Tour of a Hasidic Jewish Wonderland Store

[@martinelanglois3158]

I love that kids can play with toys that look like their families. So important when you grow up and need to identify. And in person shopping is so much more fun. Thank you Frieda! ❤

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thank you Martine! Have a great week. 🤗

[@nancys6212]

Frieda, This was very interesting, as all of your content is! As a Christian, it’s fascinating for me to get a peek into the Hasidic/Ultra Orthodox community. You’re so articulate and I really enjoy how you present your material!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Oh Nancy thank you! I love doing this, glad you're watching.

[@jeanetteyorba198]

Ditto! What Nancys6212 said!

[@pmfg875]

Very good point about no violence in toys and games. Very interesting and nice to teach compassion to kids.

[@anitaevans2432]

So sad that many adult jews DO believe in violence though & forcefully invade the lands of others.

[@anitaevans2432]

Pity about their elders warring with other countries then!

[@hereiam6149]

river sea

[@Bulvan123]

Not really. I grew up Orthodox watching violent shows, movies, cartoons & video games. Neither me nor any of my friends or relatives are violent. It's not about toys , games or shows, it's about culture.

[@shyshy619]

I like this a lot I'm a firm believer in being proud of your roots and where you come from and carrying on traditions that your kids will carry on.

[@413smr]

Those slides reminded me of my childhood in the '50s when there was a handheld (no batteries!) projector for discs of 3D color photos. I think it was called Viewmaster.

[@IamSnowbird]

Yes it was. You could buy the discs for places around the world.

[@Dev_KG]

I had them too!

[@moonviolet27]

@@413smr I still have mine from the ‘60’s! The grandchildren love it😃

[@loriloristuff]

Yep, ViewMaster. They still makes them. $9.99 at Walmart.

[@JFKismyhusband_]

Yes! I just turned 16, and love the 1950s and that was on my list 💗

[@ergoone1098]

This was *fun* to watch! I'm not Jewish nor do I have any recent Jewisg ancestors, but I had several Jewish friends in childhood whose families included the little gentile girl in family sleepovers with their daughters, and a few memorable Jewish holidays. Ir's fascinating to learn about ultra-Orthodox Jewish cultures I didn't experience from somebody that did, and for whom the memories are not mostly painful. I'm emailing this URL to some friends.

[@lindasheldon7147]

Thank you for such loving and informative videos. How wonderful to have access to wholesome toys that reflect and honor the culture that Jewish children grow up in. I think any children would enjoy them.

[@beefrick9957]

I think it’s great that there are toys that model what children see in their real lives. The only thing I’d say though - Barbies biggest “perk” was that she could be anything. I think that’s great, kids could imagine being a vet, being a mom, being an astronaut, whatever. I don’t see that in the toys you’re showing. It’s just the one life they should be imagining.

[@natalijanovakovic3948]

I love the insight you provide into the Hassidic community. Much love from the grandchild of righteous among nations, and a native New Yorker born in Ridgewood Queens, a few stops away from Williamsburg on the M and L trains 😊

[@angelaegan7511]

I do enjoy watching this young lady and learning about her culture, most interesting and informative.

[@traceyharris4047]

It's really wholesome & a breath of fresh air. THANK YOU 👏👏👏👏👏

[@tijanamiljovska8395]

This is so interesting. Love these local vignettes. Thank you

[@Duchess_of_Cadishead]

Almost 52 years ago, in hospital after the birth of my first child, the woman in the bed next to me was a jewess. Our babies were born on the same day and we also shared our birthday the following day. I cannot remember her name, but I remember she named her daughter Berulya (not sure of spelling). I also remember her asking me to turn the bathroom light on for her on Friday evening through to Saturday evening.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

wow. long time ago and very interesting.

[@ziontours5893]

Probably Beruriah. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruriah

[@Zelde-M]

Another Homerun!! Good to see with what and how the children are playing deepening our knowledge of same. Nice to see values encouraged through play with use of imagination! I can easily see myself enjoying being in this store. Shkoyakh!

[@anniedaynoww]

What a beautiful store with wonderfully unique items, it reminds me so much of Mexican corner markets in the neighborhoods I grew up in. The things you find in a store like this can form connections to your culture that you appreciate for a lifetime.

[@rebmoriarty6591]

Frieda, thank you for sharing! So interesting! My Irish grandmother taught us a game similar to the one you described payment with the stones. Her’s was called ‘jacks’ and played with knuckle bones. Amazing how much we/humans have in common, despite being from different parts of the world and with different traditions!

[@cornflakegirl4811]

Hey, I am not very positive about gender stereotyping in games but I love love love the peaceful approach of the games and the approach of a home that is not centered around a screen. Thx for another very interesting video! I love learning about your culture and traditions ❤.

[@stephaniehenderson6631]

Fascinating video, thank you for making it. UK Christian here, loving that children can see their own lives represented in toy form. I have a few of the little plastic figures myself as it is normalising the fact that we live in a multicultural, multi faith city. We don't have nearly the range of toys that you have in that shop, but a few are available online. May G.0d bless you :)

[@jimdeane3667]

My heart, truly goes out to you, Frieda.😊

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

this video prompted you to say that? 🤓

[@jimdeane3667]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklynMany parts touched me because I hear a yearning in your voice for the simple, good message trying to be given to the children about family. But what really touched me was the microphone and your recollection about “the good girls”. You are such a precious gem, Frieda.

[@jeanetteyorba198]

Thank you so much Frieda, so excellent and enjoyanble. I really appreciate your pointing out it's easy to judge others' stories, toys, and values. Wonderful. I hope you have a blessed week. From Central Coast of Caliofornia.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

So so true Jeanette, and thank you!

[@jenniferedson5402]

Omg the little 3 yr old Tzitzit was so adorable.☺️

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I know - so tiny!

[@crystalbluepersuasion3897]

Great video! Thank you Frieda. I love all those toys.🩷

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Me too, thanks for your comment!

[@SerenaConcertina]

I so want to look throughout the whole store. Thank you for sharing.

[@veronicaboyd3696]

Hi Frieda, Just recently discovered your channel and I have to tell you how much I enjoy ALL of your content😻You are an EXCELLENT journalist and obviously well liked and respected not only by your audience and FANS , but by your guests as well. You are so thorough in your descriptions and I appreciate your objectivity. I’m a Catholic but grew up in Berkeley, CA where half my neighborhood was Jewish, most non practicing. I have Jewish friends and co workers and have had several Jewish boyfriends. I’ve always been intrigued by the Jewish faith and the many sects that make up the religion. I have learned so much from watching you Frieda and I have enjoyed all your guests. I had never heard of Williamsburg and your tours are so interesting. THANK YOU Frieda for bringing humanity closer together! I just finished watching your tour of the kosher department store and loved your descriptions of all the toys and electronics and how they exemplify the culture there. I look forward to watching you Frieda, keep up the good work!👍🏻😻🤗💕✡️🕎ps love your kitty…shalom!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thank you my dear dear friend your kind words made my day. Including about my beloved kitty!!!!

[@meomy29]

I wish that we had these kinds of stores everywhere. Reminds me a lot of the old Ben Franklin five-and-dime stores.

[@dailealexander2055]

I just found your channel, & I'm in love with your content! I'm also Jewish (although not frum) & only live about seven minutes outside of NYC. I'd love to go on one of your tours one day! 🥰

[@SignalHillHiker]

Another fun video. It fascinates me how you have discovered things such as Barbie culture as an adult. On so many levels. Its a testament to the insularity of the community, and its also a guilty pleasure of getting to see someone discover things familiar to me. It's like reading a travel writer's impression of your city. Also, you might be interested to know a few specific details about Barbie culture. Youre not wrong or anything, your impression is the overall impact, but it has had a few moments that are more nuanced. Barbie's eyes used to look of the side, glancing away, submissive. It changed to looking directly ahead at a time when women started asserted themselves. And then with Barbie's professions, she's occasionally been ahead of society, occasionally catching up. Astronaut, business woman, doctor, whatever. Sometimes she came first, sometimes real humans were first.

[@marckristel1598]

Just love all your videos 😊

[@SnackThatSmilesBacktm]

subscribed! this is exactly the content i am looking for, thank you!

[@joannbarnstein5998]

These toys are adorable!!! ❤

[@juliaagnes7]

Another great video Frieda! I like your comment about cultures. I think it's good to walk in their shoes a while before we judge them. Stay well!

[@ffvvaacc]

“Deal Spiel” - great name! I love it!

[@kathym5307]

Such a great store!! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@chayastoll1046]

Gutte Voch! I loved this tour of the store. I will have to rake a ride to Williamsburg and check it out. Again Erev Shabbos flew by and during licht bentching I thought of how I didn't wish you a Gutte Shabbos. We had a Shabbaton and teenage grandaughters sleeping over so you can imagine how busy it was !! Anyway thanks for sharing❤

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I think I need to do #foodfridays again only so we can wish each others git shabbes. Honestly the fridays are too short!

[@chayastoll1046]

@FriedaVizelBrooklyn yes definitely food fridays would be great, maybe early food fridays! Do you ever get over to Crown Heights?

[@chayastoll1046]

@FriedaVizelBrooklyn I do most of my cooking Thursday night I teach preschool in chabad upper east side and get home 140 A big rush sometimes but once licht bentching comes in Ahhhhh relaxing

[@esreveresrever2788]

i loved that little infant book, so cute!! ❤

[@christicovington]

Thank you so much for sharing. Youre always so thoughtful and kind in your words. You have a wonderful way of explaining things. Much ❤ from Nashville.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thanks so much for watching, appreciate you! 💗

[@bobbyboo1478]

I know all of this from Jerusalem and Bnei Brak but it was still fascinating. You explain so well

[@goatsandroses4258]

That was incredibly interesting. Coming from a farming family, I've always been familiar with toys for children to role-play being farmers, ranchers, or veterinarians. In fact, I just bought my little nephew a toy that enables a child to pretend to work on the engine of a tractor! Of course, there have been Christian dolls and doll-families, but I never thought about Jewish doll-families. To see the detail put into those toys is fascinating.

[@billducker7404]

Thank you Frieda another great video. I think it lovely that the community cares so much for their children! Frieda Good Shabbos. Bill. Uk 🙏🎸🎹

[@guidichris]

Another great video. Unfortunately I happen to be older than Frieda, so I’ve watched toys evolve. When I was a kid, toy guns were very popular, along with candy cigarettes. These toys do and did make an impression. So toys that foster family instead of vices and killing are a good thing!!

[@mrm7098]

I was so surprised to see candy cigarettes at a candy store recently.

[@guidichris]

@ They still exist. They used to be everywhere and especially at the checkout

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

wow thanks for sharing, this is very interesting. are you referring to toy guns in the Hasidic community or in society writ large?

[@guidichris]

@ More towards the non-Hasidic community. The toys and games you showed us foster family values and peace. The toys in the rest of America not so much.

[@michelleg7]

I love the fact that kids in the community will play outside and with board games and not attached to any kinds of technology. I work with in the secular world with children and frankly they are wayyy to attached to their phones its really sad. I blame parents for that but honestly it takes away from them being able to enjoy life and have the ability to think outside the box. I am not a fan of it and it distracts kids from learning in the classroom too. I love culture and values that are positive and impact kids in a good way. Thanks for sharing this wonderful side of the community. I learn more every time I watch your videos.

[@RachG]

Loved this. So interesting to see all of these items- Thanks for sharing! And happy Saturday from rainy London. 😅

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

rachel!!!! 😍😍😍 thank you love! this was fun!

[@ragingrah3789]

Loved this tour. So interesting to me!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thanks so much for “coming” on it!

[@ashextraordinaire]

If I had kids, I'd want them to play Deal Shpiel and GoobaBoy! Also, a great deal of "for women and girls only" entertainment is fantastic because the music and films are always uplifting, even for a non-believer. Fascinating look into the continuity of culture.

[@joemoore9066]

Another great video ! These toys aren't brainwashing. How can it be when this is what they see and live everyday. It just reinforces life. It makes perfect sense to me. Have a good night, Frieda.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

yes!!! thanks so much Joe and for your continued support. I couldn’t have done it without you!

[@willieclark2256]

I mean brainwashing requires a lot of reinforcement. I don’t agree that it is, but this isn’t a good argument against it being such

[@anitaevans2432]

Of course they're brainwashing. The dolls with "traditional roles" for example!

[@barbarabrady4869]

They are no more brainwashing than Dora the Explorer, Elsa, Peppa Pig, Mickey Mouse, Bluey, Mario and every other character that children are being “brainwashed“ into identifying with. These days, it is impossible to find so much as a sippy cup without some Disney or Marvel or Pixar character on it, whose sole purpose is to sell branded merchandise. So having a range of toys, emphasizing family life and values seems like a preferable alternative.

[@anitaevans2432]

​@@barbarabrady4869 Even branded merchandise is preferable to such roles.

[@shalvahmbmacdonald8487]

Love this! ❤

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Me too! Great fun shop!

[@RM-xr8lq]

fascinating to see how these indigenous cultures interact with modern technology and consumerism

[@kimberlyfaithmerker]

Wonderful peek! Super fun and sweet :)

[@jeffreyschweitzer8289]

Thanks!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thank you so so much for your gift Jeffrey! I'll consider it a chanukah present!

[@debbiec4224]

Another interesting video! Why kosher cameras? That I don’t get. Thank you Frieda. 😊

[@debrapaulino918]

So interesting. Thank you for this very important tekun olam you are bringing.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thank you my dear friend.

[@BKLisaP]

Super interesting video! I never thought about toys being so different but it makes total sense. Even though the internet remains largely forbidden, i think it will see how Hasidic children’s engagement with digital toys will evolve, for example how parents will regulate GameBoy time vs non-digital play.

[@kissedbysun2517]

Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@Willow-rr5ui]

I really enjoy your tours.

[@amyallison574]

As a teacher, I love seeing culturally relevant books, toys and games for the children. It is, in fact, very nurturing, not brainwashing. Thank you for sharing.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thanks - love hearing the perspective of educators!

[@anitaevans2432]

It is brainwashing!

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

If this is brainwashing, so is EVERYTHING we are exposed to.

[@princesskaitlinhazelwood4703]

I think this Hasidic toys are adorable. It is gives them a way to have imaginative play in their world.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Yes, cute and so innocent!

[@galnamedtal]

Love this! Frieda, I would love to see a video of your take on Neo-Chasidism!

[@terrytrammell7388]

Thank you for a tour of this store, Frieda. That was an interesting tour.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

You’re so welcome, thanks for watching!

[@dolliegurl4607]

Those figurines were so cool! And all the kosher alternative tech is amazing! I have to agree that I feel technology is too invasive in our lives, especially for children, who are much more impressionable. I wish we could ALL return to a time where we were more focused on family and not our phones. I find your videos so interesting and informational, I have learned so much from you!

[@terrywood4228]

That was interesting and fun. Thank you.

[@gonnabeayogi1445]

Thank you for taking us with you. I thoroughly enjoyed this. ❤

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thanks for coming with! 😻

[@deborahcook7652]

Great video....would love that we had a store like this st Louis, mo

[@D.N..]

Hello, Good for you for promoting locally owned stores..!! Hopefully folks might stop in and purchase a nice gift rather than shop online.!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Yes, I do hope so! Shopping local is so important!

[@MustAvoidScurvy]

😱 I want the hat store set!!!! Those toys look amazing!! ❤

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

They’re so much fun, I love them too!

[@shaindystern1038]

Beautiful thanks for sharing wishing everyone a wonderful day

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thanks dear Shaindy, regards to you in Montreal.

[@victoriaseeburger3343]

I think one of the reasons I like your channel so much is how varied your videos are! From interviews, food reviews, touring around different places, informative talks about Jewish culture, peeks into Jewish holidays, and the list goes on - I never know what is coming next! And it is all so interesting and informative.

[@Sara88890]

Those look super fun for kids as a toy, I bought a second hand Bieber hat near me, I really don't need it, but somehow I wanted it a lot, I'll use it for a decoration, it's about two times bigger my size. A store like that sounds great, there's non around me.

[@jamiemcmullin9213]

The little dolls are adorable . We are not Jewish , but my kids would love them. My family fled Austria and hitler. We raise our kids to love all people and respect all religions and cultures. I wish more people would respect others.

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

What a wonderful store and wonderful toys. What a blessing for these children to grow up this way. Thank you for sharing

[@williamlewis6615]

Hey i need to give credit where credit is due. Besides reinforcing family values kids have to use their imaginations. I absolutely love it. Never hurt us ehen we grew up

[@joannedoctor8215]

Your personality and professinal public service while sharing your journey cintinues to fill me with admiration And respect.

[@sunbeam8161]

So true❣️

[@calanm7880]

Thanks for explaining and showing these cute things.. it’s a whole culture which I’m not personally aware of. I grew up in a unique minority community in Britain which only really exists now in my memory and photographs. My hope for all children is to feel safe and grow happy, and positive play experiences really help us. Thanks for this wonderful insight, and thanks to store manager for allowing this filming so we can all learn

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

What a lovely comment. It's a shame for unique and special minority communities to disappear especially when they are not well documented. I have the same hope as you - may it be so!! ❤️

[@donnamcardle8928]

Amazing and wonderful that there are toys specially made in mind for your religion

[@ShellyS2060]

This was very interesting. I'm glad the algorithm recommended you. I subbed, and i look forward to learning new things about interesting people.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Wonderful! Welcome to my channel Shelly!

[@jillclark6076]

I love those toys. I would love to browse that shop.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Come on a tour dear!!!

[@sunbeam8161]

Oh Frieda...What a wonderful store you introduced us to! Although I am 62 years old I L O V E toys and toy stores. Such a beautiful reflection of the culture...not so different from my childhood, although I am not jewish but christian. I would be able to spend an entire day in the lovely shop with so many interesting items. I have been looking online for things such as the 3D creations of buildings, jewish games or puppets. Love the little Mentschies... They reflect beautiful values and normal life. Don´t know how anyone would call the toys there "brain washing". That is not so at all. I live in Germany and there are not really many toy stores for me to visit and if so very small ones. I greatly respect and admire the jewish culture and have been learning Yiddisch for about 1,5 years now. It is so hard to even find children books in Yiddish, not even to speak of a book that is for adults in very simple Yiddisch for learing adults as myself. It has been my dream to visit Jerusalem for a long time. However, with the political situation and the war... I would be happy just to fly to New York and spend all my time in the hasidic community, if that were possible. As everywhere, I realize it is not a perfect world and especially for women life is not easy. Nevertheless, it is a community with it´s heart in the right place - helping each other and having strong morals and values. Thank you so much for this great toy shop tour. I am ready and waiting for more of your great videos - and would appreciate your including more in depth shop tours. Toy shops, silver shops, jewelry shops and of course book shops !

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Such a beautiful beautiful comment. I'm going to be in Germany in January. Any advice on what I can visit for a video?

[@sunbeam8161]

@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Yes, of course❣️Kindly let me know which cities you plan to visit and your points of interest...I will do my best to help you find what you are looking for🌏

[@sunbeam8161]

You have kindly shown us a bit of your personality throughout the years in your videos, so I can guess what you might like to see. Until I hear from you about how much time you have available in Germany and if you will be flying out of Frankfurt or Berlin for your flight back home...I will sit down right now and see what I can find for you😊 I am sooo excited to hear that you will be visiting Germany❣️

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

@sunbeam8161 I’m coming to Berlin!

[@sunbeam8161]

@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Oh, Berlin has a lot of interesting spots...Things pertaining to Yiddishkeit, Cultural abd historical. Will get back to you with suggestions soon🫶

[@Ben-Oni-BT]

Mazel tov, Frieda. This is necessary. May Hashem continue to give you insight into preserving tradition and culture.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Thank you for your kind words. 🙏

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

A sleep yarmulke sounds so interesting and cute, I had no idea! Thank you for sharing more gems, I learn from every video

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I'm so happy you're here for the ride...

[@alexmaylef]

This was a great look into the community, thank you!

[@Derf56]

Very interesting - I had no idea that these toys/games, etc., existed.

[@r.sawilowsky7171]

I am OTD/grew up frum and this filled me with nostalgia. My school had lucky kids bentsch over a microphone at lunch, too!

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Your comment makes me feel like we are reminiscing together!

[@francescamonacelli1510]

Thank you for such an informative video! I am not Jewish but I love your traditions and the pride of your people

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

thank you so much my friend!

[@ChanaKay-x1q]

I recently bought the collection of Yosela fleet and meister shlisel. It was intended for my baby but I enjoy it even more. Do u remember those frieda?

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I don’t think I remember! Can you link?

[@GreenCanvasInteriorscape]

They should make a doll series from sweet sunny gittel, so happy was she From the book messes of dresses It was a shock of fatherhood to realize that the message of the book was not received and embraced by my three daughters who gathered a lot of garments and still do but they look great and I'm a happy papa

[@dvorahe9305]

Such a wonderful store ! Thank you so much Frieda for taking me there. I am Jewish but not frum, but there are plenty of beautiful things I would buy for my grandchildren to instill their identity. Do other Hasidic groups shop there too, for example Lubavitch?

[@duouk2000]

Lovely video. I'm curious about the games that are on the Goobaboy.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Maybe I'll ask them to loan it to me for a video!

[@spelaresnik2646]

Just great!!!! 👏👏👏🤗

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Spela!!

[@angelcortes9445]

A video about the kosher game consoles would be lit. Please consider making one.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

I will get to working on it. Definitely up my alley!

[@robincook4349]

That was fun thanks Frieda.

[@sarawood7986]

Fascinating.

[@Amandawitherspoon-ef9pq]

ty love it all

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

🤗- have a great week!

[@RosaGordon-d3p]

What a great store and so unique. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@urbandiscount]

So nostalgic, but we had this in Antwerp

[@beans4853]

Nice coverage! These "oyber chuchim" were not collection cards, but a game with many themes. Also, the saying "a kasha oif a masa" means you can't ask questions on a story because that's what happened. At least that's how we've been using it...

[@Faigyfeig]

Right they’re a game. Originally there are secular versions of these.

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Oh I didn't realize - I guess I have to buy and try before I open my mouth!!!

[@beans4853]

It's okay because you explained the concept of the collections well. You just used a wrong example

[@claudialandgraf4450]

Wow, they are well made.

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

You just love red don’t you?

[@makeGODsmile]

Hi Frieda, at my church today there was a mixed choir. Some verses were sung in unison and others sung exclusively by women or men. I reflected that this also would seem controversial to some non-traditional people. With much appreciation, Gene

[@FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Gene my friend, sounds like a nice service and a very interesting thought! I get what you mean...

[@blumberg1982]

Amazing. And wait we have a hell?! I’m curious to learn more.

[@vincetorres7805]

I'm so addicted to this channel.

[@russrussel3947]

Honors HaShem and Tanakh. So wholesome. ✡️👌🥰