Do you think if your parents raised you differently that you would have remained Torah observant or do you think no matter how they raised you, that you would have followed the yetzer hara and left real Judaism. Do you make enough money from TH-cam channel and as a tour guide to live or do you have other sources of income?
I would like to know what the men wear inside the privacy of their home. How do the men and women dress outside their home when the Summer temperatures come.
I dont agree with all Pearl's opinions but she expresses herself so clearly and with such passion that I'm always interested in what she has to say. I love Frieda's style of questioning too which IS probing but so gentle and straightforward that Pearl rarely takes offence. A great channel.
@@amandamorton-king2112 I was just commenting on her interviewing techniques...since she is very familiar with the community. I hope non Jewish ppl check out other expressions of Judaism. The fact that this group actively discourages girls seeking higher education is disturbing.
Most of the girls are very happy in that community. Judaism as a whole does not discourage higher education though most orthodox men and women now try to attend Jewish run universities because of the progressive agenda and anti Israel rhetoric in most universities today. I attended Brooklyn college and have a masters degree. Nearly all my female contemporaries have a masters level degree or higher. In yeshivish circles higher education among females in particular is actually encouraged. Though recently so many frum women have entered the business world and there are many Women owned businesses out there that college degrees are being seen as a financial burden to a young couple. So there has been some move away from college education more recently. Btw- chassidic women work and many many chassidic women own their own businesses. They are in retail, health care products, medical billing etc. Jews are not a monolith. We are nuanced just like any other people. And even among the satmar crowd you have all kinds of people.
As a german, I feel so ashamed for the actions of my grandparents during the Nazi era. As I barely knew my grandparents and as they never talked about that time (except that war was a very bad time for them), I have no idea what they really did. I am not guilty for what they did, but I feel ashamed. And I‘m so sorry for what happened, I really don‘t have words to express what I feel. Pearl is such a lovely woman, I can really feel her passion she has for her life and all the things she does. I‘m not a religious person, I describe myself as an agnostic, but I respect of course other people‘s beliefs and it enlightens me to listen to Pearl, who speaks with so much kindness and wisdom and she is so much down to earth at the same time. She‘s just lovely! If I should ever visit New York, I would book a tour with you, Frieda. Thank you for your videos, for showing us this rich culture, for teaching us about it. And thank you, Pearl, for the insights you give to us!
What a kind soul you have. You articulated your feelings in such a profound way. We would live in such a different (more kindhearted, beautiful, and peaceful, etc.) world if we were blessed with more Pearls and Clarices. ❤
As a Jewish person do not be ashamed of your German heritage but rather that part of German history. All people have the potential for greatness but also dishonor.
@@MichaelRe-c7q Being ashamed for my grandparents also means being ashamed for this part in history. „My grandparents“ is a phrase which includes the grown up people in Germany of that era.
I feel wrapped in the arms of love and kindness listening to this. All we need is coffee and cake and I would sit for hours at the table.of knowledge! Thank you.
I just lost my father. In my youth he was a terrible person and my mother enabled him. It fell to me as the only unmarried sibling to look after them in their last years. I was to inherit the house for this since I had "nothing" else. I also don't believe that anyone should die alone unless they want to. I always loved them but I was deeply hurt, traumatized, and angry about what they had put us through. It wasn't until I saw the sad and lonely lives they lived in their last days, that I began to really pity them. In the end I was all they had and I was there (in the beginning at least) for selfish reasons. Comfort came from me knowing that I took the best care I could have of them both l, even though they hadn't done the same for us. I had to decide whether to be bitter and cruel or better. I chose to be better and that helped the healing of my heart. For me, I honor them and their memories but speaking the truth about who they were, how they got that way, and how they ended up. The hope is that someone hears their story and breaks the cycle of abuse. Just because you start one way, it doesn't mean you have to end up that way.
You have decided to show love to them instead of resentment and anger, and that is very beautiful - even though I’m sure there must have been hard places. In letting Hashem’s love flow through us to help the unloveable: we are the ones who receive the blessing in this life and in the world to come also. I, too, did the best I could and felt better for it.
I would not have done this unless there had been the financial compensation of a house to inherit. We are all put on this earth to learn and if someone doesn't allow us to take the consequences of our behaviour that means they are inhibiting our spiritual growth which is not the kindness it seems. In fact, we ALL eventually die alone; no one can spare us that. But you are a good soul and I hope life is easier for you now.
“Cooking with Pearl”!!!! Yes, yes, yes…..PLEASE!!!! 😃. (On a side note, I can’t help but comment on Pearls’ beautiful face. I imagine that she was quite a stunning bride!). I so love these talks…..thank you so much for sharing Pearl with all of us!!!!!! 💕👍😃
I said it before, I will say it again, I love Pearl! I am a catholic, and don’t want to convert. But, I have so much respect for the Jewish way of life. We all need more Pearl in our lives!
Everytime I see this conversations between Frieda and Mrs. Pearl, it warms my heart. It looks like a loving relationship between a mother and a daughter.
There nothing no college could teach Pearl, what an amazingly wise woman, with such heart. Regardless of whatever you believe (or don’t) there’s so much we can learn from her. Xx
I would love to see pearl as a hostess on a talk show for orthodox Jewish women..family tips..recipes..and her wisdom thoughts..she is a shining example of what a woman should be..
I’m, Catholic & I’d love to watch, Pearl addressing today’s various problems with wisdom & laws from the Torah. There seems to be more guidance from, Torah than the Bible’s New Testament!
How are they supposed to teach the world about Hashem and be the example to the goyim he wants them to be unless they avail themselves of modern multimedia tools to get the message out?
I love Pearl! She reminds me of my Grandmother. I love the fact that despite different cultural backgrounds, we share the same universal values based on dignity, decency and righteousness.
I love Pearl! Her witness to her faith makes me live my faith as a Roman Catholic more fully. I felt blessed when she affirmed what I also understand: live the life that G.od gave you as a holy and faithful person in the way that brings you to Him. For Pearl it is as a Satmar Jew, for me it is as a Roman Catholic.
I just want to thank pearl for doing these interviews. Very interesting She reminds me so much of my very religious mother in law. Different religion same kindness and wisdom
I'm just imagining Pearl's parents cuddling her and looking at their newborn baby in New Palestine camp and saying, "We've got to carry on for her." They knew she was wonderful but how could they imagine what a light she would be. I'm inspired by Pearl to be grateful, to laugh, to live with wonder, and to love. This episode was packed full of so many new understandings! Cheers to the brilliant interviewer and the gifted videographer. You did it again!
I adore Pearl! She's someone I could listen to and talk to for hours. When she spoke of her parents and the Holocaust, I had a pit in my stomach and wanted to give her a hug. Frieda - please ask Pearl to say a prayer for my brother Sean. He is in desperate need of them. Thank you.
Pearl is a beautiful woman inside and out. She reminds me of my Italian mother...intelligent, full of faith and proud of who she is . Continued blessings to her and her family.
I’m a devout Catholic and one comment from this video that sums it all up is “be good and do good, God loves you as you are”. Christians, Muslims, and Jews, Pearl expressed it perfectly for all. Thank you Frieda for your videos and for introducing us to the Hasidic life and to Pearl.
As a Catholic myself, I follow what Jesus said to bring the true faith, the Catholic faith, to all. Unfortunately, this is looked down upon since Vat II- 1960's & onwards. To love others truly means this.
I love these videos. Pearl is a very wise woman. I'm wondering what she believes happens after death, and what she believes regarding heaven and hell. Thank you.
@@colleenaase1042Jews don’t believe in hell. Never once is a place called hell in the Hebrew Bible. Nor is there really a place called heaven- shamayim means the skies. There is an afterlife in the world to come - no one knows what that is although some think they know. However there is a place called Gehenna which like a cleansing place for most people’s souls before they get to the next level or world. No Fire & brimstone. The Master of the Universe doesn’t torture people for eternity. What is destiny of the real evil among us? Who knows? No one really knows since there is no one to ask who can prove anything. I believe the real evil just die- the end - they lost their soul- unworthy of anything after death.
@@serenalouise The Ecumenical Council known as Vat II has been blamed for many things.....by Catholics who have not studied (or even skimmed) the documents, from it, or the century of preparation for it. They have only listened to "sound-bites" about it, from other poorly informed Catholics. In fact, evangelization both within the Church and in the world was a primary focus of the Vatican Council. It is an error to claim that evangelizing "is looked down upon since Vat II". It is also not believable to think that one is "bringing the true faith, the Catholic faith" to others by criticizing, or misrepresenting, its Apostolic Authority, the Authority which Christ Himself ordained and guarantees He will be with until the end of time.
Thank you so much for another beautiful video. Pearl is such a wonderful lady and you get on so well together. It was moving to hear her talk about the Shoah and her family. The secret things belong to HaShem. according to The Torah Pearl spoke simply and profoundly about it. We are to be wise but not afraid. Your interviews with Pearl will touch the lives of many people throughout the world. Thank you so much. Bill. UK
Pearl is an amazing woman. I love her deep faith . She has such a generous heart and abundant common sense Thank you Frieda for interviewing her. Health and happiness to both of you! To life!!!
As a Chinese person, which is raised both in western and oriental cultures, the things that Ms. Pearls said makes perfect sence. The Chinese people used to hold on such sounded values, too, but sadly in the last century our people followed blindly to the so-called western culture, which apparently lost its tracks too, and you see the results in nowadays society, in the west, and even worst in China. If we talk about social depravity, you can't imagine what is going on in China, what people are doing to themselves, to society and to the enviroment. Pity, because on the otherhand people don't know any better. We can learn a lot from the Jewish people. Especially if I notced all the blessings and successes that she have in her live, it's all the things that we dream of!!
Pearl is a 🦪 Pearl. Yes! Let's keep it up. I see her hesitancy in way to share more, she is a private person, I think her children are blessed to have a mom like her. Thank you Frieda for sharing her☺️
I’m a 61 yr old Christian lady and I agree so much in what Pearl is saying. I grew up up knowing the love of the family,the community,of the church and of God. In the 1960’s we may not have had a lot but we had family and faith, and today the young people have no respect for their families,their country,their community let alone the Lord. I’m a believer that in my heart,I don’t care were you pray or what you call God just so long as you believe. The world would be a lot better with less wars and troubles if they let the mothers run the world 😂. God bless you, Pearl and your families. Karen , Scotland,UK.
that was a very profound statement by Pearl, that a potential convert must also accept (identify with) the Holocaust along with acceptance of the Torah mitzvahs. And thank you VERY much, Frieda, for your skill as an interviewer, editor, and producer......without that, we would not have this invaluable wisdom from Pearl.
Please pass on our best wishes and heartfelt thanks to Pearl! She is a treasure and the world needs to hear more stories like hers. And thank you Frieda for all the work you put in to create this amazing content. You have the ability to have nuanced conversations without ever being judgmental or one sided and always being respectful and honouring Pearl’s faith - a quality that is rare and much needed in this world!
Thank you Frieda for your channel. I am a Christian and although I don’t agree with all Pearls statements, I really enjoy your conversations with her. I am currently live in Israel and I experienced the other side of Hasidic community. Two weeks ago my 9 year old daughter got attacked by a much older Hasidic boy. I didn’t expect such an aggressiveness from a child. And what’s sad it happens pretty frequently. The area where Hasidic community lives is the dirtiest place in our neighborhood. And they are not the nicest and well mannered people like Pearl at all. Non orthodox people here are so much nicer and kinder.
There is a group of Jews in Israel thst are quite aggressive and very disfunctional. They are very not typical of most observant Jews. They tend to cause trouble to anyone in their vicinity. Its nothing personal. They are not Hasidic. They do have the long sidelocks.
My great-great grandfather was born in Papa in Hungary, part of the Jewish community there, and there's a surviving Hasidic community from there in Westchester county (the Pupa Hasidim). So I feel something of a kinship with Pearl - she's like my long lost tante. My ancestor from Papa lost a lot of his extended family in the Holocaust - aunts and uncles and cousins. Learning about this has been one of the things that started me on the path of teshuva - I grew up in a completely assimilated family, but I've realized that I don't want my family's legacy to die out with me. Please let Pearl know that her words have been such an encouragement to me as I return to observance!
That bodybuilding comment from Pearl got me thinking. What does exercise look like in her community? Is that even a thing (in the way that you see people jogging in the street or tai chi in the park)?
You go walking at night, especially over the bridge! women also organize workout classes in their dining rooms and basements, and there is a ton of swimming - with separate pools or hours for men and women. More and more people are picking up modern workout trends and “hitting the gym” but you never ever see hasidic runners. dancing at weddings is frequent and its own workout.
I really enjoy your talks with Pearl. It is certainly different than my upbringing and life in some ways and yet so many ways in which it is the same. I am also a mother, and grandmother, and great-grandmother and it is the pride of my life that I got to raise my children and to be their mother. And then to be able to have the joy of being a grandmother! Pearl is right that that is what life is ultimately about.
Thank you for this video! Pearl is truly a beautiful woman! She may say she is “unlearned”, but she is SO wise!!!! And to be honest, I went to college and now I’m a mother to a large family. Nothing in college prepared me for motherhood. I have learned more from being a mother and studying the Bible than anything I learned in college.
The older generation is a treasure of wisdom and give us perspective. Thank you, Frieda, for allowing Pearl to share her views on so many topics. I wish the American culture today would give such respect for its older family and neighbors. Pearl, I wish I could have coffee with you. You are gracious, kind and not afraid to speak your truth. Your love of God and family is refreshing.
I think I've now seen all of the Pearl videos. What a lovely lady - she reminds me very much of my mother, lapsed Catholic but still spiritual. They would definitely find a kindred spirit in each other. I especially love that she still has a relationship with her son who left. And the way she stops to think before she answers, and doesn't shy away from difficult subjects or pretend things such as abusive marriages don't exist. Really fantastic series.
My only criticism is that this video wasnt long enough!! Great questions Freida..love how candid Pearl is. Its a privilege to take a peek into Hasidic life. Thanks Freida and Pearl x
I often wish that I had had a mentor in my life, someone to admire, someone to emulate. Someone like Pearl. Thank you for sharing your wisdom - both of you.
I loved to hear Pearl say at the end: “Let’s keep it up.” That means there may be more Pearl videos! 🥳 YES!!! Pearl is a true Proverbs 31 woman. I enjoy listening to her speak about her life and hearing her wisdom.
I am not Jewish. When I was 12, I read a paperback book my parents had titled Auschwitz. It had a deep, profound effect on me that has lasted my whole life. The contents were horrible. The subject matter very difficult to read. How could this happen? The opinions of those directly effected by the Holocaust hold utmost respect. But I think it should be taught so it will NEVER be forgotten or denied. The following quote is haunting. "Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." Winston Churchill
My favorite question was, "How did the Holocaust affect you personally?" I didn't realize that Pearl's parents had such a hard time when they came to New York; so sad. I don't know if you asked this question in another video, but "How many children does Pearl have?" What do they do know for a living? What's her skin routine? She looks so young for her age. Great interview Frieda.
Unfortunately about every Jew has a story like Pearl's -- parents and grandparents with enormous trauma, who couldn't have had the help they needed to heal to raise children happily, healthily, and safely....and it's only two or three generations later that we're able to do the work to heal this instead of passing it along as generational trauma. It's a painful, frightening dark mark in our lives.
I’d like to point out that nearly every Jew you see has come to this country poverty stricken, traumatized, and discriminated against. My father was born in 1939. He survived the war by being hidden by French resistance farmers who risked their lives for him. He came back to a mother he didn’t know who was trying to rebuild her life with two other children plus the daughter of a cousin. It was a very brutal life. School was traumatic. Antisemitism didnt disappear with VE Day. The teachers and principals would torment my father and his brothers. When they came to America he was the “ green” one who spoke a foreign language. Here is the part that the whole world doesn’t get- he and his contemporaries clawed their way through the terrible pain and loss ( my father had lost four grandparents, at least 12 aunts and uncles and their spouses, dozens of cousins..- but Mel Gibson would tell you it’s all made up) and had a PhD by his mid twenties while also becoming a rabbi. This from a child who thought he was catholic. Then we get told how privileged we are and how we should feel ashamed of our success. Well read Jewish history. We don’t even get one generation without our people being decimated somewhere in the world. But we stopped worrying about whether everyone hates us. We know they do. And instead we take care of each other. We have organizations for everything - young mothers, widows, divorcees, wedding gowns for brides, medical referrals and equipment lending , schools for special needs children just to name a few. We didn’t come here with golden spoons. We worked hard.
Frieda and Pearl, you are both such beautiful people. The dichotomy of how you both answer questions is so interesting it holds my attention. I starting to follow Frieda months ago and then unsubscribed and then resubscribed. I hope Pearl keeps talking with you and allows us to peak into her life as she talks about her views on how she sees the world. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
What a lovely way of interviewing without judgement and attacking, very pleasant to listen ☺️I dont agree with some of the statements of the guest but many things to learn from her. Great channel
This is one of my very favorite TH-cam channels! It’s hard to put into words all the reasons why I feel this way, and I don’t want to go on and on (which I could do because of how many thoughts emotions are evoked when watching Frieda and Pearl.) I will simply say that Pearl is an absolute blessing and inspiration! I give my sincere thanks to Frieda for her work in educating and sharing Orthodox Judaism to the secular community. I have learned so much more about their thoughts, feelings, and world views than just the outward representations that distinguish them. (I also am fascinated by and learning more about this as well.) I’m going to end it here, as I feel myself composing more and more things to say, but I said that I would not go on and on.
Pearl is a pearl indeed. Thank you for introducing her to us, I hang on her every word. You bring the best out in everyone you speak to. I always learn things and what is more, I think about your interviews often. You are making a positive difference to all of us who watch and therefore to your corner of the world. Thank you Frieda.
My uncle (my dad's oldest brother) was born in a German DP camp in 1950 before he and his Czech parents boarded a ship called the Anna Salen to Australia. Lol, leaving an Eastern European winter to a Western Australian summer with very, very little English. My grandmother firmly shut the door on her former life (whatever that was, she took her history to the grave though my DNA test shows at least one of my grandparents was Jewish) and never spoke much about it, forbidding my grandfather from speaking about it either. She became a Jehovah's Witness and he became an alcoholic. I'm currently pursuing a conversion to get back to where we started, spiritually speaking. The Holocaust destroyed innumerable people but it damaged many, many more who, in their pain, hurt their children inadvertently. It's only now, a couple of generations on with better understanding of psychology, of psychological and emotional health that we're able to start to heal some of these generational wounds and curses. I doubt we'll ever be free of this...blot...on our history but we can live beyond it while remembering those who were lost, those who suffered so horrifyingly and those who suffer still, while not allowing it to happen again. I love your videos with Pearl. She's SUCH a treasure, so wonderful. We might not agree on all things but she's honest, earnest, and kind, and I'm certain a brilliant shining light to both her family and Hashem.
I love you, Pearl.... 💕. I'd like to say that I want to be you when I grow up, but I'm 75 so i think I missed that boat. Sending you so much love and respect. All of God's Blessings on you and your family. Thank you, Freida. This means so much. ♥️
Freida, thank you and everyone involved. I have an avid interest in all religions. Getting to hear people speak of their faith is always far more interesting than a regular documentary.
No Pearl there is no understanding. And there will never be😢 I'm glad we understand the holocaust, as a child I saw on the BLK and white TV. Hitler and his crimes I was only 6 yrs old . And I asked my mum is he a bad man. She explained the holocaust to me, because my great great grandmother Catalina Oppenheimer was Jewish, when I turned a teenager I got my first star of David. I'm proud of my heritage.✡️🕎✝️
I would love to watch you ladies make corned beef brisket, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, etc. And your favorite challah recipe too, please. Thank you ladies for these wonderful interviews!
I have to admit that sometimes I say words that would upset Pearl. Maybe this will motivate me to clean up my mouth. Thanks so much. I learn every time she speaks.
Thank you Frieda for another inspiring segment with Pearl. Her previous segment Pearl mentioned when one comes out of the restroom, they should wash their hands by the kitchen sink instead of in the restroom. I learned something new.
@neinzukorruption9321 Pearl stated the reason for this is the bathroom is not kedusha-holiness. Therefore it is proper to wash one's hands by the kitchen/then recite the prayer that one says after which is asher yatzae...
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Hello - I'd love to hear from you. Which question in the Q&A were you most glad I asked?
What question do you wish was included?
Ask her how a convert can be heimish without Yiddish in the community? I know they also speak English
Do you think if your parents raised you differently that you would have remained Torah observant or do you think no matter how they raised you, that you would have followed the yetzer hara and left real Judaism.
Do you make enough money from TH-cam channel and as a tour guide to live or do you have other sources of income?
Instead of interviewing Pnina aka Pearl, why don't you interview your mother?
Frieda, how does Pearl's wisdom and way of life make you feel after you left the community? Don't you miss living "the Pearl's way"?
I would like to know what the men wear inside the privacy of their home. How do the men and women dress outside their home when the Summer temperatures come.
I dont agree with all Pearl's opinions but she expresses herself so clearly and with such passion that I'm always interested in what she has to say. I love Frieda's style of questioning too which IS probing but so gentle and straightforward that Pearl rarely takes offence. A great channel.
I agree. Frieda asks really incisive questions. She is so lovely and is so honest with her questions.
Frieda grew up in that community...
@@juliegoldman411 ....and left.....
@@amandamorton-king2112 I was just commenting on her interviewing techniques...since she is very familiar with the community. I hope non Jewish ppl check out other expressions of Judaism. The fact that this group actively discourages girls seeking higher education is disturbing.
Most of the girls are very happy in that community. Judaism as a whole does not discourage higher education though most orthodox men and women now try to attend Jewish run universities because of the progressive agenda and anti Israel rhetoric in most universities today. I attended Brooklyn college and have a masters degree. Nearly all my female contemporaries have a masters level degree or higher. In yeshivish circles higher education among females in particular is actually encouraged. Though recently so many frum women have entered the business world and there are many
Women owned businesses out there that college degrees are being seen as a financial burden to a young couple. So there has been some move away from college education more recently. Btw- chassidic women work and many many chassidic women own their own businesses. They are in retail, health care products, medical billing etc. Jews are not a monolith. We are nuanced just like any other people. And even among the satmar crowd you have all kinds of people.
As a german, I feel so ashamed for the actions of my grandparents during the Nazi era. As I barely knew my grandparents and as they never talked about that time (except that war was a very bad time for them), I have no idea what they really did.
I am not guilty for what they did, but I feel ashamed. And I‘m so sorry for what happened, I really don‘t have words to express what I feel.
Pearl is such a lovely woman, I can really feel her passion she has for her life and all the things she does.
I‘m not a religious person, I describe myself as an agnostic, but I respect of course other people‘s beliefs and it enlightens me to listen to Pearl, who speaks with so much kindness and wisdom and she is so much down to earth at the same time. She‘s just lovely!
If I should ever visit New York, I would book a tour with you, Frieda.
Thank you for your videos, for showing us this rich culture, for teaching us about it.
And thank you, Pearl, for the insights you give to us!
That was lovely the way you explained the way you feel.
What a kind soul you have. You articulated your feelings in such a profound way. We would live in such a different (more kindhearted, beautiful, and peaceful, etc.) world if we were blessed with more Pearls and Clarices. ❤
@@AmyS699 Thank you so much for your kind words. 😊😃
Yes, more Pearls in this world would surely be a significant difference in a good way.
As a Jewish person do not be ashamed of your German heritage but rather that part of German history. All people have the potential for greatness but also dishonor.
@@MichaelRe-c7q Being ashamed for my grandparents also means being ashamed for this part in history. „My grandparents“ is a phrase which includes the grown up people in Germany of that era.
I feel wrapped in the arms of love and kindness listening to this. All we need is coffee and cake and I would sit for hours at the table.of knowledge! Thank you.
Yes indeed 😊
I feel this way too
I could listen to Pearl forever!
Just hearing the pronunciation "Toyrah" brings back memories.
I could listen to Pearl all day long. I so appreciate her honesty and her willingness to speak so openly even when it is a personal subject.
I just lost my father. In my youth he was a terrible person and my mother enabled him. It fell to me as the only unmarried sibling to look after them in their last years. I was to inherit the house for this since I had "nothing" else. I also don't believe that anyone should die alone unless they want to.
I always loved them but I was deeply hurt, traumatized, and angry about what they had put us through. It wasn't until I saw the sad and lonely lives they lived in their last days, that I began to really pity them. In the end I was all they had and I was there (in the beginning at least) for selfish reasons.
Comfort came from me knowing that I took the best care I could have of them both l, even though they hadn't done the same for us. I had to decide whether to be bitter and cruel or better. I chose to be better and that helped the healing of my heart.
For me, I honor them and their memories but speaking the truth about who they were, how they got that way, and how they ended up. The hope is that someone hears their story and breaks the cycle of abuse.
Just because you start one way, it doesn't mean you have to end up that way.
Very beautiful.
You have decided to show love to them instead of resentment and anger, and that is very beautiful - even though I’m sure there must have been hard places. In letting Hashem’s love flow through us to help the unloveable: we are the ones who receive the blessing in this life and in the world to come also. I, too, did the best I could and felt better for it.
@spyritwynd
You’re a beautiful soul. 🌱
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I would not have done this unless there had been the financial compensation of a house to inherit. We are all put on this earth to learn and if someone doesn't allow us to take the consequences of our behaviour that means they are inhibiting our spiritual growth which is not the kindness it seems. In fact, we ALL eventually die alone; no one can spare us that. But you are a good soul and I hope life is easier for you now.
“Cooking with Pearl”!!!! Yes, yes, yes…..PLEASE!!!! 😃. (On a side note, I can’t help but comment on Pearls’ beautiful face. I imagine that she was quite a stunning bride!). I so love these talks…..thank you so much for sharing Pearl with all of us!!!!!! 💕👍😃
She has beautiful eyes !
I had the same thought, her eyes shine for days.
I love the way Pearl expresses herself! She’s just marvelous 😊 Would love to meet her❤
We could all use a Pearl in our lives. ❤
How I wish ❤
She truly is a gem of wisdom.
Pearl should do lectures. Honestly. She speaks so well
I said it before, I will say it again, I love Pearl!
I am a catholic, and don’t want to convert. But, I have so much respect for the Jewish way of life. We all need more Pearl in our lives!
There seems to be a lot of us catholic’s on here interested in Judaism and loving Pearl.
Everytime I see this conversations between Frieda and Mrs. Pearl, it warms my heart. It looks like a loving relationship between a mother and a daughter.
Pearl is a big blessing. Who doesn’t love this woman? She’s great!
There nothing no college could teach Pearl, what an amazingly wise woman, with such heart. Regardless of whatever you believe (or don’t) there’s so much we can learn from her. Xx
In all sincerity, Pearl's wisdom and commentary has had such an impact on my life. Thank you for these interviews.
Pearl makes me want to be the best wife and mom there is. I love listening to her.
Yes! I feel the same way. Thank you, Pnina♥️Thank you, Frieda♥️
I second that!! ❤
Definitely ❤
I feel the same❤
I would love to see pearl as a hostess on a talk show for orthodox Jewish women..family tips..recipes..and her wisdom thoughts..she is a shining example of what a woman should be..
Not happening...!
They don't have tvs.
Keep watching the videos to learn about their world.
I’m, Catholic & I’d love to watch, Pearl addressing today’s various problems with wisdom & laws from the Torah. There seems to be more guidance from, Torah than the Bible’s New Testament!
How are they supposed to teach the world about Hashem and be the example to the goyim he wants them to be unless they avail themselves of modern multimedia tools to get the message out?
I can listen to Pearl all day. How lucky her children are to have her. What class. Bless her!
I love Pearl! She reminds me of my Grandmother. I love the fact that despite different cultural backgrounds, we share the same universal values based on dignity, decency and righteousness.
I love Pearl! Her witness to her faith makes me live my faith as a Roman Catholic more fully. I felt blessed when she affirmed what I also understand: live the life that G.od gave you as a holy and faithful person in the way that brings you to Him. For Pearl it is as a Satmar Jew, for me it is as a Roman Catholic.
Please do more the world needs Pearl 🙏
I just want to thank pearl for doing these interviews. Very interesting She reminds me so much of my very religious mother in law. Different religion same kindness and wisdom
What a Great women❤
I know a woman who convert. Lots of study and work. You really have to want to convert. Yes, they asked her 3 times if she was sure. She was.
I'm just imagining Pearl's parents cuddling her and looking at their newborn baby in New Palestine camp and saying, "We've got to carry on for her." They knew she was wonderful but how could they imagine what a light she would be. I'm inspired by Pearl to be grateful, to laugh, to live with wonder, and to love. This episode was packed full of so many new understandings! Cheers to the brilliant interviewer and the gifted videographer. You did it again!
Thank you sister!! ☺️
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn 😘
Pearl seems like such a kind woman. I’d love to be at her Shabbos table. :)
I love Pearl's beautiful jewel like blue eyes! So heavenly.
Talking religion 24/7 is not my idea of joy, pleasure, fun, need or anything.
Who wants a PEARL - A THON?
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Definitely!
@@lauralutz4538 yay !!! 🎉
Me!!!
Frieda - thank you for giving the Chassidish community the voice it deserves to have.
Frieda is so respectful and pearl is full of wisdom. ❤
We need to share those stories, so history won't repeat itself.
I adore Pearl! She's someone I could listen to and talk to for hours. When she spoke of her parents and the Holocaust, I had a pit in my stomach and wanted to give her a hug. Frieda - please ask Pearl to say a prayer for my brother Sean. He is in desperate need of them. Thank you.
I am lifting your brother up in prayer right now. God is great🙏🙏🙏
smart determined self assured focused and above all kind..........i love pearl....thank you frieda for introducing us to this marvelous lady
Pearl is a beautiful woman inside and out. She reminds me of my Italian mother...intelligent, full of faith and proud of who she is . Continued blessings to her and her family.
The Southern Lady's translation for Nebuch is "bless thier heart", I think that better captures the feelings begind it 😂
I am a Irish Catholic and I find Judaism very interesting . Thank you and thank Pearl for the very thought provoking conversation :)
Be aware that there are other expressions of Judaism....check it out!!
So happy Pearl said “Let’s keep it up” Love these sessions
I have many different views then Pearl, but this is a women who I would love to earn her respect. ❤
I’m a devout Catholic and one comment from this video that sums it all up is “be good and do good, God loves you as you are”. Christians, Muslims, and Jews, Pearl expressed it perfectly for all. Thank you Frieda for your videos and for introducing us to the Hasidic life and to Pearl.
As a Catholic myself, I follow what Jesus said to bring the true faith, the Catholic faith, to all. Unfortunately, this is looked down upon since Vat II- 1960's & onwards. To love others truly means this.
I love these videos. Pearl is a very wise woman. I'm wondering what she believes happens after death, and what she believes regarding heaven and hell. Thank you.
And Sikhs, like my husband.
@@colleenaase1042Jews don’t believe in hell. Never once is a place called hell in the Hebrew Bible. Nor is there really a place called heaven- shamayim means the skies. There is an afterlife in the world to come - no one knows what that is although some think they know. However there is a place called Gehenna which like a cleansing place for most people’s souls before they get to the next level or world. No Fire & brimstone. The Master of the Universe doesn’t torture people for eternity.
What is destiny of the real evil among us? Who knows? No one really knows since there is no one to ask who can prove anything. I believe the real evil just die- the end - they lost their soul- unworthy of anything after death.
@@serenalouise The Ecumenical Council known as Vat II has been blamed for many things.....by Catholics who have not studied (or even skimmed) the documents, from it, or the century of preparation for it. They have only listened to "sound-bites" about it, from other poorly informed Catholics. In fact, evangelization both within the Church and in the world was a primary focus of the Vatican Council. It is an error to claim that evangelizing "is looked down upon since Vat II". It is also not believable to think that one is "bringing the true faith, the Catholic faith" to others by criticizing, or misrepresenting, its Apostolic Authority, the Authority which Christ Himself ordained and guarantees He will be with until the end of time.
Thank you so much for another beautiful video. Pearl is such a wonderful lady and you get on so well together. It was moving to hear her talk about the Shoah and her family. The secret things belong to HaShem. according to The Torah Pearl spoke simply and profoundly about it. We are to be wise but not afraid. Your interviews with Pearl will touch the lives of many people throughout the world. Thank you so much. Bill. UK
Hope you have a great night Bill. Thanks for your thoughts on this segment.
Pearl is an amazing woman. I love her deep faith . She has such a generous heart and abundant common sense Thank you Frieda for interviewing her. Health and happiness to both of you! To life!!!
As a Chinese person, which is raised both in western and oriental cultures, the things that Ms. Pearls said makes perfect sence.
The Chinese people used to hold on such sounded values, too, but sadly in the last century our people followed blindly to the so-called western culture, which apparently lost its tracks too, and you see the results in nowadays society, in the west, and even worst in China. If we talk about social depravity, you can't imagine what is going on in China, what people are doing to themselves, to society and to the enviroment. Pity, because on the otherhand people don't know any better.
We can learn a lot from the Jewish people. Especially if I notced all the blessings and successes that she have in her live, it's all the things that we dream of!!
New Pearl! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 She's an absolute gem. Thank her for all of us. And thank you, Frieda, for bringing her to us!
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What a blessing pearl is to us. This wise women in this our world . Nothing is more blessed than a person who knows who they are. This is our pearl.
Pearl is a 🦪 Pearl. Yes! Let's keep it up. I see her hesitancy in way to share more, she is a private person, I think her children are blessed to have a mom like her. Thank you Frieda for sharing her☺️
I’m a 61 yr old Christian lady and I agree so much in what Pearl is saying. I grew up up knowing the love of the family,the community,of the church and of God. In the 1960’s we may not have had a lot but we had family and faith, and today the young people have no respect for their families,their country,their community let alone the Lord.
I’m a believer that in my heart,I don’t care were you pray or what you call God just so long as you believe.
The world would be a lot better with less wars and troubles if they let the mothers run the world 😂.
God bless you, Pearl and your families. Karen , Scotland,UK.
that was a very profound statement by Pearl, that a potential convert must also accept (identify with) the Holocaust along with acceptance of the Torah mitzvahs. And thank you VERY much, Frieda, for your skill as an interviewer, editor, and producer......without that, we would not have this invaluable wisdom from Pearl.
Please pearl write a book!!
Please pass on our best wishes and heartfelt thanks to Pearl! She is a treasure and the world needs to hear more stories like hers. And thank you Frieda for all the work you put in to create this amazing content. You have the ability to have nuanced conversations without ever being judgmental or one sided and always being respectful and honouring Pearl’s faith - a quality that is rare and much needed in this world!
I second your comment totally. 👏👏🇬🇧
Thank you Frieda for your channel. I am a Christian and although I don’t agree with all Pearls statements, I really enjoy your conversations with her. I am currently live in Israel and I experienced the other side of Hasidic community. Two weeks ago my 9 year old daughter got attacked by a much older Hasidic boy. I didn’t expect such an aggressiveness from a child. And what’s sad it happens pretty frequently. The area where Hasidic community lives is the dirtiest place in our neighborhood. And they are not the nicest and well mannered people like Pearl at all. Non orthodox people here are so much nicer and kinder.
There is a group of Jews in Israel thst are quite aggressive and very disfunctional. They are very not typical of most observant Jews. They tend to cause trouble to anyone in their vicinity. Its nothing personal. They are not Hasidic. They do have the long sidelocks.
My great-great grandfather was born in Papa in Hungary, part of the Jewish community there, and there's a surviving Hasidic community from there in Westchester county (the Pupa Hasidim). So I feel something of a kinship with Pearl - she's like my long lost tante.
My ancestor from Papa lost a lot of his extended family in the Holocaust - aunts and uncles and cousins. Learning about this has been one of the things that started me on the path of teshuva - I grew up in a completely assimilated family, but I've realized that I don't want my family's legacy to die out with me. Please let Pearl know that her words have been such an encouragement to me as I return to observance!
My grandfather studied in the Pupa yeshiva (academy) before the war. Pupa was a vibrant Jewish community.
Can we bring Pearl back for more conversations! She is such a blessing to listen to!
Frieda and Pearl, thank you for teaching me.!!!!!!!
I wish more people talked with the passion and as unapologetically as Pearl does. I admire that about her. Shes beautiful.
That bodybuilding comment from Pearl got me thinking. What does exercise look like in her community? Is that even a thing (in the way that you see people jogging in the street or tai chi in the park)?
You go walking at night, especially over the bridge! women also organize workout classes in their dining rooms and basements, and there is a ton of swimming - with separate pools or hours for men and women. More and more people are picking up modern workout trends and “hitting the gym” but you never ever see hasidic runners.
dancing at weddings is frequent and its own workout.
@@FriedaVizelBrooklyn Awesome :) thanks for the reply. I think someone needs to make a kosher version of Just Dance!
I really enjoy your talks with Pearl. It is certainly different than my upbringing and life in some ways and yet so many ways in which it is the same. I am also a mother, and grandmother, and great-grandmother and it is the pride of my life that I got to raise my children and to be their mother. And then to be able to have the joy of being a grandmother! Pearl is right that that is what life is ultimately about.
A wonderful conversation between two lovely and authentic women. Thank you both 🎉🎉❤❤
Pearl is a marvelously wise and educated woman. May Hashem bless her.
Thank you for this video! Pearl is truly a beautiful woman! She may say she is “unlearned”, but she is SO wise!!!! And to be honest, I went to college and now I’m a mother to a large family. Nothing in college prepared me for motherhood. I have learned more from being a mother and studying the Bible than anything I learned in college.
No one is that great just because she has religious opinions! Nor are they correct just because you have an opinion! Everybody has opinions.
I find Pearl amazing. She is knowledgeable about her beliefs and so open to sharing them. My beliefs don’t align with her’s but I respect her greatly!
I enjoyed today’s interview very much! Thank you Freida and Pearl! I look forward to the next part! You two are wonderful together! Thank you!
The older generation is a treasure of wisdom and give us perspective. Thank you, Frieda, for allowing Pearl to share her views on so many topics. I wish the American culture today would give such respect for its older family and neighbors. Pearl, I wish I could have coffee with you. You are gracious, kind and not afraid to speak your truth. Your love of God and family is refreshing.
I think I've now seen all of the Pearl videos. What a lovely lady - she reminds me very much of my mother, lapsed Catholic but still spiritual. They would definitely find a kindred spirit in each other. I especially love that she still has a relationship with her son who left. And the way she stops to think before she answers, and doesn't shy away from difficult subjects or pretend things such as abusive marriages don't exist. Really fantastic series.
I couldn't agree with you more! Excellent comment!
For a long time Ive wanted to learn more details about Judaism and traditions. Pearl is very good explaining. Thank you ❤❤❤
My only criticism is that this video wasnt long enough!!
Great questions Freida..love how candid Pearl is. Its a privilege to take a peek into Hasidic life. Thanks Freida and Pearl x
I often wish that I had had a mentor in my life, someone to admire, someone to emulate. Someone like Pearl. Thank you for sharing your wisdom - both of you.
Frieda & Pearl: this video is another Grand Slam. Knocked it out of the park!! אַ שײנעם דאַנק!
Yes!!!! BH!!
As a Christian I have to say that I enjoy your videos with Pearl so much. She reminds me of my grandmother ❤
I loved to hear Pearl say at the end: “Let’s keep it up.” That means there may be more Pearl videos! 🥳 YES!!!
Pearl is a true Proverbs 31 woman. I enjoy listening to her speak about her life and hearing her wisdom.
I am not Jewish. When I was 12, I read a paperback book my parents had titled Auschwitz. It had a deep, profound effect on me that has lasted my whole life. The contents were horrible. The subject matter very difficult to read. How could this happen?
The opinions of those directly effected by the Holocaust hold utmost respect. But I think it should be taught so it will NEVER be forgotten or denied.
The following quote is haunting.
"Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." Winston Churchill
Your conversations with Pearl are my ALL TIME FAVORITE videos on TH-cam! Please keep them up!
This was so lovely, I felt like I was sitting quietly at the table listening. Thank you both again.
My favorite question was, "How did the Holocaust affect you personally?" I didn't realize that Pearl's parents had such a hard time when they came to New York; so sad. I don't know if you asked this question in another video, but "How many children does Pearl have?" What do they do know for a living? What's her skin routine? She looks so young for her age. Great interview Frieda.
Unfortunately about every Jew has a story like Pearl's -- parents and grandparents with enormous trauma, who couldn't have had the help they needed to heal to raise children happily, healthily, and safely....and it's only two or three generations later that we're able to do the work to heal this instead of passing it along as generational trauma. It's a painful, frightening dark mark in our lives.
I’d like to point out that nearly every Jew you see has come to this country poverty stricken, traumatized, and discriminated against. My father was born in 1939. He survived the war by being hidden by French resistance farmers who risked their lives for him. He came back to a mother he didn’t know who was trying to rebuild her life with two other children plus the daughter of a cousin. It was a very brutal life. School was traumatic. Antisemitism didnt disappear with VE Day. The teachers and principals would torment my father and his brothers. When they came to America he was the “ green” one who spoke a foreign language. Here is the part that the whole world doesn’t get- he and his contemporaries clawed their way through the terrible pain and loss ( my father had lost four grandparents, at least 12 aunts and uncles and their spouses, dozens of cousins..- but Mel Gibson would tell you it’s all made up) and had a PhD by his mid twenties while also becoming a rabbi. This from a child who thought he was catholic. Then we get told how privileged we are and how we should feel ashamed of our success. Well read Jewish history. We don’t even get one generation without our people being decimated somewhere in the world. But we stopped worrying about whether everyone hates us. We know they do. And instead we take care of each other. We have organizations for everything - young mothers, widows, divorcees, wedding gowns for brides, medical referrals and equipment lending , schools for special needs children just to name a few. We didn’t come here with golden spoons. We worked hard.
Frieda and Pearl, you are both such beautiful people. The dichotomy of how you both answer questions is so interesting it holds my attention. I starting to follow Frieda months ago and then unsubscribed and then resubscribed. I hope Pearl keeps talking with you and allows us to peak into her life as she talks about her views on how she sees the world. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you Pearl for your pearls of wisdom!
What a lovely way of interviewing without judgement and attacking, very pleasant to listen ☺️I dont agree with some of the statements of the guest but many things to learn from her. Great channel
This is one of my very favorite TH-cam channels! It’s hard to put into words all the reasons why I feel this way, and I don’t want to go on and on (which I could do because of how many thoughts emotions are evoked when watching Frieda and Pearl.) I will simply say that Pearl is an absolute blessing and inspiration! I give my sincere thanks to Frieda for her work in educating and sharing Orthodox Judaism to the secular community. I have learned so much more about their thoughts, feelings, and world views than just the outward representations that distinguish them. (I also am fascinated by and learning more about this as well.)
I’m going to end it here, as I feel myself composing more and more things to say, but I said that I would not go on and on.
Thank you so very much for watching and for your kind feedback. Pearl has been such a dear soul to me, I'm very blessed.
What a lovely woman. I could listen to her speak all day long. Thank you and God Bless you both.
Pearl is a pearl indeed. Thank you for introducing her to us, I hang on her every word. You bring the best out in everyone you speak to. I always learn things and what is more, I think about your interviews often. You are making a positive difference to all of us who watch and therefore to your corner of the world. Thank you Frieda.
My uncle (my dad's oldest brother) was born in a German DP camp in 1950 before he and his Czech parents boarded a ship called the Anna Salen to Australia. Lol, leaving an Eastern European winter to a Western Australian summer with very, very little English. My grandmother firmly shut the door on her former life (whatever that was, she took her history to the grave though my DNA test shows at least one of my grandparents was Jewish) and never spoke much about it, forbidding my grandfather from speaking about it either. She became a Jehovah's Witness and he became an alcoholic. I'm currently pursuing a conversion to get back to where we started, spiritually speaking.
The Holocaust destroyed innumerable people but it damaged many, many more who, in their pain, hurt their children inadvertently. It's only now, a couple of generations on with better understanding of psychology, of psychological and emotional health that we're able to start to heal some of these generational wounds and curses. I doubt we'll ever be free of this...blot...on our history but we can live beyond it while remembering those who were lost, those who suffered so horrifyingly and those who suffer still, while not allowing it to happen again.
I love your videos with Pearl. She's SUCH a treasure, so wonderful. We might not agree on all things but she's honest, earnest, and kind, and I'm certain a brilliant shining light to both her family and Hashem.
I love you, Pearl.... 💕.
I'd like to say that I want to be you when I grow up, but I'm 75 so i think I missed that boat. Sending you so much love and respect. All of God's Blessings on you and your family. Thank you, Freida. This means so much. ♥️
Freida, thank you and everyone involved. I have an avid interest in all religions. Getting to hear people speak of their faith is always far more interesting than a regular documentary.
No Pearl there is no understanding. And there will never be😢
I'm glad we understand the holocaust, as a child I saw on the BLK and white TV. Hitler and his crimes I was only 6 yrs old . And I asked my mum is he a bad man. She explained the holocaust to me, because my great great grandmother Catalina Oppenheimer was Jewish, when I turned a teenager I got my first star of David. I'm proud of my heritage.✡️🕎✝️
Pearl has to have the cleanest house I’ve ever seen.
I would love to watch you ladies make corned beef brisket, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, etc.
And your favorite challah recipe too, please. Thank you ladies for these wonderful interviews!
love your interviews with Pearl and am so glad you have become friends and stay in regular contact.
Pearl is a gift to the world. Freida, thank you for sharing her with us. Many blessings to you both.
I have to admit that sometimes I say words that would upset Pearl. Maybe this will motivate me to clean up my mouth. Thanks so much. I learn every time she speaks.
Pearl is amazing! Love to watch videos when she is on.
I am so excited for Part 2! I am putting sticky notes up to be sure I am there at 6:00 on Monday!
Thank you both. Much love and respect.❤
I can't remember how I stumbled upon your videos, but am so glad that I did! Pearl is such a joy to listen to!
Pearl is such a fascinating, compelling woman, I could listen to her sharing her views all day! 🙂
Pearl has such wisdom, and is such a generous soul. It's a pleasure to listen to her candid, intelligent answers to your questions.
We all would want a Pearl in our lives!
I am so enamored with Pearl ❤ I hope these chats become a regular feature on your channel. I could listen to her for hours! ❤
I love the dynamic between Frieda and Pearl. Great conversations! Best wishes from Australia ❤
Palestinian here, from Philly.
I LOVE PEARL, AND I LOVE WATCHING YOU ALSO FRIEDA!! GREAT CONTENT ALWAYS!! GREAT ENERGY ALWAYS!!
I love Pearl. A wise woman, thanks for this interview.
Thank you Frieda for another inspiring segment with Pearl. Her previous segment Pearl mentioned when one comes out of the restroom, they should wash their hands by the kitchen sink instead of in the restroom. I learned something new.
why?
@neinzukorruption9321 Pearl stated the reason for this is the bathroom is not kedusha-holiness. Therefore it is proper to wash one's hands by the kitchen/then recite the prayer that one says after which is asher yatzae...
Pearl's English is superb! Why is it so good?