Frieda Vizel - Hasidic Brooklyn and Beyond

By: Frieda Vizel
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  • Welcome to in-depth conversations on Hasidism, Judaism, NYC, culture, education, religion and more!

    This podcast is hosted by popular Youtuber Frieda Vizel, who has been studying the Hasidic community for more than ten years.

    This is the podcast version of the video conversations which are also published on Youtube. Please reach out with feedback.

    Here's the youtube channel if you prefer to see the host and guests! :)
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Episodes
  • "I craved religion and even tried Christianity" | In Conversation with comedian Antonia Lassar

    "I craved religion and even tried Christianity" | In Conversation with comedian Antonia Lassar
    Feb 16 2025
    Video link to this interview: https://youtu.be/ctuFi83643E


    Antonia Lassar is a Jewish comedian who grew up with very little Judaism. She later became interested in various forms of religion, going on a seeker's journey for community with soulful musical connection. She loves singing and is a professional comedian. Our journeys couldn't be more different, yet we have so much in common in our appreciation of religious Judaism that doesn't always work for us. In our long form interview we talked about Antonia's background, about the Chabad sect, about the ritual of mikvah immersion, and much more.

    Check out Antonia here:
    Antonia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar/
    Antonia on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@antonialastar Antonia's website: https://antonialassar.com/


    Many many thanks to the Mandel Cultural Leadership program for helping make this happen. Special thanks to the wonderful Eva Heinstein whom I love.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 🚨 For women, girls, AND men and boys | In conversation with Jessica Roda

    🚨 For women, girls, AND men and boys | In conversation with Jessica Roda
    Feb 9 2025
    Video version of this interview: https://youtu.be/blLciT0egb4

    Jessica Roda just published the book "For Women and Girls Only" on Orthodox Jewish women's performances. You can find her book here: https://amzn.to/4jKRJgj

    In this long form discussion we talk about what's happening in the scene of Orthodox Jewish women's performances. Because of modesty rules, women are not allowed to perform in front of men. So oftentimes their reach is limited. In Roda's work, she charts how women's perfomances has become a whole economy thanks to the internet and women's creative ways of approaching the Kol Isha issue.

    Check out Jessica's book and Jessica on Instagram and Twitter:
    https://x.com/RodaJess
    https://www.instagram.com/jess_roda/

    This interview is brought to you with the support of Fairfield University. This video is brought to you with the generous support of Fairfield University / Bennet Center for Judaic Studies. The Bennett Center for Judaic Studies is a unique academic center that strives to enrich the intellectual, cultural, and spiritual dialogue of Fairfield University. Continuing the vision of Carl and Dorothy Bennett, the Center fosters continued learning experiences and campus-wide awareness about Jewish history, ethical values, and religious observances. It also seeks to engage the Greater Fairfield communities through inspiring lectures and annual programs. https://www.fairfield.edu/academics/centers-and-institutes/bennett-center-for-judaic-studies/index.html
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • "I risk everything when speaking out as a woman in Kiryas Joel" | Exclusive interview with Fradel Neuman

    "I risk everything when speaking out as a woman in Kiryas Joel" | Exclusive interview with Fradel Neuman
    Jan 26 2025
    Video version of this interview: https://youtu.be/HoTzWaF7dU8

    So many stories about the Hasidic Jews of the village of Kiryas Joel come from people who have left it. Or, often it will come from village official PR people who tell a very rosy story. In this interview, we get an exclusive peak into an everyday woman walking an exceptional line; risking everything in her community to express her voice. Fradel's story is compelling, fascinating and yet to get very interesting as she finds her place in the world, negotiating faith and individualization in a very communal society. Fradel is an amazing woman, mental health awareness advocate, talented photographer and more.

    Check her work out below:

    Find Fradel on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fradelneuman/
    Fradel's photography website is: https://www.instagram.com/captureit___photography/
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    50 mins

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