I INFILTRATED NY's Jewish Community: IT SHOCKED Me!

I am planning to visit Isreal very soon. I am fascinated with the Jewish culture and I want to learn a bit more. So, I decided to visit the Hasidic Jews of Brooklyn, New York. They are widely considered to be America’s most religious and closed-off community, even more than the Amish of Pennsylvania.
In this short video, I start my research about the traditions and customs. It is very hard to get anyone to talk on camera but I tried. I think this video will show you the challenges that I encountered.

In my climax scene, I finally met a gentleman who was kind enough to talk to me. He explained to me a couple of things and I knew it would be the best I will be able to do that day I will certainly be back and try to get more answers to more questions.

This story is really fascinating and I can't wait to return there. From the traditional clothing, music, and food to the strict gender roles and controversies surrounding the community, this is the beginning of the conversation on Hasidic life.

Hasidism, sometimes spelled Chassidism, and also known as Hasidic Judaism, is a Jewish religious group that arose as a spiritual revival movement in the territory of contemporary Western Ukraine during the 18th century, and spread rapidly throughout Eastern Europe.

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[IvainTures]

This was a wild adventure in Brooklyn. This is the most closed knit community in NY. You can see the struggle I had filming there. I can't wait to go back and try to go deeper. If you enjoy the content, kindly subscribe and hit that 👍 button. Cheers!

[julsam]

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[FriedaVizelBrooklyn]

Ha ha, awesome, awesome. I have a youtube channel on the Hasidic community in Williamsburg, this is "my turf", and some people told me to watch this. I loved it. I think you did a great job pushing the envelope without being disrespectful. I also really like how you show the viewer how hard it is to get footage of this community. I'm afraid my viewers have no idea how extremely difficult it is!

Good job, keep it up!

[negredostreetviewsk]

Bro very informative, that's pretty strange but respect for the way they are conserving their culture

[morganodhiambo]

The first guy said "You cant see woman" meaning they do not want to be placed at the risk of watching pornography. The detrimental effects of pornography, particularly making someone weak (physically, , spiritually, and mentally) is very apparent to them.

[ZsiZsiSzabad]

No smart phones because of the internet. Social media, pornography, mindless distractions, etc. I appreciate your interest in the community! One thing I recommend is to not directly film people without their permission, especially children. Filming your surroundings is great, just be mindful of privacy everywhere you go, not just with Hasidic community. There are some cultures around the world that believe being filmed or photographed harms your soul. I very much appreciate your interest and enthusiasm! Bless you!

[babajao]

Hey, don’t know if you missed what the first guy you interviewed said about why they don’t use smart phones. He said they don’t want them looking at women ie porn. There are strict rules to shield them from the modern world. That’s a very closed community and outsiders are not welcome. Kudos to you for going there to interview them. Thanks!, 👊🏾🇯🇲

[hassangingi]

I'm Kenyan known you through Marwa but you've shown an exceptional resilience to cope with Marwas unrefined mannerism! You naturally have a likeable personality to make it big on YouTube!

[andrewpipitone]

This community has been tight knit as long as I can remember I am 60. I worked building a synagogue in Brooklyn I was a concrete finisher. I had gone onto a local market and bought a few things. I was surprised to food products with no additives I voiced that out loud and the woman smiled at my amazement. They were nice educated folks they don't bother anyone and prefer to keep to there community I respect there ways and traditions. They don't want the attention. I don't blame them

[practical_spanishformedicine]

Great content Ivain. I can see you rising to the quality of the BBC and National Geographic. You have such a personable style, and the ability to ask penetrating questions in such an unobstrusive manner. I wish you every success. Thank you for hosting our son Marwa. I know you all can help each other professionally in a big way.

[dinahawouragai]

Very fascinating video Ivan.I really enjoyed.We appreciate your efforts to educate and entertain us.Keep thriving and good job bro

[AllaboutMika.]

You did you best Ivain. Continued blessings to you 🙏🏾

[Backpack_MO]

Thanks for taking us on another adventure.I could tell it was difficult to secure these interviews great effort though. Waiting for the next one.

[heatnation]

OMG. What an amazing job. Your approach is very respectful and patient. I’ve lived and worked around or Jewish people in Miami Beach area for nearly 40yrs gotta be honest with you. For those you would consider Hasidic would never greet me or answer me when I greet one. True story. My experience every time I cross path with one he/she would put their heads down to avoid eye contact with me. At one time I thought it might’ve been because of skin color but I realize that it was anyone that was not one of them. So go figure

[joycemwita-zryi]

You have a kind heart Ivan. Thanks for hosting our village boy Marwa. Following from Mombasa. Be blessed

[judithbalchin]

Editing is on point 👌 good job the passion for what you do

[kasiy]

Hi Ivin, love your vedios and your laughter is contagious 😂😂😂

[LessonWorldTV]

Zimbabwean 🇿🇼 and watching from the 🇬🇧. I really enjoyed watching this video. This community in Williamsburg is similar to the largest Hassidic Jewish community we have here in Golders Green London. New subscriber here and perhaps one day I will go out and create content on the Golders Green Jewish community. From my time working at the heart of that very Jewish community as a registered nurse a few years back, they are a very close knit and religious community. They also trade amongst themselves too!

[tonigathman]

Peter Santenello has some good videos on this subject. I learned a lot from them. Thanks for the content.

[gight]

In love with the channel ❤ please drop vedios everyday if possible ❤