The Story of Nissim Black | Meaningful People #56

Nissim Baruch Black (born Damian Jamohl Black) has been a gangsta rapper, a gang member, and a faith seeker. He was raised a Sunni Muslim but was non-practicing, and converted to Christianity at age 14 after attending an Evangelical summer camp.
But it is his current incarnation that is here to stay: an African American Hasidic Jew who brings sharp beats and hooked-filled rhymes to the masses.
PLEASE NOTE: Discussion about drug use and other substances are mentioned in this episode.
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[@MissTigerLilyRose]

"Im searching for where Hashem is at" i really love that. Nissim is amazing, i cant believe how down to earth he is and what an interesting journey towards his destiny.

[@djarnoldo516]

One of, if not the, greatest Jewish musician alive. Nissim is a miracle! AM YISRAEL CHAI, BABY! “I see Israel as one of the great outposts of democracy in the world… as a marvelous example of what can be done… how desert land can be transformed into an oasis of brotherhood and democracy.” -- Dr. Martin Luther King

[@aidelsmith6686]

Such Hashgacha Pratit! My father just sent me the quote you two were trying to remember! "The purpose of prayer is not to get us out of trouble. The purpose of trouble is to get us into prayer." -Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner Thanks again for another meaningful episode! Shabbat Shalom!

[@MeaningfulPeople]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS THANK YOU!!!!

[@lesaheliorahavramsonkarapo4211]

@@MeaningfulPeople This virus will never go away! Think about it.

[@aidelsmith6686]

@@MeaningfulPeople Thank You Hashem!

[@michaelkanterovitz2765]

@@MeaningfulPeople שש

[@eequalsmc2934]

Thank you for hosting someone we can all look up to , keep it coming

[@MeaningfulPeople]

More to come!

[@ajarnwordsmith628]

It was Rabbi Jonathan Sacks of Blessed Memory who reminded us that someone like Nissim who converts to Judaism and embraces Hashem in this way is accorded a very special, elevated status and respect. Baruch Hashem.

[@1995yuda]

Nissim is a national treasure to the Nation of Israel. May God continue to bless this man and his family.

[@mordechaibenjaminson2409]

We can sure learn a lot from Nissim. Great job guys.

[@Louise-gg4mf]

“Constantly seeking Hashem.” Good man.

[@surylangman2468]

Honest, sincere, well spoken, excellent attitude and behavior. HaShem loves this man and he’s been so blessed. I am happy him & his family are surrounded by good, moral and G-d loving people.

[@AverageAmerican]

Nissam is a Hebrew King from the Tribe of Judah. I know bcuz I traced Adam's lineage that only continues thru Shem after the flood which also means there were some unclean beasts aboard the ark! As in the Hamites and Japhetites...mhmm For that matter, Semitic Jews are the promise Yahweh made to Adam that his seed would remain on the Earth for the entire judgment period. So, they will bring -up the rear for all of us! A homerun compliments of THE KING.

[@user-cx1jt1sz1h]

Getting into schools is a nightmare for poeple who are born Jewish raised Jewish and living very Jewish. So I can’t even imagine what he went thru being rejected and still sticking to faith and staying strong. Wow.

[@PC-hf4gl]

Nisim this was better than any shiur I have recently listened to. Thanks for expressing some truth during this time of darkness. We need this. Gmar Chasima Tova.

[@larrycopeland2413]

R'Nissim gives us a tremendous example of what we all should be doing/feeling now, just before Rosh Hashanna: "I'm searching for Hashem... where is Hashem at? That what I came for... I'm looking for wherever Hashem is at." (approximately 20:00)

[@sandrai3599]

Wow, wow, how inspiring. I learned so much from this conversation. May Hashem give Nissen and his family brocha and hatzlocha.

[@andibar-niv5519]

nissim

[@mindylevyeisen5021]

I really really enjoyed this. It was very inspiring. One of the best episodes so far!

[@brucelevine6517]

I see Nissan Black has lost weight .I'm so happy he's taking care of his health 💓 he needs to be with us and his children for many many years to come ❤

[@rivkaruzin2736]

Very very interesting, fascinating and enjoyable! Thank you guys, you're doing a great job!

[@lilliancohen2688]

Hashem will all be with you all the time all the time

[@NJIT22]

I hope one day he will right a book. I am amazed how thoughtful and deep he is. Constantly in search for meaning and purpose. This is a magnificent story of trauma, survival and redemption. He is talented, great communicator, deep and spiritually strong.

[@gherimilanian1603]

Thank you Gentlemen for hosting this tremendous, insightful and inspirational interview. 👏 Absolutely beautiful!

[@reuvensrrez9248]

Thanks guys. Great stuff!

[@tessajetta8146]

Thank you for this special interview

[@jonathanmorgenstern4252]

Reb. Nissim Black is absolutely inspired and inspiring. Chazzak oo'Baruch.

[@joyceobeys6818]

Yes , my husband and I both had that yearning from a very young childhood. We knew we were pursued! That’s so amazing!

[@1995yuda]

Incredible!

[@littleteme78]

This interview gave me such Chazak in my avodat H-Shem. Todah rabah. B'H.

[@Judys_Jewish_Music]

Thank you for posting!!!! I’ve been waiting , so I can share in more places!!!! Loved it!!!!

[@elioteisenman4892]

Great episode as usual. Please keep them coming!

[@MeaningfulPeople]

Thanks, will do!

[@tamarfischer283]

Listened to this for 3rd time and I love it as much as ever. Will listen again

[@janehekel2145]

He is surely very impressive. Love to see his family!!

[@lliselsolis4456]

Great interview!

[@avistern6877]

This man is a hero.

[@MeaningfulPeople]

Avi, YOU are the man

[@KN-ob8hm]

This man is a traitor to corrupt hearts of Jews !

[@jktz122]

great episode

[@mossman672]

i knew he was coming very good

[@yehuditmeirabiton9506]

WOW. blown away. Wow.

[@emandaman7745]

Love Nissim and may he continue to succeed

[@juliachodubska5240]

Beautiful episode ! So meaningful story and inspired biography , I came across of your work just by chance after Amar'e Stoudemire talk and since then just binging on your amazing podcast. Thanks so much:)

[@bennyseror845]

תודה רבה! אדם עם סיפור מאוד מעניין .

[@akiva6129]

One of your most underrated episodes.

[@tplez1659]

😞Saying it is a blessing to forget Islamic prayers (8:55) is not necessary or nice. It is such a blessing to be guided. It is such a blessing to find God. If you are reading this, I wish you the guidance, protection, mercy and blessing that only The Creator can provide. 🙂

[@1995yuda]

It is a blessing to him because he's no longer Muslim, it would've been a problem for him when he wants to pray. It's nothing against Islam or Muslims.

[@izzy4reel]

Yeah. There's no need to diss other religions.

[@mariacristinagarcia5754]

I’m glad someone said this! I’m a religious Jew but this moment me feel uncomfortable! Islam is beautiful as Judaism is beautiful and Arabic prayer is beautiful as Hebrew prayer is xxxxx

[@gherimilanian1603]

Powerful Powerful Testimony!

[@denizalgazi]

That was absolutely wonderful! I recommend that you feature Rabbi Sandra Lawson.

[@lilliancohen2688]

Bauch Hashem keep moving all over the world Hashem is with you

[@bettyweiser8014]

This was phenomenal. A font of inspiration & mussar we need to imbibe to bring Moshiach B’yameinu.

[@gherimilanian1603]

Hashem bless you Nissim and Meaningful People Hosts.

[@rutshaw8514]

I love the story is Nissim Black. I always listen to his music, so it was really interesting to hear his story.

[@EFTRab]

great ---wonderful straight talking HaShem

[@elijahochoa8431]

Fascinating, inspiring and insightful. Thank you. I am on the same search, feeling that the Christian faith I was born into may have been developed for nefarious reasons. Thank you Hashem for always bringing me light and guiding me to this channel.

[@iamcalledirenechaliz-lopez]

...interesting, articulate guest & great interview...APPRECIATE hip hop/rap, music with POETIC/CREATIVE LYRICS that STIRS ur MIND & SOUL...THAT'S WHAT 😳 MUSIC SHOULD DO...

[@MichelleSchneidmann-no2gl]

I have an enormous respect

[@eve6936]

Wow ! Amazing Nissim Black you are very smart and inspiring.. Being a musician and having a good voice , did you ever think about being a Cantor ?

[@DoggHouse]

This was great! Check out Nissim's podcast, The Deal! He just had Amar'e Stoudemire on!

[@MeaningfulPeople]

Great show.

[@DoggHouse]

@@MeaningfulPeople You & The Deal are the 2 best Jewish podcasts!!!

[@abbagel779]

Wow. What a story, what a life, what a spirit.

[@yosefkfromtomsriver6824]

This is a message for Rabbi Nissim Black you are truly an inspiration to me. By the way your second name Yehoshua also has to do with chanukah because on shabbos chanukah we read the haftoara that speaks about yehoshua kohen gadol, keep on inspiring your jewish brothers. love your jewish brother.

[@erictowler6944]

Beautiful

[@user-ks2uu1jm8b]

❤️❤️❤️

[@darksideluseefar5803]

Sangat bermakna untuk kita semua Tuhan memberkati

[@chilidude7163]

Guys im listening you the first time and im just 10 min in and im already super interesting

[@1995yuda]

Yeah, this is dope!

[@barneythetroll5099]

What a great and interesting interview ! I love all the beautiful Hebrew worship songs ! I,m a Christian but I would love to attend a church where they practice the Jewish faith ! I,m so intrigued by all the beautiful Hebrew worship songs and I would love to attend a Jewish church service ! I love to sing Hebrew worship songs !

[@1995yuda]

My friend, you should check our Rabbi Tovia Singer's KZbin channel/videos, I'm sure you'd find what he has to say interesting.

[@yomtovpilchick9775]

This podcast is #NextLevel

[@janettucker3196]

I love seeing black Jews. It gives me such a feeling.

[@gibememoni]

no such thing janet

[@kerenmatias150]

@@gibememoni well there is a big community of black Jews in Chicago so it definitely a thing

[@sharlenekritzinger5274]

Nissim love your music I am a Noahide i feel your message in you music its like It me, thank you for your example

[@renawilliams9908]

very interesting...

[@idk89096]

Why is it blessing to forget how to pray to God

[@mendelhadjadj3894]

crazy story!!!!! WOW!!! I LOVE NISSIMS MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤯♩♪♩♬ ♬♩♪♩😍

[@andibar-niv5519]

a real mensch. shana tova Nissim

[@mitchellacollado]

wow what a craving for hashem this man has amazing im also in your foot step coming fro cristianity

[@1995yuda]

Hope you're doing well on your path to Judaism and God, blesisngs from Jerusalem brother. Check our Rabbi Tovia Singer here on KZbin.

[@Julie-ik8xe]

What a Beautiful Nashoma!

[@paulhester489]

When is the movie 🍿

[@user-ts4oo6vw8y]

Please translate into Hebrew I also want to enjoy and much more in the Land of Israel🙏

[@dawnoftherainbow8500]

No one is wise like someone with experience_This good man was a Christian, was a Muslim and is now a Jew_BRAHOT

[@cohenlabe1]

You should have Rabbi Gavriel Sanders on. A former missionary who is now a Rabbi

[@R._Thornhill]

Nice hat

[@elimak5402]

Lchaim OG is next

[@joeyjoejoe172]

How is it a blessing not to remember arabic prayers? I dont subscribe to any religion but that statement made by the host around the 8:56 mark seems very disrespectful..so what am i missing?

[@izzy4reel]

Yeah, I didn't care for that comment either.

[@johntheeqbalist]

He is allowed of an opinion just as you notice his comment. The big picture is Nissim went from darkness to light which is honorable. Peace to you.

[@Y_Gymraes]

Really interesting video. I'm enjoying the channel content 👍 Genuine question 🙋🏻‍♀️....I noticed Nissim used the Y word to describe a Jewish person or himself on occasion and said 'Yiddish guy' frequently. Is this common is certain parts of the USA? Here in the UK we tend not to use the Y word as it's seen as a racist word, like using the N word. It's mainly used by non-Jews to refer to Jews in a negative way here in Britain, so you don't hear Jewish people using it to describe themselves so much. We have a lot of issues at football matches because historically Tottenham Hotspur football fans had chants including the Y word, but also other rival teams would chant negative and sometimes racist things back at them using that word. David Baddiel has been raising this issue of anti-semitism in football over here for years. So for me it was a really interesting interview, though quite strange hearing the Y word used in general conversation like it was. It's interesting that there's such a cultural difference between the US and UK on this. Great channel 👍 keep up the good work.

[@elijahfish]

I wouldn't say it's so much of a US/UK thing. The word is commonly used among hasidic Jews in both countries. However, it's non use in the UK among non hasidic (and particularly non orthodox) Jews may have connection to the Spurs stuff.

[@yehuditmeirabiton9506]

Chasidim use it. A Yiddishe person = Jewish person

[@cmdb582]

He was saying "yddishkeit" and no, in the US it's not racist and the classidic jews use the term a lot bc they are from eastern europe

[@mordechaibenjaminson2409]

Nissim looks great, like he lost some weight.

[@MeaningfulPeople]

Ya!

[@yahfah100]

Beautiful history B”H 🇮🇱 ✡️

[@Chanie787878]

22:00 "I had to go to church to get her." That's a great way to get a good wife & good mother for his future children! Though luckily they're ours now. :)

[@justabeat6072]

great interview. is it possible to add more bookmarks? It goes from "easy to get expelled", to "the olympics", could have added a lot in the iddle for those of us who are looking for certain components. Thanks!

[@aldridgemoodley1006]

Not sure how u found this

[@Mike_NY]

Greet Podcast ! & Shalom 🇮🇱

[@bachfilesmaloney5201]

Not shouting, but, because of editor: HOW IS NISSAM OPPRESSED, IN DIASPORA, MEANINGFUL, AND GER -- ALL AT THE SAME TIME? If this is a misunderstanding on my part, please correct.

[@1995yuda]

What are you talking about?

[@TheJewishCatholic]

Interesting. I found his reasoning as to the “issue with Christianity” being based on the split between Catholicism and Protestantism really interesting considering the fact that it’s not such a good argument.

[@arboristartist-treeevan8910]

It isn't even a true argument. the Catholic church was founded in the 300s the 4th century, but Jesus and the early church and all of his followers existed before the Catholic Church for 300 years. Protestants reject Catholicism because of the same reasons Jesus rejected the Pharisees and Sadducees in his time. Religious legality barring entry into the Kingdom of Heaven 4 many people because of laws and rules and regulations and this and that and this and that. Christianity is freedom

[@henrysantos121]

Matatan ®

[@henrysantos121]

Ribirin H-S ®

[@anthonyderosa7730]

I'm not saying this to cause any argument. Pure curiosity. If he is legitimately converted why did you call him a ger?

[@1995yuda]

"Ger" literally means a non-jew who has converted to Judaism. It is considered an Honorary Title. People have to understand that words like Ger, Goy/Gentile/non-jew and so forth are NOT NEGATIVE words, they are simply DISTINCTIONS.

[@izzy4reel]

Anyone who converts is called a Ger. It's an honor. Calling him a ger recognizes that he successfully completed conversion to Judaism, which is very hard to do.

[@anthonyderosa7730]

@@izzy4reel oh ok thank you

[@selectamark]

You need to ask a further question, where's Moshiach at? Interestingly your original was Yeshua!

[@1995yuda]

He's not the messiah.

[@ncuabhaam]

I'm Shime Oo, I Know My Religion Is Elohim And Yeshua Name 📛 And, It's Everything On , My Heart And My Body,🙏❤️ And My Soul, All We Have To Come To, Accept The Best Of Elohim And Yeshua Name 📛, It's Real word For All, Human, Please Stop Challenging Every One Life And, Breathe ❣️🙏 Anymore 😭🙏/8/23/23

[@arikohane2720]

He's built a music career, a company that sells alcohol and now a comedy TV show using blatant appropriation that would never be accepted if it was done to any other minority besides Jews, and yet he's cheered on. Converting religions is one thing, but exploitation is another. I'd like to see one interview in which he's challenged on these issues.

[@KN-ob8hm]

He has been sent to corrupt hearts of Jewish people by using music that HaShem does not approve! When you want to steal blessings and take away what HaShem has given, all you need to do is to send someone who we would start to admire ... Trust HaShem no people, admire no one but HaShem only. Shalom

[@yehuditmeirabiton9506]

What did he appropriate exactly?

[@nissimblackofficial]

Let's Do it! [e-mail]

[@1995yuda]

You're NOT representing Jewish People with your baseless, disgusting Lashon HaRa and accusations, you envious, self righteous fool! There is NO PROBLEM in Judaism with Music or with Alcohol, you're making stuff up, clown! And WHAT appropriation exactly are you talking about!? God has blessed Nissim in every way from Character and Morality to Wisdom and Creativity and I pray he will CONTINUE to bless this Jewish man and his family with everything they need!!!

[@1995yuda]

@@nissimblackofficial Nissim - pay NO MIND to these envious fools and their Lashon Hara, Am Israel is with you all the way, you elevate us all! Blessings from Jerusalem! - Judah

[@aldridgemoodley1006]

Funny how fast he forgot about Amari they showing division in Jews and making fun of the black dj reference. Listen to the responses and laughter and loose black related comments.

[@renawilliams9908]

not in a bad way...

[@THENOTENATION]

ANYONE WHO HAS A RELATIONSHIP WITH YEHUA KNOWS THAT CATHOLICISM ISNT THE FOUNDATION OF CHRISTIANITY JUDAISM IS OUR FOUNDATION AND CHRISTIANITY IS THEE CONTINUATION OF FAITH. IN JAHOVA WE DONT REFUTE OUR FOUNDATION WE REALIZE THE PROPHECIES IN OUR TORAH ARE FULFILLED IN THE PERSON JESUS THE MESSIAH

[@raffiazari]

crépy guy intro

[@kalebfanta3832]

Ps Sheba gave Minilik Dady. And Sahoye/Beltisa had Azage/Zage. This make possible Israel the land of Hashem and Yehuda Bet Meqdah god willing Bete Israel will have two passport if I am elected. We are same,.

[@kalebfanta3832]

The first road Alah=Alohe=Elahi. Different language same God. Ismael 12 Tribes Israel 12 tribes create Christian Aramaic. Amharic. Others. I think dad put you on 10 commands. Thank him you are Jewish you have promise of Sara.

[@kalebfanta3832]

You know prayer but I can say do this. thank repent not daven bow head to toe like an Ethiopian Othodox Jew or Joseph Amhara Tigre Judeo-Christian. Give Sedeqa 10% to poors only. Fast 7 fasts of Ethiopians. You be shape. TSOLOT Prayer important 10% time 2:40 a day Torah Tabak had dish more. Psalm 51=Our father Jewish Psalms = 45 Hail Mary of Ethiopian Levi/Lewi. Enberem told you. And Merari And Moshe. Son of Kirestos Samra Listen her you tube. Ok? Ethiopian Juda and levi

[@bernicesanders3148]

I'm glad he has found his path. I don't appreciate the back-handed micro aggressions about Christianity. Just move on. It was the little bit of Christianity that his family exposed him to that open the door of prayer to him. Not a jewish person reaching out to show him anything. It's not Christianity's fault that his family didn't practice just as some Jews don't either. He mentioned that near death experiences focused on how people are treated so remember that when you are about to imply negativity towards 1 billion plus people. We may have still been a part of Judaism if Stephen wasn't stoned to death. They had to move on or be killed like Stephen. Christianity is oriented more toward our rabbi Jesus maybe out of fear that the jews would have went hard against them for outwardly embracing Heavenly Father. They had already demonstrated the eager willingness to kill them. Therefore I believe that some Jews bear some responsibility for the split and the reorientation more towards our rabbi. Such is life. We must forgive move on and care for each other which is what we are commanded to do because we come from the same Heavenly Father that cares for us all.

[@77_sb]

Poor guy nobody told him about the Ashkenazis and how they aren’t the descendants of Yacub.

[@mmore242]

Roman Catholicism is not the foundation , Eastern Orthodox is.

[@1995yuda]

And both self destruct when faced with the origin - the Hebrew Torah.

[@leeane3266]

Please take off those Yeezy shoes that support or advertise. People follow you so if they see you wearing them they will too. And please don't womanize in your videos.

[@franciscoandreatta5803]

Yo guys. I'm pretty sure everyone in small town where I live knows I'm mashiaj. But they act weird bc here in Argentina we had/have mainly christianity. Many call me Jesus but they dont understand that the jesus thing is a farse. If we meet through zoom you will realize I'm mashiaj. It's my face. Anyhow. Hope you accept a zoom chat with mashiaj before I'm known worldwide 😅 shalom