also”

[@heatherhoutz4136]

Watching Raizy reminds me so much of gatherings when I was little with all the Slovak ladies gracefully weaving betwee kids and elders and service

[@jillclark6076]

Really great interview. Thank you!

[@LeahGross-rv5wz]

Fascinating interview!! Thank you Frieda! So refreshing to hear this unique chassidish woman!!

[@makeupwithleahmua9888]

I really enjoyed this episode! It felt like spending good time with two pleasant people!

[@aginisrael]

I love that you’re speaking to a frum female entrepreneur! Unfortunately Hollywood likes to portray us orthodox women as meek and without a backbone - we are the foundation of our homes!! Raizy is eloquent, well spoken and has made her business into a huge success.

[@annehersey9895]

As a non-Jew who has been lucky enough to share many a Shabbos with friends, I love the ceremonies that go with it.

[@joanmaxine1]

Thank you for introducing this delightful woman to me. I shall check her channel out.

[@RachG]

Another brilliant conversation. Very insightful. ❤

[@tamarfischer283]

BRACHA GAETZ!!!! she writes the best poetry! " thank G-d I didn't kneel" I think of her EVERY rosh hashono and yom kipur. I'm so bowled over by this lady I've never heard of and I was going to consider a response at the end of the video, but I didn't think I'd see the actual brocha gaetz.

[@hisdaughter7814]

I truly love you Frieda💕

[@CPP-s4j]

Awesome episode ❤

[@kathym5307]

Wonderful video! To very intelligent women!

[@phrababushkath2350]

Frieda Vizel - You look absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I love the way you have done your hair and makeup and your high-necked dress with the neat white collar -Kol ha Kavode to you, really STUNNING! A woman does not have to be completely frei and throw everything away to look BEAUTIFUL and you do!

[@RachelLebowitz-v9n]

Speaking of the hurdles, the mainstream Satmar , pupa, belz woman doesn’t openly have social media. She hides a tablet and has a flip phone. To make social media a source of income or engagement means risking your kids in schools etc

[@mubltraji534]

what do you mean? she openly showed her iphone? also when you need for work, most school accept the kids even if you are on social media

[@Ch76452]

A Daugherty of the king . This is a great example of pushing ourselves to be our best . A gut gebencht yohr May it be a year of shalom

[@TheZyarok]

What a fabulous episode and interview!

[@zro-l2v]

I am an FFB woman in Sydney Australia...married with kids and a professional career with my own business as a podiatrist. Shabbos most definitely feels like this and my home feels like this minus the straimel, although I live in a very secular world, even many in the community I deal with are more secular. I do follow Raizy from time to time and I love hearing an outside perspective on the chassidish world. In many ways I am an insider, but I sometimes feel like an outsider looking in. I grew up in a litvish home but went to a chassidish school in Melbourne (my classmates were Satmar, Munkatz, Belz, Bobov, Gur, Viznitz etc...the school later divided due to Satmar and Munkatz starting their own school) and I went to Chabad for high school due to my parents wanting a secular education along Jewish education. I am litvish (my family is actually from Lithuania/Bialystok - basically the same region with the same Yiddish dialact) and have a litvish home and don't have screens at all for my family etc. It is nice to hear so much for those within the community and even though I am very much within/ from the core of the community especially in Sydney it can feel very distant in a largely secular community.

[@pegasus223]

As for “successful” women losing the faith to some degree, could it be that they become exposed to outside opinions and ask the question “why…?” When there is no logical answer they can’t justify the strictness or the way they have been shielded from what is going on in the world

[@evelina2363]

This is a woman who clearly thrived in the role her life put her in and is obviously completely focused on it. To be honest my biggest takeaway from this interview Frieda is a better sense (I could never say “understanding”) of how huge of a step it was for you to leave the world you come from and an even higher appreciation for your intelligence and thoughtfulness in opening yourself to different views, your ability to meet others where they are and most importantly your incredible humility that always shines through.

[@ziontours5893]

I find that the difference between religious people and non-religious, of all faiths, is their view of God as their actual father who worries about them 24/7. Raizy mentioned the Sabbath having so much meaning for her, as a time when she can talk to the father. I have always had an impression of God as involved with more important world events than my mere everyday occurrences.

[@Zedsony]

Shalom. Bat Israel here. I found the episode inspiring. Can you kindly share your journey through self-publishing? Which publishing houses were you hoping to work with initially? What might be the reason(s) why they chose not to publish your book?

[@estherschwarz7611]

Fantastic episode! Raizy is awesome!🙌

[@pqlasmdhryeiw8]

Oh Frieda, what a great interview. What an excellent job giving a platform to all these different women. (Would you ever consider interviewing Sara Malka from "Frum it up"?)

[@mgertp]

I second an interview with Sara Malka. She presents Jewish life in a very hamish, eidle way.

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

I completely agree with her point about 'pulling yourself together' with your online persona! It's not about being fake, and it's more about not putting all your ups and downs out there to be picked apart by strangers. Some things are just for your family and loved ones, that's part of my concept of self respect and dignity. Also, that's what makes letting others getting to know certain aspects of you special!

[@wendyhoward2699]

I am a Christian, but I think the preparation for Shabbat is so very beautiful! Many blessings and praying for Israel.

[@kathya8760]

Raizy has the drive and passion of Pearl! Thanks Freida for introducing me to another voice. I’ll be following Raizy….Pearl needs a channel too.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

pearl needs to do another video with me already!

[@samanthacross3523]

I’m not Jewish but watching the life and preparation in the community always seems to speak to something deeper and sacred

[@bettymaines6305]

It is wonderful to see how a Hasidic woman is using modern technology to support and enhance and share her traditional Jewish life style. Preparing for Shabbos could be major stress, Raizey brings the spiritual element back in focus. I assume she is not Satmar, I wonder how the Satmar court would accept or not accept what she does. Very insightful and good point of view

[@bigthangz5489]

I totally agree with tge part where she says 'playing the music to create a good atmosphere' in the home.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

me too!

[@jennie5220]

Beautiful interview ❤

[@loonshkij]

I applaud Raizy for being unapologetic for questioning and pursuing answers and feeling entitled (maybe even required) to do so. Faith without questioning is dangerous. I loved the open discussion between a Hasidic and ex-Hasidic woman, honestly exploring topics. The world needs more of this, but mostly women need to be encouraged to ask questions and learn and pursue answers and find their voices. God gave us brains (and voices) and they were meant to be used. Not always easy if the society around you doesn't encourage it. I love how Frieda approaches every interview with openness and curiosity, and a basic love and respect for people.

[@beans4853]

I'm a little confused by your comment. I'm a chasidic woman, asking questions is not at all frowned upon in our community

[@loonshkij]

@@beans4853 Apologies for being confusing or perhaps even offensive. My comment about society not being supportive of women questioning was a general one about the circumstances of too many women in the world at large and wasn't meant as a comment on your chasidic community. It was not meant as personal criticism.

[@FionaKumariCampbell]

Wonderful dialogue, thanks Frieda

[@ABlindMoose]

I'm not Jewish, I grew up in a Christian family, and my mother is a practising Christian. The clip of Erev Shabbos absolutely gave me a feeling. It made me think of Christmas. Especially the day before the Christmas celebrations, which was always hectic and full of things to do, but also a sort of... Reverent waiting. And family. Always family.

[@Maggies87]

Sound is single channel (left only) when phone is held landscape but dual when phone is held in portrait mode.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thank you so much, I had no idea about this

[@Maggies87]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Never had this sound issue before, either! Why would holding the phone in landscape mode (video on full screen) fixed the sound?!!! Weird!!!

[@evelyngrammar]

Refreshing and real.

[@NerfHerder909]

I'm still watching, but this is really interesting so far. And as an outsider, I agree with Raizy- even factoring in the community aversion to the internet, it's sort of strange that she's the only one in this space, because in a lot of ways, I feel like influencing and podcasting and social media careers like this lend themselves to the needs and lifestyle of frum/Chasidishe Jews. You make your own schedule, you can work around Shabbos and yomim tovim, if you have kids, this is something you can do from home, at least initially. That's not to say that building a social media brand isn't hard work, because it clearly is, but it's work that the content creator can schedule out themselves, to some extent, rather than being at the beck and call of a boss in an office or something. I can imagine some people in the community pushing back on grounds of tzniut, but there's nothing inherently un-tzniusdik about showing other women how to make a beautiful table setting for Shabbos or whatever, unless one believes that women should be totally hidden away.

[@NerfHerder909]

And I can say for myself that those clips of Shabbos preparation definitely resonate for me, despite not having grown up in a Chasidishe (or even Orthodox) household. I think there's an element of nostalgia (and that for a lot of heterodox Jews that's the case- Chabad, for instance, clearly knows and capitalizes on that in their outreach), but also just my own Shabbos experiences as a kid and as an adult, whether in a frum context or not. And I think it can be aspirational, as well- not in the sense of wanting to buy a shtreimal and move to Williamsburg or something, but in the sense of finding specific, meaningful ways to acknowledge Shabbos in your own home, whether that's having guests over for dinner or lighting candles with your kids or whatever it is. Even if I have theological differences with a lot of Orthodox Judaism, I can see the appeal of that lifestyle and want to capture some of that warmth and special atmosphere for myself. Anyway, I'm just rambling now, but I think those kinds of clips can absolutely affect non-Orthodox Jews and even non-Jewish people, albeit probably in a different way than someone who grew up in that community.

[@ruthsteinmetz2118]

Freida, as always, you did a superb job with your superb interviewing skills. However, I do wish that you would challenge Raizy more about some of her ignorant statements. For instance, 'non jewish women just binge on reality TV and don't really learn'. Or, ' only we live with a true sense of meaning...'

[@elizabethkettle2323]

Yeah, that was a bit off-putting. This way of seeing "outsiders" is a by-product of living within an insular cultural context.

[@calmbeforethestorm9498]

I know I say this often, but now I think this is my favorite episode. I need to make a top ten.

[@josephdavidlandau]

Interesting video, actually I haven't finished it yet (I rarely get to finish a video in one sitting), but I wanted to answer the question about what watching the Shabbas preparations feel like it for the viewers. I have an unorthodox emotion when I see them. Instead of shmeking the challah, I get an uneasy feeling, something between overwhelming and exciting.

[@lindaversil1121]

In the show Sex and the city, one of the women is converting to Judaism and goes to the mikvah Charlotte York converts to Judaism in the 2003 Sex and the City episode "Great Sexpectations". Charlotte's conversion is a result of Harry Goldenblatt's insistence that he can only marry a Jewish woman. Charlotte's conversion process includes: Rabbi's rejection: The rabbi initially rejects Charlotte as a test of her commitment. Judaism classes: Charlotte takes a series of classes about Jewish religion. Mikvah ceremony: Charlotte participates in a ritual bath ceremony that marks her official conversion.

[@thekromekitty]

As an evangelical Christian woman I ❤ these videos & the help me in my life. I am also Jewish on my mother’s side😊

[@sarahk8397]

Hi, is your mother's mother Jewish from birth? If so, then you are too.

[@hindyk5210]

According to Judaism, you are 100% jewish just like raizy!!! since your mom is jewish!!! welcome sister!

[@theirmom4723]

Then you are Jewish

[@niomigould8552]

I do get a feeling from it but my family didn't necessarily do elaborate things like shabas. My mom did have a bread maker and did home made bread for a while and it always was nice to smell and eat. I do use spiritual music (Christian) in my house and it is a wonderful way to fill the home with peace and joy in the mist of the hustle or struggles when needing to complete tasks and to enjoy getting ready together rather than getting snippy with each other.

[@estherrossnewman4261]

just incredible

[@chanieweiss4288]

44:00 I've also wondered how I'm supposed to figure out what my tafkid/purpose/mission is supposed to be, what G-d wants my special area of contribution to be. I figured out that my tafkid is that contribution that I SPECIFICALLY can make, that enhances someone's ability to improve their own quality of life, and to accomplish THEIR tafkid. It doesn't matter if there are 100 other people with the same tafkid. It only matters that I have this talent.

[@zavaughnkirkland5892]

It tickles me when she says, "Even if you're in an African jungle somewhere, there is a chabad house". 😁 There have been Danites living in sub-Saharan Africa ever since the Assyrian conquest. It would be better descriptive to say, "Even if you find yourself in an American desert somewhere".

[@saradresdner6146]

The two most lovely Jewish women sitting together ❤ So much to learn from them.

[@Hampdood84]

Authentic young lady. Thanks for sharing

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

thanks for watching!

[@DannyJane.]

I came from a very secular Jewish family, but smells of cooking regardless of where/when you grew up will always wrap you in a blanket of nostalgia. I do love challa, it's wonderful. But we didn't have a Shabbos and my mother almost never baked anything. My memory is stirred by the smell of the things we did have. I loved the smell of Thanksgiving, the roasting turkey, the yams, the roasted vegetables and fruit. Years later as a wife and mother myself, I did love to bake. I did make wheat and rye breads, cakes, cookies and yes--I even tried challa because it's so rich and sweet it's like a dessert even before you put butter on it.