I am a 62 year old Christian woman and oh my goodness. I enjoyed you both so much. I hung on every word of this interview. You are both such beautiful women. Thank you.
I’m in love with Miss Pearl. I am an “OTD Christian “. 😄 I shave no regrets; yet much of what Miss Pearl described about the “facts” of her belief system, my cousin would say about my “loss”. Religious themes are more similar than adherents realize. Very enjoyable interview. BTW, Miss Pearl is a cutie sans the shitel (sic). ☺️ Peace.
It certainly is. As a non Jewish mother of a wonderful son in his twenties who is still finding his way, I like the little I g approach. She really should be so so grateful that is he is normal though; educated, employed married with children. Period. Mine hasn’t finished college yet …. She is lucky’
At 19/20+, if my mother was waiting up for me in the middle of the night with a hot meal? I would rather fix something myself instead of having Mom staring at the clock and out the window waiting for me to walk into the house so she could feed me. It would make me feel she still thought of me as a little kid who still needed Mommy to take care of him. Really. I would have found it annoying.
I'm a religious orthodox woman and I must say that your interview was done so respectfully and put our religious practices in a much more favorable light than any other interview I've ever seen. Thank you
Agree. I wish there were more interviews of orthodox Jewish men talking about their lives and the day-to-day aspects. As a Jew with no religious community where I’m currently at for law school, it’s hard to feel connected. Most YT channels on this are of women & they occasionally feature their husbands. Those definitely are still valuable and help my wife a lot. It’s just hard to find balance for myself as there’s different responsibilities.
Pearl is one of the most remarkable and empathic Jewish souls. She truly embraces her life while a bright light shines from her heart and soul. There are not many like Pearl. Thank you for this second heart-to-heart discussion.
I’m a Black woman, mid 50’s and I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. I have so much respect for this woman and her open minded thought process toward her son and her children. She is self assured but yet vulnerable at the same time. Her absolute belief in her faith is unwavering. I learned a lot from this interview. We mothers are more alike than we know. Thank you for sharing!
What a beautiful comment. Thank you for sharing your perspective & how this effected you. I share your perspective & appreciate your having shared it w/others. I bid u peace🙏
She also hates gentiles and people of color. Trust me. I know Hasidic Jews and they are very prejudice. They know Jews are marrying outside the faith and their numbers are declining
It would be very interesting if you could interview Pearl’s son to get his thoughts about being OTD. Thank you and thanks to Pearl. You are both dynamic women.
Same here. I have had a number of Jewish friends over the years, some fen had kosher kitchens, but none were strict orthodox. It’s very interesting to learn more about the orthodox side. It also amazes me how closely the old health/medical customs are aligned with modern science.
Frieda, you have a gift as an interviewer that very few people have. Your reactions always invite the guest to share more about their thoughts and the reasons behind their statements without judging in any way. I am in awe of that skill.
I'm a not-so-very religious Jewish man, 60s and I loved watching this interview. Pearl is wonderful, and I love that she didn't refuse her son who left Satmar way of living.
It’s funny the things you stumble upon on TH-cam. I’m not Jewish. In fact I’m Catholic and my husband is Muslim. But something about Pearl is very special. Your love and faith in her religion and how it permeates every word that comes from her mouth is truly so pure. As a mother I connected with her love and worry for her children. Her sacrifices for their well being. I don’t know how else to say it but I just needed to hear her words today. All the videos were incredibly calming and comforting to me. Proof that even In religious differences we can still find common ground and love. I wish her and her family all the best. ❤
It is so heartwarming to hear all the comments of different women from different religions. We all agree 100 percent that both you and Pearl are extraordinary. You both need to do a podcast together . When it comes down to it we are women that love our children, families and love our God. You and Pearl are a light where now there is so much darkness.
@faganquin6483 Yes I love her devotion: both inspirational and moving. This interview was so fascinating and so educational. I was really impressed by Frieda's questions, her compassion and the absolute eloquency of this grandmother's responses, her wisdom, her intelligence and her sage and wizened comments.
I am agnostic and i've started watching this video out of curiosity and because of the Netflix show. But after almost an hour i found myself sitting in the same pose trying not to miss a word from this interview. Pearl and Frieda, you are both such an intelligent, respectful and full of love women. Freida, thank you so much for the video!
As someone who rejected my parents religion and was brutally rejected by them, this video made me weep. If only my own mother had reacted like this dear woman reacted to her son. This women has a deep well of motherly love that we can all learn from.
. Sorry for your pain....And yet her son still is somewhat OTD. My point is, with a very challenging childhood of my own, I am ultimately responsible for myself. Like the Rebbitzin said, it is not worth chucking the users manual of a car away because the person who gave it to you did so harmfully. We are people, we make mistakes, and do all sorts of horrible things sometimes. That is what Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are there for. To do better and be better. So if you choose to do something harmful to a car because the manual was given in an unkind or inhumane way, how does that help the car? The car will be even worse off. First learn what you are rejecting and Who you are rejecting, and who you are hurting by chucking the manual away. Thank you for respectfully reading to the end. I wish you much wisdom, healing, and the opportunity to care for yourself and your family more by giving them the manual to live their best, happiest lives.
What a very wise woman she is. The word of God says whoever lacks wisdom should ask God who gives freely, so we should ask and receive. I know who to go to now for wisdom, but feel bad that I didn’t know for so many years when my children were growing up here at home. I didn’t know the Lord then. Maybe things could have been different, better. Thank you for this wonderful documentary. The Lord bless you both. He’s coming back very soon. Johns wife.
Your son sounds like he’s a good man and that’s great , treasure him , I lost my son 2 years ago , so long as he’s leading a good life with his wife and kids be happy for him and be thankful
I'm so very, very sorry for your deep, profound, & terrible loss. May your previous son rest in peace. 💗 May you & your family find some kind of comfort, & healing, strength, & support, Light, & Hope, & ever-increasing Peace.💗 May God be with you, hold you close, & Bless you. ❤️
This interview is a prime example of how two people can experience the same thing and have two totally different views. One married woman may enjoy this lifestyle and another may absolutely hate it. This is quite engaging and insightful.
Remember it is not surface success, but true fulfillment, genuine satisfaction and peace, and happiness that determines the difference. Who is truly happy, the 1 seeking, questioning, doubting, or the 1 with a deep sense of purpose and meaning that provides joy no matter what the circumstances. Who is truly free?
I would like to say thank you to both you and Pearl! She seams like she just wants people to be happy! To me it looks as there’s a protective side of her and everything she is say is out of love
She seem fine. Youbdo not knownl what she was thinking unless you can read minds. She actually thanked Pearl and said it had helped her and she became more informed herself.
I have to disagree with Pearl about women shaving their hair at their weddings. I am not Chasidic, but my family is, and I've been to dozens of weddings in New Square, which is more right wing Orthodox than Satmar. I've watched the brides looking cheerful and happy, and then they have their heads shaved before the Chuppah and they look absolutely traumatized. Every bride in that community is used to shaved heads, and they're still traumatized when it happens to them. Pearl seems like a lovely woman but she's portraying an idealized view.
How anyone can blindly follow some rules made by a leader hundreds of years ago is beyond me. Cary Grant the movie star, told a host in an interview that he regretted not standing up for himself against the producers, who told him and other actors, to extract their good teeth and put in dentures in order to get a part. Now these Jews have to shave off their good hair, and wear ''dead hair'' wigs, and everyone goes with it. They do not even realize that all the wig shops are owned by the leaders. Now I see how the Jones Town Murder in Guyana came about. Everyone like sheep, just goes along with the program, no one questions it, or rebels
@@deidradahl2802 You living in a nation with laws means you simply blindly obey laws, whether you like it or not, why you pay taxes, pay insurance, send your kids to school, and many other laws and rules necessary to live in your country, without even questioning or doing anything about them. Furthermore, you as lay and average person are not smart enough to understand what's good for you or not, why divorce rate is at 50%, why you get sick, why you aren't wealthy, and make mirriads of mistakes because of your own misjudgements. If you were smart enough to make your own decisions, you'd be producing best sellers. Religious Jews survive over 3000 years, do you even know who your ancestors are? Will you even be remembered in a hundred years?
Could be denial consciously or unconsciously. I mean even if we believe in sth and know sth will happen it can still be traumatizing and that isn‘t judgemental, doesn‘t say if it‘s good or bad, it‘s just a possibility. When you get rid of sth you were used to for a long time, it can hurt.
I think any women would be traumatized having their hair shaved. And for what reason? What new husband wants to see his wife bald? And then wear a wig which is hot and scratchy. This is not in the Bible, this is a new sect started in the late 1890’s and the leader said to do this.
“Who is rich? He who is happy with his life!” I will remember this … soooo true! Loved you both… Pearl’s passion and love and concern for her son …. And Frieda for her gentle spirit and empathy. So educational … I shall return! 💕
Please tell Pearl how much she is loved by your audience. I am Catholic and was always taught Judaism is our older sibling in religion. I could feel Pearl’s closeness to God. Her love for her son melts my heart. Please have her back for more conversations. ❤️❤️❤️
I too love Pearl and I too am a Catholic and believe they are our older siblings. I have also been taught, that the Jewish people have so much to teach us and share with us and Pearl IS doing this at least for me. Thank you Pearl and thank you Freida. Baruka Attah Adonai. LindaM
I agree. Pearl is so thoughtful, so obviously caring and loving for her children. I have thoroughly enjoyed Frieda's conversations with her and hope to see more!
Lutheran/Catholic. (Dad Catholic, Mom Lutheran). We were raised that without Judaism, the Son never would have been born. Christians cannot be Christians without Jews. We are like a tree on different branches, it all leads to the trunk directly to God
Same here, Jesus was Jew we come from Judaism. My parents lived their religion, it is a great example, seems that Pearl’s father was a lot like mine, believed 100%!
I love this woman! So many “Pearls of wisdom” -wanting her son to want Hashem, and her proclamation, “it’s not about me darling.!” I too understand this deep ache of a child’s decision. Indescribable. Thank you for sharing Pearl.❤🙏🏻
Wonderful open conversation, I enjoyed listening to Pearl, and appreciated the questions Frieda posed as we the outsiders would ask ourselves. In the end, is matter of belief, and what makes one happy. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much for the way you chose to define the yiddish words that were used in this interview! It was great to see the word spelled out along with the definition. ❤
She has such a gentle soul. Her words are full of conviction and wisdom. I hope this is not the last time that we hear from Pearl. All the best to her and her family!
Pearl is the most darling woman. I am not Jewish, but the Christian faith and the Jewish faith are so intimately connected, that it resonates really strongly. Pearl said something that I've repeated many times, and people find it so confusing. God wants us to love him and each other, and further, he wants us to want to love him and each other. Not a double entendre, but like that. To want to want. One of the great truth's. I could listen to Pearl for hours and hours. Great interview. Thanks so much for showing us.
I’m southern Baptist in Alabama and had gone to nyc 7 years ago. I love the modesty and how they celebrate and love their family. We need society to be more like them. God’s Chosen people!
I'm Catholic and I very much respect and admire those of the Jewish faith. I feel that it is another religion that emphasizes intelligence and learning and critical thinking, not just taking the word of others. Pearl is a wonderful lady and I wish her the best. Thank you so much for this interview.
I am a 64yr old Christian, and all I want to do now is visit Pearl, and sit listening to her wisdom! Her passion is truly infectious, and her compassion, moving. Thank you both for this wonderful message.... and the previous one too!
Me too! Pearl is such an encouragement and her faith in God is inspiring. I am a Christian as well and have gotten so much out of these interviews with Pearl
Frieda, this interview truly tops all the others. and the others were great too. I wish i could give you the equivalent of a grammy award for your superb conversation with Pearl. It's because of your humility that you have so much success. May Hashem bless you with tremendous Bracha.
The remarkable love of a mother who accepts their children, even when they make choices that hurt them so much. Thank you for talking about these hard things. Every person in all faith traditions can know this pain of a child leaving their faith. We love them. We care about these children. We can only find comfort in knowing that we believe in the day when our children will find a reason join us again in our worship faith.
So thankful to Pearl for her honesty. She really does have a beautiful sense of "enoughness" and is a great model for being not just satisfied, but joyful about what we are meant to be.
I am a Ukrainian Catholic woman and I could feel the love, respect, tradition and goodness which emanates from this wonderfully intelligent woman and the brilliant interviewer. I am a diaspora born Ukrainian who is proud of my heritage, family and faith. God bless you all
I, too, love watching Pearl. I am not Jewish but I still love this channel. I love learning about different cultures and Frieda's videos are so informative without being boring.
This is the second time I have watched this interview, and somehow it is even more moving the second time around. Thank you for connecting us all through better understanding.
Such a delight to watch these two women being so frank and generous to each other! Pearl has a remarkable wit and clarity of thought. Thanks for sharing this.
What a beautiful sweet loving woman !!! I can see her heart from here. I'm not a jew. I'm black Christian and enjoy so much listening to her. Love is really a beautiful thing ! To the interviewer I say "hat tip" to you lady you did a fantastic job !!! Probing but sensitive and professional at the same time. Well done 👏 ❤🙏🏼
I'm a Roman Catholic and we experience the same loss. I loved how Pearl said before you leave, educate yourself. What a wonderful woman. You both have such beautiful spirits. Thank you so much for sharing.
Such an interesting conversation. I’ve learned a great deal. Thanks to Pearl for opening her home, her heart, and her mind to all of us. I hope that Pearl knows how appreciative we are of her generosity! We’re trying to educate ourselves and she is a wonderful teacher!
Your goal is Nobel. I hope, and know (because it is promised he who seeks shall find), that this pursuit will bring all the answers and knowledge to help you achieve your best life.
@@ES-wn4oq *no need to correct them, because the type of Yiddishkeit Pearl is sharing focuses heavily on her faith. Of course certainly ethnic heritage is included in the dialogue, but there was no need to correct the person above. You need a hobby.
@@smsuits All the wig stores are owned by the leaders of the church, and the Rabbis, so it really is a business. People behave like sheep at times, they never think for themselves. That is how the Jones Town Murders came about.
Yeah, me too... I'd like to understand the history better. But there are different sects in Judaism, and it's not wrong. Take for example Jer.35. Jeremiah offers the Recabites wine, and they decline it. Reason? "Our forefather made us vow to never drink anything fermented, & to always live in tents". Jeremiah blessed them for their faithfulness & respect. I lean toward Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, of blessed memory. He & his sons are halakhic authorities, and don't add to Gd's laws... only expound them kindly, gently, as they stand, and how to apply them in various situations so that we don't neglect them, and not making the harshest ruling, rather taking the more lenient approach. I'm converting. Left Xianity Oct.2022 after finally seeing enough to know that it isn't what it claims to be. I studied Torah & Tanakh day & night for the last 9 of my 40 years as a Xian, and I saw so many wrong interpretations of Torah in "NT"... "NT" is capsized. If u want Truth, you'll get it in Tanakh.
@Galuppi728 How about just love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself? It's not rocket science. It really is just that simple.
Frieda, Pearl's reflections of her son going OTD is so heartfelt, raw, and honest. I so appreciate how she sees beyond the.break from Satmar and loves her son for who he is.
I just stumbled upon your channel today, and I'm so glad I did! This interview was phenomenal 👏🏼 As someone who grew up with a Satmar background, I absolutely loved how eloquently Pearl describes our lifestyle. She has a passion and contentedness for yiddishkeit that is contagious! What a wonderful ambassador for our way of life. And her attitude/mindset regarding her son, as well as all kids struggling with their yiddishkeit, is so heartwarming. It made me tear up, seeing how she approached it with love and acceptance rather than shame or anger. Overall, this video deserves a standing ovation 🙌🏼
Me too, my eyes filled with tears listening to this grandmother. This interview was truly fascinating and amazing. I'm not Jewish but I was totally swept off my feet listening to both women.
I am not a Jewish woman. I am a Catholic. However, I loved your interviews with Pearl. She is such a warm and loving woman and a treasure to her family and her community as well as we viewers. I love her and her love of God. If all people could be like her we would have such a wonderful world! Thank you for such a wonderful program. I applaud all the work you have you have accomplished. God bless you both. And, God bless all your future endeavors! Thank you
I am an African American Christian, southern woman. This was absolutely beautiful, and I agree with Mrs. Pearl in so many ways. Thank you for creating this content.
I am a atheist and don't do any traditions but I love understanding traditional people. I absolutely love Yiddish. I have lived around so many Yiddish speakers and they are the funniest people I've ever met. There are so many beautiful things in Jewish traditions. Even people like me can really appreciate the beauty of tradition. Pearl is amazing! I love her!
I know your comment is a couple months old, but I just wanted to give my reply as a fellow atheist. I was raised catholic, but have always been fascinated with other religions. I have spent a large portion of my adult life studying and learning about different cultures and find deep seeded traditions and rituals quite beautiful. I 100% support the right of all humans to live the life they choose, as long as it is truly their choice and causes no harm to others.
Same here, I’m atheist and I’m health worker based in the community with a very diverse population; I like to learn about other’s culture and religion to better understand their needs and behaviour.
She is not accepting her son. She is talking to him and not shunning him but it is made very clear hear that she massively disapproves of his choice, and that it is not OK with her
@@littleme3597 - If it is part of her faith & doesn’t lead to any feelings of disempowerment - & it couldn’t be more obvious how empowered of a woman Pearl is - then I don’t think it falls in that same category. Making me very hard for us to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes and see it from their perspective, but I think that’s what’s necessary here, imo.
as a mother, she is so understanding and feels her child's pain despite wanting him to believe in the religion, she continued to accept him and did not shun him or treat him differently. "i'm suffering for him" , that's true motherly love...i am in awe of this woman.
Did she really? She says in this very interview that basically he put her in the hospital. Guilt tripping and control take many forms. Her husband and the rabbis surely gave her permission to do this because of the way she is telling the story
It took me a while to be able to watch these videos, because I was afraid I would hear the same painful rhetoric I've heard so many times as an OTD person. But Pearl is amazing. Thanks for doing this series, Frieda 💜💜
Except for the bit about "don't confuse me with the facts" - my mother used that on me to say that I was refusing to listen to fact, when she just had a very different definition of fact.
I had that same impression, too, Dainy: That Pearl’s definition of ‘fact’ is different from the factual definition of the word “fact.” 😂 In other words, I’ve a hunch her “facts” are predicated on her beliefs rather than any empirical proofs. So whereas Pearl is starting from a place of “The Torah is the truth” - others approach it as “Let’s see what the Torah offers that would enrich my life.” Similarly, methinks the way Pearl uses the word “educate” is broader: not just to learn, but to study, accept and believe. Pearl make a fair point that many don’t have open minds, and are unwilling to educate themselves. I would offer that some others may be more willing to engage in critical analysis of what they’re being offered as fact, best practices, beneficial, or what constitutes the will of Hashem. Let’s take female head shaving as an example (which Pearl euphamizes as “cutting of the hair”). It’s tradition, but not a directive in the Torah. That tradition may have originated in support of the commandment to be faithful and in support of one’s vow to Hashem, i.e. to protect a Jewish wife from being involuntarily “taken” by another man in an era where that was commonplace. Someone engaging in faith-driven critical analysis today might ask, “If the Torah says I’ve been created in His image and to provide companionship for a male, then absent any compelling reason to the contrary, isn’t it a transgression to alter what Hashem created to be pleasing to my husband?” Understandably, to avoid seeming to challenge Pearl, Freida didn’t provide some of her own factual counterpoint to Pearl’s perspectives - such as the story of her friend with beautiful long golden locks who wanted to keep her hair after marriage - and who locked herself in the bathroom the day her mother arrived to shave her head, and was traumatized after relenting. That’s an instance of a woman raised her whole life among the Satmar who “knew what was coming” but for whom it absolutely WAS a big deal. Who’s to say that Freida’s friend isn’t more inherently devout for instinctively wanting to retain that which Hashem endowed her with? Likewise, if Hashem saw fit to create someone with fainting hair, how do we not know that it was His will that the person learn to accept her hair? Pearl touched upon women wearing headscarves vs. sheitel as being “more pious” because the Torah implies (not directs) that married women should cover their hair. Except that there’s no way to know whether the scarf is a reflection of a woman’s piety - or of her fear of retribution from non-conformity - or even of poverty (since sheitel are expensive). And this is where critical reasoning hasn’t been employed in favor of reinforcing how the community chooses to interpret what scarf wearing (and head shaving) represent. I’m putting these thoughts here - as a reply instead of as a direct comment - because I want everyone’s love and appreciation for Pearl (which I share) to remain forefront. I am happy for Pearl’s blessings - her joy in her life - her certainty in her beliefs - her feeling of belonging and fulfillment in her community. She deserves this and so much more. 💙🌟🕍
@@dainybernstein4751 Or you might have been at a stage of refusing to accept because you had already determined your future steps, or were hurting too much to hear anything clearly.
@@momfrombrooklynDainy was starting to use her intelligence to consider the truths and facts . She was smart enough to assess what really was so and what were just past traditions and their relevance to modern reality .
I really enjoyed Pearl tell her her gentile nieces and nephews say Shalom, Shalom!❤😂 I loved what she said about God’s purpose for each of us that was a gem, even as a Christian it touched me ❤
I am Muslim and I simply love Pearl. I loved this episode so much. The way Pearl feels about her faith is the similar to how I feel about mine. What a wonderful, warm, and accepting woman. I also love your questions because most of them is what I am asking in my mind. I have been living among Orthodox Jews for decades and learning only so much now from Pearl. I don’t know if she will ever see this but if she does I hope she knows how appreciative we are of her to allow us all to see her home, lifestyle and mature mind.
Me as well. As an orthodox Muslim mom it is a fear of mine that my children will go OTD( off the deen). May Al Raheem save them and have mercy upon them from that faith. I love listening to her and picking up all the Hebrew/ Yiddish words like hukum(wise guy) similar to hikmah(having knowledge in Arabic) . And the fasting on Mondays and Thursdays, Muslim is called the fast of Prophet Dawud(David peace be upon him)
I absolutely love this interview! As a baal teshuva (a Jew that grew up secular and decided to become Orthodox in her late 20's), I am happy to see a positive and honest representation of an Orthodox Jew. Most Jews rejecting Judaism today do not know why they've rejected it or what they're missing out on, it was a decision made by generations before them. Shabbat is my saving grace! To rest, to relish in family & friends, it is such a big blessing! Thank you Pearl for being so candid and honest.
@Alexis Geffen I love your comment ! Being a Sephardic Yeshivish woman I am so sadden by the representation of our orthodox communities at large and to have a non bias look at yiddishkeit is amazingly refreshing BH! Stay safe and blessed!
What do all the men work as? I have seen some programs from Israel and I really Wonder. Many study religious and wife and a lot of kids. What does They make money on?
@@lindalund9621 there are a lot of entrepreneurs, mom and dad’s shops , teachers, rabbi, rebbi, social workers, special Ed,… as highly educated people MD, lawyers, judges, engineers,… there’s a bit of everything!
It is a pure blessing and delight to hear Pearl talk about her passion for her faith. I wish you would make her a regular guest. She is a joy. Thank you.
I was born in Hackney London just down the road from the Hasidic community in Stamford Hill. My next door neighbours were Jewish as was one of my best friends (both not Hasidic) I have always been fascinated by the Jewish religion. I also worked in Hampstead London as a nurse in the 1970's, which also has a large Jewish population. I nursed many Jewish people who has been in the camps during the war, who had their number tattooed on them, & also many that had managed to get out of Germany before the war started. I met some incurable & Pearl really reminds me of some of the ladies I met then. What a wonderful lady with so much love for everyone. A really enjoyable video, many thanks Frieda.
I don't think Pearl realizes that her lifelong ambition to help the world has been fulfilled in these two videos. More than she might realize, and from within a life that many would consider limited and confined, she has brought a great light and understanding to us, and we are blessed. G-d bless her.
As a frum Lubavitch woman who worked in the Satmar community and now works with Skver, I wanted to thank you for shedding light on the beautiful and rich lives these communities live. I've always been made to feel welcome in the Skver community even though lubavitch is so different! Thank you!!!
Wow. That was amazing. As someone who is not religious, but is trying to explore religion and faith a lot of this was incredibly eye opening. Thank you Frieda and Pearl.
You and Pearl need to have a weekly talk. Pearl has so much wisdom and faith to share with Jews and non-Jews. I believe people are drawn to her because she is a woman who knows who she is, her honesty, and her kindness. Great interview!
Perl is so articulate! An amazing eye opening interview with a beautiful woman. I am a Torah observant woman living in Israel. I am not chassidic from my childhood but over the yrs have learned a lot about chassidic thought. Perl mentioned satisfaction and acceptance of life's circumstances. I have experienced serious health issues for yrs that have left me basically bedridden, unable to care fully for myself & maintain my home. I struggle with these limitations & I found encouragement in her words. Thank you for posting this!
Wow! I cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this interview. You are an absolutely precious young woman and the beautiful Hasidic woman brought me to tears more than once. What wisdom! I am an Orthodox Christian and all I can say is ,if I were you,after listening to both interviews it would be hard for me not to return to my roots and slowly begin to study and educate myself . I pray, truly pray, that you envelope yourself in her wisdom and return. What a beautiful asset you would be to the community and to young Jewish women. Thank you.
Frieda WAS educated and immersed in the Satmar community. Unless you have heard and understood her choices, please don’t disparage or dismiss them. Do you think that she didn’t have good reasons to leave, as bright and fair and thoughtful as she is? Praying for an outcome she doesn’t want seems disrespectful.
@@dsquared1950 being raised and educated as a child is not enough, there is far more to learn and if satmar is not a fit for her there are many other streams of orthodox judaism that she can educate herself on. as pearl says, if you are throwing it away, educate yourself on what you're throwing away.
Pearl is robust in her faith & life. But something tells me she is omitting those women who don’t share her sentiments. I’ve had aunties like this - who gaslit me out of my own feelings. Or shamed me for differing. Still, it’s intriguing to hear her experience & perspective.
I adore Pearl and she has so much wisdom, this coming from an agnostic former Protestant from Connecticut. I have so many similar conversations about the "old ways" with my Catholic Mexican in-laws. I love hearing how the previous generations did things, whether it's Hasidic, Mexican Catholic, New England Protestant... it's all fascinating to me. Thank you for bringing Pearl to us.
Pearl is such a dynamic person. I can feel her love and joy during your talks with her. I am not a Jewish person, but I have had many Jewish friends and because of the kindness of one Jewish person I was able to go to school to become a nurse. That was over 40 years ago. The thing that impresses me the most about Pearl is how she does everything with love in her heart. That is truly having faith and following Gods path. Please tell Pearl that she touched my heart and how special she is to others who have had the opportunity to listen to her speak with you. Thank you
You can tell she's a proud Jewish mother. From when she mentioned CBGB, and that he must have made it if he played there...And then the psychology degree. She's kvelling, even if she wants him to want to be connected to his Yiddishkeit. Bless her. He is blessed to have a mother who cares so much.
I love rock and metal music. I've never truly understood why people become so upset when their children become part of our music scene. We are also good people. Sobriety is also rampant, as is being a person of faith. However, hearing this interview and feeling a mother's love, free from judgment, I feel with her. I understand better. I appreciate this interview so much.
Where do I start to write a review that will really describe how thought provoking this interview becomes? Pearl is so honest, comfortable, shows no fear in stating her opinions, willing to share her inner private beliefs without accusations or judgments! I could listen to her all day! I learned so much from her and she made me feel more positive toward some of my faith’s more embedded beliefs and understand how some can continue to follow the rules that I was raised with. I have no compliance with rules that I find so restrictive and can find no reason for. I better understand now how some can follow. Thank You Frieda and Pearl for this thought provoking interview.
So she hates her hair and hated it back then. And her mom was aware it is a big step, that’s why she did it reasonably. What if you loved your hair? Why is it unreasonable to have emotions about it? About the new and unknown life she will have as a married women. And I interpreted that scene as her emotions about the wedding, she felt pressured into marriage.
I agree. For the young woman who doesn’t want to get married in the first place, cutting her hair can feel like the final chain being attached to her. There’s no going back once you are physically “marked” as a married woman.
But I think it's instructive that Frieda, too, didn't have an emotional connection to her hair when she got married, while she was still in the community. And she's a *very* different person from Pearl, with a very different life experience. Though the part of the Torah-observant world I participate in (not in NY) just completely covers the married woman's hair (with a "tichel"-nice scarf or snood or "sheitel"-wig), I knew almost nothing about the Satmar hassidim before these videos. But if I understand rightly from what Pearl (& to an extent Frieda) said here, it would be very unusual in the Satmar world for a young girl to "love" her hair, or carry a strong emotional bond with it, since all her female role models whom she loved & grew up with shaved theirs. It's a sign of adulthood; young people usually "can't wait" to be fully grown up. Just my 2 cents.
@@sherila4834 it’s entirely possible that most women in the community don’t see it as a big deal. I don’t see being a stay at home mom as a big deal, because I’m a feminist and believe women should choose their occupation. But there are plenty of feminist women who HATE the idea of being a stay at home mom for themselves. If they were forced to be one, they would have a similarly strong (a misogynist would call it hysterical) reaction. Both views are valid. That’s all I was saying. Explicitly saying that a visceral reaction is just being dramatic, like Pearl did, is myopic. And hugely unempathetic. But again, it’s clear that open mindedness and empathy for difference isn’t culturally relevant for their community. It’s more about conforming for the good of the community. There are wonderful aspects to that. Unless you are different. If you’re the nail that sticks out, you get hammered down. It just doesn’t HAVE TO BE that way, you know?
OK, here’s me, a former Christian now atheist who just found you, and I’m binging your vids. LOL! You are a wonderful interviewer, lovely on camera, and I’m learning so much! Thank you SO much for doing these, posting for all, and sharing this information in such a way as to be both informative and quite entertaining. I’m hooked!
its a real mitzvah to let people hear off these dealings and also to speak truth and be honest about how you are dealing with the things that they dealt with ... and everything .
One of the best parts of visiting NYC was meeting you Frieda. I so appreciate watching your conversations with Pearl. It's evident that both of you have grown to care about each other and that your conversation was one rooted in respect. You may not have the exact same beliefs but you gave Pearl a platform to discuss her life and it's evident you respect her. That's really all any of us want isn't it. I look forward to continuing to watch the beautiful content you put out Frieda.
Thank you for such a moving and powerful interview done with such grace and compassion. Frieda, what a gift you have! I felt touched by Peal's joy and passion for her life and faith. This is important work! I look forward to more!
Your interviews with Pearl have inspired me to further educate myself in my own faith and discover what I've been missing all these years as an agnostic. Pearl is a treasure and wiser than any person I've encountered in my life. Thank you for sharing these interviews with us.
I found your videos by accident. I enjoy listening to Pearl explain how and why she and her community do certain things. As a Christian we share many of the same beliefs. By learning about one another’s beliefs it brings a greater understanding of each other and with that a recognition that we are all more alike than we are different. Bless you both for increasing my knowledge and understanding.
This is one of the loveliest and most honest presentations on any media platform I have ever seen on the topic of religion. How refreshing. Pearl of course is a star; so honest and genuine. You both must be congratulated on the kindness and respect that is so mutual in this interview. Frieda of course is simply exceptional.I am not Jewish but Pearl’s wisdom is helpful in shepherding my own religious journey here in Nova Scotia. I have followed Frieda since the fall of 2019 when on a whim, I took her tour and was struck by the the intelligent and evenhanded way she delivered her commentary. Her interviews and writings have benefitted my own education and now Pearl. Thanks Frieda and I wish you well. Marion
I absolutely love and admire her! She is such a treasure to her faith and way of life. Wish you could do more with her. I hope she gets to hear all these great comments❤
Thank you to both of you for sharing these vlogs with everyone! I was raised Protestant and know nothing about Jewish life let alone about differences inside the religion. It has been very interesting learning about Judaism.
Thank you very much for this video. I'm a 61 year old secular man living on the south coast of Western Australia. I rarely meet a Jewish person and I don't think there is a Hasidic community within 3,000 km, but I am fascinated by faith, and the other ways people find meaning and ways of living in their worlds. I was very moved by Pearl's brilliant and beautiful expression of the security and joy she finds in her faith. I am somewhat envious, as my own struggle for meaning has, I think, been more lonely and uncertain. I appreciate both of you very much. Love to you and your families. Martin.
Wow! I am buzzing here! I didn’t want the discussion to end. You both flowed effortlessly into such an in depth subject and I got very emotional in a good way. Thank you Frieda for your hard work to put this content out to us, thank you Pearl for your heartfelt honesty and wise words ❤❤
I love what dear Mrs. Pearl says about faith. Educate yourself. This is exactly how I felt as a young person. How can I reject something as huge as the creator of the universe without learning what can be learned from the beginning of time? Now, at 63 years old I am still learning, more grateful every single day that I had to learn the truth of reality for myself. BH.
This is just all so lovely. The passion Pearl speaks with, when it's about her faith and culture... And also the acceptance of what might have gotten wrong. What is important. The kind disagreements and respect towards another. Lovely.
I loved this conversation. I related to it as a Christian woman-contentment and joy in life because I have a relationship with the Creator of heaven and earth who loves me and guides me in this life.
Pearl’s joy with her life, her peacefulness and deep faith moved me tremendously. I can’t thank you enough for allowing this unique woman to share her views with me.
I am a 69 year old Christian woman who was married 25 years to a Messianic Jew. Many of Pearl's responses are almost word-for-word the very same concerns as many Christian women. We want our children to have the same depth of faith as we profess. We want our children to experience the same joy that we have found thru our faith. Sometimes this happens naturally and sometimes it doesn't. Then mothers grieve for their children without a spiritual foundation. I identify with Pearl. I heard the sweetness of her heart and of her spirit. Thank you for this video. It was a view into a community so different from mine, and yet, so similar.
Pearl is such a gem! I am a Christian and loved her commitment to her Faith. Thank you Frieda for this great experience and your love and respect of the Hasidic community.❤
I am a 62 year old Christian woman and oh my goodness. I enjoyed you both so much. I hung on every word of this interview. You are both such beautiful women. Thank you.
Thank you!
Wow I am not Jewish but this was very inspirational especially how she referred to the importance of God.
I’m in love with Miss Pearl. I am an “OTD Christian “. 😄 I shave no regrets; yet much of what Miss Pearl described about the “facts” of her belief system, my cousin would say about my “loss”. Religious themes are more similar than adherents realize.
Very enjoyable interview. BTW, Miss Pearl is a cutie sans the shitel (sic). ☺️
Peace.
I enjoyed it so much too, Annette.
Thank you. I am not Jewish but this loving interview was such a gift. You are both such beautiful women. ❤
Her best advice is "be loving to your child". Her waiting up for him with supper, without judgment, is amazing!
That was Pearl’s perspective..who knows what really happened..just leave it at that..
Sounds like you know what happened or you personally experienced it
It certainly is. As a non Jewish mother of a wonderful son in his twenties who is still finding his way, I like the little I g approach. She really should be so so grateful that is he is normal though; educated, employed married with children. Period. Mine hasn’t finished college yet …. She is lucky’
At 19/20+, if my mother was waiting up for me in the middle of the night with a hot meal? I would rather fix something myself instead of having Mom staring at the clock and out the window waiting for me to walk into the house so she could feed me. It would make me feel she still thought of me as a little kid who still needed Mommy to take care of him. Really. I would have found it annoying.
@Riyyah D .. wondering what that has to do with this comment...
I'm a religious orthodox woman and I must say that your interview was done so respectfully and put our religious practices in a much more favorable light than any other interview I've ever seen. Thank you
It is a beautiful interview. I have learned so much. I am so grateful.
You might like Peter Santenello's series on Chassidic Jews.
@@dmalka336 yup, I've seen some of it. TY
I second the notion. Great interview, great explanation of the different customs and laws.
Agree.
I wish there were more interviews of orthodox Jewish men talking about their lives and the day-to-day aspects.
As a Jew with no religious community where I’m currently at for law school, it’s hard to feel connected.
Most YT channels on this are of women & they occasionally feature their husbands.
Those definitely are still valuable and help my wife a lot. It’s just hard to find balance for myself as there’s different responsibilities.
Pearl is one of the most remarkable and empathic Jewish souls. She truly embraces her life while a bright light shines from her heart and soul. There are not many like Pearl. Thank you for this second heart-to-heart discussion.
I’m a Black woman, mid 50’s and I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. I have so much respect for this woman and her open minded thought process toward her son and her children. She is self assured but yet vulnerable at the same time. Her absolute belief in her faith is unwavering. I learned a lot from this interview. We mothers are more alike than we know. Thank you for sharing!
What a beautiful comment. Thank you for sharing your perspective & how this effected you. I share your perspective & appreciate your having shared it w/others. I bid u peace🙏
Lovely!
@@kayoticmind You said what I felt exactly.
Eloquently put Madame -
She also hates gentiles and people of color. Trust me. I know Hasidic Jews and they are very prejudice. They know Jews are marrying outside the faith and their numbers are declining
It would be very interesting if you could interview Pearl’s son to get his thoughts about being OTD. Thank you and thanks to Pearl. You are both dynamic women.
Pearl is so beautiful I would love to meet her son and his wife.
I am not Jewish but find watching Pearl extremely interesting and informative.
Same here. I have had a number of Jewish friends over the years, some fen had kosher kitchens, but none were strict orthodox. It’s very interesting to learn more about the orthodox side. It also amazes me how closely the old health/medical customs are aligned with modern science.
I'm wooed! I'm smitten with the desire to experience her joy and contentment
it’s a very interesting religion to say the least.....
Pearl is amazing! I could listen to her for hours. She is very informative about her faith and religious practices.
Frieda, you have a gift as an interviewer that very few people have. Your reactions always invite the guest to share more about their thoughts and the reasons behind their statements without judging in any way. I am in awe of that skill.
I'm a not-so-very religious Jewish man, 60s and I loved watching this interview. Pearl is wonderful, and I love that she didn't refuse her son who left Satmar way of living.
Whichever nomenclature your group has, never forget you are first and foremost: Jewish!
Pearl’s love for her faith is so beautiful. I wish all people felt that way.
Thank you, Frieda, for giving us this beautiful interview with Pearl, such a special and luminous person!
She has a purpose, she knows where she came from, what she is doing, and where she is going.
What a beautiful answer!
Pearl makes me wanting to be a better mother, a better human being. Than you for this interview❤❤
It’s funny the things you stumble upon on TH-cam. I’m not Jewish. In fact I’m Catholic and my husband is Muslim. But something about Pearl is very special. Your love and faith in her religion and how it permeates every word that comes from her mouth is truly so pure. As a mother I connected with her love and worry for her children. Her sacrifices for their well being. I don’t know how else to say it but I just needed to hear her words today. All the videos were incredibly calming and comforting to me. Proof that even In religious differences we can still find common ground and love. I wish her and her family all the best. ❤
Pearl is the “light” in a dark world!
It is so heartwarming to hear all the comments of different women from different religions. We all agree 100 percent that both you and Pearl are extraordinary. You both need to do a podcast together . When it comes down to it we are women that love our children, families and love our God. You and Pearl are a light where now there is so much darkness.
I feel exactly the same way.
@faganquin6483 Yes I love her devotion: both inspirational and moving. This interview was so fascinating and so educational. I was really impressed by Frieda's questions, her compassion and the absolute eloquency of this grandmother's responses, her wisdom, her intelligence and her sage and wizened comments.
How do you deal with your different religions? Do you have any children?
I am agnostic and i've started watching this video out of curiosity and because of the Netflix show. But after almost an hour i found myself sitting in the same pose trying not to miss a word from this interview. Pearl and Frieda, you are both such an intelligent, respectful and full of love women. Freida, thank you so much for the video!
As someone who rejected my parents religion and was brutally rejected by them, this video made me weep. If only my own mother had reacted like this dear woman reacted to her son. This women has a deep well of motherly love that we can all learn from.
I think it’s more common now for kids to leave a religion when they are teens or young adults. You know the saying…13 bar mitzvah 14 atheist
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Sorry for your pain....And yet her son still is somewhat OTD. My point is, with a very challenging childhood of my own, I am ultimately responsible for myself. Like the Rebbitzin said, it is not worth chucking the users manual of a car away because the person who gave it to you did so harmfully.
We are people, we make mistakes, and do all sorts of horrible things sometimes. That is what Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are there for. To do better and be better. So if you choose to do something harmful to a car because the manual was given in an unkind or inhumane way, how does that help the car? The car will be even worse off.
First learn what you are rejecting and Who you are rejecting, and who you are hurting by chucking the manual away.
Thank you for respectfully reading to the end. I wish you much wisdom, healing, and the opportunity to care for yourself and your family more by giving them the manual to live their best, happiest lives.
Content was excellent and so extremely engaging..❤❤
What a very wise woman she is. The word of God says whoever lacks wisdom should ask God who gives freely, so we should ask and receive.
I know who to go to now for wisdom, but feel bad that I didn’t know for so many years when my children were growing up here at home. I didn’t know the Lord then. Maybe things could have been different, better. Thank you for this wonderful documentary. The Lord bless you both. He’s coming back very soon. Johns wife.
My mother as well😢
Your son sounds like he’s a good man and that’s great , treasure him , I lost my son 2 years ago , so long as he’s leading a good life with his wife and kids be happy for him and be thankful
So sorry to hear that.
I'm so very, very sorry for your deep, profound, & terrible loss.
May your previous son rest in peace. 💗
May you & your family find some kind of comfort, & healing, strength, & support, Light, & Hope, & ever-increasing Peace.💗
May God be with you, hold you close, & Bless you. ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss. But I understand Pearl's sadness over her son's leaving of observant Judaism. It's the death of her dream for him.
This interview is a prime example of how two people can experience the same thing and have two totally different views. One married woman may enjoy this lifestyle and another may absolutely hate it. This is quite engaging and insightful.
I don't see any reason to shave hair. That is another way to keep women subdued and controlled. Hair is NOT evil. Nor is food.
@@littleme3597 of course you don't, it's not your religious or cultural custom.
Remember it is not surface success, but true fulfillment, genuine satisfaction and peace, and happiness that determines the difference. Who is truly happy, the 1 seeking, questioning, doubting, or the 1 with a deep sense of purpose and meaning that provides joy no matter what the circumstances. Who is truly free?
@@hollyyoung649 No need to do this. HAIR removal does not prove anything. Harm's the woman. 2023.
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If it’s imposed on you, you are not free.
I would like to say thank you to both you and Pearl! She seams like she just wants people to be happy! To me it looks as there’s a protective side of her and everything she is say is out of love
Pearl is great but Freida is AWESOME!!! I'm sure many things Pearl said to her weren't easy for her to hear and she so respectfully smiled and nodded!
She seem fine. Youbdo not knownl what she was thinking unless you can read minds. She actually thanked Pearl and said it had helped her and she became more informed herself.
I have to disagree with Pearl about women shaving their hair at their weddings. I am not Chasidic, but my family is, and I've been to dozens of weddings in New Square, which is more right wing Orthodox than Satmar. I've watched the brides looking cheerful and happy, and then they have their heads shaved before the Chuppah and they look absolutely traumatized. Every bride in that community is used to shaved heads, and they're still traumatized when it happens to them. Pearl seems like a lovely woman but she's portraying an idealized view.
How anyone can blindly follow some rules made by a leader hundreds of years ago is beyond me. Cary Grant the movie star, told a host in an interview that he regretted not standing up for himself against the producers, who told him and other actors, to extract their good teeth and put in dentures in order to get a part. Now these Jews have to shave off their good hair, and wear ''dead hair'' wigs, and everyone goes with it. They do not even realize that all the wig shops are owned by the leaders. Now I see how the Jones Town Murder in Guyana came about. Everyone like sheep, just goes along with the program, no one questions it, or rebels
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You living in a nation with laws means you simply blindly obey laws, whether you like it or not, why you pay taxes, pay insurance, send your kids to school, and many other laws and rules necessary to live in your country, without even questioning or doing anything about them. Furthermore, you as lay and average person are not smart enough to understand what's good for you or not, why divorce rate is at 50%, why you get sick, why you aren't wealthy, and make mirriads of mistakes because of your own misjudgements. If you were smart enough to make your own decisions, you'd be producing best sellers.
Religious Jews survive over 3000 years, do you even know who your ancestors are? Will you even be remembered in a hundred years?
Could be denial consciously or unconsciously. I mean even if we believe in sth and know sth will happen it can still be traumatizing and that isn‘t judgemental, doesn‘t say if it‘s good or bad, it‘s just a possibility. When you get rid of sth you were used to for a long time, it can hurt.
I picked this up also, as she walked around the answer several times. Thanks for sharing your more realistic perspective.
I think any women would be traumatized having their hair shaved. And for what reason? What new husband wants to see his wife bald? And then wear a wig which is hot and scratchy. This is not in the Bible, this is a new sect started in the late 1890’s and the leader said to do this.
“Who is rich? He who is happy with his life!” I will remember this … soooo true! Loved you both… Pearl’s passion and love and concern for her son …. And Frieda for her gentle spirit and empathy. So educational … I shall return! 💕
I like that you respected her son’s dignity and showed him his mothers interview before uploading this for the world. I respect that so much.
Please tell Pearl how much she is loved by your audience. I am Catholic and was always taught Judaism is our older sibling in religion. I could feel Pearl’s closeness to God. Her love for her son melts my heart. Please have her back for more conversations. ❤️❤️❤️
I too love Pearl and I too am a Catholic and believe they are our older siblings. I have also been taught, that the Jewish people have so much to teach us and share with us and Pearl IS doing this at least for me. Thank you Pearl and thank you Freida. Baruka Attah Adonai. LindaM
I agree. Pearl is so thoughtful, so obviously caring and loving for her children. I have thoroughly enjoyed Frieda's conversations with her and hope to see more!
Lutheran/Catholic. (Dad Catholic, Mom Lutheran). We were raised that without Judaism, the Son never would have been born. Christians cannot be Christians without Jews. We are like a tree on different branches, it all leads to the trunk directly to God
Same here, Jesus was Jew we come from Judaism. My parents lived their religion, it is a great example, seems that Pearl’s father was a lot like mine, believed 100%!
I can feel her faith, her love and her passion. I just hope there will be more wisdom from both of you soon.
I love this woman! So many “Pearls of wisdom” -wanting her son to want Hashem, and her proclamation, “it’s not about me darling.!” I too understand this deep ache of a child’s decision. Indescribable. Thank you for sharing Pearl.❤🙏🏻
Pearl seems like such an amazing person.Her family is so fortunate to have her in their life. I Feel lifted by her words.
Wonderful open conversation, I enjoyed listening to Pearl, and appreciated the questions Frieda posed as we the outsiders would ask ourselves. In the end, is matter of belief, and what makes one happy. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much for the way you chose to define the yiddish words that were used in this interview! It was great to see the word spelled out along with the definition. ❤
She has such a gentle soul. Her words are full of conviction and wisdom. I hope this is not the last time that we hear from Pearl. All the best to her and her family!
Pearl is the most darling woman. I am not Jewish, but the Christian faith and the Jewish faith are so intimately connected, that it resonates really strongly. Pearl said something that I've repeated many times, and people find it so confusing. God wants us to love him and each other, and further, he wants us to want to love him and each other. Not a double entendre, but like that. To want to want. One of the great truth's. I could listen to Pearl for hours and hours. Great interview. Thanks so much for showing us.
agreed!
She reminds me of my grandma that I miss dearly. A compliment of the highest order!
I watched another Hasidic you tube person, and I found the similarities between the Hasidic customs and the Muslim customs disturbing.
@@celiamartin2907 respectfully, may I ask why disturbing?
I’m southern Baptist in Alabama and had gone to nyc 7 years ago. I love the modesty and how they celebrate and love their family. We need society to be more like them. God’s Chosen people!
I'm Catholic and I very much respect and admire those of the Jewish faith. I feel that it is another religion that emphasizes intelligence and learning and critical thinking, not just taking the word of others. Pearl is a wonderful lady and I wish her the best. Thank you so much for this interview.
I am a 64yr old Christian, and all I want to do now is visit Pearl, and sit listening to her wisdom! Her passion is truly infectious, and her compassion, moving. Thank you both for this wonderful message.... and the previous one too!
She will think you are crazy for being a Christian. I know Hasidic Jews and their religion sect is the only right sect.
100%. This grandmother's wisdom was fascinating to me. This interview was so wonderful and Frieda is very talented. I loved this.
She will not have anything to do with you in real life. Hasidic Jews don’t socialize with non Hasidic Jews. They are a tight community
Me too
Me too! Pearl is such an encouragement and her faith in God is inspiring. I am a Christian as well and have gotten so much out of these interviews with Pearl
Frieda, this interview truly tops all the others. and the others were great too. I wish i could give you the equivalent of a grammy award for your superb conversation with Pearl. It's because of your humility that you have so much success. May Hashem bless you with tremendous Bracha.
Frieda, I fully agree. Your personality and genuine curiosity allowed for such an honest open interview. Well done!!!
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I’m not Jewish and I learned a lot from your show. Thank you and also a big thank you to Pearl for being so open and brutally honest.
The remarkable love of a mother who accepts their children, even when they make choices that hurt them so much. Thank you for talking about these hard things. Every person in all faith traditions can know this pain of a child leaving their faith. We love them. We care about these children. We can only find comfort in knowing that we believe in the day when our children will find a reason join us again in our worship faith.
So thankful to Pearl for her honesty. She really does have a beautiful sense of "enoughness" and is a great model for being not just satisfied, but joyful about what we are meant to be.
I am a Ukrainian Catholic woman and I could feel the love, respect, tradition and goodness which emanates from this wonderfully intelligent woman and the brilliant interviewer. I am a diaspora born Ukrainian who is proud of my heritage, family and faith. God bless you all
What love? She hates everything and everyone that is not Jewish. Can't you see how evil that person is?
I, too, love watching Pearl. I am not Jewish but I still love this channel. I love learning about different cultures and Frieda's videos are so informative without being boring.
This is the second time I have watched this interview, and somehow it is even more moving the second time around. Thank you for connecting us all through better understanding.
What a lucky family to have Pearl as their mother, so wise, kind and educated
And FANATICAL
So fanatical 🤣
All cults are similar down to the insulting advice "educate yourself" a favourite with vegans.@@deidradahl2802
@@deidradahl2802Your obsession with the “patriarchy” is fanatical. Get a grip.
Such a delight to watch these two women being so frank and generous to each other!
Pearl has a remarkable wit and clarity of thought.
Thanks for sharing this.
What a beautiful sweet loving woman !!! I can see her heart from here. I'm not a jew. I'm black Christian and enjoy so much listening to her. Love is really a beautiful thing ! To the interviewer I say "hat tip" to you lady you did a fantastic job !!! Probing but sensitive and professional at the same time. Well done 👏 ❤🙏🏼
Thank you so much for putting translations up! Makes it so much easier to consume your content!
I'm a Roman Catholic and we experience the same loss. I loved how Pearl said before you leave, educate yourself. What a wonderful woman. You both have such beautiful spirits. Thank you so much for sharing.
Such an interesting conversation. I’ve learned a great deal. Thanks to Pearl for opening her home, her heart, and her mind to all of us. I hope that Pearl knows how appreciative we are of her generosity! We’re trying to educate ourselves and she is a wonderful teacher!
Your goal is Nobel. I hope, and know (because it is promised he who seeks shall find), that this pursuit will bring all the answers and knowledge to help you achieve your best life.
She’s an excellent ambassador for her religion
*Ethnoreligion
@@ES-wn4oq *no need to correct them, because the type of Yiddishkeit Pearl is sharing focuses heavily on her faith. Of course certainly ethnic heritage is included in the dialogue, but there was no need to correct the person above. You need a hobby.
Go Pearl!
@@ES-wn4oq I agree with you and was about to comment similar
I thought to myself: "she should be a Rabbi".
The Old Testament talks about women’s hair as being a wonderful thing!
Yes. And in the NT, we're told hair is a woman's glory, given to her by God as a head covering.
I don’t understand the point in shaving the head and then putting on fake hair.
@@smsuits All the wig stores are owned by the leaders of the church, and the Rabbis, so it really is a business. People behave like sheep at times, they never think for themselves. That is how the Jones Town Murders came about.
Yeah, me too... I'd like to understand the history better. But there are different sects in Judaism, and it's not wrong. Take for example Jer.35. Jeremiah offers the Recabites wine, and they decline it. Reason? "Our forefather made us vow to never drink anything fermented, & to always live in tents". Jeremiah blessed them for their faithfulness & respect.
I lean toward Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, of blessed memory. He & his sons are halakhic authorities, and don't add to Gd's laws... only expound them kindly, gently, as they stand, and how to apply them in various situations so that we don't neglect them, and not making the harshest ruling, rather taking the more lenient approach.
I'm converting. Left Xianity Oct.2022 after finally seeing enough to know that it isn't what it claims to be. I studied Torah & Tanakh day & night for the last 9 of my 40 years as a Xian, and I saw so many wrong interpretations of Torah in "NT"... "NT" is capsized.
If u want Truth, you'll get it in Tanakh.
@Galuppi728 How about just love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself? It's not rocket science. It really is just that simple.
Frieda, Pearl's reflections of her son going OTD is so heartfelt, raw, and honest. I so appreciate how she sees beyond the.break from Satmar and loves her son for who he is.
I just stumbled upon your channel today, and I'm so glad I did! This interview was phenomenal 👏🏼
As someone who grew up with a Satmar background, I absolutely loved how eloquently Pearl describes our lifestyle. She has a passion and contentedness for yiddishkeit that is contagious! What a wonderful ambassador for our way of life.
And her attitude/mindset regarding her son, as well as all kids struggling with their yiddishkeit, is so heartwarming. It made me tear up, seeing how she approached it with love and acceptance rather than shame or anger.
Overall, this video deserves a standing ovation 🙌🏼
Me too, my eyes filled with tears listening to this grandmother. This interview was truly fascinating and amazing. I'm not Jewish but I was totally swept off my feet listening to both women.
I am not a Jewish woman. I am a Catholic. However, I loved your interviews with Pearl. She is such a warm and loving woman and a treasure to her family and her community as well as we viewers. I love her and her love of God. If all people could be like her we would have such a wonderful world! Thank you for such a wonderful program. I applaud all the work you have you have accomplished. God bless you both. And, God bless all your future endeavors! Thank you
But WHAT IF YOUR OWN MOTHER was like this "Pearl"?! OY!
I am an African American Christian, southern woman. This was absolutely beautiful, and I agree with Mrs. Pearl in so many ways. Thank you for creating this content.
Don't forget to go vote blue on November 5th and take a friend with you to vote as well.
No Christian should vote for the "blue" cult of death.
I am a atheist and don't do any traditions but I love understanding traditional people. I absolutely love Yiddish. I have lived around so many Yiddish speakers and they are the funniest people I've ever met. There are so many beautiful things in Jewish traditions. Even people like me can really appreciate the beauty of tradition. Pearl is amazing! I love her!
I know your comment is a couple months old, but I just wanted to give my reply as a fellow atheist. I was raised catholic, but have always been fascinated with other religions. I have spent a large portion of my adult life studying and learning about different cultures and find deep seeded traditions and rituals quite beautiful. I 100% support the right of all humans to live the life they choose, as long as it is truly their choice and causes no harm to others.
@@nerdy_nurse Ditto!!
Same here, I’m atheist and I’m health worker based in the community with a very diverse population; I like to learn about other’s culture and religion to better understand their needs and behaviour.
@@Metonymy1979Ray Comfort interviews.
She is not accepting her son. She is talking to him and not shunning him but it is made very clear hear that she massively disapproves of his choice, and that it is not OK with her
I cried listening to her.
You both were amazing. Listening to Pearl helped me brush up on my Yiddish. Does she realize what a hit she has been? Waiting for Part 3, please!!!
I don't get how shaving your head, is a good thing for a woman.
@@littleme3597 - If it is part of her faith & doesn’t lead to any feelings of disempowerment - & it couldn’t be more obvious how empowered of a woman Pearl is - then I don’t think it falls in that same category. Making me very hard for us to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes and see it from their perspective, but I think that’s what’s necessary here, imo.
Pearl is a lovely woman and gives inspiration to all of us. I happen to be Catholic and join this wonderful women as we embrace our faiths.
as a mother, she is so understanding and feels her child's pain despite wanting him to believe in the religion, she continued to accept him and did not shun him or treat him differently. "i'm suffering for him" , that's true motherly love...i am in awe of this woman.
Did she really? She says in this very interview that basically he put her in the hospital. Guilt tripping and control take many forms. Her husband and the rabbis surely gave her permission to do this because of the way she is telling the story
oh ok@@RETate-kk8yi
I liked this because this woman is so good at knowing her own worth. 🎉
It took me a while to be able to watch these videos, because I was afraid I would hear the same painful rhetoric I've heard so many times as an OTD person. But Pearl is amazing. Thanks for doing this series, Frieda 💜💜
Except for the bit about "don't confuse me with the facts" - my mother used that on me to say that I was refusing to listen to fact, when she just had a very different definition of fact.
Ha ha, thanks Dainy.
I had that same impression, too, Dainy: That Pearl’s definition of ‘fact’ is different from the factual definition of the word “fact.” 😂 In other words, I’ve a hunch her “facts” are predicated on her beliefs rather than any empirical proofs. So whereas Pearl is starting from a place of “The Torah is the truth” - others approach it as “Let’s see what the Torah offers that would enrich my life.”
Similarly, methinks the way Pearl uses the word “educate” is broader: not just to learn, but to study, accept and believe.
Pearl make a fair point that many don’t have open minds, and are unwilling to educate themselves. I would offer that some others may be more willing to engage in critical analysis of what they’re being offered as fact, best practices, beneficial, or what constitutes the will of Hashem.
Let’s take female head shaving as an example (which Pearl euphamizes as “cutting of the hair”). It’s tradition, but not a directive in the Torah. That tradition may have originated in support of the commandment to be faithful and in support of one’s vow to Hashem, i.e. to protect a Jewish wife from being involuntarily “taken” by another man in an era where that was commonplace. Someone engaging in faith-driven critical analysis today might ask, “If the Torah says I’ve been created in His image and to provide companionship for a male, then absent any compelling reason to the contrary, isn’t it a transgression to alter what Hashem created to be pleasing to my husband?”
Understandably, to avoid seeming to challenge Pearl, Freida didn’t provide some of her own factual counterpoint to Pearl’s perspectives - such as the story of her friend with beautiful long golden locks who wanted to keep her hair after marriage - and who locked herself in the bathroom the day her mother arrived to shave her head, and was traumatized after relenting. That’s an instance of a woman raised her whole life among the Satmar who “knew what was coming” but for whom it absolutely WAS a big deal.
Who’s to say that Freida’s friend isn’t more inherently devout for instinctively wanting to retain that which Hashem endowed her with? Likewise, if Hashem saw fit to create someone with fainting hair, how do we not know that it was His will that the person learn to accept her hair?
Pearl touched upon women wearing headscarves vs. sheitel as being “more pious” because the Torah implies (not directs) that married women should cover their hair. Except that there’s no way to know whether the scarf is a reflection of a woman’s piety - or of her fear of retribution from non-conformity - or even of poverty (since sheitel are expensive). And this is where critical reasoning hasn’t been employed in favor of reinforcing how the community chooses to interpret what scarf wearing (and head shaving) represent.
I’m putting these thoughts here - as a reply instead of as a direct comment - because I want everyone’s love and appreciation for Pearl (which I share) to remain forefront. I am happy for Pearl’s blessings - her joy in her life - her certainty in her beliefs - her feeling of belonging and fulfillment in her community. She deserves this and so much more. 💙🌟🕍
@@dainybernstein4751 Or you might have been at a stage of refusing to accept because you had already determined your future steps, or were hurting too much to hear anything clearly.
@@momfrombrooklynDainy was starting to use her intelligence to consider the truths and facts . She was smart enough to assess what really was so and what were just past traditions and their relevance to modern reality .
I really enjoyed Pearl tell her her gentile nieces and nephews say Shalom, Shalom!❤😂 I loved what she said about God’s purpose for each of us that was a gem, even as a Christian it touched me ❤
I am Muslim and I simply love Pearl. I loved this episode so much. The way Pearl feels about her faith is the similar to how I feel about mine. What a wonderful, warm, and accepting woman. I also love your questions because most of them is what I am asking in my mind. I have been living among Orthodox Jews for decades and learning only so much now from Pearl. I don’t know if she will ever see this but if she does I hope she knows how appreciative we are of her to allow us all to see her home, lifestyle and mature mind.
Same! I was raised jewish and converted to Islam years ago, I love these videos.
@@arosemorose may Allah bless you tremendously and give you Jannah. Ameen.
@@arosemorose well aren’t you silly
@@whitemailprivilege2830 I am quite silly
Me as well. As an orthodox Muslim mom it is a fear of mine that my children will go OTD( off the deen). May Al Raheem save them and have mercy upon them from that faith. I love listening to her and picking up all the Hebrew/ Yiddish words like hukum(wise guy) similar to hikmah(having knowledge in Arabic) . And the fasting on Mondays and Thursdays, Muslim is called the fast of Prophet Dawud(David peace be upon him)
I absolutely love this interview! As a baal teshuva (a Jew that grew up secular and decided to become Orthodox in her late 20's), I am happy to see a positive and honest representation of an Orthodox Jew. Most Jews rejecting Judaism today do not know why they've rejected it or what they're missing out on, it was a decision made by generations before them. Shabbat is my saving grace! To rest, to relish in family & friends, it is such a big blessing! Thank you Pearl for being so candid and honest.
@Alexis Geffen I love your comment !
Being a Sephardic Yeshivish woman I am so sadden by the representation of our orthodox communities at large and to have a non bias look at yiddishkeit is amazingly refreshing BH!
Stay safe and blessed!
What do all the men work as? I have seen some programs from Israel and I really Wonder. Many study religious and wife and a lot of kids. What does They make money on?
@@lindalund9621 there are a lot of entrepreneurs, mom and dad’s shops , teachers, rabbi, rebbi, social workers, special Ed,… as highly educated people MD, lawyers, judges, engineers,… there’s a bit of everything!
@@lindalund9621 the wife earns, or charity
Just read what psychologist Nancy Hartevelt Kobrin PhD wrote about covid and the orthodox. And psychologist Ronald Goldman PhD's book.
It is a pure blessing and delight to hear Pearl talk about her passion for her faith. I wish you would make her a regular guest. She is a joy. Thank you.
I wish she would be a regular guest! :)
I was born in Hackney London just down the road from the Hasidic community in Stamford Hill.
My next door neighbours were Jewish as was one of my best friends (both not Hasidic) I have always been fascinated by the Jewish religion. I also worked in Hampstead London as a nurse in the 1970's, which also has a large Jewish population. I nursed many Jewish people who has been in the camps during the war, who had their number tattooed on them, & also many that had managed to get out of Germany before the war started. I met some incurable & Pearl really reminds me of some of the ladies I met then. What a wonderful lady with so much love for everyone. A really enjoyable video, many thanks Frieda.
What do you mean by "incurable"?
@@taimanegayton2378 sorry should say incredible people!
@@lindabenny4454 Ah, that makes more sense. 😄
I don't think Pearl realizes that her lifelong ambition to help the world has been fulfilled in these two videos. More than she might realize, and from within a life that many would consider limited and confined, she has brought a great light and understanding to us, and we are blessed. G-d bless her.
Amen.
So true.
Love how Pearl breaks it down ❤ she’s a real credit to the community and very likable even when people may disagree with what she’s saying.
As a frum Lubavitch woman who worked in the Satmar community and now works with Skver, I wanted to thank you for shedding light on the beautiful and rich lives these communities live. I've always been made to feel welcome in the Skver community even though lubavitch is so different!
Thank you!!!
So well said Roch ❤️❤️
Wow. That was amazing. As someone who is not religious, but is trying to explore religion and faith a lot of this was incredibly eye opening. Thank you Frieda and Pearl.
You and Pearl need to have a weekly talk. Pearl has so much wisdom and faith to share with Jews and non-Jews. I believe people are drawn to her because she is a woman who knows who she is, her honesty, and her kindness.
Great interview!
Perl is so articulate! An amazing eye opening interview with a beautiful woman. I am a Torah observant woman living in Israel. I am not chassidic from my childhood but over the yrs have learned a lot about chassidic thought.
Perl mentioned satisfaction and acceptance of life's circumstances. I have experienced serious health issues for yrs that have left me basically bedridden, unable to care fully for myself & maintain my home. I struggle with these limitations & I found encouragement in her words.
Thank you for posting this!
Wow! I cannot begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this interview. You are an absolutely precious young woman and the beautiful Hasidic woman brought me to tears more than once. What wisdom! I am an Orthodox Christian and all I can say is ,if I were you,after listening to both interviews it would be hard for me not to return to my roots and slowly begin to study and educate myself . I pray, truly pray, that you envelope yourself in her wisdom and return. What a beautiful asset you would be to the community and to young Jewish women. Thank you.
Frieda WAS educated and immersed in the Satmar community. Unless you have heard and understood her choices, please don’t disparage or dismiss them. Do you think that she didn’t have good reasons to leave, as bright and fair and thoughtful as she is? Praying for an outcome she doesn’t want seems disrespectful.
@@dsquared1950 being raised and educated as a child is not enough, there is far more to learn and if satmar is not a fit for her there are many other streams of orthodox judaism that she can educate herself on. as pearl says, if you are throwing it away, educate yourself on what you're throwing away.
Pearl is robust in her faith & life. But something tells me she is omitting those women who don’t share her sentiments. I’ve had aunties like this - who gaslit me out of my own feelings. Or shamed me for differing. Still, it’s intriguing to hear her experience & perspective.
I adore Pearl and she has so much wisdom, this coming from an agnostic former Protestant from Connecticut. I have so many similar conversations about the "old ways" with my Catholic Mexican in-laws. I love hearing how the previous generations did things, whether it's Hasidic, Mexican Catholic, New England Protestant... it's all fascinating to me. Thank you for bringing Pearl to us.
Pearl is such a dynamic person. I can feel her love and joy during your talks with her. I am not a Jewish person, but I have had many Jewish friends and because of the kindness of one Jewish person I was able to go to school to become a nurse. That was over 40 years ago. The thing that impresses me the most about Pearl is how she does everything with love in her heart. That is truly having faith and following Gods path. Please tell Pearl that she touched my heart and how special she is to others who have had the opportunity to listen to her speak with you. Thank you
Plus, she is incredibly wise. I really admire her love for her faith
You can tell she's a proud Jewish mother. From when she mentioned CBGB, and that he must have made it if he played there...And then the psychology degree. She's kvelling, even if she wants him to want to be connected to his Yiddishkeit. Bless her. He is blessed to have a mother who cares so much.
Yup! I thought the same thing when she mentioned CB's (and that made me smile. I saw so many shows there). She was clearly very proud of him
I love rock and metal music. I've never truly understood why people become so upset when their children become part of our music scene. We are also good people. Sobriety is also rampant, as is being a person of faith. However, hearing this interview and feeling a mother's love, free from judgment, I feel with her. I understand better. I appreciate this interview so much.
I had a feeling like I was there participating in the conversation. Pearl is so wise and kind, so passionate and sencier. I love this interview!
Where do I start to write a review that will really describe how thought provoking this interview becomes? Pearl is so honest, comfortable, shows no fear in stating her opinions, willing to share her inner private beliefs without accusations or judgments! I could listen to her all day! I learned so much from her and she made me feel more positive toward some of my faith’s more embedded beliefs and understand how some can continue to follow the rules that I was raised with. I have no compliance with rules that I find so restrictive and can find no reason for. I better understand now how some can follow. Thank You Frieda and Pearl for this thought provoking interview.
So she hates her hair and hated it back then. And her mom was aware it is a big step, that’s why she did it reasonably. What if you loved your hair? Why is it unreasonable to have emotions about it? About the new and unknown life she will have as a married women. And I interpreted that scene as her emotions about the wedding, she felt pressured into marriage.
I agree. For the young woman who doesn’t want to get married in the first place, cutting her hair can feel like the final chain being attached to her. There’s no going back once you are physically “marked” as a married woman.
Mmmmm
But I think it's instructive that Frieda, too, didn't have an emotional connection to her hair when she got married, while she was still in the community. And she's a *very* different person from Pearl, with a very different life experience. Though the part of the Torah-observant world I participate in (not in NY) just completely covers the married woman's hair (with a "tichel"-nice scarf or snood or "sheitel"-wig), I knew almost nothing about the Satmar hassidim before these videos. But if I understand rightly from what Pearl (& to an extent Frieda) said here, it would be very unusual in the Satmar world for a young girl to "love" her hair, or carry a strong emotional bond with it, since all her female role models whom she loved & grew up with shaved theirs. It's a sign of adulthood; young people usually "can't wait" to be fully grown up. Just my 2 cents.
@@sherila4834 it’s entirely possible that most women in the community don’t see it as a big deal. I don’t see being a stay at home mom as a big deal, because I’m a feminist and believe women should choose their occupation. But there are plenty of feminist women who HATE the idea of being a stay at home mom for themselves. If they were forced to be one, they would have a similarly strong (a misogynist would call it hysterical) reaction. Both views are valid. That’s all I was saying. Explicitly saying that a visceral reaction is just being dramatic, like Pearl did, is myopic. And hugely unempathetic. But again, it’s clear that open mindedness and empathy for difference isn’t culturally relevant for their community. It’s more about conforming for the good of the community. There are wonderful aspects to that. Unless you are different. If you’re the nail that sticks out, you get hammered down. It just doesn’t HAVE TO BE that way, you know?
That’s was my take. She didn’t want to get married and lose her hair.
OK, here’s me, a former Christian now atheist who just found you, and I’m binging your vids. LOL! You are a wonderful interviewer, lovely on camera, and I’m learning so much! Thank you SO much for doing these, posting for all, and sharing this information in such a way as to be both informative and quite entertaining. I’m hooked!
Jesus, loves you.
its a real mitzvah to let people hear off these dealings and also to speak truth and be honest about how you are dealing with the things that they dealt with ... and everything .
One of the best parts of visiting NYC was meeting you Frieda. I so appreciate watching your conversations with Pearl. It's evident that both of you have grown to care about each other and that your conversation was one rooted in respect. You may not have the exact same beliefs but you gave Pearl a platform to discuss her life and it's evident you respect her. That's really all any of us want isn't it. I look forward to continuing to watch the beautiful content you put out Frieda.
Thank you for such a moving and powerful interview done with such grace and compassion. Frieda, what a gift you have! I felt touched by Peal's joy and passion for her life and faith. This is important work! I look forward to more!
Frieda, I love the way you speak to Pearl. Such respect and humility when you ask your questions.
Your interviews with Pearl have inspired me to further educate myself in my own faith and discover what I've been missing all these years as an agnostic. Pearl is a treasure and wiser than any person I've encountered in my life. Thank you for sharing these interviews with us.
I found your videos by accident. I enjoy listening to Pearl explain how and why she and her community do certain things. As a Christian we share many of the same beliefs. By learning about one another’s beliefs it brings a greater understanding of each other and with that a recognition that we are all more alike than we are different. Bless you both for increasing my knowledge and understanding.
I love Pearl. She is a total joy. I'm an Italian American women. I have an affinity for Jewish culture. I enjoyed this series so much. Thank you.
People should have a mom like that
This is one of the loveliest and most honest presentations on any media platform I have ever seen on the topic of religion. How refreshing. Pearl of course is a star; so honest and genuine. You both must be congratulated on the kindness and respect that is so mutual in this interview. Frieda of course is simply exceptional.I am not Jewish but Pearl’s wisdom is helpful in shepherding my own religious journey here in Nova Scotia. I have followed Frieda since the fall of 2019 when on a whim, I took her tour and was struck by the the intelligent and evenhanded way she delivered her commentary. Her interviews and writings have benefitted my own education and now Pearl. Thanks Frieda and I wish you well. Marion
I absolutely love and admire her! She is such a treasure to her faith and way of life. Wish you could do more with her. I hope she gets to hear all these great comments❤
Thank you to both of you for sharing these vlogs with everyone! I was raised Protestant and know nothing about Jewish life let alone about differences inside the religion. It has been very interesting learning about Judaism.
Thank you very much for this video. I'm a 61 year old secular man living on the south coast of Western Australia. I rarely meet a Jewish person and I don't think there is a Hasidic community within 3,000 km, but I am fascinated by faith, and the other ways people find meaning and ways of living in their worlds. I was very moved by Pearl's brilliant and beautiful expression of the security and joy she finds in her faith. I am somewhat envious, as my own struggle for meaning has, I think, been more lonely and uncertain. I appreciate both of you very much. Love to you and your families. Martin.
Wow! I am buzzing here! I didn’t want the discussion to end. You both flowed effortlessly into such an in depth subject and I got very emotional in a good way. Thank you Frieda for your hard work to put this content out to us, thank you Pearl for your heartfelt honesty and wise words ❤❤
Thank you for releasing this next part. Pearl is a tremendous woman.
I love what dear Mrs. Pearl says about faith. Educate yourself. This is exactly how I felt as a young person. How can I reject something as huge as the creator of the universe without learning what can be learned from the beginning of time? Now, at 63 years old I am still learning, more grateful every single day that I had to learn the truth of reality for myself. BH.
This is just all so lovely. The passion Pearl speaks with, when it's about her faith and culture... And also the acceptance of what might have gotten wrong. What is important. The kind disagreements and respect towards another. Lovely.
I loved this conversation. I related to it as a Christian woman-contentment and joy in life because I have a relationship with the Creator of heaven and earth who loves me and guides me in this life.
Pearl’s joy with her life, her peacefulness and deep faith moved me tremendously. I can’t thank you enough for allowing this unique woman to share her views with me.
I am a 69 year old Christian woman who was married 25 years to a Messianic Jew. Many of Pearl's responses are almost word-for-word the very same concerns as many Christian women. We want our children to have the same depth of faith as we profess. We want our children to experience the same joy that we have found thru our faith. Sometimes this happens naturally and sometimes it doesn't. Then mothers grieve for their children without a spiritual foundation. I identify with Pearl. I heard the sweetness of her heart and of her spirit. Thank you for this video. It was a view into a community so different from mine, and yet, so similar.
Pearl is such a gem! I am a Christian and loved her commitment to her Faith. Thank you Frieda for this great experience and your love and respect of the Hasidic community.❤