Many of these are different for different Orthodox Jews, there is a lot of disagreement even amongst Orthodox Jews, sometimes about practice, but a lot about theory and the religious philosophy.
Funny story: I was staying at an orthodox hotel in Jerusalem one Shabbat and the buffet breakfast available reflected the laws e.g. no cooking station. I know some of the Shabbat prohibitions, but not the details, so I was surprised that there was no toaster and there was no cutting knife with the bread loaves. When I asked the chef about the toaster, he explained the law to me (prohibition against using fire); when I asked him about the prohibition against cutting bread, he just looked over to the bread station and said, "Oh, I forgot to bring out the knife!" So, I learned that you can cut bread on Shabbat! Shabbat Shalom.
This may sound strange but i was thinking about the word jewish today isnt usually when you add ish to the end of something it implies it not fully the thing it represents like if some1 says they are late-ish it means its kinda late but not fully. I wonder how that word came about
@@derekstaroba ...ish is a common suffix for Nationality Swedish, Irish, Spanish etc. Guess it applies to Judaism too (followers of Judah + ism I think)
We are rooted from Abraham, and we also have the same angel , Gabriel , and many more points in common! We believe in the same , but all of us just act differently on it . Salam'ua alekum!
I actually learned so much I've never thought about this. I also realized the gentleman I see walking to Sabbath every Saturday and now it makes sense. Thank you
Sabbath just means day of rest, jews don’t ‘walk to sabbath’ they walk to the synagogue on the sabbath because they’re not allowed to drive, hope that helps
Yes. That's because he is walking to the snygogue to pray. My aunt told me a funny story years ago. A guy was driving in Borough Park, a large hasidic area in Brooklyn, on Saturday. It was really raining hard and nobody was using an umbrella(another prohobition, different disscusion, google it). He offered his umbrella but nobody wanted to take it. If I wasn't a relegious/ hasidic Jew, I would find it strange too.
I absolutely agree! It is the FIRST time I see an accurate and relatable descriptions of the Orthodox Jewish laws and lifestyle as well as 3 lovely Orthodox Jewish people who answer the questions in a succinct yet accurate way! YAy for Buzzfeed for doing this! Stay blessed sweet Eden :)
@@frumitup Buzzfeed is still a left-wing, secular hellhole, so I disagree with cheering them on just for giving us a voice. Have a nice day, regardless.
I’m glad they brought Orthodox Jews in for this. In the past, buzzfeed have used those who are reform or conservative. There isn’t anything wrong with that but they never focus on Orthodox Jews.
Yes and yes as an Orthodox Jew I find it frustrating to have my faith explained by people who as a personal choice don't adhere to the original principles
Reform Brit here! I celebrate all the HHD. I think what you meant here is secular Jews. They’re the ones unbothered about celebrating certain holidays etc.
Yoni’s explanation of interpreting the Torah is fabulous. I am a gentile but a classicist who primarily studies the ancient near east, including Semitic languages and literatures. His explanation is very similar to how we interpret the Torah for academic research- using lots of context clues and many different historical methods and guides to narrow down what would have been the most likely interpretation in antiquity. I learned a lot from this video, huge thanks to the participants!!!
I mean, yeah. Our academic study of the Bible is heavily influenced by and rooted in Jewish (and Christian) traditions of interpretation from long before the modern academy took its shape.
@@aqeelhalabi6428 I was replying to your original post, about the two being similar! ❤️ I definitely was not acknowledging this Victorino 7 guy who doesn't know anything worthwhile. I'm sorry if there was a miscommunication
This is so funny I was raised in a orthodox Jewish community, these questions get asked but to me this was my normal for a portion of my life. This was great video thanks.
Ok so the context was cut out for the "kitchen aluminum foil" question. Some Jewish families on Pesakh (Passover holiday in English) who have a kitchen with counters made of plastic or other "non kosherizable" surfaces choose to cover it with aluminum foil, rather than families with granite countertops who kosherize it as we are commanded to according to our law. Passover has a different set of kosher laws than the rest of the Hebrew year and Judaism isn't enclosed as to how to practice and abide by the Torah laws in one specific way-because after all Judaism isn't only a religion.
@@csmoot0871 we use boiling hot water which scientifically cleans it. This isn't a spiritual clean. Passover is quite literally from where the term "Spring Cleaning" came from, before the holiday, Jews are expected to clean everything in their homes from top to bottom.
@@chashmal10 he’s right. The כ is the ch, gives you the typical כ, and originally the ח is kh, almost like a ה but you use your throat. They have an equivalent of this in Arabic. Because of the Ashkenazi pronunciation many Jews use the ch for ח because when Hebrew was revived the Ashkenazim had issues pronouncing the ח so they adopted כ ch sound to pronounce the ח. Today you can barely tell the difference between ח and כ unless you speak to older Sephardi and mizrahi grandparents or Arabs/Palestinians who still use the correct kh pronunciation for ח
@@chashmal10 it’s like how some Israelis use the German r for ר. The one commonly used is German and doesn’t exist in the Middle East. We originally rolled our ר but the Ashkenazi lost some of the original pronunciation so they used the German ר r instead
@@rafisw160 it means that “you” as a tribe disproportionately control almost all forms of media, banking, academia and government. To say you and your people have no “voice” is an outright delusional lie.
It’s actually common with Muslims praying the Quran as well. It just comes naturally. As you’re reciting, the rocking motion just happens. Sometimes to keep focus or just because that’s what you’ve seen growing up. Really interesting to see this in other communities too.
I'm in New Jersey in a city of 100,000+ Orthodox Jews (Lakewood). I had the privilege of serving as a shabbos guiy for a year, visiting Jewish homes on shabbat and yomtovs (holidays) to adjust AC and ovens and even provide rides to the hospital or repairing sewage lines. The O.J. folks over here are a beautiful, kind, generous group of people and always leave me with an armful of fruits and veggies to take with me. (I'm vegan so I don't eat challah or cholent.)
Wait why wouldn't you rwt Challah? It's bread. I mean ig it coukd be with eggs but it's often vegan. I'm Jewish (orthodox not always was but always ate challah on shabbat) and vegan and it's usually not an issue like most of them are usually vegan? Or not? Idk? Ig?? Just sounded kinda wierd but like ig if they did it with eggs. Jsut dysung it's not like an exclusively non vegan dish
My mom side is Jewish but I was raised Christian. One of my foster family was Orthodox Jewish I lived with for a semester of high school. I still miss my granny's latkes with sour cream and apple sauce. She made them the best.
Being a Muslim, I see so much similarity not only in the practices but the concepts. I loved how the guy mentioned, 'We follow it because it is a commandment' shows how we should treat the word of God. Peace to all. :)
@@deleted2869 by devil they mean horrible , evil , destructive , exploitative , hateful ... etc . and I agree , I despise religions and religious people .
Thank you for a clear video representing us orthodox jews! So many times orthodox jews are misrepresented by people who know nothing about us or have taken things out of context. This is a simple video that means so much more. Thanks you for showing normal ordinary people!
My favorite part of this video was when the guy said he and his wife liked each other on their first date, and he smiled SO cutely!!! That was the best!! He doesn't even know how cute that was! 🥰
I knew most of this already (I'm a reform Jew but more involved Jewishly than most reform Jews), but it was interesting to hear these people's perspectives on everything. In case anyone is coming to this video with little to no knowledge of Orthodox Judaism, I want to make clear that even though these people seem to agree on most things, Orthodox Judaism is really a spectrum with a wide variety of perspectives on the degree to which certain customs and laws are actually followed. For example, I personally know a number of Orthodox Jews who did not just marry their spouse shortly after meeting, but stayed with that person for a while first.
Correct. There is a wide spectrum of dating/engagement practices, everything from getting engaged within weeks of first meeting, to dating throughout college for literally years. Engagements do tend to be fairly short compared to the secular world, especially since most Orthodox couples do not live together pre-marriage.
Yes, thank you for this. In a religion as fabulously diverse as Judaism, not even the individual branches are always the same, and Orthodox Jews are not a monolith. :)
Yea, also in the Sephardic/Mizrahi world Jewry things like orthodox or reform doesn't exist... The observance just vary from people to people, but we all do believe and pray the same, also that we don't mind about the Mechitzah in synagogues since it's a tradition and we are more likely to preserve that because it's our identity, and most Jewish groups (Ashkenazim mostly) put us in the orthodox spectrum but for us that doesn't exist, Judaism is Judaism no matter the level of observance you have
@Rebecca Rich, so Orthodox Jews generally tend to go on a few dates (I would venture to say somewhere between 5-20 or more,) and when they both decide they are ready to get married, then it’s up to the next steps. There are a group or sect within Judaism called Chasidim - חסידים. They are the ones most non Jewish people associate with Judaism. They have the big furry hats called Strimels, have long curly hair by the side of their heads next to their ear, which are called Payos, and you see around the Boro Park or Williamsburg area in Brooklyn, New York (But they are in many places within the USA and around the world too.) They are the ones who generally have either a few dates (probably 5 and under,) or they are matched to someone and get married right away. So I would like to clarify or understand better when you said “I personally know a number of Orthodox Jews who did not just marry their spouse shortly after meeting, but stayed with that person for a while first.” What do you mean by “Stayed with that person for a while first?” Orthodox Jews can’t, well, really shouldn’t, stay or live with another due to the fact that they aren’t supposed to touch or possibly do something else that isn’t allowed. So it’s better that they don’t live together until they are married. So if the people you know are “Staying” (meaning living with each other,) then that’s not a good thing. But if you mean like dates for a while, that’s fine.
No hate not why are religions so dang sexist? Periods and entire week after are dirty? Even after birth? ! I'm sorry but without that period you wouldn’t have the kids to continue your religion. How about thanking the woman for creating life and not shame and call her dirty
Hassidic Jews and Orthodox Jews both fall under the category of Orthodox observant Judaism. They differ solely in customs that are derived from the various communities in which they have lived in the Diaspora. So, a Hassidic Jew who originally came from Poland will dress differently than an a non Hassidic Jew who came from Lithuania, etc.
I have little to no knowledge about the jewish community, being from the uk, I've only met 1 jewish person i was aware of, many years ago. I learned some good things from this, thank you! :)
there is a huge jewish population in the UK, i just moved to ny but i lived right by stamford hill in london which is home to a huge community of hasidim
@@adventureswithwonu4467 probably more so in London, i Live in South Birmingham, mostly surrounded by country side, council estates, and motorways. I did live in Epsom surrey for a 4 years for uni, but still very little to no exposure so i had never been aware.
@@jessventures6172 there is a local chabad house near you. Check out chabad lubavitch in Birmingham England and you can be involved with the jewish community and Jewish roots at your own pace.
This is very informative and accurate. Well done! I would add that Judaism isn't just a religion; Jews are an ethnic group from Judea, which has always been called "Israel" by the Jews, and not all Jews practice Judaism.
@@hebrewnomad9917 The northern kingdom was exiled and lost to us. We have some possibilities like the Pashtun and other groups in Asia and possibly Africa, but almost none of them follow Torah anymore. G-d willing they will return, but that's not the current state. He's not talking about Hebrews versus Jews. Hebrew can rever to Avraham from his ancestor Ever along with his descendents, Yitzchak, and Yaakov. Bnei Yisrael or Israelites are the descendents of Yaakov/Yisrael. After the northern kingdom was carried off, the southern kingdom of Yehudah/Judea was left and that was applied to all the remaining ones whatever tribe they originated from, like in Esther where Mordechai, from the tribe of Binyamin, is still called a Yehudi or Jew. It's a colloquial thing, not something to get hung up on and nitpick especially incorrectly. They're all Israelites and the remaining Israelites are called Jews in modern English.
@@jacobbarker544 Jews refer to Judaism. But today not all Jews religion. Some even Messianic. How to call all not religion and religion Jews in English?
@@Alilbas Yes, I know it's confusing. It can even be for us. Jews/Israel is a large umbrella term which included both the faithful and unfaithful. To specify, either in English or Hebrew, either context or an adjective like "observant" or "secular" is necessary.
@@hebrewnomad9917 Different people have varrying interpretations of the name "Hebrew". It is fair to include the Israelite (though non-Jewish) Samaritans under it.
@@ramy8338 soulless things like you have nothing but hate. It's strong and it will carry you through life but it will burn you out as well. I feel sorry for you.
Salaam Alaikum to all my Muslim brothers! I grew up Orthodox Jewish, and went my own way as an adult, but I still have major amounts of respect for both Orthodox Jews and Muslims. We both are a religion of peace, and anyone who says otherwise is just looking past the most basic of the Abrahamic Tenants of Faith
I flew to Israel on a birthright trip and there were orthodox jews on the flight and they would stand up and pray throughout the flight they have to pray so I saw them doing the rocking motion. I think they have to pray 3 times a day at certain times.
That’s correct. One of the reasons we “rock” while praying, is actually unconscious. Is the soul inside of us calling to G-d. That wants to reconnect. Like a flame
I loved this! It’s sad to see a reemergence of so much anti-semitism. Next, they should do lds people because people have the absolute wildest misconceptions about us.
Oh yeah? Why about the stuff that is absolutely what the LDS “church” believes? I was raised LDS so I know for a fact some of the insanity they push on people.
@@codename495 luckily, in the US, we have freedom of religion and you don’t have to believe anything you don’t want to. I believe what I believe but I have nothing against Jews or anybody else. Have a good day ☺️
I've always wanted to ask some questions about Reform Judaism. What's the difference between the laws of reform Judaism & doing whatever you feel like? Are there any consequences to violating reform Jewish law? Is there such a THING as reform Jewish law? What are the THREE top principles of reform Judaism? What's the difference between a reform Jew & a secular Jew? Can a reform Jew totally violate every commandment in the Torah & still be a good reform Jew? I once read that researchers tried to track down descendants of the first American reform Jews, but found that none were no longer Jewish, does reform Judaism concern itself with Jewish continuity & if so, how?
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
I absolutely agree! It is the FIRST time I see an accurate and relatable descriptions of the Orthodox Jewish laws and lifestyle as well as 3 lovely Orthodox Jewish people who answer the questions in a succinct yet accurate way! YAy for Buzzfeed for doing this! Stay blessed Strong Girl 3 :)
I have a question, do orthodox women use birth control? If so, if the birth control makes her period stop do they still have to sleep in separate beds. And what about older women who no longer get a period every month?
@@csmoot0871 hi C Smoot, Great questions: 1- yes we use birth control if we need it 2- if there is no periods, there are no separation between husband and wife beside when she gives birth 3- once a woman is menopaused, she does not need to be separated from her husband anymore I hope it helps!
@@csmoot0871 yes birth control tablets are an option for example I’m one of ten kids my mother has a rare medical condition that made it unsafe to have any more babies so she took birth control pills until she reached menopause. Some people are very religious like my parents that if it says in the bible be fruitful and multiply you do literally. My sister for example she is religious but knows that taking birth control pills are there because she can’t mentally and physically afford having babies every time she has sex. So it really depends on yourself your wants and whether it would be unhealthy or “dangerous” mentally to have more and more children. On another note to answer your question women who take birth control pills of course to not ovulate so they don’t need to seperate from their husbands but for me it keeps my marriage going it keeps us alive and is excited so we do the seperate beds no kissing no holding hands for one week and by the end of the week it’s exciting as I said and healthy for our marriage. I have medical conditions that I can’t fall pregnant naturally so I don’t take birth control and still don’t have any period. But same with age I assume most couples still seperate from each other for once a month that’s what I do and I’m religious but not sure what my parents do because it’s a very private thing. When I was younger I was on a computer and I came across porn. My parents found out and sat down with me and told me it was a very private thing and till this day I’ve never seen my parents touch hold hands kiss and so on. In fact all the younger siblings think they still have seperate beds. I’m happy to hold my husbands hand but it feels weird because you have to always assume a women is having her time of the month that’s why we don’t do it in public whether it is or isn’t. I always thought my parents took a tablet to fall pregnant but only when I discovered porn did I put two and two together or my parents would speak to my siblings around twelve or so ever to discuss this.
Thanks for sharing your beliefs I really appreciate you all!! I believe talking with each other about the way we live our lives will bring understanding and unity!! Thanks buzfeed
Has no one thought that maybe separating a couple when a woman is going through a totally natural part of life (a period) and then making her cleanse before she can return to her bed is outdated and sexist? periods are not dirty, they are a healthy part of life!
Hey! Don't judge other cultures because you don't understand them, it's bad. Consider the fact that maybe there's a deeper religious reason to these things instead of "ew period gross" (there is). Respect people more.
@@torpedex4600 It really just does come down to "ew period gross" lol. We have all kinds of products now that take the mess out of menstruation entirely. There's no reason to do it other than to cling to a tradition that boiled down to "ew period gross". And respect is a two way street. If the religion doesn't respect women then why should women be forced to respect its traditions?
I understand that this is part of the religious culture and I’m sure there are rooted reasonings for this but in today’s society I do feel like it’s outdated. Half of the month they can’t sleep in bed with their husbands because they’re considered “dirty” and unpure of being with the man? No. Just no.
Very informative! As a Catholic, I noticed similarities in the emphasis on both scripture and tradition: the integration of these two factors. At the heart of both is the love of God and desire to serve Him.
@@Sunsets-nr6lv they’re extreme in one way, but the way they are extreme in is that they keep only a minimal amount of Jewish traditions. That’s only extreme for other Jews, but not for a non Jew since that’s closer to how they do things
@@-N-A- keeping only a few rules is called being irreligious/more secular, reforms add new rules and dedicate their lives to changing the religion, they add new wacky things to it.
Shavuah Tov, and G'mar Chatima Letova as applicable. Shanah Tovah. ... seriously, why is this video being posted on Rosh Hashanah!? That's incredible. Yeesh.
Is the entire kitchen covered in foil? I'm not Jewish by my family covers the backsplash and the stove in foil so it doesn't get dirty from cooking splatters
Anywhere food you’re going to eat goes :). Countertops, cabinets, fridge handles (if needed), stove, etc. If it’s somehow involved, or you want to protect it from the other kind of food, it’s getting covered. If you’re not using that area at all, it can be left uncovered Example: my rabbi has two counters. One of them never gets covered because it’s far off from the main cooking area. It just can’t get used, depending on the meal
@@erinaa9486 Plastic is great until you tear it and have to redo it (foil can but it's less likely) or you put a hot plate or pot down and end up laminating your counter. :) You're right though.
This video was very informative and eye-opening to me as a Christian. A few years ago I went to a synagogue in Mansfield, Ohio as part of an inter-faith experiment with my church; and while I was rather shy I was able to successfully get along with the members of synagogue's congregation as they found me to be very kind and polite. They seemed rather impressed when I mentioned that the oldest synagogue in the United States is the Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island; it was consecrated back in 1763.
"in pre war europe Jews lived in little villiages". more like they were forced to live in ghettos until about 1850 in most countries. but only 1200 in poland thats why there were so many jews in poland.
I think she referred to thos small Soviet towns with like 800 Jewish people, it was a real problem ( later about 400 years.. later, genetic desises were cuase and its take a few more generations to fix
@@19bendunk ok but still, in russia jews were forced to live in a specific region of the country (pale of settlement) that was very far from the mainland. i see what your saying but i think its a different concept altogether
@@19bendunk to this day ashkenazik jews take a genetic blood test (call dor yesharim) and when we date; we call the company and they tell us whether genetically we are compatible. if both boy and girl have a gene to a genetic problem; they dont even bother dating,
No lol we has villages do you realize most jews throughout most of our history in europe didn't live in ghettos? Sure that happened a lot with is awful but we had village and they weren't ghettos
I'm Orthodox and as long as the person posting it isn't Jewish, I'm not bothered at all. Judaism has very few expectations of others (basics such as not murdering or stealing, yes. But observing holidays, no)
@@מעין-צ9ג I know they don't use electronics on holy days. but again so what? Oh wow, they can't watch a video on the day it comes out, what a tragedy!
The rocking when people are davening is compared to the candle light who is trying to go high and be closer to The Creator. But it's not an obligation, every individual does what makes him/her more comfortable and focused. Love the video, btw! Very well explained!
Beautiful! We all follow our own convictions. Religious, or not. Happy to see three educated, willing, concerning adults explaining. The rocking is common in every single thing that requires a form of “meditation”. It’s how the body soothes itself. So you are soothing yourself while reading the word of God.
You look at the past and think of the biggest civilizations to have existed. Roman/Persian empires etc. And they are all gone. And you look at the small nation of Israel, one of most persecuted nations and despised by many. Yet they remain today. I honestly believe thats proof of the the Almighty (blessed be he) existing, who promised to never forsake them as long as they keep his precepts. And they have. Many hate them still but I believe they are the light unto all other nations. The bearers of the sacred oracles given by Gd himself. Am Israel Chai. And peace to all.
Let's be accurate here.. my people's calamities have grown exponentially since Pharisaism and its Rabbinic offspring hijacked the Jewish people's leadership. Many of our troubles stem from the fact so many Jews do not keep YHWH's precepts correctly, owing to Rabbinical Judaism. That we've survived is thanks to a combination of YHWH promising to never forsake us completely, with the fact there has been a more faithful remnant of Jews who belonged to Scriptural movements that have attempted to observe the commandments better than their Rabbinical brethren.
@@ZviJ1 Hijacking? Pharisaism? You sound like a messianic, aka a Christian lol but Well you of all people should know it’s not “yhwh”, unless you’re ashkenazi and by “W” you mean “V” ‘cause if not, then you’re wrong. Anyway, you could reject the oral Torah all you want, buts it’s proven to be legitimate. You’re not the first to do so and I don’t blame you, but Orthodox Judaism is the only correct Judaism there is. Not really here to debate but glad I made things accurate for you.
@Frigidlava I’m sure they do exist but I’m referring to the civilizations as a whole. The people, language, culture don’t exist today. There aren’t any Romans any more. It’s all gone.
@Frigidlava I bet you are one of those antisemites who believe the Khazar canard that modern day Jews, or at least the Ashkenazim, are Khazars. But out there in the real world, the well performed genetic studies of the past 20+ years already led to the conclusion by reputable geneticists that 90% of modern Israelites i.e. the Jews trace back genetically to the ancient Israelites of the Levant and Jewish Bible and many of these studies have debunked the persistent argument of Khazarian descent.
@Frigidlava Even your neo-Nazi friend David Duke renounced the Khazar canard years ago as untenable hogwash. You really need to catch up and quit making yourselves seem like laughngstocks, bacause such tiresome hooey poses a challenge only to our laughter reflex.
I mean, we pray for rain during the winter (cuz in israel thats the season that crops need to get rain to grow), but other than praying and hoping, we have no control over the weather at all...
Women have to sleep separately on their period? Sorry but it seems kind of degrading.. just because you’re having your period it doesn’t mean you’re “dirty”
The word the torah uses is "unclean" not dirty. there's a difference. its not calling it "disgusting", or "spoiled", that is a connotation you applied. Besides for the fact that a period is literally, physically unclean by it's nature- (sorry, but its the truth- its pretty messy) its about spiritual purity as well- focusing on the soul and separating yourself from your physical body and your physical needs. Also, it's a bodily fluid that has the potential to spread disease. In the time of the bible many things could make a person ritually impure- and it just so happens that the majority of them could be major vectors of disease- a person who touches a corpse is impure, a home infected with leprousy- impure. A man who touches his own bodily fluid, his semen, (in case you thought it just applied to women)- impure as well. It then requires the person to bathe in the cleanest possible water they could find at the time, and bathe head to toe to get rid of the impurity. Judaism predates germ theory, but it happens to be obsessive with cleanliness, from a time when that was definitely not the norm. We've washed our hands before we eat and in the morning when we wake up for thousands of years. Also, from what I've been told by the people who actually practice negiah and nidah is that it can be quite beautiful actually. I've heard many married couples say that it gives them space to focus on the emotional aspects of their relationship and not just the physical, it allows them to breathe new life into their relationships, and makes their eventual reunion when it does happen all the more satisfying and meaningful. But like the man in the video said, in the end, we don't know the exact reasoning behind it- we do it because the Torah says so. Our faith may sound illogical to you, but if we believe in a just, all-knowing G-d, which we do, we believe the guidelines that he gave us to live our lives are just too. We believe that his commandments are the right things to do- even if we don't know the exact reasoning behind them.
The idea is that a life could have been brought into the world. And I hadn’t. Nothing dirty. The reason we do it is because G-d said so, and that’s it. But if you think about it. How every month the couple is excited to get together again. Nourishes the love and it’s the key to a happy marriage. If you can have something every day. Whenever you want you don’t appreciate as much.
@@arianablum7272 I can relate to most of these. I am Muslim and we do many of the things because quran or prophet told us to do so. We don't exactly know all the reasons behind it but we believe it has some valid reasons ( which may not be understood now)
Husband and wife sleep in 2 beds side by side. I personally don't have a problem with it. I think it's more about them not being able to get pregnant if she's menstruating. I don't think it's a "dirty" or degrading thing. Personally. And I'm not religious at all.
It’s nice to hear the perspectives of ORTHODOX Jews, since non-Jewish public often confuses the group with the ultra-Orthodox. I am surprised this distinction wasn’t addressed, since it is a misconception that I often have to clear up.
All these labels are made up. A Jew is either Torah observant or not. Ultra-orthodox and orthodox are both Torah observant and integrate seamlessly with one another.
@@ommy7672 God - Yahweh is universal. Whether or not I want to categorize it , I believe in Christ as my Savior and most of my Jewish people do not . I'm Jewish and Christian, if that is easier to understand for you :)
@@zahralem24 Remember. Judaism was given by god in front of the whole Jewish nation therefore we know it's divine, god never gave the Christian religion in front of the whole Jewish nation therefor it's not divine.
Actually laughing that a video on Orthodox Jews was posted ON Rosh Hashana when most Orthodox Jews couldn’t watch it
same lol
Well this isnt for them, necessarily. They know the answers to these. Us gentiles are the ones that should watch 😁
Watch and tell me what you think
@@Margar02 😂
@@Margar02 this is still about orthodox jews
Many of these are different for different Orthodox Jews, there is a lot of disagreement even amongst Orthodox Jews, sometimes about practice, but a lot about theory and the religious philosophy.
Thanks for this video! Very insightful.
*wasn't filmed in shabat 😁
This was very interesting!
Funny story: I was staying at an orthodox hotel in Jerusalem one Shabbat and the buffet breakfast available reflected the laws e.g. no cooking station. I know some of the Shabbat prohibitions, but not the details, so I was surprised that there was no toaster and there was no cutting knife with the bread loaves. When I asked the chef about the toaster, he explained the law to me (prohibition against using fire); when I asked him about the prohibition against cutting bread, he just looked over to the bread station and said, "Oh, I forgot to bring out the knife!" So, I learned that you can cut bread on Shabbat! Shabbat Shalom.
Does a rabbi have to approve a non Jewish babysitter ???
@@Melissag1207 No
This may sound strange but i was thinking about the word jewish today isnt usually when you add ish to the end of something it implies it not fully the thing it represents like if some1 says they are late-ish it means its kinda late but not fully. I wonder how that word came about
@@derekstaroba ...ish is a common suffix for Nationality Swedish, Irish, Spanish etc. Guess it applies to Judaism too (followers of Judah + ism I think)
@@ric2841 intriguing
It's really interesting to see how Islam and Judaism have so much in common! Shalom to all my Jewish brothers and sisters.
We are sister traditions with the same forefather, Abraham (Avraham/Ibrahim)!
Cousins!
I’m not Jewish or Muslim but I appreciate the love
We are rooted from Abraham, and we also have the same angel , Gabriel , and many more points in common! We believe in the same , but all of us just act differently on it . Salam'ua alekum!
Salaam 🤍🕊
I actually learned so much I've never thought about this. I also realized the gentleman I see walking to Sabbath every Saturday and now it makes sense. Thank you
Sabbath just means day of rest, jews don’t ‘walk to sabbath’ they walk to the synagogue on the sabbath because they’re not allowed to drive, hope that helps
@@baxterbunch Thank you
Yes. That's because he is walking to the snygogue to pray. My aunt told me a funny story years ago. A guy was driving in Borough Park, a large hasidic area in Brooklyn, on Saturday. It was really raining hard and nobody was using an umbrella(another prohobition, different disscusion, google it). He offered his umbrella but nobody wanted to take it. If I wasn't a relegious/ hasidic Jew, I would find it strange too.
Also also Sabbath or Sabth means Saturday in Arabic
@@brucheweinberger6863 that’s why they only buy coats with hoods on them so they don’t get wet on the sabbath! 😂
The Kitchen covered in foil is probably for Passover 😆
Hey I'm a subscriber supp
Yeah, it's a bit difficult to bury your fridge in the front yard for a year 🤣
Yes you are correct
@The Jewish Family, I was thinking that also, at first 🤣
They had foil back then?
Thank you for letting the orthodox jews represent themselves, FINALLY!
I absolutely agree! It is the FIRST time I see an accurate and relatable descriptions of the Orthodox Jewish laws and lifestyle as well as 3 lovely Orthodox Jewish people who answer the questions in a succinct yet accurate way! YAy for Buzzfeed for doing this! Stay blessed sweet Eden :)
@@frumitup Buzzfeed is still a left-wing, secular hellhole, so I disagree with cheering them on just for giving us a voice.
Have a nice day, regardless.
I’m glad they brought Orthodox Jews in for this. In the past, buzzfeed have used those who are reform or conservative. There isn’t anything wrong with that but they never focus on Orthodox Jews.
Reform Jews are too way assimilated into American lifestyle, tbh they don't hold nothing Jewish nowadays, sadly...
Yes and yes as an Orthodox Jew I find it frustrating to have my faith explained by people who as a personal choice don't adhere to the original principles
I was thinking the exact same thing!
Reform Brit here! I celebrate all the HHD. I think what you meant here is secular Jews. They’re the ones unbothered about celebrating certain holidays etc.
@@littlehellkitten9682 yes that’s true but also reform Jews usually have different customs that Orthodox Jews don’t.
This is actually really well done, incredibly accurate. I'm impressed.
factuals
This was really interesting, I feel like I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing these experiences!
Watch and tell me what you think
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@@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114 Tahia Falasteen 🇵🇸🇵🇸
Orthodox Jews video*
Puts it out on rosh hashana when they are not allowed to be on their phones
Big facts 😂😂😂
Buzzfeed put this video out, not the orthodox members.. This was filmed prior to the holiday.
@@Jk-on8cr obviously. The point was that it was VERY insensitive to release it then.
I mean, it's nothing they don't already know 👀
Literally the video is for gentiles to get answers to common questions
Yoni’s explanation of interpreting the Torah is fabulous. I am a gentile but a classicist who primarily studies the ancient near east, including Semitic languages and literatures. His explanation is very similar to how we interpret the Torah for academic research- using lots of context clues and many different historical methods and guides to narrow down what would have been the most likely interpretation in antiquity. I learned a lot from this video, huge thanks to the participants!!!
Gentiles are obligated to keep the Torah's 7 Noahide commandments. Good luck.
I mean, yeah. Our academic study of the Bible is heavily influenced by and rooted in Jewish (and Christian) traditions of interpretation from long before the modern academy took its shape.
@@hrvatskinoahid1048 You seem like merely some automaton. Is there anything else you can write?
do you even know what a gentile is?
Thank you for a fairly objective representation of Orthodox Jews!
After watching this, I have realized that Orthodox Judaism is very similar to Islam especially when it comes to head-coverings and ritual baths.
Sorry brother but both religions are made to deceive millions to hell it’s a doctrine of demons
@@victorino7113 How so?
This is because Islam, respectfully, stems a lot of its practices from Judaism! They are the ultimate siblings/cousins in religions! ❤️
@@makenzieglavin3048 Can you give examples of how Islam deceives millions to hell and is a doctrine of demons?
@@aqeelhalabi6428 I was replying to your original post, about the two being similar! ❤️ I definitely was not acknowledging this Victorino 7 guy who doesn't know anything worthwhile. I'm sorry if there was a miscommunication
This is so funny I was raised in a orthodox Jewish community, these questions get asked but to me this was my normal for a portion of my life. This was great video thanks.
It’s always great to ask questions and learn even if you were brought up with it!
Same
I was always made fun of for my religion so it's def cool for a religion focused video. Very informative and interesting!
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I agree it's beautiful x ignore the ignorant people in these comments
Ok so the context was cut out for the "kitchen aluminum foil" question.
Some Jewish families on Pesakh (Passover holiday in English) who have a kitchen with counters made of plastic or other "non kosherizable" surfaces choose to cover it with aluminum foil, rather than families with granite countertops who kosherize it as we are commanded to according to our law. Passover has a different set of kosher laws than the rest of the Hebrew year and Judaism isn't enclosed as to how to practice and abide by the Torah laws in one specific way-because after all Judaism isn't only a religion.
How do you koshering the granite
@@csmoot0871 we use boiling hot water which scientifically cleans it. This isn't a spiritual clean. Passover is quite literally from where the term "Spring Cleaning" came from, before the holiday, Jews are expected to clean everything in their homes from top to bottom.
Correct transliteration is Pesach not Pesakh. ch and kh are different letters.
@@chashmal10 he’s right. The כ is the ch, gives you the typical כ, and originally the ח is kh, almost like a ה but you use your throat. They have an equivalent of this in Arabic. Because of the Ashkenazi pronunciation many Jews use the ch for ח because when Hebrew was revived the Ashkenazim had issues pronouncing the ח so they adopted כ ch sound to pronounce the ח. Today you can barely tell the difference between ח and כ unless you speak to older Sephardi and mizrahi grandparents or Arabs/Palestinians who still use the correct kh pronunciation for ח
@@chashmal10 it’s like how some Israelis use the German r for ר. The one commonly used is German and doesn’t exist in the Middle East. We originally rolled our ר but the Ashkenazi lost some of the original pronunciation so they used the German ר r instead
Thank you Buzzfeed for giving us a voice
Yeah because you people have no voice.
@@QuintTheSharker wtf does that even mean????
@@rafisw160 it means that “you” as a tribe disproportionately control almost all forms of media, banking, academia and government. To say you and your people have no “voice” is an outright delusional lie.
@@QuintTheSharker besides being a bunch of hate and lies, it’s also the literal opposite of having no voice but ok
@@rafisw160 take care, shlomo.
The rocking is a meditative motion. That would be a good explanation.
It’s actually common with Muslims praying the Quran as well. It just comes naturally. As you’re reciting, the rocking motion just happens. Sometimes to keep focus or just because that’s what you’ve seen growing up. Really interesting to see this in other communities too.
I'm in New Jersey in a city of 100,000+ Orthodox Jews (Lakewood).
I had the privilege of serving as a shabbos guiy for a year, visiting Jewish homes on shabbat and yomtovs (holidays) to adjust AC and ovens and even provide rides to the hospital or repairing sewage lines.
The O.J. folks over here are a beautiful, kind, generous group of people and always leave me with an armful of fruits and veggies to take with me. (I'm vegan so I don't eat challah or cholent.)
Wait why wouldn't you rwt Challah? It's bread. I mean ig it coukd be with eggs but it's often vegan. I'm Jewish (orthodox not always was but always ate challah on shabbat) and vegan and it's usually not an issue like most of them are usually vegan? Or not? Idk? Ig?? Just sounded kinda wierd but like ig if they did it with eggs. Jsut dysung it's not like an exclusively non vegan dish
@@מעין-צ9ג most challah has eggs according to google
@@sora397 as a jewish person at least a fair share of challah I've encountered didn't have eggs. It's literally just bread
@@sora397 it's bread that also earned a tradition to be braided but it's bread
Challah has eggs- at least any recipe I’ve ever made
From an orthodox jew- THANK YOU! So well done.
Same here!
Agreed
My mom side is Jewish but I was raised Christian. One of my foster family was Orthodox Jewish I lived with for a semester of high school. I still miss my granny's latkes with sour cream and apple sauce. She made them the best.
Watch and tell me what you think
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@@luffyonepiecefullepisodes9114 I liked the video (: I love the Jewish community they are my people
@@amethyst4990 Thanks
I don’t know who Serach is, but all I know is that she is beautiful, super smart, single and that I want to be her best friend.
How do you know she's single?
@@sameinhorn100 you can tell she doesn’t wear a wig or a headscarf, thus she isn’r married which means she is single.
@@sameinhorn100 she said so in her introduction
I agree with you, P!
she's my high school friend! she is awesome!
Being a Muslim, I see so much similarity not only in the practices but the concepts.
I loved how the guy mentioned, 'We follow it because it is a commandment' shows how we should treat the word of God.
Peace to all. :)
Yes devil religions are all the same.
@@heisenberg6334 both religions are very anti satanic what do you mean 😂
@@deleted2869 by devil they mean horrible , evil , destructive , exploitative , hateful ... etc . and I agree , I despise religions and religious people .
You clearly are a Jahil then because the "oral" Talmud tradition is the complete opposite of Islam is every single possible way 😂 Go and read it!
@@deleted2869 Islam is literally satanic.
Fascinating being Irish Catholic I grew up knowing nothing about other faiths. This was interesting.
Gentiles are obligated to keep the 7 Noahide commandments. Good luck.
Thank you for a clear video representing us orthodox jews!
So many times orthodox jews are misrepresented by people who know nothing about us or have taken things out of context.
This is a simple video that means so much more. Thanks you for showing normal ordinary people!
My favorite part of this video was when the guy said he and his wife liked each other on their first date, and he smiled SO cutely!!! That was the best!! He doesn't even know how cute that was! 🥰
Thanks for getting a persian jew to show some jewish diversity! Finally!
Thank you for this informative video that shows that there are many Orthodox Jews who have a positive and meaningful experience with Orthodox Judaism.
I knew most of this already (I'm a reform Jew but more involved Jewishly than most reform Jews), but it was interesting to hear these people's perspectives on everything. In case anyone is coming to this video with little to no knowledge of Orthodox Judaism, I want to make clear that even though these people seem to agree on most things, Orthodox Judaism is really a spectrum with a wide variety of perspectives on the degree to which certain customs and laws are actually followed. For example, I personally know a number of Orthodox Jews who did not just marry their spouse shortly after meeting, but stayed with that person for a while first.
Correct. There is a wide spectrum of dating/engagement practices, everything from getting engaged within weeks of first meeting, to dating throughout college for literally years. Engagements do tend to be fairly short compared to the secular world, especially since most Orthodox couples do not live together pre-marriage.
Yes, thank you for this. In a religion as fabulously diverse as Judaism, not even the individual branches are always the same, and Orthodox Jews are not a monolith. :)
Yea, also in the Sephardic/Mizrahi world Jewry things like orthodox or reform doesn't exist... The observance just vary from people to people, but we all do believe and pray the same, also that we don't mind about the Mechitzah in synagogues since it's a tradition and we are more likely to preserve that because it's our identity, and most Jewish groups (Ashkenazim mostly) put us in the orthodox spectrum but for us that doesn't exist, Judaism is Judaism no matter the level of observance you have
Well the length of time you date isn't a law it's just cultural
@Rebecca Rich, so Orthodox Jews generally tend to go on a few dates (I would venture to say somewhere between 5-20 or more,) and when they both decide they are ready to get married, then it’s up to the next steps. There are a group or sect within Judaism called Chasidim - חסידים. They are the ones most non Jewish people associate with Judaism. They have the big furry hats called Strimels, have long curly hair by the side of their heads next to their ear, which are called Payos, and you see around the Boro Park or Williamsburg area in Brooklyn, New York (But they are in many places within the USA and around the world too.) They are the ones who generally have either a few dates (probably 5 and under,) or they are matched to someone and get married right away. So I would like to clarify or understand better when you said “I personally know a number of Orthodox Jews who did not just marry their spouse shortly after meeting, but stayed with that person for a while first.” What do you mean by “Stayed with that person for a while first?” Orthodox Jews can’t, well, really shouldn’t, stay or live with another due to the fact that they aren’t supposed to touch or possibly do something else that isn’t allowed. So it’s better that they don’t live together until they are married. So if the people you know are “Staying” (meaning living with each other,) then that’s not a good thing. But if you mean like dates for a while, that’s fine.
No hate not why are religions so dang sexist? Periods and entire week after are dirty? Even after birth? ! I'm sorry but without that period you wouldn’t have the kids to continue your religion. How about thanking the woman for creating life and not shame and call her dirty
Not dirty, but ritually impure.
There are a lot of ritually impure things that aren’t considered dirty by most people nowadays.
Thank you thank you thank you for doing this about Orthodox Jews
Next: Muslims answer “commonly asked questions”
I’m waiting for it!
to all for the Jews in the comments Shana Tova !
L'Shana Tova to you as well! ✡️🍎🍯
Serach is so poised, beautiful, and smart! I'd ask her out if I were an Orthodox Jewish man...
Or a Gentile. We can teach her some cool moves.
@@thetruthsayer8347 ew gross shut up
@@מעין-צ9ג Leave me alone, mash mellow
You haven't addressed the difference between ordinary Orthodox Jews and Hassidic Jews, (the men you see on the street wearing black).
there are a lot of modern orthodox jews on youtube actually- jew in the city has some interesting information about that
Hassidic Jews and Orthodox Jews both fall under the category of Orthodox observant Judaism. They differ solely in customs that are derived from the various communities in which they have lived in the Diaspora. So, a Hassidic Jew who originally came from Poland will dress differently than an a non Hassidic Jew who came from Lithuania, etc.
it's because there is no difference the believes the answers would be the exact same
Not everyone who wears black is Hasidic.
@@abigailb2478 that isn’t true. They follow the same basic laws but have slightly different customs.
If you’re reading this I wish you a good and happy healthy life :)
You too girly! :)
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Gentiles are obligated to keep the 7 Noahide commandments. Good luck.
GO SERACH!!!!! what I wanna know is how did you get hooked up with this gig?? amazing job.
I have little to no knowledge about the jewish community, being from the uk, I've only met 1 jewish person i was aware of, many years ago. I learned some good things from this, thank you! :)
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there is a huge jewish population in the UK, i just moved to ny but i lived right by stamford hill in london which is home to a huge community of hasidim
@@adventureswithwonu4467 probably more so in London, i Live in South Birmingham, mostly surrounded by country side, council estates, and motorways. I did live in Epsom surrey for a 4 years for uni, but still very little to no exposure so i had never been aware.
@@jessventures6172 there is a local chabad house near you. Check out chabad lubavitch in Birmingham England and you can be involved with the jewish community and Jewish roots at your own pace.
@@jessventures6172 My Jewish grandfather lived in Birmingham all his life. Trust me - you've met Jewish people!
I loved learning more about this. I had little information, so it helps! Thank the interviewees!
This is very informative and accurate. Well done! I would add that Judaism isn't just a religion; Jews are an ethnic group from Judea, which has always been called "Israel" by the Jews, and not all Jews practice Judaism.
You are talking about Hebrew people. Yes, not all Hebrew are Jews. But still we all the brothers more like communication vessels then separate.
@@hebrewnomad9917 The northern kingdom was exiled and lost to us. We have some possibilities like the Pashtun and other groups in Asia and possibly Africa, but almost none of them follow Torah anymore. G-d willing they will return, but that's not the current state. He's not talking about Hebrews versus Jews. Hebrew can rever to Avraham from his ancestor Ever along with his descendents, Yitzchak, and Yaakov. Bnei Yisrael or Israelites are the descendents of Yaakov/Yisrael. After the northern kingdom was carried off, the southern kingdom of Yehudah/Judea was left and that was applied to all the remaining ones whatever tribe they originated from, like in Esther where Mordechai, from the tribe of Binyamin, is still called a Yehudi or Jew. It's a colloquial thing, not something to get hung up on and nitpick especially incorrectly. They're all Israelites and the remaining Israelites are called Jews in modern English.
@@jacobbarker544 Jews refer to Judaism. But today not all Jews religion. Some even Messianic. How to call all not religion and religion Jews in English?
@@Alilbas Yes, I know it's confusing. It can even be for us. Jews/Israel is a large umbrella term which included both the faithful and unfaithful. To specify, either in English or Hebrew, either context or an adjective like "observant" or "secular" is necessary.
@@hebrewnomad9917 Different people have varrying interpretations of the name "Hebrew". It is fair to include the Israelite (though non-Jewish) Samaritans under it.
The fact that she has to SPECIFY that „We’re normal people“.
Not really
Religious people are not normal
@@ramy8338 soulless things like you have nothing but hate. It's strong and it will carry you through life but it will burn you out as well. I feel sorry for you.
Love Orthodox Judaism ✡ 💛
Who else keeps watching this video just to see Serach and that smile? Can’t be just me….
Salaam Alaikum to all my Muslim brothers! I grew up Orthodox Jewish, and went my own way as an adult, but I still have major amounts of respect for both Orthodox Jews and Muslims. We both are a religion of peace, and anyone who says otherwise is just looking past the most basic of the Abrahamic Tenants of Faith
I flew to Israel on a birthright trip and there were orthodox jews on the flight and they would stand up and pray throughout the flight they have to pray so I saw them doing the rocking motion. I think they have to pray 3 times a day at certain times.
Yes, in our religion it is customary to pray 3 times a day.
@@Emo102938 Oh I was right! Shana Tova by the way!
@@jessicas2379 thank you xx
You didn't see one engine died. They were praying for the plane to get there. :-)
That’s correct. One of the reasons we “rock” while praying, is actually unconscious. Is the soul inside of us calling to G-d. That wants to reconnect. Like a flame
I loved this! It’s sad to see a reemergence of so much anti-semitism. Next, they should do lds people because people have the absolute wildest misconceptions about us.
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Oh yeah? Why about the stuff that is absolutely what the LDS “church” believes? I was raised LDS so I know for a fact some of the insanity they push on people.
@@codename495 luckily, in the US, we have freedom of religion and you don’t have to believe anything you don’t want to. I believe what I believe but I have nothing against Jews or anybody else. Have a good day ☺️
So a woman on her period is considered dirty? That's f' d up.
I'm a Muslim, watching orthodox jews revived my faith in islam again :)
Stfu copy
Hi there asslam'Alaykum!
I was once orthodox and now reform and its so interesting to see people explain my childhood lol
I've always wanted to ask some questions about Reform Judaism. What's the difference between the laws of reform Judaism & doing whatever you feel like? Are there any consequences to violating reform Jewish law? Is there such a THING as reform Jewish law? What are the THREE top principles of reform Judaism? What's the difference between a reform Jew & a secular Jew? Can a reform Jew totally violate every commandment in the Torah & still be a good reform Jew? I once read that researchers tried to track down descendants of the first American reform Jews, but found that none were no longer Jewish, does reform Judaism concern itself with Jewish continuity & if so, how?
As a Reform Jew, do you believe in the coming of the Messiah?
@@Raanan613 these are very good questions. I can connect you with a relatable Rabbi that can fill you in if you’d like!
@@uridavis2037 I was not replying to you.
@@uridavis2037 Dude no one is replying to you; we are replying to the original comment.
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
As a ultra religious Jew this is has been made so well done thank you
I absolutely agree! It is the FIRST time I see an accurate and relatable descriptions of the Orthodox Jewish laws and lifestyle as well as 3 lovely Orthodox Jewish people who answer the questions in a succinct yet accurate way! YAy for Buzzfeed for doing this! Stay blessed Strong Girl 3 :)
I have a question, do orthodox women use birth control? If so, if the birth control makes her period stop do they still have to sleep in separate beds. And what about older women who no longer get a period every month?
@@csmoot0871 hi C Smoot,
Great questions:
1- yes we use birth control if we need it
2- if there is no periods, there are no separation between husband and wife beside when she gives birth
3- once a woman is menopaused, she does not need to be separated from her husband anymore
I hope it helps!
@@frumitup it does, thank you!
@@csmoot0871 yes birth control tablets are an option for example I’m one of ten kids my mother has a rare medical condition that made it unsafe to have any more babies so she took birth control pills until she reached menopause. Some people are very religious like my parents that if it says in the bible be fruitful and multiply you do literally. My sister for example she is religious but knows that taking birth control pills are there because she can’t mentally and physically afford having babies every time she has sex. So it really depends on yourself your wants and whether it would be unhealthy or “dangerous” mentally to have more and more children.
On another note to answer your question women who take birth control pills of course to not ovulate so they don’t need to seperate from their husbands but for me it keeps my marriage going it keeps us alive and is excited so we do the seperate beds no kissing no holding hands for one week and by the end of the week it’s exciting as I said and healthy for our marriage. I have medical conditions that I can’t fall pregnant naturally so I don’t take birth control and still don’t have any period. But same with age I assume most couples still seperate from each other for once a month that’s what I do and I’m religious but not sure what my parents do because it’s a very private thing. When I was younger I was on a computer and I came across porn. My parents found out and sat down with me and told me it was a very private thing and till this day I’ve never seen my parents touch hold hands kiss and so on. In fact all the younger siblings think they still have seperate beds. I’m happy to hold my husbands hand but it feels weird because you have to always assume a women is having her time of the month that’s why we don’t do it in public whether it is or isn’t. I always thought my parents took a tablet to fall pregnant but only when I discovered porn did I put two and two together or my parents would speak to my siblings around twelve or so ever to discuss this.
Love this 😍, Proud 🥲 Jew here.
Thanks for sharing your beliefs I really appreciate you all!! I believe talking with each other about the way we live our lives will bring understanding and unity!! Thanks buzfeed
3:03 wait she’s wearing a wig 🙄…
A little point about the rocking while praying, one of my teachers once told me we rock like to be like a flame
I’ve heard that too.
Wow❤
Has no one thought that maybe separating a couple when a woman is going through a totally natural part of life (a period) and then making her cleanse before she can return to her bed is outdated and sexist? periods are not dirty, they are a healthy part of life!
“It is like a new, fresh restart to a marriage every month”
Hey! Don't judge other cultures because you don't understand them, it's bad. Consider the fact that maybe there's a deeper religious reason to these things instead of "ew period gross" (there is). Respect people more.
I actually would like that. Gives you your space and comfort.
@@torpedex4600 It really just does come down to "ew period gross" lol. We have all kinds of products now that take the mess out of menstruation entirely. There's no reason to do it other than to cling to a tradition that boiled down to "ew period gross".
And respect is a two way street. If the religion doesn't respect women then why should women be forced to respect its traditions?
I understand that this is part of the religious culture and I’m sure there are rooted reasonings for this but in today’s society I do feel like it’s outdated. Half of the month they can’t sleep in bed with their husbands because they’re considered “dirty” and unpure of being with the man? No. Just no.
shana tovah 💞
Hello from Israel 👋🏻
Didn't know any of it, this is interesting
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There are seasons on Netflix. Very interesting
@@momentsbyR The Netflix series are generally one dimensional. Unfortunately 😆
@@ThatJewishFamily it's really hard to find anything with all the dimensions unfortunately. I understand what you are saying
Very informative! As a Catholic, I noticed similarities in the emphasis on both scripture and tradition: the integration of these two factors. At the heart of both is the love of God and desire to serve Him.
So much of media portrays UltraOrthodox Judaism as Orthodoxy in general which isn’t accurate. I an non-religious but find religion interesting.
Fact:- if u can't find Halal food then the best alternative is actually kosher food.
serach is gorgeous omdf
As a reform jew (very laid back compared to Orthodox) it is fun to learn this stuff. There is also quite a few recent documentaries on Orthodox Jews.
@MY YT being Jewish and Ashkenazi aren’t contradictory
@@-N-A- lol exactly- it’s called being an ashkenazi jew
Reform Jews are way more extreme 😂😂
@@Sunsets-nr6lv they’re extreme in one way, but the way they are extreme in is that they keep only a minimal amount of Jewish traditions. That’s only extreme for other Jews, but not for a non Jew since that’s closer to how they do things
@@-N-A- keeping only a few rules is called being irreligious/more secular, reforms add new rules and dedicate their lives to changing the religion, they add new wacky things to it.
Shavua Tov everyone!!!
Shavua Tov from France
Shavua Tov!
Shalom
Shavuah Tov, and G'mar Chatima Letova as applicable. Shanah Tovah.
... seriously, why is this video being posted on Rosh Hashanah!? That's incredible. Yeesh.
Thank you. Although for every answer, I have four more questions 😃
ask away! i can answer
I can try answering as well. Orthodox Jew here
@@-N-A- I've been told 1 thing then the other so would like some clarity. Do Jew's believe there is a hell or not? 🤔
@@Oddballkane yes we believe in Hell
@@-N-A- no we don’t?????
Yonis voice is so relaxing. Come be my rabbi
I know next to nothing about Orthodox Judaism, so this is interesting
Is the entire kitchen covered in foil? I'm not Jewish by my family covers the backsplash and the stove in foil so it doesn't get dirty from cooking splatters
Anywhere food you’re going to eat goes :). Countertops, cabinets, fridge handles (if needed), stove, etc. If it’s somehow involved, or you want to protect it from the other kind of food, it’s getting covered. If you’re not using that area at all, it can be left uncovered
Example: my rabbi has two counters. One of them never gets covered because it’s far off from the main cooking area. It just can’t get used, depending on the meal
I don't cover my kitchen in foil... Some Jews cover in foil or plastic or something on Passover
@@erinaa9486 Plastic is great until you tear it and have to redo it (foil can but it's less likely) or you put a hot plate or pot down and end up laminating your counter. :) You're right though.
These Jews rock!
This video was very informative and eye-opening to me as a Christian. A few years ago I went to a synagogue in Mansfield, Ohio as part of an inter-faith experiment with my church; and while I was rather shy I was able to successfully get along with the members of synagogue's congregation as they found me to be very kind and polite. They seemed rather impressed when I mentioned that the oldest synagogue in the United States is the Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island; it was consecrated back in 1763.
I really wish Jews and Muslims would come together and unite .. honestly life is too short .. there's no need spending it on hatred
"in pre war europe Jews lived in little villiages". more like they were forced to live in ghettos until about 1850 in most countries. but only 1200 in poland thats why there were so many jews in poland.
I think she referred to thos small Soviet towns with like 800 Jewish people, it was a real problem ( later about 400 years.. later, genetic desises were cuase and its take a few more generations to fix
@@19bendunk ok but still, in russia jews were forced to live in a specific region of the country (pale of settlement) that was very far from the mainland. i see what your saying but i think its a different concept altogether
@@19bendunk to this day ashkenazik jews take a genetic blood test (call dor yesharim) and when we date; we call the company and they tell us whether genetically we are compatible. if both boy and girl have a gene to a genetic problem; they dont even bother dating,
No lol we has villages do you realize most jews throughout most of our history in europe didn't live in ghettos? Sure that happened a lot with is awful but we had village and they weren't ghettos
@@מעין-צ9ג depends on the country and time period, yes, i know
This is insensitive to the fact you literally posted this during a Jewish Holiday. Why not wait a day later...
Give it a break, it was posted on a Jewish holiday, so what?
I'm Orthodox and as long as the person posting it isn't Jewish, I'm not bothered at all. Judaism has very few expectations of others (basics such as not murdering or stealing, yes. But observing holidays, no)
@@johnbaker4246 orthodox jews dont use electronics on holidays
@@chavaa9417 it's annoying they posted it just on the day where the group being spoken about can't view it
@@מעין-צ9ג I know they don't use electronics on holy days. but again so what? Oh wow, they can't watch a video on the day it comes out, what a tragedy!
i find it funny that they posted this video on rosh hashanah
The rocking when people are davening is compared to the candle light who is trying to go high and be closer to The Creator. But it's not an obligation, every individual does what makes him/her more comfortable and focused. Love the video, btw! Very well explained!
If you were to try davening/praying you would find yourself rocking and rolling at some point
Sorry to say but I find judaism to be too legalistic/ formalistic/ ritualistic.
Beautiful! We all follow our own convictions. Religious, or not. Happy to see three educated, willing, concerning adults explaining. The rocking is common in every single thing that requires a form of “meditation”. It’s how the body soothes itself. So you are soothing yourself while reading the word of God.
I wish some of the orthodox jews in nyc would've been able to participate too! Big population of orthodox jews here.
By far the largest in America.
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You look at the past and think of the biggest civilizations to have existed. Roman/Persian empires etc. And they are all gone. And you look at the small nation of Israel, one of most persecuted nations and despised by many. Yet they remain today. I honestly believe thats proof of the the Almighty (blessed be he) existing, who promised to never forsake them as long as they keep his precepts. And they have. Many hate them still but I believe they are the light unto all other nations. The bearers of the sacred oracles given by Gd himself. Am Israel Chai. And peace to all.
Let's be accurate here.. my people's calamities have grown exponentially since Pharisaism and its Rabbinic offspring hijacked the Jewish people's leadership. Many of our troubles stem from the fact so many Jews do not keep YHWH's precepts correctly, owing to Rabbinical Judaism. That we've survived is thanks to a combination of YHWH promising to never forsake us completely, with the fact there has been a more faithful remnant of Jews who belonged to Scriptural movements that have attempted to observe the commandments better than their Rabbinical brethren.
@@ZviJ1 Hijacking? Pharisaism? You sound like a messianic, aka a Christian lol but Well you of all people should know it’s not “yhwh”, unless you’re ashkenazi and by “W” you mean “V” ‘cause if not, then you’re wrong. Anyway, you could reject the oral Torah all you want, buts it’s proven to be legitimate. You’re not the first to do so and I don’t blame you, but Orthodox Judaism is the only correct Judaism there is. Not really here to debate but glad I made things accurate for you.
@Frigidlava I’m sure they do exist but I’m referring to the civilizations as a whole. The people, language, culture don’t exist today. There aren’t any Romans any more. It’s all gone.
@Frigidlava I bet you are one of those antisemites who believe the Khazar canard that modern day Jews, or at least the Ashkenazim, are Khazars. But out there in the real world, the well performed genetic studies of the past 20+ years already led to the conclusion by reputable geneticists that 90% of modern Israelites i.e. the Jews trace back genetically to the ancient Israelites of the Levant and Jewish Bible and many of these studies have debunked the persistent argument of Khazarian descent.
@Frigidlava Even your neo-Nazi friend David Duke renounced the Khazar canard years ago as untenable hogwash. You really need to catch up and quit making yourselves seem like laughngstocks, bacause such tiresome hooey poses a challenge only to our laughter reflex.
Jews don't just rock, they rule!
I'm so confused, I don't see them controlling the weather, was Q lying to me this whole time?
Orthodox Jew here u we’re not lied too we have a monthly meeting about the weather and about which has better deals Walmart or target
Funny thing; while we control the immediate UNIVERSE, we still don't have a handle on controlling the weather ... yet.
😅😅😅😅😅 omg do people actually say that?
I mean, we pray for rain during the winter (cuz in israel thats the season that crops need to get rain to grow), but other than praying and hoping, we have no control over the weather at all...
@@shokoshokoshoko73 As a typical Jew, I'm working on it! Gut Shabbos ...
Women have to sleep separately on their period? Sorry but it seems kind of degrading.. just because you’re having your period it doesn’t mean you’re “dirty”
It's not degrading, nor do people think it's "dirty". There's spiritual reasonings as well. Please do some research about it.
The word the torah uses is "unclean" not dirty. there's a difference. its not calling it "disgusting", or "spoiled", that is a connotation you applied. Besides for the fact that a period is literally, physically unclean by it's nature- (sorry, but its the truth- its pretty messy) its about spiritual purity as well- focusing on the soul and separating yourself from your physical body and your physical needs. Also, it's a bodily fluid that has the potential to spread disease. In the time of the bible many things could make a person ritually impure- and it just so happens that the majority of them could be major vectors of disease- a person who touches a corpse is impure, a home infected with leprousy- impure. A man who touches his own bodily fluid, his semen, (in case you thought it just applied to women)- impure as well. It then requires the person to bathe in the cleanest possible water they could find at the time, and bathe head to toe to get rid of the impurity. Judaism predates germ theory, but it happens to be obsessive with cleanliness, from a time when that was definitely not the norm. We've washed our hands before we eat and in the morning when we wake up for thousands of years. Also, from what I've been told by the people who actually practice negiah and nidah is that it can be quite beautiful actually. I've heard many married couples say that it gives them space to focus on the emotional aspects of their relationship and not just the physical, it allows them to breathe new life into their relationships, and makes their eventual reunion when it does happen all the more satisfying and meaningful. But like the man in the video said, in the end, we don't know the exact reasoning behind it- we do it because the Torah says so. Our faith may sound illogical to you, but if we believe in a just, all-knowing G-d, which we do, we believe the guidelines that he gave us to live our lives are just too. We believe that his commandments are the right things to do- even if we don't know the exact reasoning behind them.
The idea is that a life could have been brought into the world. And I hadn’t. Nothing dirty.
The reason we do it is because G-d said so, and that’s it. But if you think about it. How every month the couple is excited to get together again. Nourishes the love and it’s the key to a happy marriage. If you can have something every day. Whenever you want you don’t appreciate as much.
@@arianablum7272 I can relate to most of these. I am Muslim and we do many of the things because quran or prophet told us to do so. We don't exactly know all the reasons behind it but we believe it has some valid reasons ( which may not be understood now)
Husband and wife sleep in 2 beds side by side. I personally don't have a problem with it. I think it's more about them not being able to get pregnant if she's menstruating. I don't think it's a "dirty" or degrading thing. Personally. And I'm not religious at all.
What a great video!
Do Orthodox Jess known they aren't the chosen people?
@יואב דניאל יוסיתThe curses of Deuteronomy don't apply to them.
@יואב דניאל יוסית Already have.
It’s nice to hear the perspectives of ORTHODOX Jews, since non-Jewish public often confuses the group with the ultra-Orthodox. I am surprised this distinction wasn’t addressed, since it is a misconception that I often have to clear up.
it's not addressed because there is NO dinsctiontion shut up
All these labels are made up. A Jew is either Torah observant or not. Ultra-orthodox and orthodox are both Torah observant and integrate seamlessly with one another.
Similar to the Amish community I remember growing up.
My mother is Jewish and my father Christian, the combination I had makes me so grateful to know both sides ! 🙏🏼
According to jewish law you are fully jewish then❤
Yes I am because of my mother - But I chose to also explore the Christian side and I consider myself Christian as well !
@@zahralem24 you aren't christian you have a pure Jewish soul
@@ommy7672 God - Yahweh is universal. Whether or not I want to categorize it , I believe in Christ as my Savior and most of my Jewish people do not . I'm Jewish and Christian, if that is easier to understand for you :)
@@zahralem24 Remember. Judaism was given by god in front of the whole Jewish nation therefore we know it's divine, god never gave the Christian religion in front of the whole Jewish nation therefor it's not divine.
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Nice video, really enjoyed hearing about their beliefs & traditions
I’m Jewish 😂
Wow! I learned a lot about this cult! Very interesting!