I just wanted to say how touching your video is. Your humanity shines through. I'm not Jewish and I'm a Catholic but one thing that trumps everything is our humanity. May God bless us all and bring his peace to all. God bless you.
Frieda, you are so strong. So well spoken. So deeply Jewish. I was raised in the Conservative movement. I feel a sisterhood with you that I didn’t think I could feel with an (ex) Satmar. Thank you for your bravery. Kol hakavod.
I listened closely to this video and it struck me very deeply, but from an almost opposite place from where you come from. I am Jewish, born in upstate NY and all I knew about Judaism was that I am Jewish. I have lived in Israel now for 53 yrs. I am in Safed and there are missiles on a daily basis. So we can now defend ourselves, we don't need to cower. I have a lot to write about many of the subjects you mentioned but there are so many things to write I have to get my head together in order to write it down. You call the video 'very raw' which reminded me of your video "Get' which was also raw to the effect that I watched it about 3 times. It is really talent that you can do this on literally global level. It will take me some time to write all the thoughts etc which you evoked in me. I am sure your prayers are efficacious.
Frieda, having just returned from Israel (as a Christian, to support our Jewish friends), the world has no idea the pain and suffering and resilience of Jewish people in Israel. Keep posting, your views, people need to know what the mainstream media will not share.🙏❤️🇮🇱✝️
Wow, what a poignant broadcast. I'm so glad you published it. It explained many areas that I didn't understand prior. I too have been absolutely shocked by words and behavior after October 7th. You bring understanding to so many and I personally thank you for it.
Im glad that you found the courage to do this video although it must have demanded a lot from you. Every Jewish voice speaking out is so important and valuable in todays crazy world. Thank you for sharing your heart. Blessings and love from a non-Jewish person from Switzerland.
I feel your feelings Frieda. Thank you for sharing them. I also had an elevated experience in Meah Shearim last year. I am a modern American orthodox Jew. I was waiting for my son praying in a little stubble nearby, the sun was going down and the night and the stars were rising. Lights came on. The whole street was swarming with frum people rushing, kids, women with strollers, families, siblings. Pastries shops were in full blown, bookstores open. I felt going out of my own body and witnessing an eternal picture. I was in awe and tears started to pour. My soul was shouting: this is where you belong ! This was a first pre-Aliyah sign. This is where we all belong. And if we all do the right thing, Mashiah will finally come. Not when Jews are still glued to America, even if it is my country, I love her and will always be loyal to her.
I am a 70 year old “modern orthodox” Jewish mom. I love your videos because you are a generous, beautiful soul. I’m sorry your public path is adding to your personal anguish.
Freida, please continue to speak your heart. I am not Jewish. I am a 73 year old woman. I will listen to this video again and again as it holds so much that I need to learn. Thank you.
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Frieda - my heart breaks for you and for all people who are blamed for tragedies NOT of their making. Your honesty and vulnerability are refreshing. I think that you were right, and very brave, to publish this video and I thank you for it. May God have mercy on us all and may He lead the world to peace.
I can sense your sadness and heaviness. Having met you and been on your tour I know you are a kind, loving person who only seeks to understand and make sense of the world around her. As I am not Jewish it is impossible for me to understand how this past year has been for you. All I can do is hold space and keep you in my heart. You have shared your past and your childhood community with the world and for that I am thankful. Blessings to you, Seth and your family.
I really appreciate your vulnerability in the making of this video. I really hope the message will reach many, many people. As a non-Jewish person, a Christian, seeing the surge of anti semitism after October 7th has been like a waking nightmare, like living through every book and documentary I’ve ever read/seen about the Holocaust. I cannot believe people still hold these beliefs and I cannot even begin to imagine the collective pain the Jewish people must be experiencing. You are all in my thoughts continuously and I will be an ally to you, always. Am Yisrael Chai ❤
Hi Frieda I am a 76 y/o Jewish woman from Brooklyn. I was raised by my family to be grateful for America, but to always be aware that antisemitism is always present and at any moment it will rear up. And here it is.
Frieda, thank you so much. I cried a bit after listening to you, because this is exactly how I feel about everything. I feel alone and scared after 7 October 2023. My family comes from the Soviet Union where they survived unimaginable antisemitic horrors. We live in Europe now and for a year, the harassment has been unreal. A few weeks ago, a teen was uncovered who planned an attack on the local Jewish community where my mom works. I'm so heartbroken. The most horrible thing was that in the eyes of many, we as people don't deserve to be treated with dignity and somehow, the core values of the democratic society aren't applying to us. This showed me how quickly our social norms can erode, it just starts with the Jews first. My grandpa's family narrowly escaped the Holocaust and now I try to calm him down that it will be okay because every week he says that "they will come for us". I can't do it anymore 😞 It's hard. Sometimes I think of all these poor hostages and it kills me inside.
I hope you make it to Israel. You can take the birthright trip if nothing else. You will not be alone in Israel even if all the Jews are isolated everywhere else in the world
@@ElmerJones-ws6de Thank you! If nothing else, I'm glad that this option exists. I definitely plan on visiting Israel after the war is over to experience it!
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and feelings about Israel and what occurred this day a year ago. I have enjoyed your channel and the love you show for all peoples. I am a Catholic, but for many, we are in our hearts, children of God. No matter Jew, Christian, or others. Keep expressing your wonderful messages. Blessings.
This was a beautiful video and we can see your pure heart. Glad you posted it. I can’t believe anyone could ever say anything bad about you. You are a light in these grey times. May the pure souls who passed this year rest in peace knowing we will never forget. ❤🙏❤️
Insightful, intelligent and difficult reconciling the spiritual with the political. Many people have been forced to confront something very difficult and unjust. Thank you, Frieda, for your eloquent presentation of your thoughts which I wouldn't have been able to do. You are such a precious human being, soul and spirit ♥
Oh Frieda, your thoughtfulness in sharing this heartbreaking situation is so wonderful, so needed. Hate is not innocent or an accident. There is evil, distortion of mind, loss of heart in these people. I'm a Christian who is grateful to God for you. To say as you do, "Here's me, & offer up a prayer in the hope it may be a blessing for all of the lost ones..." I believe God hears this prayer in your humble sincerity & bravery. Love you, Frieda. Barak Hashem.
Thank you for doing this. I am a Christian who has always had a heart for Israel and the Jewish people. This is a subject that needs to be spoken about and your perspective is important. Thank you for your raw heart and honesty.
I am a humanist, that is non religious, but I think you video is one of the best explanation of some parts of being Jewish, it helps me understand a little more about Israel and Zionism. Education is always helpful and leads to more human understanding and hopefully peaceful behaviour. Thank you very much for your brave video. I have no biases, your message is so hopeful and honest. Well done.
I really think you misunderstand a Humanist perspective, it takes nothing away from people of any religion our ethics and morals are just as strong as any religion. Why should we declare a hypocritical belief in something we don't truly feel, that does undermine true believers. I believe should their unexpectedly be a god I meet upon death, I think a decent god would judge me on my actions to care and help other humans, not how many hours I didn't spend praying to a god to carry out actions I ought to be helping many religious and non religious people cooperate to create a peaceful and fruitful world for all regardless of belief. Enjoy your religion, I'm very unconcerned about a soul I may or maynot possess. I am extremely concerned about the conditions of life for my fellow human beings. I am concentrating on the here and now and the actions humans can take responsibility for. Life after death is something that can concern me at the time. Any comfort that people obtain from their religion I am all in favour of their are many devote people in many different religions, if they do good not harmful fighting other religions I support their beliefs for them. I'm Humanist and deserve equal respect for my view and actions in the world too. I wish you well and thank you for your concern for my welfare.
Frieda, you’ve done such important work this last year. By telling your story you are fighting antisemitism in a peaceful way. When we hear each other’s stories it leads to understanding. May God bless you on your continuing journey.
It was good that you expressed your thoughts and feelings the way you did. There wasn't anything wrong with it. You sounded so good as you are. I'm thankful to hear you.❤
Thank you for sharing your feelings and thoughts. I am speechless and deeply disturbed seeing the antisemitism around here in Montréal, Québec. Praying for peace and comfort.
Oh wow Frieda, you actually went there. You brave and cherished child of G-D. Thank you for your address to us on this day. I am a Christian, with strong Jewish connections, and the events of the past year have shocked me to my core. Please, dear one, take heart. I wish I could give you a hug.
Relatively few people can create a lot of nastiness in the comment section. I understand your shock, and comments like these and the anti-Semitic rallies in Europe have shocked me, too. They are a small minority, but we do have to speak out so that they remain a minority. Thank you for making this video!
Frieda I am SO SORRY to hear what people are writing to you!! I LOVE your channel!! My husband is Jewish (I am not, yet) and I stand with you and your well- thought out ideas and perspective. I stand with Israel and the Jewish people and also mourn the loss of the innocent life on both sides.
Frieda, you are not alone. I agree with you in so many ways! I felt the same way about Israel when I went there 10 years ago for the first time. Keep being you!
My father is Jewish but my mom was not but I feel so connected to being Jewish. I am proud of it even though I am not considered Jewish which is ok. If ISRAEL needs me I am there. I love your work. God be with you
Thank you, Frieda. I’m a 65 year old Christian/spiritual person with a deep respect for the Jewish people who loves your videos. This one was enlightening and so meaningful to me. Try not to listen to the misguided injured and sad people who say ridiculous anti-Semitic things online or in person, as hard as this must be to block out. You are loved and appreciated and your voice is cherished.
I cannot imagine what you and other Jews have been through this year. As an outsider looking in, I'm appalled at the hatred. I have never understood why one group is so vilified. What is happening worldwide and in our U.S. cities is frightening; it sickens me. It sickens me that you've been bullied with such hateful comments. Thank you for bravely sharing your thoughts and heartfelt emotions. I support you and all Jews.
💖💙💖💙💖💙💖. Thank you so much for this video. I am grateful you made it public. It's heart felt and brings understanding of who you are and where you came from. Thank you for sharing so deeply. 💙💖💙💖💙💖💙
Dearest Frieda, I want to thank you for your service. I am deeply sorry to admit that until reading this, I was completely ignorant of anti-Zionism. I’d also like to take time to express remorse for the way you’ve been spoken to and treated. To all Jews, my heart breaks for the hatred towards them. I have to say, I have never felt hatred and as a Christian, I was raised to love all Jews and was taught to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and Israel. What you have shared hurts deeply as I have compassion for others, yet it blesses me as you educate me. May God bless you and your son. Thank you, Frieda. You are loved and appreciated.
Frida, your video has evoked a lot of thought and ,of course, also emotion so deep that i cannot find voice for them. i love you and my prayer is as yours for peace and good in this world...which unfortunately does require that we recognize what is the opposite of that and not let it go unnoticed
Thank you for being courageous enough to speak. I cannot imagine your internal struggle. There is the innocent voice of the child who had certain beliefs inculturated into her vs the voice of the adult, no longer innocent, who questions. I have never lived any part of the Hasidic experience. I believe one of the Mysteries of life is that God gave every human being free will. Self determination is a form of exercising what God has given us. I see Israel as a maturation in which some Jews have chosen to take responsibility for their life & step away from victimhood. I believe that we have no choice about being a victim as a child. As an adult if we are still being victims we have volunteered. I am learning a lot from watching your channel. I learn a lot about myself as I watch my personal reactions to some of what I see. Please keep offering us your experience & your point of view.
Frieda, i resonate so much with your point about your actions not causing the accidents. I grew up in Williamsburg and every time something tragic happened, out came the announcement cars talking about the 'sheitlach'. My friend and i would be mad, 'don't yell at the women to put on shpitzlach due to a car accident when you don't even allow us to drive. Make an asifa to encourage safe driving'. It drove us berserk
Frieda you are a tremendous credit to our people and I want to thank you for continuing to make your videos and share your perspective, as well as other peoples, in spite of the vitriol you face daily. Hashem blessed you with a strong character. You have helped to strengthen countless peoples empathy, understanding, and spiritual selves. Please keep being your wonderful self.
Frieda, thank you so much for this video, I can imagine how difficult it has been for you. I really love your channel, all the things I am learning from you, be proud to be a Jew, wish I could do something for you and protect you somehow, praying for you and your family, the hostages and Israel, 🔯♥♥♥, big hugs.
Dear Frieda, Iam a Christian from Germany. I Love your Channel and I learned a lot from you. Always remember - the World hates you as a jew because the World hates the God , who chose you and your people. The God of Abraham, Isaak and Jacob and your God and mine. I pray for you and your people and we stand by your side. May Hashem bless you and keep you.
So, WHY aren't you sharing your faith and the TRUE GOSPEL of CHRIST JESUS with your "Dear friend" Frieda ?! YESHUA HAMASHIACH IS THE ONLY JEWISH MESSIAH; WITHOUT HIM THEY ARE LOST.
So let’s fight antisemitism and antizionism, let’s not allow history to repeat itself and protect, defend our children and grandchildren! I personally am so grateful that my parents holocaust survivors are not witnessing what is happening today. Thank you Frida, I appreciate your videos very much. Shana tova.
Frieda, thank you. I wish I was closer so I could give you a big hug and we could gently shed tears together. I do not understand this “baby killer” image you kept repeating about the Jewish people. As a Christian, I was never taught or shown this but was shown that G-D’s chosen people were always under threat and mistreated even before Jesus was born. After the “invasion” last year, unrest broke out on our university campus. I wanted to go to the Hillel House to show my support. I had to walk through Muslims calling me names and had police protection to get closer to the building. I explained why I wanted to enter and the police got me closer to the entrance and the intercom and then was granted access into the building by those inside. I was kindly spoken with and offered a chair in a room where I think everyone might have been Jewish (except me.). I was offered tea which a woman brought to me and we talked. She said I would never be allowed to enter a synagogue during this war because of heightened security (& you taught me and I was allowed in in June!). And then they seated an elderly male next to me and introduced him as a Holocaust survivor and I saw his tattoo and wept. HOW can the world continue to hate like this? I am really struggling with Islamic followers at the moment- how with their violence towards Jews and Christians can I even like them let alone love them? And I watch a video from Frieda with gentleness and hope and I need to step back and my heart needs to do another summersault. PLEASE keep doing what you are doing. As someone else said, that GET one….. G-D gave you a very special gift; thank you for sharing it with so many of us who choose to listen and learn; change and grow.
I fell on your channel by chance and I am happy I did and was able to watch this video. Thank you for making it and sharing it and please keep it up here. People need to hear your words. It is extremely difficult presently given all the hate and polarization and silencing that we are witnessing which only compounds the pain, suffering and trauma. But please know that there are non-jews myself included who share the deep concern over the alarming levels of anti-Semitism we are witnessing. Anti-Semitism or any other form of hate is NEVER an acceptable response to anything, period. Know you are not alone and we are with you in praying for a more peaceful new year for all 🙏🤗.
I’m glad that you made and published this video and I hope it was cathartic for you. I’m not Jewish but for what it’s worth, you don’t need to apologize for your feelings towards Israel. The people who are now openly exhibiting their hatred for Jews, especially in supposed institutions of higher learning, prove that Jews can only count on Israel for their safety.
Dear Frieda thank you for your explanation of the historic Hasidic approach to Israel. It fleshed out the picture so commonly used. Your honesty and feelings are valid and most welcome. You are brave and a beautiful soul. I am reminded of a saying I have heard for years “the Jews are the people the world loves to hate.” Sad but true. Let us thank Hashem for the strength we have been given to carry on and be a good and creative people. You are an example of this gift. ב״ה
Freida, your honesty and authenticity is greatly appreciated. I have the same questions and shock and sadness and desperation as you do. I think there are many of us.
This is one of the best videos I have ever watched on October 7th. I am so sorry for the hatred. I don't see the the Jewish people in any way but as a people to love and care for them. This breaks my heart your such a lovely person and everyone I have seen on your channel is a blessing to this earth.
Thank you for listening to your heart and publishing your thoughts and this journey. This last year is incredibly complicated and horrifically sad. There are no clear or easy answers. May G.od keep you and everyone involved safe in His care.
Frieda, I have been watching your content for many months now and find you so impressive. You are balanced, fair, and teach us so much about the culture you grew up in. I’m a Gentile who attends a Messianic synagogue and my heart breaks for what ALL my Jewish brothers and sisters are facing, both existentially in Israel and in the diaspora. I never dreamed I would see this level of antisemitism in my lifetime. I pray you won’t take it personally and that you won’t allow it to hurt your heart. Know there are more of us who believe in love than those who believe in hate. ❤
Sending you big hugs. You really don't deserve the negative comments and hate. Hoping one day everybody has so much love inside them that it's all they can share. ❤
Frieda, I’m so sorry that the hate has hurt your heart. I’m a Christian that has recently found your channel, and learned so much from you. I think of you often and pray for your tours, the education you give, the joy you bring and your passion for drawing people together. The devil has hated God’s chosen from times beginning. But the Word says Israel will never be destroyed. I’m sorry for the suffering, but confident that His people will endure and survive. Keep promoting peace. And I pray for the peace of Jerusalem. ❤️
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Freida, my heart breaks listening to this video. The depth of your feelings is emblematic of the way we are supposed feel about fellow human beings. Your pain, so evident in your words, that people can feel this way is not naive but it is child-like in the best way in that it is a prayer for a better world that still does not exist. In the Christian Bible Matthew chapter 18, verse 3 recounts Jesus telling his adult followers “Truly I say to you, unless you change and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” It was recounted that Ronal Reagan once said that if it wasn’t for women, men would still be wearing loin cloths. Women are the civilizers in civilization and your pain reflects thats. I’ve been an admirer of you and what you’re about. You are a bridge builder in so many ways. Thank you for this video. “May the Lord bestow favor on you, and grant you peace.”
Thank you for this video. I appreciate so much the thoughtfulness and courage that went into making this video. Everything surrounding the tragedy you speak to is complicated and difficult to wrap one’s head around. I believe that listening to the different perspectives and experiences surrounding this, keeping the dialogue open is the only way to keep our hearts that way. Thank you for sharing your perspective and your story. ❤
As a Christian from Canada 🇨🇦 I had the privilege of traveling to the Holy Land, the places I visited opened my eyes and heart to the Jewish people, the hatred that has been imposed on them for being a Jew I cannot comprehend. My heart is heavy on this anniversary for all the loved ones loss, I pray Israel will be victorious over the evil, the world cannot turn its back on the Jewish people another time. Thank you for sharing. Shalom.
Thank you for sharing from your heart, history, and your organic sensibilities regarding Israel. I am sorry you are walking through this twilight zone in NYC where hatred, ignorance, and scapegoating has been so inflamed during these last 365 days of incredible sorrow. Being a person of the Bible, I feel a connection to Israel, though so small in light of your experience, that has brought me to tears of immense sadness and also of the joy of triumph in the face of hostage releases. 🙏go out for you and for Israel. Your voice is valuable. God protect your ❤and mind as you navigate these days parenting a grown son and carrying the Jewish legacy and identity forward 😢
Thank you Frieda for sharing this with your community. You are so gifted, and so thoughtful how you present everything. Always from the most humble and respectful way. I can identify with all you are saying. Life is very scary for us right now with violence and vile slogans right here where I live too. Thank you for open your heart and express for what we all live through right now. When my children traveled to Israel on what is called the birthright trip they were moved to tears, feeling the arrived home! They were raised in SA in an exclusive Jewish community and as young adults we moved to Germany. We always thought of Israel as home !
Todah rabah! Thank you for recording this and posting this, and for being honest and human. Everything that you were talking about feeling makes perfect sense. It was disturbing to hear you describing the self-blame (it is not just the Jews, victim blaming is heartbreakingly common in Christian and secular circles too). And I'm thankful that your grandmother survived; I would love to listen to someone like her. Thank you again for doing what you're doing.
You were absolutely right to make that video, please don't delete it, I would most certainly like to digest it for a few days and then re-watch it. it was obviously very difficult for you to make it, well done you.
Thank you so much for this video!!! I couldn't understand why the hassidic jews are hating on their own people in Israel. We have to be united as jewish people, that's the only power we have
It's a tiny (very vocal) percentage. The vast majority, while disagreeing with Isreal, still support and send aid to Isreal. Satmar gives the most charity of all jews, they probably funded most of the money Isreal got from private jews
They are NOT HATING on them. They struggle with seeing secular jews have no connection to their religion and faith. Who hate G- d and his Torah. Some secular jews are the most self hating people around. It is painful to see the behavior of " JEWS" in our holy land. They hate the religious jews who are on the path that G- d chose for us. Its really painful.
Frieda, I’m a proud Jew who has had a different upbringing in than you. I was taught rightly so that Isreal is & will always belong to the Jewish people as it’s been gifted to us by the true G-D not recently but thousands of years ago as it’s written in the Torah (bible) & even the koran. I’d like to thank you for today’s pod-cast & the other ones in the past. Some I agree with, some not but thank G-D we live in a society that we are allowed to express our feelings. You have been very fair to express positive feelings about your & our upbringing. The world at large judges us unfairly way too many times. All without information about who we really are. As we can see since this barbaric act that these horrible people decided to perpetuate last year. Now some in our society think they can scream stupidity about us when it truth it’s not us but those monsters that perpetuates these acts. Too many uninformed & ignorant people are instigating hate instead of spreading love or even excepting that this beautiful world that we live in is full of a diverse population. They want us to except them but in truth they don’t except us as a just people. Once anyone gets to know us they can see the lies that are being spread around. Hate & ignorance darkens the world & society where as love & acceptance brightens. History is proof of that. A simple message to all the non-Jews : we’d like to thank you personally for standing on the side of truth. Your words & love are well received & felt. As history has shown us (unfortunately) too many would & can & do side with the evil population just so they don’t get effected by them. But there are some who can & do understand that right is right & evil will always be wrong. So I’d like to say again thank you for your support. Please continue to show the world that we are a wonderful community of people who care about righteousness.
CHRISTIANS, Who Believe in & Worship the TRUE Jewish Messiah/ YESHUA HAMASHIACH ; KNOW VERY WELL that ISRAEL BELONGS TO THE JEWS. THE JEWS Are GOD'S Covenant People and HE GAVE ISRAEL to the JEWS. YESHUA is the Messiah & SAVIOR of ALL mankind. One of the Many Prophesies that Prophesy the Coming Messiah is ISAIAH 53.
Thank you Frieda. You echo so clearly the way I feel and so often feel too silenced to express. I'm sure so many others feel likewise. I'm sorry I missed getting to NYC and meeting you. All my love ❤✡️
First of all, thank you for posting your thoughts- I can only tell you that it helps to hear the care and consideration you speak with on this topic. Because today was Oct 7 I struggled a lot to be on social media, feeling (similarly to a sentiment you expressed) like I HAD to say something, anything, to fight the tide of misunderstanding and hatred that I've been seeing online for the past year (often from ppl I have known for a long time) In the end I did post. I'm not sure what good will come of it but, at least watching your video now I feel less alone because of it. Thanks Frieda
Thank you Frieda, for sharing your heart with us. I am also shocked by the surge of antisemitism in the USA. It makes me sick to my stomach! My husband and I pray every single day for the Jewish people around the world. Our heart's desire is to go to Israel someday and to see with our own eyes that beautiful land. I love your channel, and please know that we support you, and you and tour people are not forgotten! Shalom in His name.
Hi Frieda, hate is such an incorrigible emotion. As long as there are people there will be hate. Shocking as it is, unfortunately it's a fact. Love your videos, they are so interesting. Keep going. With love from an 'uncategorizable' Jewess from South Africa. G-d bless.
Thank you Frieda. This is such a meaningful video for me, thanks you for putting it out. You express so well the many feelings and experiences that we are having, the complex web of Jewish family experiences and side by side ideas. I haven't managed to read so much on this Oct 7 anniversary, so painful, but I was able to look at your video all the way through, it helped me so much.
I am so thankful that you had such a wonderful trip and got back before you found out about the terrible October 7th horror. I am not a jew, but I too feel the fear, that any one who loves the G-d of the Bible is hated. As an American who sees my nation supporting antisemitic actions in schools. We think we can side step this conflict but it is now. I am so thankful that you shared your thoughts. I am so repentant for every person who would send you a beautiful lady, hate, shame, blame. You are the light, we are just in the dark darkness.
This was beautiful & heartfelt. My husband & I, both non Jews, often say to each other how happy we are 71 ,& don't have to see how this world will devoted in the next few years as we can not stand what is happening right now with all of this hatred. ❤
Thankyou, Frieda, none of this is a mistake, and please don’t delete it. We need you. It’s horrifying. I cannot believe in my lifetime I’m seeing pogroms and antisemitism. I cannot believe the ‘left’ are responsible for some of this. My head is spinning. I have no idea how you must feel. We are in scary times. Some of us do want to do something, but what? For you, do NOT let them stop you doing your valuable work. It’s reaching around the world (I am in Australia). For me, as a history teacher, I will use my skills to stand with Israel and against this new antisemitism rebranded in the language of Zionism. So much love to you and yours, Frieda. Be safe and keep doing your work, it is so valuable
Thank you for sharing with your viewers life after October 7. As a Jewish woman, having grown up in New York, I was aware of antisemitism and yet did not understand it. Following the horrific attack by Hamas on Israel, I heard groups from Jew for Peace to extreme left organizations calling for the end of genocide by Israel (some I thought were my friends). . No other time in my life, was I more confused and saddened by people's words and actions. Fortunately, I heard the heartfelt words spoken by Herbert Pagani back n 1976 - "Pleading for My Land Israel". I recommend that all take a few minutes LISTEN to Herbert Pagani on TH-cam. :
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I just wanted to say how touching your video is. Your humanity shines through. I'm not Jewish and I'm a Catholic but one thing that trumps everything is our humanity. May God bless us all and bring his peace to all. God bless you.
Frieda, you are so strong. So well spoken. So deeply Jewish. I was raised in the Conservative movement. I feel a sisterhood with you that I didn’t think I could feel with an (ex) Satmar. Thank you for your bravery. Kol hakavod.
Frieda you are a highly evolved spiritual person who understands suffering and rising to be compassionate. Thank you for doing this video
I listened closely to this video and it struck me very deeply, but from an almost opposite place from where you come from. I am Jewish, born in upstate NY and all I knew about Judaism was that I am Jewish. I have lived in Israel now for 53 yrs. I am in Safed and there are missiles on a daily basis. So we can now defend ourselves, we don't need to cower. I have a lot to write about many of the subjects you mentioned but there are so many things to write I have to get my head together in order to write it down. You call the video 'very raw' which reminded me of your video "Get' which was also raw to the effect that I watched it about 3 times. It is really talent that you can do this on literally global level. It will take me some time to write all the thoughts etc which you evoked in me. I am sure your prayers are efficacious.
I found it raw and profound like "Get" as well.
Efficacious
Why would you EVER leave a place where you are free to be Jewish in safety and purposely move to put you and God forbid your family in danger?!
Yeah, stealing land from palestinans is so profound, I see . How nice and warm living in stolen homes .
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this with us. My heart goes out to you and all who affected in this war.
Thank you, Frieda. Words have power, and yours are powerful. You are a blessing.
Frieda, having just returned from Israel (as a Christian, to support our Jewish friends), the world has no idea the pain and suffering and resilience of Jewish people in Israel. Keep posting, your views, people need to know what the mainstream media will not share.🙏❤️🇮🇱✝️
Another pot stirring Christian zionist🙄
It's bad and dangerous enough that people conflate Jews with zionism.
Wow, what a poignant broadcast. I'm so glad you published it. It explained many areas that I didn't understand prior. I too have been absolutely shocked by words and behavior after October 7th. You bring understanding to so many and I personally thank you for it.
Im glad that you found the courage to do this video although it must have demanded a lot from you. Every Jewish voice speaking out is so important and valuable in todays crazy world. Thank you for sharing your heart. Blessings and love from a non-Jewish person from Switzerland.
You are a blessing and your videos bring so many people a clearer understanding of your heritage and your faith.
I feel your feelings Frieda. Thank you for sharing them. I also had an elevated experience in Meah Shearim last year. I am a modern American orthodox Jew. I was waiting for my son praying in a little stubble nearby, the sun was going down and the night and the stars were rising. Lights came on. The whole street was swarming with frum people rushing, kids, women with strollers, families, siblings. Pastries shops were in full blown, bookstores open. I felt going out of my own body and witnessing an eternal picture. I was in awe and tears started to pour. My soul was shouting: this is where you belong ! This was a first pre-Aliyah sign. This is where we all belong. And if we all do the right thing, Mashiah will finally come. Not when Jews are still glued to America, even if it is my country, I love her and will always be loyal to her.
Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability. This is so painful for so many people. I appreciate your openness. Shalom.❤❤❤
I am a 70 year old “modern orthodox” Jewish mom. I love your videos because you are a generous, beautiful soul. I’m sorry your public path is adding to your personal anguish.
Freida, please continue to speak your heart. I am not Jewish. I am a 73 year old woman. I will listen to this video again and again as it holds so much that I need to learn. Thank you.
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Frieda - my heart breaks for you and for all people who are blamed for tragedies NOT of their making. Your honesty and vulnerability are refreshing. I think that you were right, and very brave, to publish this video and I thank you for it. May God have mercy on us all and may He lead the world to peace.
I can sense your sadness and heaviness. Having met you and been on your tour I know you are a kind, loving person who only seeks to understand and make sense of the world around her. As I am not Jewish it is impossible for me to understand how this past year has been for you. All I can do is hold space and keep you in my heart. You have shared your past and your childhood community with the world and for that I am thankful. Blessings to you, Seth and your family.
Courageous and powerful. Thank you❤
I really appreciate your vulnerability in the making of this video. I really hope the message will reach many, many people. As a non-Jewish person, a Christian, seeing the surge of anti semitism after October 7th has been like a waking nightmare, like living through every book and documentary I’ve ever read/seen about the Holocaust. I cannot believe people still hold these beliefs and I cannot even begin to imagine the collective pain the Jewish people must be experiencing. You are all in my thoughts continuously and I will be an ally to you, always. Am Yisrael Chai ❤
Hi Frieda
I am a 76 y/o Jewish woman from Brooklyn. I was raised by my family to be grateful for America, but to always be aware that antisemitism is always present and at any moment it will rear up. And here it is.
Frieda, thank you so much. I cried a bit after listening to you, because this is exactly how I feel about everything. I feel alone and scared after 7 October 2023. My family comes from the Soviet Union where they survived unimaginable antisemitic horrors. We live in Europe now and for a year, the harassment has been unreal. A few weeks ago, a teen was uncovered who planned an attack on the local Jewish community where my mom works. I'm so heartbroken. The most horrible thing was that in the eyes of many, we as people don't deserve to be treated with dignity and somehow, the core values of the democratic society aren't applying to us. This showed me how quickly our social norms can erode, it just starts with the Jews first. My grandpa's family narrowly escaped the Holocaust and now I try to calm him down that it will be okay because every week he says that "they will come for us". I can't do it anymore 😞 It's hard. Sometimes I think of all these poor hostages and it kills me inside.
I hope you make it to Israel. You can take the birthright trip if nothing else. You will not be alone in Israel even if all the Jews are isolated everywhere else in the world
@@ElmerJones-ws6de Thank you! If nothing else, I'm glad that this option exists. I definitely plan on visiting Israel after the war is over to experience it!
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and feelings about Israel and what occurred this day a year ago. I have enjoyed your channel and the love you show for all peoples. I am a Catholic, but for many, we are in our hearts, children of God. No matter Jew, Christian, or others. Keep expressing your wonderful messages. Blessings.
This bravery of yours to be publicly vulnerable is beyond amazing, Frieda. Wish you all the best. Greetings from Germany
Thank you so much for sharing your heart. I am so deeply grieved for all the suffering.
This was a beautiful video and we can see your pure heart. Glad you posted it. I can’t believe anyone could ever say anything bad about you. You are a light in these grey times. May the pure souls who passed this year rest in peace knowing we will never forget. ❤🙏❤️
Love is stronger than hate. Love always wins. Be courageous. You have more support than enemies.❤
Thanks so much for reminding us of that. As a Jew I really appreciate this comment. It gives me strength and hope. ❤️
Thank you for sharing with us. You have educated me on these issues that I have never understood before. You are a blessing to me.
Insightful, intelligent and difficult reconciling the spiritual with the political. Many people have been forced to confront something very difficult and unjust. Thank you, Frieda, for your eloquent presentation of your thoughts which I wouldn't have been able to do. You are such a precious human being, soul and spirit ♥
Frieda, your comments are 100% spot on. Thank you for making and posting this important video. G’mar Chatimah Tovah.
Oh Frieda, your thoughtfulness in sharing this heartbreaking situation is so wonderful, so needed. Hate is not innocent or an accident. There is evil, distortion of mind, loss of heart in these people. I'm a Christian who is grateful to God for you. To say as you do, "Here's me, & offer up a prayer in the hope it may be a blessing for all of the lost ones..." I believe God hears this prayer in your humble sincerity & bravery. Love you, Frieda. Barak Hashem.
Thank you Frieda . You are so wise
Thank you for doing this. I am a Christian who has always had a heart for Israel and the Jewish people. This is a subject that needs to be spoken about and your perspective is important. Thank you for your raw heart and honesty.
So, WHY aren't you sharing your Faith in CHRIST JESUS / YESHUA HAMASHIACH ; Who is the ONLY TRUE Jewish Messiah ?!
@@Diligent-dp7gi What do you know about anything. Calm down
Thank you for so much history and being so vulnerable. You are doing the right thing. No one should hate, it is not our place. Be safe and healthy.
I am a humanist, that is non religious, but I think you video is one of the best explanation of some parts of being Jewish, it helps me understand a little more about Israel and Zionism. Education is always helpful and leads to more human understanding and hopefully peaceful behaviour. Thank you very much for your brave video. I have no biases, your message is so hopeful and honest. Well done.
Humanists are LOST without KNOWING the TRUE MESSIAH & CREATOR of ALL Humanity. CHRIST JESUS IS THE MESSIAH & LORD and SAVIOR OF ALL mankind.
I really think you misunderstand a Humanist perspective, it takes nothing away from people of any religion our ethics and morals are just as strong as any religion. Why should we declare a hypocritical belief in something we don't truly feel, that does undermine true believers. I believe should their unexpectedly be a god I meet upon death, I think a decent god would judge me on my actions to care and help other humans, not how many hours I didn't spend praying to a god to carry out actions I ought to be helping many religious and non religious people cooperate to create a peaceful and fruitful world for all regardless of belief. Enjoy your religion, I'm very unconcerned about a soul I may or maynot possess. I am extremely concerned about the conditions of life for my fellow human beings. I am concentrating on the here and now and the actions humans can take responsibility for. Life after death is something that can concern me at the time. Any comfort that people obtain from their religion I am all in favour of their are many devote people in many different religions, if they do good not harmful fighting other religions I support their beliefs for them. I'm Humanist and deserve equal respect for my view and actions in the world too. I wish you well and thank you for your concern for my welfare.
Frieda, you’ve done such important work this last year. By telling your story you are fighting antisemitism in a peaceful way. When we hear each other’s stories it leads to understanding.
May God bless you on your continuing journey.
It was good that you expressed your thoughts and feelings the way you did. There wasn't anything wrong with it. You sounded so good as you are. I'm thankful to hear you.❤
Thank you for sharing your feelings and thoughts. I am speechless and deeply disturbed seeing the antisemitism around here in Montréal, Québec. Praying for peace and comfort.
Oh wow Frieda, you actually went there. You brave and cherished child of G-D. Thank you for your address to us on this day.
I am a Christian, with strong Jewish connections, and the events of the past year have shocked me to my core.
Please, dear one, take heart. I wish I could give you a hug.
Bless you Frieda! You did wonderfully and always do! You have such a loving spirit from God!
Relatively few people can create a lot of nastiness in the comment section. I understand your shock, and comments like these and the anti-Semitic rallies in Europe have shocked me, too. They are a small minority, but we do have to speak out so that they remain a minority. Thank you for making this video!
Frieda I am SO SORRY to hear what people are writing to you!! I LOVE your channel!! My husband is Jewish (I am not, yet) and I stand with you and your well- thought out ideas and perspective. I stand with Israel and the Jewish people and also mourn the loss of the innocent life on both sides.
Well done. There is so much of value here.
I really appreciate you sharing this video, and as always, I appreciate your open-mindedness and commitment to educating people. sending you strength!
Frieda, you are not alone. I agree with you in so many ways! I felt the same way about Israel when I went there 10 years ago for the first time. Keep being you!
My father is Jewish but my mom was not but I feel so connected to being Jewish. I am proud of it even though I am not considered Jewish which is ok. If ISRAEL needs me I am there. I love your work. God be with you
I'm paternally Jewish as well and feel Jewish down to my soul. Nice to see a comment from another halfsie.
Thank you so much for your view your openess your vulnability. So love your work
Thank you, Frieda. I’m a 65 year old Christian/spiritual person with a deep respect for the Jewish people who loves your videos. This one was enlightening and so meaningful to me. Try not to listen to the misguided injured and sad people who say ridiculous anti-Semitic things online or in person, as hard as this must be to block out. You are loved and appreciated and your voice is cherished.
So, WHY aren't you sharing the TRUE GOSPEL of CHRIST JESUS; The REDEEMER & SAVIOR of ALL Mankind. The HEBREW NAME IS: YESHUA HAMASHIACH
Thank you Frieda. It’s such a complex issue you are trying to cover. You did it marveolusly. Sending lot’s of love as a non-Jew.
I cannot imagine what you and other Jews have been through this year. As an outsider looking in, I'm appalled at the hatred. I have never understood why one group is so vilified. What is happening worldwide and in our U.S. cities is frightening; it sickens me. It sickens me that you've been bullied with such hateful comments. Thank you for bravely sharing your thoughts and heartfelt emotions. I support you and all Jews.
💖💙💖💙💖💙💖. Thank you so much for this video. I am grateful you made it public. It's heart felt and brings understanding of who you are and where you came from. Thank you for sharing so deeply. 💙💖💙💖💙💖💙
Dearest Frieda, I want to thank you for your service. I am deeply sorry to admit that until reading this, I was completely ignorant of anti-Zionism. I’d also like to take time to express remorse for the way you’ve been spoken to and treated. To all Jews, my heart breaks for the hatred towards them. I have to say, I have never felt hatred and as a Christian, I was raised to love all Jews and was taught to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and Israel. What you have shared hurts deeply as I have compassion for others, yet it blesses me as you educate me. May God bless you and your son. Thank you, Frieda. You are loved and appreciated.
Frida, your video has evoked a lot of thought and ,of course, also emotion so deep that i cannot find voice for them. i love you and my prayer is as yours for peace and good in this world...which unfortunately does require that we recognize what is the opposite of that and not let it go unnoticed
Thank you for being courageous enough to speak. I cannot imagine your internal struggle. There is the innocent voice of the child who had certain beliefs inculturated into her vs the voice of the adult, no longer innocent, who questions. I have never lived any part of the Hasidic experience. I believe one of the Mysteries of life is that God gave every human being free will. Self determination is a form of exercising what God has given us. I see Israel as a maturation in which some Jews have chosen to take responsibility for their life & step away from victimhood. I believe that we have no choice about being a victim as a child. As an adult if we are still being victims we have volunteered. I am learning a lot from watching your channel. I learn a lot about myself as I watch my personal reactions to some of what I see. Please keep offering us your experience & your point of view.
Frieda, i resonate so much with your point about your actions not causing the accidents. I grew up in Williamsburg and every time something tragic happened, out came the announcement cars talking about the 'sheitlach'. My friend and i would be mad, 'don't yell at the women to put on shpitzlach due to a car accident when you don't even allow us to drive. Make an asifa to encourage safe driving'. It drove us berserk
Frieda you are a tremendous credit to our people and I want to thank you for continuing to make your videos and share your perspective, as well as other peoples, in spite of the vitriol you face daily. Hashem blessed you with a strong character. You have helped to strengthen countless peoples empathy, understanding, and spiritual selves. Please keep being your wonderful self.
Frieda, thank you so much for this video, I can imagine how difficult it has been for you. I really love your channel, all the things I am learning from you, be proud to be a Jew, wish I could do something for you and protect you somehow, praying for you and your family, the hostages and Israel, 🔯♥♥♥, big hugs.
Dear Frieda, Iam a Christian from Germany. I Love your Channel and I learned a lot from you. Always remember - the World hates you as a jew because the World hates the God , who chose you and your people. The God of Abraham, Isaak and Jacob and your God and mine. I pray for you and your people and we stand by your side.
May Hashem bless you and keep you.
So, WHY aren't you sharing your faith and the TRUE GOSPEL of CHRIST JESUS with your "Dear friend" Frieda ?! YESHUA HAMASHIACH IS THE ONLY JEWISH MESSIAH; WITHOUT HIM THEY ARE LOST.
@@Diligent-dp7gi Because this is not our order. We are ask to love and stand at the side of Israel.
@@Diligent-dp7giplease stop invading jewish sites with your false messiah. We are jews. Your supposed savior is not our messiah. Just stop.
So let’s fight antisemitism and antizionism, let’s not allow history to repeat itself and protect, defend our children and grandchildren! I personally am so grateful that my parents holocaust survivors are not witnessing what is happening today. Thank you Frida, I appreciate your videos very much. Shana tova.
Documenting and archiving is an excellent idea!!
Thank you for sharing your heart!
Frieda, thank you. I wish I was closer so I could give you a big hug and we could gently shed tears together. I do not understand this “baby killer” image you kept repeating about the Jewish people. As a Christian, I was never taught or shown this but was shown that G-D’s chosen people were always under threat and mistreated even before Jesus was born. After the “invasion” last year, unrest broke out on our university campus. I wanted to go to the Hillel House to show my support. I had to walk through Muslims calling me names and had police protection to get closer to the building. I explained why I wanted to enter and the police got me closer to the entrance and the intercom and then was granted access into the building by those inside. I was kindly spoken with and offered a chair in a room where I think everyone might have been Jewish (except me.). I was offered tea which a woman brought to me and we talked. She said I would never be allowed to enter a synagogue during this war because of heightened security (& you taught me and I was allowed in in June!). And then they seated an elderly male next to me and introduced him as a Holocaust survivor and I saw his tattoo and wept. HOW can the world continue to hate like this? I am really struggling with Islamic followers at the moment- how with their violence towards Jews and Christians can I even like them let alone love them? And I watch a video from Frieda with gentleness and hope and I need to step back and my heart needs to do another summersault. PLEASE keep doing what you are doing. As someone else said, that GET one….. G-D gave you a very special gift; thank you for sharing it with so many of us who choose to listen and learn; change and grow.
I fell on your channel by chance and I am happy I did and was able to watch this video. Thank you for making it and sharing it and please keep it up here. People need to hear your words. It is extremely difficult presently given all the hate and polarization and silencing that we are witnessing which only compounds the pain, suffering and trauma. But please know that there are non-jews myself included who share the deep concern over the alarming levels of anti-Semitism we are witnessing. Anti-Semitism or any other form of hate is NEVER an acceptable response to anything, period. Know you are not alone and we are with you in praying for a more peaceful new year for all 🙏🤗.
Thank you for sharing. You are not the only person shocked by the hatred growing in society today.
I’m glad that you made and published this video and I hope it was cathartic for you. I’m not Jewish but for what it’s worth, you don’t need to apologize for your feelings towards Israel. The people who are now openly exhibiting their hatred for Jews, especially in supposed institutions of higher learning, prove that Jews can only count on Israel for their safety.
Thank you for speaking up. It needs to be said and heard.
Dear Frieda thank you for your explanation of the historic Hasidic approach to Israel. It fleshed out the picture so commonly used. Your honesty and feelings are valid and most welcome. You are brave and a beautiful soul. I am reminded of a saying I have heard for years “the Jews are the people the world loves to hate.” Sad but true. Let us thank Hashem for the strength we have been given to carry on and be a good and creative people. You are an example of this gift. ב״ה
Freida, your honesty and authenticity is greatly appreciated. I have the same questions and shock and sadness and desperation as you do. I think there are many of us.
Thank you for expressing your thoughts and feelings ❤
This is one of the best videos I have ever watched on October 7th. I am so sorry for the hatred. I don't see the the Jewish people in any way but as a people to love and care for them. This breaks my heart your such a lovely person and everyone I have seen on your channel is a blessing to this earth.
Thank you for listening to your heart and publishing your thoughts and this journey.
This last year is incredibly complicated and horrifically sad. There are no clear or easy answers.
May G.od keep you and everyone involved safe in His care.
Well said, well done. Thank you for sharing and educating. G_d bless.
I definitely don’t have anything useful to say about any of this mess. But I love you. You’re great. ❤
Frieda, I have been watching your content for many months now and find you so impressive. You are balanced, fair, and teach us so much about the culture you grew up in.
I’m a Gentile who attends a Messianic synagogue and my heart breaks for what ALL my Jewish brothers and sisters are facing, both existentially in Israel and in the diaspora. I never dreamed I would see this level of antisemitism in my lifetime. I pray you won’t take it personally and that you won’t allow it to hurt your heart.
Know there are more of us who believe in love than those who believe in hate. ❤
Sending you big hugs. You really don't deserve the negative comments and hate. Hoping one day everybody has so much love inside them that it's all they can share. ❤
Frieda, I’m so sorry that the hate has hurt your heart. I’m a Christian that has recently found your channel, and learned so much from you. I think of you often and pray for your tours, the education you give, the joy you bring and your passion for drawing people together. The devil has hated God’s chosen from times beginning. But the Word says Israel will never be destroyed. I’m sorry for the suffering, but confident that His people will endure and survive. Keep promoting peace. And I pray for the peace of Jerusalem. ❤️
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Freida, my heart breaks listening to this video. The depth of your feelings is emblematic of the way we are supposed feel about fellow human beings. Your pain, so evident in your words, that people can feel this way is not naive but it is child-like in the best way in that it is a prayer for a better world that still does not exist. In the Christian Bible Matthew chapter 18, verse 3 recounts Jesus telling his adult followers “Truly I say to you, unless you change and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” It was recounted that Ronal Reagan once said that if it wasn’t for women, men would still be wearing loin cloths. Women are the civilizers in civilization and your pain reflects thats. I’ve been an admirer of you and what you’re about. You are a bridge builder in so many ways. Thank you for this video. “May the Lord bestow favor on you, and grant you peace.”
Thank you for this video. I appreciate so much the thoughtfulness and courage that went into making this video. Everything surrounding the tragedy you speak to is complicated and difficult to wrap one’s head around. I believe that listening to the different perspectives and experiences surrounding this, keeping the dialogue open is the only way to keep our hearts that way. Thank you for sharing your perspective and your story. ❤
As a Christian from Canada 🇨🇦 I had the privilege of traveling to the Holy Land, the places I visited opened my eyes and heart to the Jewish people, the hatred that has been imposed on them for being a Jew I cannot comprehend. My heart is heavy on this anniversary for all the loved ones loss, I pray Israel will be victorious over the evil, the world cannot turn its back on the Jewish people another time. Thank you for sharing. Shalom.
Lovely ❤felt talk. God bless the Jewish people.
Thank you for sharing from your heart, history, and your organic sensibilities regarding Israel. I am sorry you are walking through this twilight zone in NYC where hatred, ignorance, and scapegoating has been so inflamed during these last 365 days of incredible sorrow. Being a person of the Bible, I feel a connection to Israel, though so small in light of your experience, that has brought me to tears of immense sadness and also of the joy of triumph in the face of hostage releases. 🙏go out for you and for Israel. Your voice is valuable. God protect your ❤and mind as you navigate these days parenting a grown son and carrying the Jewish legacy and identity forward 😢
Thank you Frieda for sharing this with your community. You are so gifted, and so thoughtful how you present everything. Always from the most humble and respectful way. I can identify with all you are saying. Life is very scary for us right now with violence and vile slogans right here where I live too. Thank you for open your heart and express for what we all live through right now. When my children traveled to Israel on what is called the birthright trip they were moved to tears, feeling the arrived home! They were raised in SA in an exclusive Jewish community and as young adults we moved to Germany. We always thought of Israel as home !
Todah rabah! Thank you for recording this and posting this, and for being honest and human. Everything that you were talking about feeling makes perfect sense. It was disturbing to hear you describing the self-blame (it is not just the Jews, victim blaming is heartbreakingly common in Christian and secular circles too). And I'm thankful that your grandmother survived; I would love to listen to someone like her. Thank you again for doing what you're doing.
You were absolutely right to make that video, please don't delete it, I would most certainly like to digest it for a few days and then re-watch it. it was obviously very difficult for you to make it, well done you.
Thank you so much for this video!!! I couldn't understand why the hassidic jews are hating on their own people in Israel. We have to be united as jewish people, that's the only power we have
It's a tiny (very vocal) percentage. The vast majority, while disagreeing with Isreal, still support and send aid to Isreal. Satmar gives the most charity of all jews, they probably funded most of the money Isreal got from private jews
They are NOT HATING on them. They struggle with seeing secular jews have no connection to their religion and faith. Who hate G- d and his Torah. Some secular jews are the most self hating people around. It is painful to see the behavior of " JEWS" in our holy land. They hate the religious jews who are on the path that G- d chose for us. Its really painful.
@@anonymous-io6zg I think she was referring to "netira karta" and not the standard chasidic jews
Frieda, I’m a proud Jew who has had a different upbringing in than you. I was taught rightly so that Isreal is & will always belong to the Jewish people as it’s been gifted to us by the true G-D not recently but thousands of years ago as it’s written in the Torah (bible) & even the koran. I’d like to thank you for today’s pod-cast & the other ones in the past. Some I agree with, some not but thank G-D we live in a society that we are allowed to express our feelings. You have been very fair to express positive feelings about your & our upbringing. The world at large judges us unfairly way too many times. All without information about who we really are. As we can see since this barbaric act that these horrible people decided to perpetuate last year. Now some in our society think they can scream stupidity about us when it truth it’s not us but those monsters that perpetuates these acts. Too many uninformed & ignorant people are instigating hate instead of spreading love or even excepting that this beautiful world that we live in is full of a diverse population. They want us to except them but in truth they don’t except us as a just people. Once anyone gets to know us they can see the lies that are being spread around. Hate & ignorance darkens the world & society where as love & acceptance brightens. History is proof of that.
A simple message to all the non-Jews : we’d like to thank you personally for standing on the side of truth. Your words & love are well received & felt. As history has shown us (unfortunately) too many would & can & do side with the evil population just so they don’t get effected by them. But there are some who can & do understand that right is right & evil will always be wrong. So I’d like to say again thank you for your support. Please continue to show the world that we are a wonderful community of people who care about righteousness.
CHRISTIANS, Who Believe in & Worship the TRUE Jewish Messiah/ YESHUA HAMASHIACH ; KNOW VERY WELL that ISRAEL BELONGS TO THE JEWS. THE JEWS Are GOD'S Covenant People and HE GAVE ISRAEL to the JEWS. YESHUA is the Messiah & SAVIOR of ALL mankind. One of the Many Prophesies that Prophesy the Coming Messiah is ISAIAH 53.
Thank you Frieda. You echo so clearly the way I feel and so often feel too silenced to express. I'm sure so many others feel likewise. I'm sorry I missed getting to NYC and meeting you.
All my love ❤✡️
You have brought me so much comfort over this past year. Thank you so much for all you do. ❤️
Thank you, Frieda. We live in strange and horrible times but your voice is beautiful. What you have to say is true and lovely and good.
First of all, thank you for posting your thoughts- I can only tell you that it helps to hear the care and consideration you speak with on this topic. Because today was Oct 7 I struggled a lot to be on social media, feeling (similarly to a sentiment you expressed) like I HAD to say something, anything, to fight the tide of misunderstanding and hatred that I've been seeing online for the past year (often from ppl I have known for a long time) In the end I did post. I'm not sure what good will come of it but, at least watching your video now I feel less alone because of it. Thanks Frieda
Thank you Frieda, this was so touching.
Hugs hugs hugs!!!!! You are such a good thinker! Clear logic!
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 you are so beautiful, a real neshama ❤
Thank you Frieda, for sharing your heart with us. I am also shocked by the surge of antisemitism in the USA. It makes me sick to my stomach! My husband and I pray every single day for the Jewish people around the world. Our heart's desire is to go to Israel someday and to see with our own eyes that beautiful land. I love your channel, and please know that we support you, and you and tour people are not forgotten! Shalom in His name.
Hi Frieda, hate is such an incorrigible emotion. As long as there are people there will be hate. Shocking as it is, unfortunately it's a fact. Love your videos, they are so interesting. Keep going. With love from an 'uncategorizable' Jewess from South Africa. G-d bless.
Thank you Frieda. This is such a meaningful video for me, thanks you for putting it out. You express so well the many feelings and experiences that we are having, the complex web of Jewish family experiences and side by side ideas. I haven't managed to read so much on this Oct 7 anniversary, so painful, but I was able to look at your video all the way through, it helped me so much.
I am so thankful that you had such a wonderful trip and got back before you found out about the terrible October 7th horror. I am not a jew, but I too feel the fear, that any one who loves the G-d of the Bible is hated. As an American who sees my nation supporting antisemitic actions in schools. We think we can side step this conflict but it is now. I am so thankful that you shared your thoughts. I am so repentant for every person who would send you a beautiful lady, hate, shame, blame. You are the light, we are just in the dark darkness.
This was beautiful & heartfelt.
My husband & I, both non Jews, often say to each other how happy we are 71 ,& don't have to see how this world will devoted in the next few years as we can not stand what is happening right now with all of this hatred. ❤
Thankyou, Frieda, none of this is a mistake, and please don’t delete it. We need you. It’s horrifying. I cannot believe in my lifetime I’m seeing pogroms and antisemitism. I cannot believe the ‘left’ are responsible for some of this. My head is spinning. I have no idea how you must feel. We are in scary times. Some of us do want to do something, but what? For you, do NOT let them stop you doing your valuable work. It’s reaching around the world (I am in Australia). For me, as a history teacher, I will use my skills to stand with Israel and against this new antisemitism rebranded in the language of Zionism. So much love to you and yours, Frieda. Be safe and keep doing your work, it is so valuable
Thank you for sharing with your viewers life after October 7. As a Jewish woman, having grown up in New York, I was aware of antisemitism and yet did not understand it. Following the horrific attack by Hamas on Israel, I heard groups from Jew for Peace to extreme left organizations calling for the end of genocide by Israel (some I thought were my friends). . No other time in my life, was I more confused and saddened by people's words and actions. Fortunately, I heard the heartfelt words spoken by Herbert Pagani back n 1976 - "Pleading for My Land Israel". I recommend that all take a few minutes LISTEN to Herbert Pagani on TH-cam. :
Thank you for opening your heart and sharing your thoughts. It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable, and I so admire your strength.