An Introduction to Hasidic Judaism and the Sects
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Not all Hasidic groups are the same!
There are many different groups, and in this video I explain what the sects are.
I draw heavily from the book ‘Hasidism, A New History’ which you can purchase here:
amzn.to/3SblXwQ
This video might be a bit nerdy, but if you stick with it for the 12 minutes you will get a very good primer on Hasidic Judaism and what the sects are.
The video assumes you have no knowledge about Hasidic Judaism. If you know nothing or a little bit, or even a lot, here's a video that clears up the basic story of Hasidic Judaism.
It answer the foundational questions:
What is Hasidic Judaism?
And what do we mean by Hasidic sects?
Not all Hasidic Jews are the same, and this video will help you start to understand some of its history and distinguishments. It will also help you make sense of my work on my channel, which covers only really Hungarian sects.
The book referenced in this video is ‘Hasidism, A New History’
Link to the book I referenced in this video:
amzn.to/4d62h5L
This is such an important video.
A big part of my family was decimated in Eastern Europe so seeing some of these people hold on to that tradition actually means a lot to me. Maybe it shouldn't, but it does. Not only is it the Old Home, but let's not forget how many Jews are dead there, in the Old Home, how many of them would've lived and had children... Such a tragic loss of people, culture, customs, writings.
I feel the same way.
@Neonred7594 I've never met some family members, even one's who are alive, because I don't know their names, thanks to the "absolute necessity" of murdering useful Jewish citizens. My grandfather's first wife and most of her children were killed, so he married my grandmother, they had my father, and here I am. Yet I don't thank the Nazis for my existence. Had no one been harmed, G-d could have put my soul into a different body, with different parents. And no one would have had to suffer.
So I'm glad there are still many of us alive and holding onto our Jewish life, thank G-d.
@NeonRed so true!
I also feel this way, although my Orhodox European roots on my paternal grandmother’s Strashun family were not Hasidism.
Frieda I love your ability to open up a world that for so many of us has been only a caricature of it’s true nature. I live in Utah which is chock full of some very conservative Christians and there is a very strong Chabad presence here. A rabbi moved into our county and immediately started seeking out all the Jewish people here in this very insular place. This year I attended a public Menorah lighting at our county building for the first time ever so the Chabad group is having a very positive affect on the people here.
What an excellent introduction to the concept of Hasidism! I look forward to the next installment. ❤
Thank you Sharon!
Great video . This gives us a better understanding of the different sects without us having to study for several months getting everything straight. I’m not Jewish but have always been interested in the customs and way of life. Utube has allowed me to gain so much knowledge. I respect the way you seek to inform us. Thank you
So glad I found this channel! I lived in Brooklyn for 20 years and have always been fascinated with all the different Hasidic courts and their traditions. Thanks so much!
So glad you found my channel indeed! Thanks for leaving comments, I enjoy them.
They are a wonderful people
Dearest Frieda, you are providing an invaluable service. We learn so much about Jewish life from you. And in these times of virulent antisemitism, educating and enlightening people about Judaism is crucial! With love, gratitude, and SHALOM, Maralyn Farber 🩵🩵P.S. yes, please more videos like this!
Frieda, what a wonderful video ! I could not have wanted a better topic. I ordered the book , it will no doubt be "over my head" but I will devour it all the same. Frieda, I look forward to your video's! I will need to watch this video a few times, there is so much content. I will look forward to the other video's in this series. Have a wonderful day Frieda. I know you don't cover Chabad, they are the group I recieve emails from and subscribed to The Scroll, which I recieve in the mail. You know I appreciate you and your video's.
Thank you Joe. Perhaps I will change my mind about covering Chabad (but as an outsider) because I’m learning a lot and getting quite curious to explore Chabad more. The more I interact with Chabadniks the more curious I get.
No question about it, I have become a Frieda Vizel groupie here in Rapid City, South Dakota. Even having been born and raised in Brooklyn, I was unaware of the subtleties of Hasidism that you have so eloquently discussed. For that I thank you. I wonder if it is within your scope of expertise to comment and address the "Modern Orthodox" communities. They too, believe in the centrality and primacy of a traditional interpretation of Torah, yet, to my mind differ in their willingness to break out of those isolated, insular communities of which you spoke. Again, thank you - regards from Rapid City, South Dakota
Thank you for watching all the way from Rapid City! I would probably say the best way to analyze what Modern Orthodox Jews consider the boundaries of Torah life is to interview someone and compare notes to Hasidism. That would be really interesting. An idea I’ll think about!
Thank you for bringing this topic closer to us! Sounds like you're really enjoying this book!
Nicely done, it gave me avenues to explore (rabbit holes). Looking forward to next installment.
Thanks Frieda this is a great summary! I'll be sharing your channel in my (Anthropology of religion) seminars at University as we're reading Hidden Heretics and you interviewed Fader. Sad to have missed your tour as part of the YIVO program last summer
Isaac perhaps there will be another chance. So glad you’re reading Hidden Heretics in class. My interview with Fader is one of my favorite interviews as the book is very interesting.
Great job, looking forward to the series! As far as the rebbe being considered an intercessor between the chossid and Hashem, in Lubavitch I would take exception to this. The Rebbe felt - and spoke - very strongly that it was the spiritual work of each individual to enhance and maintain their own relationship to Hashem.
Another insightful video. A clear glimpse into the varied Chasidic sects or courts respectfully and empathetically presented by Frieda. Well-done! Looking forward to the next episode. Shkoyakh!
Thank you as always Zelde dear.
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I'm very much looking forward to learning about the different sects and their beliefs and practices. Thank you so much for your informative videos.
Great introduction and excited to see the next series. Will be following this closely. Thank you for always sharing.
Thank you!
Thanks for this Frieda! I’ve wondered often about the different groups. I did know about the Bal Shem Tov from Lithuania and how it moved south to Belarus and Ukraine then West. I also remember that pne goal of the Satmars is to replace all the Jews killed in the Holocaust thus the more children the better. That Judaism is thriving in all its iterations today shows us that the Jews won WWII and Hitler is defeated with every new birth regardless of Hassid, Reform or any in-between!
The Baal Shem was from Ukraine actually. I grew up knowing that every Jewish child was another victory against Hitler. The revival of Jewish people in such robust diversity is nothing short of miraculous. Makes me well up...!
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Mazel Tov to the Jews for sticking it to the Nazi’s! Have you seen any videos by Sam Aranow? They’re really good about Jewish history from the collapse of the Bronze Age to the present.
So as a non-Jew (Boston Irish Catholic) odd as some practices might seem I like the idea of everything you do you're acknowledging Gods existence in your life and in the world. I was an altar boy as a kid and very much believed in God. There was a magic to life that at some point I lost. And I've never been able to find it again. Maybe I'm misunderstanding this but to me it seems like that is the most important part Hasidism is never letting yourself lose that connection never losing the magic the specialness of life
Excellent introduction and looking forward to more chapters. I’m in Montana and we have Chabad out here. Cheers!
Cheers Susan.
Great info Freida, thank you❤
Thank you for this program. I will watch it again to get a stronger idea of this history.
That was very informative Frieda! Looking forward to more.
Frieda, thank you for sharing this information. Yes, it did make things more clear to me, a Protestant Christian. ❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸🇮🇱❤️🙏🏻
Frieda, thanks for this information! As always your videos are amazing! Much love ❤️🌹
Thanks dear 🙏
Very interesting Frieda. Thank you for this video. Looking forward to the next video. Never knew there were so many different sects contained in one area.
Thank you once again for your wonderful teaching. I bought the book on your recommendation. It’s a massive book and have not finished it yet but it’s great so far. If I was buying it again I’d get the hard back version although the soft back is good too. Have a great week and enjoy that lovely Satmar food or any other kosher food. It’s all terrific. May HaShem bless you and your son and family. Bill. UK
Bill! It's too big a book to be honest. You can't even lie down and read it. Soft cover would probably be more comfortable.
Always a pleasure watching your videos ❤
Amazing job!! Can't wait for the next videos...
What a fascinating history. Thank you, Frieda. I believe I'll watch it again. ❤
Thank you Andrea!
Your work is is clear and kind. Looking forward to a tour!
Come, come!
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My first introduction to Hassidim was when I read The Chosen by Chaim Potok. I also read other books of his that dealt with hassidim. That was many years ago. Eventually, I converted to Judaism, moved to Israel to learn more, and found myself in Geulah...home of many hassidim. It wasn't long before I knew I wanted to be hassidic. Through marriage, I became a Tsanz-Klausenberger hassida. So when you do your video of specific hasssidic sects, I would love to see you include Klausenberg.
You might wonder why as a hassidic women I watch your channel, truth is, I cannot get enough of Jewish life, and in a way this helps me to fill in my history vicariously. Thanks for what you do. I will be sharing this with my students, women world wide who are interested in learning about Judaism. Next week in the history section of my course, we will learn about hassidim.
Wow your story touched me. Klausenberg always drew me because of its gentler approach to Israel than Satmar. In fact, the Satmar rebbe was very unhappy with the Klausenberger Rebbe's insufficient anti zionism!
@@FriedaVizelBrooklynYes, I know there was conflict between The Satmar rebbe and the Tsanz-Klausenberger
Orthodox-ish Jew here and so glad you’re touching on this.
I enjoyed this video very much. My great grandfather lived in Williamsburg. I remember going there once as a small child to pick him up and thought we were in another country. We lived in Queens.
This was very educational - thank you!
May I say that you look stunning, Frieda! I'm really looking forward to the next episode. I'll keep watching from Germany.
Very interesting as usual Frieda! Thank you
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I will definitely order the book as I try to understand our religious backgrounds. Thank you so much for all the hard work and study it shows!
Shalom peace and blessing on you from the most high Hashem.
I sooooo appreciate it. I do the work with much love for people like you who want to learn.
Thank you so much for such an informative video. I often refer to Brooklyn as my ancestral homeland as my ancestors came from Russia before WW1. I knew there were different sects, but I have actually no idea what sect my grandparents came from because on my mom's side they died before I was born and nobody ever mentioned it. They all spoke yiddish of course. For most of my life I've been a member of the conservative movement but in the last few years became upset with the direction of the movement and their rabbis and now worship with the Chabad Lubbuvich. Since I only know that my mother's parents were orthodox and from Russia, I'm not going to be hot on the trail of what sect they came from. Thank you again.
Fantastic summary of the Hasidic movement, thank you!
Excellent! Vey well explained! ❤
Thank you so MUCH. This helps cut down on Anti-Jewish Attitudes through EDUCATION.🥰
thank you friend.
This was such an educational video ❤ you are doing a great service to the Jewish community and to the world with your work.
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This is precisely the kind of knowledge I had long been wanting. Beautifully presented.
Thank you! I'm so so glad it was helpful!
Fascinating history and an amazing presentation.
Informative video, thank you. 🙂
Frieda, thank you for this - it really helped explain things. I have been with the Anabaptists, and it is similar with them also as there are the Amish and Mennonites but there are different groups of each. For example, with the Amish there are the Schwartzentruber sect, the Lancaster, the Midwest, etc and different subgroups. All have slightly different distinctives within each, such as the design and shape of the women's haircovering for example. However, their core beliefs are the same. This stands true for the Mennonites also.
I was hoping you might do a video along the lines of 'Where are they today?' with this Bobover wedding in 2017 - ua-cam.com/video/mXfUTX2_5KU/v-deo.html This was the grand wedding of the Rebbe's youngest daughter and I watch it several times a month as it has me fascinated. I love the music, the atmosphere, and can feel the joy in the room. What is her name and where is she today? Do she and her husband have children now? It has 218K views so I suspect I am not the only one wondering!
I would love to collaborate on a video showing the nuances in Amish/Mennonite dress and something similar in Hasidic dress. I am fascinated by this kind of thing.
I doubt I could get a Rabbinic (royal) couple to give me an update, but my assumption is that they have several children. I am trying to figure out how to do a segment on weddings without selling the intensity of weddings short!
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn I think whatever you are able to do will be awesome - your videos are very informative and helpful.
Love your channel.
Love from South Africa xoxo
Aww, thanks dear; love to you in South Africa.
Thank you for your talk and 2:32 At the moment I read 'In my father's court' from I.B. Singer (Nobel Prize winner literature!). Kind of connection with your talk.
Looking forward to your following video. Greetings from the Netherlands🌷🌷🌷
Something strange, sorry for that:: 2.32 must be 'clear explanation'!
As a non-Jew the Lubavitchers were the only sect I saw regularly - and my Jewish friends would talk about their interactions with them. Good video.
I'm Jewish and maybe that is because Lubavitch actually respects different people while what she didn't say was how rude some of these extreme sects are. Even to me since I'm not ultra orthodox
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I’m a teacher and hassidics moving into a town is a sign to find a new job. They take over the school board and then gut all funding for public education to lower their taxes. They sued a neighboring town to mine for anti semitism when they town is 60% Ashkenazi Jewish just not hassidic. The jews in the town banded together to block the hassidics from moving in and destroying the public schools. Hassidics are like Islamic extremists and evangelical Christian nationalists.
Yes yes yes.....more videos on topics like this would be lovely . Very interesting. 🌷Thank you.
Your encouragement is really appreciated.
Definitely learned something! Very interesting!! ❤
Thank you so much! This was very interesting!
Frieda, it would be an interesting study to learn if any of the sects have explored, either through action, intellectual discussion, or simulation, if they can remain Hasidic if they would adopt the modern world?
I am from Komárno, we have Jewish cementery and sinagogue what we are cherishing,and remembering the history of Jewish people whose Life was not easy during the war.Thank you for teaching as about God choosen nation.
keep up the great work - hatlzachah rabbah!
Pápa chassidim (known as Pupa) were mostly Belzers including the Arugas Habosem the rav of Chust, forefather of pupa rebbes. Somehow they became rebbes themselves. Just like Vien as someone else already mentioned in a comment.
You speak so clearly and with intelligence . Thank you from the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
Thank you!
These different dynasties were started in places that faced horrible Jew hatred and stuck together so it makes sense they were become very close and have similar ways of life
Very interesting indeed! My head is spinning a bit from all the information though. I'm really looking forward to your upcoming deeper dives into this fascinating and rich world.
Sorry, it’s a bit much, I know!
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn For those that find the speed a little too quick to absorb, perhaps remind them that you can click on the "gear" and slow the video speed down a bit!
Thanks interesting as usual the book looks very good
Thank you for this piece. Well done:
I will get this book!❤
Hi, your videos are nice and I didn't know there was a new book produced. There's a 1960s orange book that covers the Hasidic dynasties.
Brilliant. Nice job, Frieda. Here’s an interesting subject that came up in Tanach study last night: Rabbi said that he doesn’t really think a lot of outsiders coming in to the Hasidic (Lubavitch) group as a convert to this type of Orthodox Judaism. I’m going to quote from a text he sent me afterward when I questioned him further on this subject. He said, “…modern day converts unfortunately don’t always keep up with the responsibilities of an observant Jew. To be clear, once the conversion process is complete, the individual is a complete Jew (how do they view other Jews???), and if they stray from observance then they are like any Orthodox Jew who strays from the path….Converts are not to be treated as outsiders, however, my understanding is that oftentimes they indeed feel that way. This is very unfortunate.” Well, a lot can be said about this.
So much can be said about this. I wonder if there’s a good person I can speak to about conversions honestly. Several young people watch my channel and want to convert without anyone articulating the full story of what might happen… So much to be said, often such difficult outcomes…
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn I think Rabbi Adelman would be happy to discuss this matter. You may reach him through Chabad House in Amherst, MA. Just look up that number. I don’t want to give out his personal number. He does go over to Crown Heights quite a bit, and takes groups of UMASS students over to 770. You may even be able to catch up with him there if you make an appointment, or perhaps you can make a phone appointment to speak with him. . He is very welcoming to outsiders; however, as you know, there is a whole another side to this.
Very educational video. Thank you for explaining the sects in a way that a non-Jewish person can understand. Just subscribed to your channel so I can see more of your interesting videos.
i knew this topic was fairly complex so I am so glad to hear I taught something with it.
Wonderful video. I’ve been wondering about the different divisions within Hasidam.
Wondering if you’ll be doing a video on the more fringe sects ie the one where women are wearing something resembling a burka?
Yeah I think that's Lev Tohar. Most Hasidim consider it a cult. Which is so interesting because so many people consider Hasidism a cult! I'm thinking of trying to find someone to interview about the burka-wearing Hasidim because it'll surely be interesting.
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn the world thinks they are a cult there was even a 20/20 episode on them awhile back. Unfortunately many hassidics/haredi act that way and have no respect for anyone or anything not like them or dont play by their rules. I'm Jewish by the way
Fantastic!
The editing is soooo good. This is like jewish vox 💛
Aww I appreciate this comment so much; a lot goes into the edits!
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn I know how much work goes into the research part and then the editing on top of that, it comes across really smooth and seemeless. More please 🙏
Thanks for sharing wishing everyone a wonderful day
Thanks dear Shaindy!
Thamks for this informative video. I thinkk it realistic to say that the future of Jewish religious life in the USA lies in the Hasidic and Haredi branches. But what is the difference between the two groups?
The term Haredi is used instead of "Ultra Orthodox". I think I would say Haredi is the PARENT term for Hasidic + Yeshivish.
So all Hasidim are Haredi but not all Haredim are Hasidim.
Haredim is more extreme than hasidim .
@@k.k.5046 I never heard that! Aren't Yeshivish people Haredim? Aren't Hasidim Haredim?
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn I guess you know the difference better than us . Hasidim is more about joyful singing and dancing 🤠
You are the best!!!
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I'm smiling at the juxtaposition of the last post with this one.Some complain that you are not modest in dress.So our Frieda comes back in a leopard print and bright red lipstick.😊
ha ha, it wasn’t filmed in that order though!
I have so many questions. There is a group moving into our community in New Jersey from Brooklyn. I just wish we could find a way to coexist but the group is not very interested in meeting their new neighbors and unfortunately that breeds bad feelings.
Hi Frieda, This is an excellent video. Are there any Hasidic sects among the Sephardic Jews? What about the minor Hasidic sects that you refer to? It would be interesting to have a video on the minority sects. Do the various sects intermarry? Do they get along with each other? Is there a common Yiddish spoken by all? Do Hasidic men wear wedding rings? - I've seen a number of videos and look for them but don't see them. What group(s) would the Hasidic Jews in Israel and elsewhere belong to? If I am correct, how do the very scholarly Hasidic men support their families if they don't work? I too am fascinated by the shtethl (sic) life in Eastern Europe but don't like to look at them too much because I know that the culture along with the millions were destroyed in the Holocaust. I always wondered what happened to the boy in The Fiddler on the Roof who moved to Poland with his wife after the pogrom - I know he was just a fictional character in the movie but I can't help thinking of him whenever I see the movie. I have no idea of the day-to-day life of the Hasidim in America (I'm a Catholic) but I find the culture fascinating (except for the gefillte fish). I think there's some truth to the claim that they preserved the remnant. Thanks for the informative video Steve
Steve!
A lot of questions!
1. No Sephardic Hasidic sects, it's an Ashkenazi phenomenon. However, there are some Sephardim who were absorbed into the Hasidic community.
2. Minor sects would be fun to cover, and much easier than major sects!
3. Some people will marry into other sects, but not everyone!
4. Mostly the sects get along but there are stereotypes about different ones. There was a sordid episode of fighting between Chabad and Satmar but now it seems that Chabad and Satmar are learning to appreciate each other. This could be an episode too!
5. Some groups speak more Yiddish than others! Most speak some degree.
6. No, men don't wear wedding rings. Jewelry is considered women's clothing and not allowed.
7. There are many of the same groups in Israel but some unique ones headquartered there like in the famous very insular enclave Mea Shearim. (where visitors can get egged and attacked).
8. Gefilte fish is not as bad as its reputation!
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Thanks Frieda, great program and great answers! Glad to have an answer to the ring question especially. I still have to differ with you about the gefillte fish tho. Looking forward to more of your interesting videos. Mazel Tov, Steve
I would love a video on how judaism developed through the ages from the life and faith of the Jews in the bible. How did the different cultures and practices come into being from the Jews we read about in the bible.
Great question - perhaps another video!
Do you have a reference to show the difference between Hasid and Sephardic? I've seen a couple videos, but they didn't make sense ro me. They way you explain things makes it easy to understand. Thank you.
I can try! Sephardic and Ashkenazi are two major geographic dispersions of Jews. We lived for long times in different places and developed a lot of different cultural distinctions. Hasidim is a movement that arose within Ashkenazi Jewry. Maybe one day a video...
@FriedaVizelBrooklyn thank you! Your "Get" video came to my feed yesterday out of nowhere! I cried for you and then started looking at all your videos. I am enjoying them. I loved you getting pizza with Seth! Such joy there! ❤️ And Pearl!!! 🥰
@@deemcdaniel9150 aww I’m glad you’re watching
Vien only recently became a chasidic group, the founding fathers in America were oberlanders
Yes, very true. I couldn’t go into this in such a short video but I find that especially interesting.
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn I only mentioned it because you mentioned Vien
@@mottyk8491 Yes because Vien has some big institutional buildings around the area I'm in all the time so I can't help mentioning them.
yeah, they used to daven nusach ashkenaz till pretty recently
I love your videos!!!
thanks for watching!
Thank you 😊I got that book😁🙏
Another great video!!
Thank you!
I would be interested in a video on Karaite Judaism.
It is interesting that before WWII the Chassidim did not all have Striemels etc only the Rov and Shoychet did.
Also the attitude to Kabalah and has become the opposite. Originally Lithuanian Misnagdim were apposed to Kabalah yet now days many read Zohar.
In contrast Chassidim appoint their Rebbe to study Zohar for them.
Chabad have a digestible understandable format of the hidden Torah called Chabad Chassidus which many other groups learn now days in Boro Park and even Williamsburg.
Breslov and Chabad were the only forms of Judaism that held up to communism in the USSR.
Since Chabad is originally from Lithuania it is close in culture to the ideology of scholarship emphasized in the Lithuanian Judaism.
Very interesting. Thank you.
Thank you Frieda ❤
Thank you for another amazing video! I was wondering something: Do the different sects interact with each other (especially those that are similar)? Or more specifically, are there marriages/converts from one sect to another? (I'd assume this might be a necessity for the smaller sects to stay healthy)
Yes, exactly. They do. Usually if let's say a couple marries across sect, say, a Pupa woman marries a Viznitz boy, the family will now identify as Viznitz. Which means she will sort of convert through marriage.
This has probably been written already in these comments, but the Hasidic courts are similar to Christian “denominations.” Most believe in One, Triun God, but some of the secondary beliefs and the mode of worship and living differ.
I certainly learned something today. This is very helpful and informative. Would you agree that what you call sects/courts/dynasties are comparable to the nomenclature in Christianity of denominations?
I think so. It’s essentially used to mean segments.
well done! thank you!
To add some details for accuracy:
About 500 years ago Eliyahu Baal Shem lead the movement and his father was from spain. Eliyahu Baal Shem gave to leadership to Reb Yoel Baal Shem who gave it to Reb Adam Baal Shem who gave the leadership of the Tzaddikim to the Baal Shem Tov who then gave the leadership to the Magid of Mesrich who had 120 students who divided up Europe into territories of who will be the Rebbe of an area. Then they were given the name Chassidim (people who go beyond the letter of the law) by the opposition (Misnagdim).
The Chassidim were Torah scholars as well and they were authors of Torah works written by Rebbes and Chassidim.
I never heard it put this way with the yichus of the Besht being central to the narrative of the origin of chasidus.
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn We always had leaders, Maimonides lists by name the unbroken chain of 40 teachers from Moses till the end of the Talmud. So how is a Rebbe different to jewish leadership before? After the Magid of Mezrich when his 120 students become Rebbes people didn't feel alone anymore. It used to be the the Rov the scholar felt "alone" because he knew his community could not understand his level of education and the simple people felt they can't understand the world of the scholar, they felt alone. The Baal Shem Tov encouraged simple people that they are important in the eyes of Hashem even if not scholars (and should have the courage to hire Torah teachers), people after that stopped feeling alone.
You know you felt after things opened up after covid, how in Williamsburg you didn't feel alone. "Once a Chussid always a Chussid", when you throw a branch into the air it falls back down on its root side. You never lost the central theme of the Chassidus of the Baal Shem Tov how all Chassidim are not alone. The Baal Shem Tov explained how all the souls are one body and the Rebbe soul is like a heart of the body, thus a spark of the Rebbe is inside every Chussid and everyone is connected.
Loved the video. As a Breslever, I have nothing against na nachs. However, it’s not the mainstream style in Breslev and isn’t considered to be mainstream Breslev.
Since the fall of the Soviet Union, many Breslevers have gone Uman crazy. Instead of spending Rosh Hashanah with their wife and children, they go to Uman, even if they don't realistically have the money to afford the trip.
Do you like the movie, Ushpizin?
Are you friends with Shuli Rand?
Do you know Shalom Arush?
Have you seen Rebbe Nachman's chair in Jerusalem?
The first time that I ate kugel yerushalmi was when I spent Shabbat with Breslov in Jerusalem.
Hi I’m from Romania from city Satu Mare/Satmar we have here a very old and beautiful synagogue
Hello dear Romanian friend. Our roots are in your country :)
Thanks Frieda. Do the sub-groups marry each other? Do they try and marry internally? Or is overall observance/piety the priority?
I think it depends on the group. My family wouldn't marry out of Satmar, although two of my siblings became affiliated with Breslav after marriage. I think most people do marry out of their group.
Thank you very much for another amazing video-blog!
Also, wished to ask from you if its not too personal that I've been following your channel for a while now, and I wasn't sure so I rather ask but if I get it right from the videos and topics are you/ is your family originally a Satmar Jewish family?
@friedavizel
Thank you!
My family is Satmar and I went to Satmar girl's school and lived in the Satmar village of Kiryas Joel, but none of my family members are "original" Satmars, meaning, they didn't live in the city of Satumar before the holocaust. Many of today's Hasidim of Satmar only became Satmar after the war when they lost their communities. Personally, I left the Satmar sect but my family is very much of this society.
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Thank you very much for your kind respond!
Shabbat Shalom!
Thank you! :)
Shalom frieda viezal best wishes from a Pakistani American chabadnik proud of you and your vlogs I was told by a rabbi that chassidut means one who is extra pious or religious like eating kosher or kasher in farsi persian praying extra thanks wish & prayers for holy land Israel and it's citizens amen👃👃🔯🇮🇱♦️♥️🔯👃♥️♦️🇵🇰🇵🇰🇺🇸🇺🇸👃
Tov documentary... Baruch Hashem 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄
Toda
Wait... Does the word "sects" have negative connotations?! I always heard it as a very neutral word to describe any distinctive religious subgroup.
Yes I learned this the hard way when people took massive offense that I used it. I think it’s especially used as “cult” in Europe.
Thanks!
Thanks so much!!!
I always thought it was beautiful how a Rebbe’s son or Son in law would take over when the time came.
Then again, there are often pretty ugly feuds around successions.
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn absolutely
01:45 Wait, is that Menashe Lustig?
lol my editor cut him in as the disciple 🤣
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn That's awesome! I've seen the film Menashe many times, it's such an amazing work, not just in its portrayal of Hasidism but as a document of New York in general. Then I discovered his YT channel and sent him a note thanking him for the film and he even wrote back, couldn't believe it! 😁
Why didn't you go to Chabad instead of ditching all your observances
Entirely irrelevant to this video.
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn It's very relevant. Why'd you ditch all observances and then use the same community you ditched to earn YT clicks?
@@chatisawasteoftime It feels to me like you don't fargin me the bit of success I've had here on UA-cam. Which considering my life has been brutally hard as a result of being raised Hasidic, I fargin it for myself. I've not lived my life on Easy Street stepping on others to get ahead. I've lived life by my values, no matter the personal cost. Usually, this meant forgoing success, and so, I'm so grateful for a bit of it here.