Zechor Brit - Motty Steinmetz

[@iluv2create576]

Motty has a beautiful voice and I agree its effortless for him. I’ve watched all his videos and love the fact he shows so much emotion in his performance.

[@philliphierons]

Motty is one of the greats. He Sings from the heart and soul. Bless him.oh Lord.

[@ksyushasha224]

AMAZING Motty Steinmitz!🙏❤️🔥

[@motti285]

Thanks again for all your uploads and comments on jewish music, I really enjoy them. You can probably see it on your subscribers amount that we all love it. 😊 Keep it up, can't wait for more.

[@bB-oy2rw]

The bobbing and rocking signifies our soul is like a flickering flame that is always trying to connect to its source G-d. you can also say that from these words and song it really shows how Jewish people actually live the Torah (the Old Testament) and our ancient history, it’s not just texts. The outdoor prayer area is the Kotel in Jerusalem, it’s the outer wall of the Jewish temple that was destroyed and the closest most religious can get to the Temple Mount.

[@thefuza150]

This is definitely the best channel out there. I'm enjoying watching you learn about us and enjoying the niggunim and music

[@Lippy10]

Noticed how Portuguesepai at 4:40 also started shaking back-and-forth

[@PortuguesePai]

Haha, ya I saw that when I was exporting the video earlier. Very cool!

[@thefuza150]

Even the soul of someone who's not Jewish is ignited and moves like a candle flame when hearing music like this

[@freespeech100]

@@PortuguesePai Swaying back and forth in that way was compared (in writings which are hundreds of years old) to the dancing of a candle flame, as though the soul (our flame) is trying to dance and flicker back and forth and thus triggers rocking back and forth...... One way to think about it is that rather than try to 'conquer' the restless urge to move by focusing on being perfectly still (as is done in many meditative practices), we instead embrace that restlessness, that physical movement, and try to 'direct it' towards merging with what we are doing in our minds spiritually. It's an extremely common practice. But it should be noted that there are many people, including leading rabbis, who barely move while praying. It's not like we have a mitzva (commandment) to shake back and forth, or a metronome or markings in prayer books telling us what speed to use. It's very much personal, though it's fair to say that people do often act similarly to those around them.

[@ygross18]

The white robe is a kittel which is worn on very special occasions: the groom at his wedding, and by married men at the Passover seder and Yom Kippur

[@eliyahurahimi]

The fire is symbolic both about spiritual passion and that the Torah is called a "good fire".

[@izzym1]

1) men are allowed to cut their hair but the sideburns cannot be cut above a certain point. The longer hair you've seen on some of these men is additional in certain sects. 2) both tallis and tefillin are generally both worn during the morning prayers and eachhas its own reason and significance. 3) the "bobbing" as you called it, is common during prayer and Torah learning (and even singing). On a basic level it's brought upon by involvement and feeling in these kind of things. 4) the white robe that he's wearing is called a kittul and is worn traditionally during the most auspicious and and meaningful times, for example prayers on Yom Kippur, at the Passover seder and during the wedding ceremony. 5) your first guess was correct that image was of gathering at the western wall in Jerusalem 😄 6) he was blowing a shofar (generally a rams horn) which is part of our service on the high holidays as well as a symbol of the future redemption

[@gb2850]

Some never cut the Peyos and burn it off if it gets too long. But technically tue Halacha or the rule is the corners of the head until the cheekbones which would be leaving any hair in that area - like sideburns. What’s incredible is that you pick up on these nuances because while non chassidic Orthodox Jews will leave their peyos short or shorter and cut them with a scissor many chassidim don’t. How you knew to ask is amazing.

[@Izzy_Miami_Planes]

To add on to Izzy's informative comment. *The silver Tallis is used on the Saturday (Shabbos) and on holidays. The one without the silver is used during the week. (some sects don't ever use silver "crowns") *Not all sects of orthodox Jews keep the sideburns so long (and curled). Some just keep a specific area cut to a length which can be grasped, which would be something like the length of a short face beard. This extends from the temporal bone in the skull down the the cheekbones. *The Tefillin (phylacteries) which are worn during morning prayers are comprised of 2 set of boxes and straps. Each box contains different sections of the Bible (1st testament) written with a feather and ink on cow hide parchment. You need both of them, as the commandment in the Bible says, "Therefore, place these words of Mine upon your heart and upon your soul, and bind them for a sign on your hand, and they shall be for a reminder between your eyes. So you need the box on your bicep to be "upon your heart" (as it's right by the heart [and soul]) and straps around your arm, to "bind" them. And the one on the top of your head is the one referring to between your eyes. So yes, you need them both. 🙂 *My understanding on the swaying, is to remove any outside distractions. Humans are able relax/meditate with constant & consistent movement, thus allowing for more concentration. *The song is about us asking God to remember the covenant that he had with our Forefathers and return us to the land of Israel for His sake, so we can serve him properly. Fire in Judaism represents a lot of things. Primarily it represents God and the Torah (Bible, Talmud etc...). Thus the fire being displayed.

[@sksman71]

@@gb2850 did religious jews always wear these sideburns? When did this tradition come In to practice

[@fayeklein9145]

Really enjoy ur analysis of. Motty song. He’s the real deal. Excellent.

[@veronicaalcazar4923]

Precioso de verdad como canta de lindo este niño a Dios bendiciones mi Motty precioso ❤❤❤

[@hshspro6948]

There is a huge fundraising jewish concert coming called 'Tenathon'. Some of the greatest performers will be there. It would be amazing if you do a commentary. I think you would enjoy it immensely. Maybe you can collab with someone in the Jewish community who can explain things as you go along. Just a suggestion. Thank you

[@levikorf5306]

If you are reviewing motty steinmetz videos then you got to take a look at "el hanaar hazeh" with him and the shira choir. And while you're at it also check out "tseno ureno"

[@jeremiasvonsiebner5540]

"Remember the Covenant with Abraham, the Binding of Isaac, and return the captivity of Jacob, and save us for the sake of you name! "We have nothing left, but this Torah, return in your mercy over the remnant of Israel, and save us for the sake of your name!" That's the translation. At the end, the outdoor area is the Wailing Wall, and the man is blowing a Ram's horn.

[@myopinion5763]

I'm waiting each day for the uploads. I spotted that u skipped yesterday 😞, we need this daily. It just makes my day a little better.

[@sbelinsky7958]

I love how you push everyone to give more likes to the artist you are reacting to! Right after I like your reaction, I go to the link in your description to like the original song!

[@nechamaberkovits4152]

You're doing great and your grasp of what's going on is uncanny good/intuitive.

[@juanabravo1859]

I love Motty...amazing singer.

[@Lippy10]

He’s not kissing the horn he’s blowing it we call it a shofer

[@fatfatat444albertkagan]

Historically, a horned instrument (like the trumpets we have today) were all like that.

[@thefuza150]

You should review some Chabad / Lubavitcher Niggunim with the Rebbe in his farbrengens. I'm sure you'll enjoy it

[@shainaheintz8168]

Also, the swaying is referred to as "Shakuling" and it's a representation of how the soul, which is compared to a flame, flickers upwards, so too when we pray, our soul is yearning toward its source, G-d.

[@charlottehollander7841]

Enjoy your openness to a different culture. Motty really shines with a big orchestra and huge choirs such as in Haben Yakir Li or a masterpiece with other masters Dudi Kalish abd Zanvril Weinberger in Dirshu Shetehe Toroscho

[@eliyahurahimi]

Tefillin is worn only during the morning prayers on weekdays. Always both of them are worn.

[@ha3105]

At the end of the clip they showed an image of people praying at the Western Wall, the remnant from the Temple. And the man blew the shofar.

[@SuperOrangemoon]

I luuuuuuv seeing how much you enjoy our music!

[@lovetalent4125]

The sparkling on his tallis is an attarah. As for the white robe you referred to, that's called a kittel. It is worn on Passover (Pesach), Yom Kippur, and a man will wear it on his wedding day too.

[@thefuza150]

Chassidim don't wear a kittel on Pesach. At least in lubavitch we don't

[@lovetalent4125]

@@thefuza150 Belzer chassidim definitely do. I think in most chassidish circles they do. Lubavitch may be the one exception.

[@thefuza150]

@@lovetalent4125 really?

[@lovetalent4125]

@@thefuza150 yes.

[@teekay5212]

@@lovetalent4125 I think in Ger they also don't wear a kittel

[@myopinion5763]

I'm impressed that you find it all out so fast

[@ygross18]

I think you'd be similarly impressed by Zanvil Weinberger. Also has that emotion and impressive vocals

[@meirweinfeld2832]

Good call

[@carltabak8191]

Yes you must! Love the content keep it up ❤

[@TheDaveNY]

The lyrics in this song are a prayer that reverences the sacrifice of Isaac on the altar by his father Abraham (From Genesis). That’s the flame reference. The last image is a man blowing the shofar (ram’s horn) which is done during the holy holidays.

[@ydubin]

As long as there is a #0.5 guard on the area around the ear that is sufficient. As you can tell many people go far beyond the minimum either to ensure they fulfill the commandment or to “glorify” the mitzvah (commandment).

[@shloimyfeldman8251]

I love your reactions 😍😍😍 keep em coming

[@dandydan999]

The flames signify the song lyrics regarding the remeberance of the test of Abraham regarding the bringing of Issac on an alter on Mount Moriah, the Temple mount in Jerusalem. The end of the test was replacing Issac with a sacrificial lamb.

[@ha3105]

Thank you.... my g-d I just love him..

[@El_Ezra_Meitar5]

Not you calling him Moody 🤣🤣 This song is not something that would get into my Playlist usually but I actually enjoyed it very much. There is no doubt he has a uniquely lovely voice.

[@elits02]

Please watch Halev Sheli LIVE by Ishay ribo and omer adam. Ishays most popular song. You WONT regret it

[@holyjuice8389]

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[@Gucci3beastpro]

Yeah that’s a great song I really recommend it

[@MottyGaida]

Yeah please watch it it's just so beautiful!!

[@Liz-zl6il]

I'm still waiting on that Portuguese music you promised! Love your vids

[@RabbiGlick]

It’s the same Tallis. There is a decorative metallic piece sewn on at the enter of the top of the tallis; if you look carefully at 3:38 you can see it above his head. At 3:25 he is wearing the tallis with the top lowered hanging over his shoulders rather than above his head and that combined with the head on frontal camera angle make the metallic decorative piece much more prominently visible.

[@steveross5357]

The white robe is called a "kittel". It is worn by all married men on Yom Kippur during prayers, which is a few hours the eve before and mostly all day. It is also worn by married men on Passover night at the Seder, which is a pretty long meal when we discuss the Exodus at length, with an emphasis of involving the children, which is a major part of the evening. There are a few other times that the Cantor will wear it also. It is also worn by the groom, often under a coat, at the wedding ceremony.

[@fatfatat444albertkagan]

The first time one word wear a Kittel is the day he gets married.

[@menuchasegelstein4111]

The white 'coat' is called a 'Kittel'. It is worn on Yom Kippur, the day of atonement, when it a custom to wear white. The prayer scene outdoors was by the kotel, the 'western wall', in Yerushalyim/ 'Jerusalem'. The holiest place we can go now.

[@rafylevy590]

1. The curling hair on the side of the head refers to the Torah law that we are not allowed to cut our hair on the side of the head completely. So some live there just a short hair; And some make it long and curly. It depends from which Jewish community are you. 2.The sparkles on the "talit" are a type of silver decoration, in honor of the prayer garment. He does not have a "tefillin" on, because it is a daily prayer instrument (which we wear with the tallit in the daily morning prayer), but this song refers to an holiday prayer, so he only wears the tallit. 3.The song is about the prayer we pray at the first day of the year what we refer as the "Judgment Day", when we are being judged on our doings the previous year and being Sentence for the next year. So we pray for god to remember on that day the sacrifices that the jewish peiople had had on behalf of his name. What started in the sacrific of our father "Yitzchak" (the story from the bible). and that is what the fire animation refers to. 4. Also the "sheep horn" that we blow on that day, is a symbol of the sheep that was offered eventually by Abraham as a replacement for his son Yitzchak.

[@susrose]

There are many different things people do in regards to sideburns. Some cut it very short, some cut a little, some never cut.....

[@avigdorf]

The tefillin are worn during prayers on weekdays only. And the Tallit is word during prayers all days of the week (including Shabbat and holidays). This is a high holiday prayer so he wouldn't wear teffilin. Also it is less common to sing with Tefiilin on but more common to wear a Tallit.

[@SuperOrangemoon]

The question you were asking about the background towards the end, is of the Western Wall called the Kotel, which is a very special place where jews go to pray when they visit or even live in Israel. The significance of this wall, is, that, it is the only remaining wall that sorrounded our holy temple that still stands until today.

[@Gucci3beastpro]

That picture is in Isreal by the western wall

[@Danilind_99]

The boxes (tefilin) are only worn during the morning prayer

[@charlottehollander7841]

there is a video of Motty with full orchestra and choirs translated into Portuguese and English for the amazing song Haben Yakir Li.

[@Gucci3beastpro]

There allowed to cut it but there is a certain amount

[@violetcarney3462]

Some do, some don't

[@Gucci3beastpro]

@@violetcarney3462 yeah

[@shira613]

This video has a lot of visual effects. The people explaining the "fire" etc... are just explaining what those special effects represent. I don't know what they represent, I just enjoy it.

[@EvilStrikerShorts]

9:20 Western Wall, Jerusalem

[@liciarossi8564]

È UNICO GRAZIE SIGNORE DI AVERLO CREATO LO AMO

[@yiddy_moskowitz]

i would recommend the song "A yid" from benny Friedman its in English

[@mendelkahn8639]

The white robe is called a kitel jews wear it on (Rosh Hashana and) Yom Kippur!

[@Lippy10]

Another amazing reaction Can you please do nafshi by motty and ishay

[@violetcarney3462]

Yes, you will love it!

[@charlottehollander7841]

yes Nafshi is a must

[@4bakersdozen]

9:21 in israel at the Kotel, the western wall, section of the last remaining part of the Temple

[@politicallyincorrect7350]

You will probably enjoy songs by Shlomo Yehuda Rechnitz, specifically V'hareinu- a stunning song!

[@elits02]

Think you may enjoy Ashira by mordechai shapiro

[@Gucci3beastpro]

You shake bc you have certain fire in side of you that makes you shake. I don’t know if you’ll understand

[@eliyahurahimi]

The "shukeling" . It's not exactly known why or how it started. Though there are explanations. No.1 the soul during prayer is rising up like a fire yet bound to its earthly vessel. No.2 The swaying helps one focus, and remain present.

[@zeddi4946]

The "Shukeling" is a repetitive movement which is an aspect of prayer which leads to a meditative state. This is another reason why we say the exact same prayer 3 times a day. See R Arye Kaplin meditation and Tefillah!

[@חןגרפיקה]

"zechor brit" means to remember the agreement. 9:28 Yes it was filmed in Israel in Jerusalem at the Western Wall

[@shainab-a2205]

the sparkly bit on the Tallit/s gadol he is wearing is called the Atara. each community has different customs about it but originally it was encrusted with real Jewels and silver and gold thread.

[@noam64456]

It still is real silver

[@shainab-a2205]

@@noam64456 some communities do the full detailing in real silver thread though I have heard that some communities started using faux silver threading

[@familyfirst4ever]

You should watch Toda by Benny Friedman. Very cheerful song and has English captions

[@chanafeinsteinserraf2942]

It's Jérusalem western wall we cald it the kotel ,the holy place where the temple was

[@steveross5357]

That is the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

[@fatfatat444albertkagan]

7:50 - those words were the lyrics

[@rochellengel3444]

Zachor-the words that came up in the beginning of the video means "to remember " The fire may refer either to our souls are like a flame dancing upwards toward G-D Or to Jews who were burnt in the Auto-da-fé ( yes its source is a Portuguese word) - at the stake because they didn't convert ( specifically during the time of Isabel & Ferdenand during the Spanish inquisition) Jews who gave up their lives and refused to convert were burnt in public , similar to punishments for those they believed were witches.)

[@rochellengel3444]

Interesting fact about female singers: Modern Orthodox women sometimes do sing infront of men Here are 2 women who sing with their husbands and do sing infront of men. I would HIGHLY recommend you specify: Female singer in title so your Orthodox Male followers don't listen if it's not their custom: Yonina: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4vSpX-JoayInbs A couple of Basches: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4Wkd3mAf5uqhtk m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqaYmqGjjdWMotE Our connection to this song begins on a Friday night. Shaindee's grandfather, Lazer Broyn, tells us that his mother would sing a certain song to him every week when he left to the Army. As tears fill his eyes, he sings to us this Yiddish tune_ From the songs description

[@SplendorousPear]

In previous comments I saw someone calling them side curls, but I don't know anyone who calls them that. They're called payos/payot which means 'corners' in Hebrew (because they're on the corners of the head)

[@marlenegonzaganovaes6274]

Shalom ❤

[@rosegold4594]

Amazing!! Love watching!! There are some great Jewish songs with English lyrics that you would probably enjoy reacting to even more … Try vazakeini a very emotional song about couples struggling to conceive

[@YYIJK]

This song is a prayer to G-d that He never forget the covenant He made with Abraham after the sacrifice of Isaac on the altar, an eternal vow that He would never forsake his offspring. Prayer - supplication - is a form of sacrifice. In the Jewish prayer called “Nishmat kol Chai Tevarech” [lit. The souls of all that lives will praise (You - Your name Hashem our G-d, and the spirit of all flesh will always glorify and exalt your remembrance).] there is a passage that states “… vechol atzmotai tomarnah, ‘Hashem, mi Kamochah?!” [lit. All my bones (all my body, all my Being) proclaim “Hashem (G-d) who is like You?!” Proper prayer is allowing one’s entire Being to be consumed by and nullified before G-d. In the Torah there is a passage that states “Veha’esh al hamizbe’ach tukad boh, loh tichbeh.” [lit. And the fire that’s on the altar must always be burning, it may not be extinguished.] The [Hebrew] sages teach us that the altar symbolizes one’s heart, and that the words of prayer that disseminate from the soul represent one’s entire Being. The sages therewith teach that the fire in one’s heart may never be extinguished. It looks to me that that’s what the effect in the video represents - the remembrance of the covenant between G-d and Abraham.

[@Ye_Ak]

And wow I have something that you must hear call the song "good thoughts." "macsavot tovot" Moti Weiss

[@fatfatat444albertkagan]

9:15 - that's the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Much like how the Vatican and Mecca are "capitals" for those religions, Jerusalem is the capital of the Jewish people.

[@fatfatat444albertkagan]

5:00 - the tallit and tefillin are two seperate Mitzvot worn during the day. The Tefillin isn't worn on most holidays, so it could be that this is "Chol Hamoed Sukkos" in Israel (where they wouldn't wear the Tefillin)...But you are almost right. If one wears a Tallit, then he doesn't need to wear that black hat, shtreimel, or turban. The most religious Jews wear 2 yamakas during prayer. This is unrelated to the Tefillin

[@jedimmj11]

The box on the head is also called tefilin. Tefilin and tallit are both worn for prayers, but the former is much more holy and it would be considered disrespectful to put them on just to film.

[@MF-qo2yu]

Also, he is shaking cause he is connecting to GD through singing . In general when Jews pray you will find them swaying out of deep connection to GD

[@henrysand3900]

nd of video shows prayers taking place by kosel. western wall in israel. a ancient and holy site. shofar/rams horn is a sysbolic "trumpet".

[@zayiith]

Western wall in Jerusalem, by where the Holy Temple was.

[@bB-oy2rw]

The “O” in Motti is pronounced like when you say “uhmm” or the “U” in Hum”

[@daviddabach783]

❤❤❤

[@avigdorf]

The outdoor praying area is the kotel. the holiest site to jews. Mecca is muslim. And right are the horn he has is the shofar which is blown on Rosh Hashana

[@dobishs]

Want to hear some good rhymes? check out Ari Lesser.

[@teekay5212]

Ari Lesser is the best. And he does his routine from memory (so it seems)

[@avistern2047]

For the bruno mars of Jewish music check out Eli schwebel

[@yeshevishman]

Ive never heard that comparison, but it makes sense. XD

[@fatfatat444albertkagan]

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[@benploni7492]

The swaying is called shuckelling in Yiddish. See here: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuckling

[@AlexanderY18]

9:08 it's at the western wall in Jerusalem.

[@cyginsberg]

You got to check out some of Abie Rotenberg's work. No journey through Jewish music would be complete without him. His song Joe DiMaggio's card on Journey's 3 would be a good place to start.

[@NechamaGluck]

Ah the memories :)

[@DeskandOfficeToys]

The talis (shawl) and head box and arm straps (tefilin) are Both worn by married men for the morning prayers on weekdays; on Shabbos and holidays only the talis is worn and not the tefilin. Non married men above 13 only wear the tefilin and not the talis on weekdays; and no talis or tefilin on Shabbos and holidays.

[@shainab-a2205]

except one detail Sephardic custom usually gives the tallit/s gadol at bar mitzvah and Ashkenazi custom is to give is as a gift from the kallah to the chosson as a gift right before or at the wedding.

[@noam64456]

@@shainab-a2205 Sephardim wear the tallit before bar mitzvah. Somewhere around the age of 9. As well as Jews of German descent (yekkes).

[@volvygrunfeld2326]

Amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@rrm41]

So the "box" that's known as teflilin is only worn during morning prayers. Also hes wearing hasidic garment. Hes wearing a white shirt black pants and the black coat. (I dont know how to spell it in english it has a name.)

[@yoseph4]

you are really truly incredible i think you would like zanvil weinberger

[@yoseph4]

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[@rosegold4594]

Can’t wait for your next one!!!!

[@ישראלגראדווהל]

You asked about the flames, this prayer is about Abraham sacrifice, and we remember too all those Jewishs over the generations Who gave their life for there faith. Many of them were burned alive.

[@benploni7492]

Translation: Remember the covenant of Abraham and the binding of Isaac, and restore the captivity of the tents of Jacob, and deliver us for the sake of Your Name. Return in mercy to the remnant of Israel, and deliver us for the sake of Your Name.

[@PortuguesePai]

Appreciate the time to translate for me, really thoughtful! Simple yet meaningful

[@benploni7492]

My pleasure. Thanks for taking an interest in Jewish music and in Jewish life generally. It's a challenging time for Jews with hate coming at us from the extreme right and the extreme left. So it's a breath of fresh air to have someone engage with respect, curiosity, and openness. Thank you.

[@DeskandOfficeToys]

Check out 'Mizrach' by Lipa Schmeltzer!!

[@shnoozle5400]

The payes (long sideburns) are mostly a cultural thing, but you can't completely shave them off. All Hasidim have them. Motty and shulem are Hasidim.

[@shortfilmstudios4715]

Mi X6 music video next

[@דבורהלאהרוזן]

Please upload more about Jewish music❤

[@davidg1060]

Video 4 of asking for Joey newcomb or Baruch levine

[@steveross5357]

It is pronounce Mutt-y. Sorry for the analogy, but the dog (Mut) with an EE at the end.

[@shira613]

That's the American pronunciation. He's Israeli and he pronounces it Motti like "moe".