I love this as an African woman, I feel like western feminism is always hyper critical of what doesn’t fit in to the progressive western ideology, anything otherwise is oppressive. That’s why in this household we are intersectional feminists and support all women and their choices 💅🏾

Hear hear! This is what my Orthodox life has given me: An excellent education A MA in Forensic Psychology I speak 4 languages I have traveled to diff countries A love for being Jewish A strong foundation in morals Acceptance and understanding of all types of people An appreciation for modesty The lesson that life is not like the movies and everything requires hard work, dedication, and honesty. I could go on but suffice to say I agree with you. Maybe we’ll see your show one day 😉

As a muslim I totally agree. I just love your video’s, very interesting and love the similarities between your and our culture/religion.

I’m Catholic - I cover my hair at mass & at other times - I dress modestly - & my family respects me for it. I am tired of the portrayal that because I chose differently I am oppressed somehow. I think in that, we have that in common. Thank you for posting this. It is very thought-provoking.

Whilst you are correct that Julia seems to mislead about her personal background, and you are correct that regular Orthodox Jews do not face oppression or restrictions and are respected, do you not agree that oppression does exist amongst the ultra orthodox ‘Hasidic’ world? Julia seems to come from more of a yeshivish background. The types of oppression she shares are not unfamiliar amongst the hassidic sect. I refer to communities such as Williamsburg in usa, Stamford hill in the uk or bnei brak in tel Aviv. I love everything about being Jewish and I’m a proud Jew. And whilst there is overwhelming beauty amongst hassidic sects, I feel it’s important to have a balanced approach and not ignore certain suppression, restrictions and ill treatment. Thank you for speaking up in regards to the untruths in Unorthodox. But let’s not forget that unfortunately a minority of families do indeed live with these types of limitations where it is hard for them to break free without fearing the consequences.

Wait, Julia didn't make assumptions from far away, she lived an orthodox life. She speaks from her OWN experience. Also just because her husband went to university, the fact still remains that SHE, Julia, wasn't the one with an education, so where was the lie there?

This is such and eye opener…I feel oppressed in a western world that only sexualised women can claim success

I really love this! Being muslim I completely agree! It’s like I’m always trying to prove to others that we are NORMAL people and that we are NOT oppressed! And like u said it’s a blessing to have the OPTION to stay at home or go to work, I chose to work and be an engineer but I’m not expected to do so! It’s amazing the similarities between Judaism and Islam

As a Muslim woman I can relate to this so much. We must raise our voices for this. Thank you for the video. ❤

Kudos to you for not taking apart the show Unorthodox but rather speaking about the reality in such an eloquent way.

LOVED IT . As a Muslim I 100% get what you are saying . I think the word "feminism" and the concept these days completely takes away from true women's empowerment .what's makes one woman feel empowered is very different to another and it is grossly unfair to label an entire community based on one persons perspective

Wow this was eye opening but interesting to hear -- I've never seen the show on Netflix but your comparisons are really thought provoking! Western culture has a bad reputation of ostracism as inclusive as they want to be, and I'm sure you are not alone in your feelings towards the show. Modesty is different for everyone too and the show's message seems to be very one-dimensional about what the "ideal "standard" should be. I hope that Netflix sees this video!

Actually African woman unfortunately do get ridiculed (by some) for elongating their lips (husband is from Ethiopia) and I love the various customs and traditions African women exhibit in their culture. Having expressed that, I was very disappointed with the Unorthodox series. I really respect Orthodox Judaism and am happy at the positive representation I've seen so far. Thanks for sharing this video.

Great job, batsheva! So well spoken and I agree with everything 👌you made so many interesting points

there is a lot of harm imposing western culture on other ways of life!! doesn’t matter to me whether someone chooses a traditional or nontraditional role either 💕

I'm Catholic and respect Orthodox Judiasm. One of my close friends is Orthdox. I love his religious dedication. I gain a lot from discussing the Torah with him. He's a talented musician and funny as hell. Thanks for the video. Entertainment could use another view of religion than the troupe of oppression and the glories of hedonistic whatever.

i love how you're speaking on this. so important to spread different perspectives and experiences. i love your insights and girl, i actually learned something!! keep doing what you're doing girl, keep the content coming. love how expressive you are and SOO INFORMATIVE!! also i cant with that hand LOOL

So happy I found your channel. Finally a voice of reason 👏👏 keep the videos coming. Sending love from Cleveland

this was such a great and well researched video!! i hate how much western culture paints some religions as oppressive; as long as you have the *choice* to decide to cover up or run around in a bikini or anything in between, that’s the main thing!! there’s nothing wrong with being modest and as you said it’s actually a really empowering thing for so many people and cultures, and western society needs to respect that 💯

I loved this girl!!!!!! Thank you!!!! I also wanted to share one sentence from our culture that many people don’t know (forgotten the Makor/source but I’m sure you know it! P.S since I’m natively a Hebrew speaker I’m probably not giving the exact English quoting here): “A wise man goes to work hard all day, comes home and hands all the money over to his wife” This sentence surprised a lot of people, but I grew up with this being normal. The general idea (in a very oversimplified version) is because she’s most home, and most in touch emotionally with all members of the family, she knows best what everyone truly needs, and how money should best be spent. We’re also considered to have better sense of judgement than men do. I was totally shocked when I found out that in the not too distant past (only 4 decades or so) many American housewives only had ‘an allowance’! In most Jewish families I knew, whether the women chose to work or not, they controlled how all funds get spent. They obviously consult their husbands like every healthy couple will, but she decides how all funds are allocated. I feel bad for women who came from backgrounds that had oppressing female roles....no wonder they’re feeling rebellious...I hope they feel truly freer today. Joyce Ariza has an amazing interview on jew in the city channel here on KZfaq, it’s honestly one of the most inspiring interviews I’ve watched in a while! We don’t have a reality show about her yet (work on it Batsheva! ;) but this interview was over an hour and covered a lot of beautiful things. 💕 recommend! Thank you so much girl for your videos!!!

Hi! I have so much to say, and it is all supported to you! I am a Christian lady, Norwegian and in my thirties. I am conservative in dress. I also only wear skirts (or dresses), all below my knees. My conviction is not covering my elbow, but most of my upper arm, but I have a lot of scars, and uses crutches, so I do only wear long sleeves, all year long. You can actually burn yourself on the crutches in the heat, and it gets sticky too.. That may be more information then people want to know 😆🙈 No cleavage, no tight fitting, but not a burka either. I also don’t wear any makeup, or jewelry except if married a wedding ring, and I don’t cut or trim my hair, or color it. I wrote a post about this on Facebook earlier this summer. About the empowerment of cover up. I too do not look down on those that do different, but when some gets empowered by showing more skin, I get empowered by saying: this is my body, I choose who and when someone can see and touch it, and how much. I do handshake men, but I normally don’t hug men. In my church that is the norm. We only hug family or same gender. Same if we pray for each other, a pastor may lay a hand on you, but that is then on the head or a shoulder, and often very light. We do have some physical contact if you are dating, but normally you are not alone at each other house and so on before marriage. A chaperone are common. For me it is freeing to have that choice. If a relationship don’t go well, you have not give away something that at least for me is very special. I don’t look down on anyone seeing this in another way, this is just my choice. I have been married, and suddenly it come to light that my then husband had some issues he had not been honest about. I was ready to work for the marriage, he was not, he left me and God on the same day, and more things he had lied about come through. I follow Gods leading with that man, and my church family stood with me, so I do not regret marrying him, since I trusted God in it. I think I would have struggled more if I didn’t follow Gods leading in it, so for me it is a lesson for other parts of my life. I have also been through a lot of abuse, all types, and taking back my body and setting boundaries are so empowering! This summer I wanted to go swimming. It have been some years since last time. I asked in a local Facebook group for the place I live if someone had a secret place for me to go swimming. People was so supportive, sending me pm for places. I did get some “don’t care about others”, “you don’t have a special body, we are all alike” and so on, but the difference between my body and yours, is that my body is mine, I can choose for me, you can choose for you. I did not go into the reason for why I wanted a hidden place, I just said it was personal. It was both for my faith and for my scars, plus you can see on my body that I am very sick, but normally I cover myself up, so people have no clue. I choose who can see my body, and the sickness too, since I try to be more positive, and deal with my sickness, I don’t want comments on it. I have a college degree in political science, and a lot of leadership and law. I was in student politics, and very active, all in my skirt. I still believe being a mom is the most important job a person can have, and choosing to stay at home with kids, if possible, is something good. I know the society see it different, but every family should choose what is best for them. I have not watch the newest show on Netflix, but I get wear you are coming from. Netflix is cherry picking to make a good story, but not every Orthodox Jews are like that. It’s like for other religions and faiths too, there are different “styles” (directions) in lack of a better English word, and you are not submitted just because you dress and do things a bit different then most of the society. Thank you for sharing and this video was a very good one. Love from Johanne, Norway

I loved this. This was very thought provoking. I love the way you explain things so well. I also love how you do not shame women who dress immodestly and you acknowledge that it is empowering for women to dress immodestly for many different reasons.

I'm so proud and happy that i see this video. I'm in a process of converting to Judaism, and im really grateful of this understanding and powerful message, all the best!

Love ur channel! Your awesome! May I suggest that you do more videos describing what orthodox Judaism IS. I think it'll be really popular because there is so much misinformation out there. You are absolutely the best at explaining it in such a funny non apologetic way. Better than anyone I've seen in the media this far. Peter Santenello and Shloimy Zionce where great too but you give a lot of background that I think people will appreciate as well. We need people like you!

THANK YOU! I feel like it's rare to hear someone point out that viewing traditionally feminine roles as inferior is, in fact, founded in a low view of women. Grateful to hear someone say it so well! Great video!

I highly appreciate you stepping up to remove misconcepts about your religion and choices and rights given. I am a Muslim ( although I dont cover my head ,b y choice, and highly educated) sometimes I feel like saying something to clear the misconcepts . Anyways Bravo !!!

As a 21-year-old Jew who did not grow observant but is in the process of becoming modern orthodox, thank you for showing the truth about life. Wish I grew up with the education, and community aspects of Orthodox Judaism that I am learning now. The unorthodox shows that the grass is not always greener. Her life seems like hell, and secularism is evil in my opinion.

I randomly came across your videos and I am obsessed. I feel so seen and heard, and you say it all so eloquently. I love how you have an incredibly well-rounded perspective. You are making this world a much better, brighter place! What a legend!

Wow, you had me riveted. I'm not an Orthodox Jew myself, but I am very religiously observant and try to dress modestly and have run into strange conflicts where people assume me to be "trapped" or less of a feminist in one way or another. You make such fantastic insights into the whole religion-feminism-modesty complex and ugh... you just took so many words out of my mouth. Thanks for all your great content!

Y'all I'm so sick of Netflix vilifying my beautiful culture.

Omg yay you posted!! You had some really great points and I loved hearing more about your experiences as an Orthodox Jewish woman 💕

I loved this video too. As a Christian woman who also identifies as a Black woman in a very urban area of the San Francisco Bay Area. I am choosing to embrace modesty. I was blessed to be a stay at home mom which I also choose to do. I was not always understood but I was confident it was right thing for my family and I noticed moms in my sphere of influence choosing to do that too. My husband did not necessarily make a lot of money either. We lived very frugally. On a very tight budget but very happily and when I needed to feed my babies I could do it right then and when they wanted to be held I could hold them and not worry if they weren't getting held by the day care provider. Thanks again for lifting up these important ideas, facts, should be norms.

I just want to say I love this video. I’m a Traditional Catholic, I attend the Traditional Latin Mass. I wear veils to Mass and anytime I am in the presence of the host, as do my daughters. My husband and I do not use contraception and are always open to new life. I stay at home and take care of the house and our 6 children. My husband is the sole breadwinner.There are a few reasons that we women wear veils in the presence of the host. One reason is that we veil everything that is sacred. Women bear children and carry life within them, therefore women are sacred. The tabernacle is veiled because it holds the Eucharist which is the physical presence of God. Women are veiled because they carry life and are sacred. I think a lot of people see women covering their hair and automatically associate it with shame and hiding, or oppression, when it’s actually done because the woman is sacred and so important and beautiful. A lot of practices that some might think are oppressive, are actually in place to protect and honor the woman because she is important. When most people quote the Bible verse. “Woman obey your husbands as you obey the Lord” they don’t realize that right after that it says “husbands love your wives as I have loved the church.” Christ died for the church, so women are told to only to obey, while men are told to literally give their life for their wife.

I missed your mini hand haha!! B this was such an informative video. Prior to meeting you, I didn’t know a lot about Orthodox Jews. I love hearing and learning more about your culture. It was so helpful how you discussed Western Feminism vs Jewish Feminism, it really put things into perspective. This was also a reminder to look at things outside my own cultural lens to better understand other cultures. I could tell there was so much love and thought that went into this video! 🥰

My problem with Hollywood and Netflix, is they take a broad spectrum as orthodox judaism, and put us all into one box. Orthodox judaism is a large spectrum of types, like chasidic non chasidic. And in the chasidic community you have so many variations, so much nuance. But for Hollywood there is zero nuance, ans just put us all into the same category. And it's just tiring

Thankyou so much for this video. It is beautiful ❤️. I have similar struggles with my own religion being attacked in similar ways. I feel like I really needed this message

Dang you breathed fire in this video so inspired by this video wow I have to watched this several times again!!!!

i miss listening to you talk about things, just anything. and you really stand out and represents the STRENGTH in woman - so close to 1K my gurl!! 🤩

So glad you made this video! My family is Orthodox (I still consider myself Orthodox but non-practicing 😄) but that reality show just infuriated me. I called up my sister 20 minutes into the first episode and said “There’s some formerly frum lady on Netflix saying bad things about you.” And she sighed and said “I know. We’re all mad about it.” (Also- was completely charmed by how you gestured throughout the whole video with that teensy little hand)

So much food for thought. I enjoyed every second of it. It's so refreshing and alive and the way you articulate and speak about it so beautifully. You truly inspire people. I am more than grateful💜 And I am so happy you are getting more and more people here😊

VERY well said. You verbalize exactly what’s going on with the clash of societal values and cultural norms and expectations. Brava!

I watched this video because I’m a non-Jewish person who is very interested in Julia Haart. I don’t usually watch reality TV, I know it is very fake. I’m just very interested in different perspectives. I suppose the thing that stuck out to me a lot from the video is how gendered everything is. There’s an assumption that biological sex means you should take on a certain gender role. What about women who don’t want kids and marriage? What do they do? What about lesbians? Is their love respected? I do meet a lot of Jewish people in support groups. So my window in to the community is very much in the context of people with mental health problems. There are a lot of Jewish women out there who are very much not okay and can’t talk about it with their loved ones. What about them? I just think there’s too much variation in humans minds to be able to ascribe roles on people based on biological sex. I hope none of my questioning isn’t offensive. I’m just trying to understand and get different perspectives.

You are so eloquent. Thank you so much for making this video!! I loved every second.

OMG i was wondering what someone's views of My Unorthodox Life was. Ngl, I did really enjoy the show just because it was like any guilty pleasure type of reality tv show. I do wish that netflix told a spectrum of stories instead of the same story over again!!!

Please don't make sweeping assumptions about Western women. The West is unique in that it was built on Christianity and Christian values. Serious Christians like me who still take the Bible seriously have similar to values to you guys (modest clothes, being a mother over having a career, submitting to the husband, etc.). That being said, I am understanding and compassionate toward the lady from My Unorthodox Life and people who have been thru any religions that are strict, extreme or controlling (I believe we should do what is right out of love for and genuine desire to obey God, not due to external social control/harsh condemnation from a community) . I'm genuinely confused, I thought the woman from the show grew up *ultra* Orthodox, similar to Hassidic..She was in an arranged marriage she didn't want to be in. Her daughter was saying to their still Jewish father women couldn't even sing in front of men. She said was not against religion. The show was reverent toward her sons who still kept some Jewish beliefs and practices, esp the older son, there was one scene where he was reading sacred text and praying. She did not really ridicule Judaism, she criticized it but. I just think that she's telling her own story/views. God gave us free will and people can do that. Maybe one day she will recover from her extreme experiences and find faith in God again that is healthier.

Thank you so much for this video. I am an Orthodox, wife, mother, and businesswoman. I don’t feel deprived at all. I feel like my life is so fulfilled.

Netflix does to your culture what was already done to the, what you call it, "Western" culture. Which is a generalisation. Catholic mindset differs a lot from protestant mindset. Eg female position as a mother is highly venerated because of the cult of Mary, to give an example. In my country, Poland, women were able to inherit and in many cases they were very wealthy and powerful. We, as the first country in Europe had a female King, not a queen, a King. King Jadwiga ruled about 150 years before Queen Elizabeth I did. Back to the main topic- Netflix used to ridicule Christianity, Christian traditions and Christians long before unorthodox show. It has nothing to do with white whatever, and everything to do with neomarxism. It's just your turn now.

You are a woman of valor for this essay, truly. Well said!

Thank you for sharing this! Young women need to hear that it’s ok to dedicate their life to their family. It is just as needed and valuable as any other job!!

I was wait that someone should speak up for us.... wow very clearly brought out the message!!!!👌

This is really great! I’m gonna show it to my nieces. You’re definitely a role model for young women!

I grew up in a yeshivish community. It was very repressive, but also we lived in Brooklyn and there were many outlets. I still love a yeshivish shabbos, especially praying in a litfish shul. There's nostalgia there. Yes, I have trauma cuz I wasn't like the others and I would say they could be super mean to those who don't look like them. I was Sephardi and didn't speak Yiddish and my school was really repressive. However, when it came to education, I'd say I excelled in college BECAUSE of my dual education. Learning Torah in multiple translations with multiple explanations gave me the tools to think of every channel to every subject. I'm glad for my past and my education and I really wanted to see some light shed on the real problems in the community. The fact that some people think it's their duty to push their hashkafot on you, or to judge what you're wearing, or to visibly coax their kids inside when they see you coming. (All of which happened to me growing up.🤷‍♀️) But I wouldn't blame the kids. The parents were the biggest problem and they still are. Trauma begets trauma unless you look deeper and fix it. Instead of another slanderous story about another Jewish community. We have had enough of that already. Thank you for making this video! I thought I was the only one who was angered by my unorthodox life. Sad whatever happened recently but I think she very much deserved it.

the mini hand XDD but this was such an important video and you had really good points, well thought ideas and just the whole presentation, and your frustration is so touchable but loved how you still managed to make your point both entertaining, through humour but still bringing up an important issue!

This is amazing! Thank you for making this video. You’re so respectful, well researched, and entertaining!! 💖

Just found your channel, I’m Catholic so I’ve tried to dress more modestly compared to most people and it’s been so empowering for me now as a married woman to not have to dress as modestly around my husband.

I consider myself to be an intersectional feminist, and believe in treating everyone equally. If someone wants to work and not have children, then that’s fine. They want to have children and stay home and be a a homemaker then that’s also fine. If they want to show off their body then great. If they don’t, then that’s great too. No one should be forced to do or wear/ not wear anything that they don’t want. Feminism is about equality and choice. It’s the choice to be, do, and wear whatever makes you comfortable and happy.

I 100% agree. Growing up in a Chabad center (though I am not Orthodox myself.) I always saw their lifestyle as something they valued and something extremely special. Henceforth why I still go. The thing I hate that most of these companies do is make a series or show or movie like this and make a formula out of it. Then it becomes a pre-existing concept that they use to make extra profit off of. Which is why the only blockbusters we have now are Marvel and superhero movies which makes it harder for those with real talent and who have stories of those empowered and who appreciate their cultural background to get their stories told and show why they feel their culture, lifestyle, religion, etc is special to them. Which is why I am sick of the industry as you either have to have a pre-existing concept or conform to their standards to make a film. I hope someone will make an honorable film showing the empowering and beautiful side of Orthodox Judaism and fight for it like Francis Ford Coppola fought for The Godfather and not let the so called oppressed Jewish soul story become another formula. Great Vid btw, great to see someone speaking out about this and sharing that people do enjoy and find Orthodox Judaism to be beautiful.

So glad u did this, I really needed a different viewpoint.

I am converting to Orthodox Judaism and this video has really helped me. This topic is the last thing that I felt uncomfortable about as someone who has grown up in the UK and identifies as a feminist. Thankyou so much, I love your videos.

YES!!!! A NEW VIDEO! Love love love this.

Thank you I am finding ur videos very informative and actually it is opening my mind to the many different views on life and religious life. I'm a 40 yr old Irish woman who watched the Film on Netflix and felt a certain way about the movie and the Orthodox religion but after coming across ur channel and doing some research I think and feel differently and totally understand and see were u are coming from with Netflix and western society view on feminism and how it is bias. Thank you again 💓💖

WOW! I feel like I'm seeing the world with new eyes, thank you!

I repeat: women should wear what they want wherever and whenever. Please do not equate modesty with dignity and decency. That is so ignorant. I fully respect your right and desire to dress tzinius as I do my friends who wear a hijab.

This was very thought provoking. I wish I could sit and have coffee with you.

Edifying and so well said. Hats off to you 💕🎩

Yes yes yes you go girl!!!! I love everything about this! This needs to go viral. I hope @netflix sees this

You are an intelligent and articulate young lady, thank you for this very insightful video! I never can understand how Western society upholds and considers celebrities and rap stars that are former strippers as women we should admire, you are so right!

YES!!!!!!!!! I totally agree!!!!!! I hate the pressure we get to be ‘liberated’ when in actuality I just want to be like this and that’s ok

"I'm trying to figure out how she had no education...when her husband is an ivy league graduate" ...because she isn't...that statement makes 0 sense

Incidentally Eshet Chayil talks less about baking and cooking and more about empowerment and women in business “She brings goods in sailing ships from afar.. and strengthens her arms”

This was an amazing, well thought out video and I loved hearing your perspective!! More videos like this plsssss 💖

This is not at all the same thing but this reminds me of a time when my white American friend and I were traveling through Dubai and in the airport there are western toilets and traditional toilets. She couldn’t understand why anyone would still use traditional toilets when there’s a “better” option. And that is very obviously a perspective made from the viewpoint of “the western world is superior” to “foreign cultures and customs”. I myself am American born but raised within a traditional Chinese household. It’s hard to explain to anyone who didn’t grow up with different cultures that there’s more than one way to live. No right or wrong. So long as people have a choice, I don’t care how you live your life. I only care when you don’t have a choice. I’m not religious but I have friends who are and I don’t bat an eye if my Muslim friend wears a headscarf. It’s her choice. Someday when I have children, they will have a choice to participate in religion or not. Of course, every culture has extremists who do restrict what someone can and cannot do. But those extremists do not represent the general public, the community-at-large. I did watch this Netflix reality show but I didn’t take it too seriously. Not the messaging anyway. Just treated it as escapist reality tv. Thank you for reminding us that the western worldview isn’t always accurate. In fact, it seldom is. And despite being a nonwhite American, sometimes I fall prey to this western viewpoint. PS. I was raised to dress modestly not out of religious edict but culturally it’s what “good Chinese girls” do. I rebelled against my mother as a teenager over this. But as an adult, I prefer to dress modestly. Except in the NY summers. Sorry, it’s too hot to cover up on those months.

WOW you're so strong with your Yiddishkeit! you talk better than most Jewish speakers.

Hi Batsheva, My name is sarah Batyah. I converted to Judaism. I would like to know if there someone that can help us make a video for converting to Judaism ✡️

A woman’s place is anywhere she wants to be. If you want it go get it and do it and be it no one stops you but yourself.

Great video, stellar arguments for non-judgmental diversity of thought. Found your channel through my sister (ELC from BYLA).

I must say, I watched the show but it was more for entertainment not taken too seriously. I was born and raised in United Pentecostal upbringing where we dress modestly as it is heavily practiced to always wear sleeves (short sleeves are fine and skirts/dresses that are knee length). I think it’s easy to dress modestly but sometimes it does make you stand out as it’s not “common“. I continue to dress modestly today, not for my religion but for myself! I’m not as stringent with the set rules (ie at the gym I wear leggings not a snoga) overall I enjoy it! I think that’s the beauty of modesty, everyone interprets it as they choose and it’s a deeply personal choice!

Love this video!!!! Was so informative and love the views and history you brought in.

I respect your opinion, however, you sound like you’re defending a religion that oppresses woman. Yes, I am sure there are beautiful aspects of your religion, however saying things like women are allowed to be educated and drive and are encouraged to be successful is just not true. We all know how oppressive male dominated religion can be. I’m glad you love your religion and have found success. I don’t think you’re being 100% honest with the reality of what actually happens within male dominated societies and religion.

Very good video. I agree that the western society is projecting. Jewish women have traditionally been somewhat less oppressed than the general population. (I’m afraid to be overstating this, that’s why I’m saying “somewhat”, the way I perceive it is that, actually, they were a lot less oppressed in their homes and communities than the general population, but maybe it depends on the population in question). One thing, though, that thing about “we are respecting you, so please respect us” will not work. “They”, the ones who don’t respect us, will lose their identity, if they start respecting us. The moment “they” start respecting us, “they” will automatically betray their religion of progressivism. I’m not saying “they” cannot change religion, but it doesn’t happen easily.

Hi Batsheva! Thank you for making this video from a (in my perspective) feminist way, uplifting the validity of Julia’s journey and Western oppression of womxn and describing your perspective on Netflix portraying your culture. Obviously the mainstream perspectives in American society are white cishet male Christian-centric, which oppresses and drowns out the majority of voices and experiences. But as a white, American, progressive Christian who presents as female, it’s just common sense-how can I make a judgement on a way of life with thousands and thousands of years of history and traditions and nuances? People who do so make me sad, of course for the people they oppress in the process, but also by how much of *life* they are missing out on by existing solely within their homogenous, unchallenged bubble. Having dialogues like what your video described is something that warmed my feminist heart so much, and just in general, too. Listening genuinely to others’ experiences doesn’t need to be a threat to our own; it’s not a pie! The repetitive that it is only breeds and perpetuates intolerance. I hope that we can continue making space for viewpoints that counter the mainstream “American” (huge air quotes here, how I described it as above) lens, creating the exposure to spark dialogues of cultural exchange. That, to me, is one of the greatest joys of life. (And obviously it challenges dangerous stereotypes and prejudices!) Anyway, best of luck & thanks for the video! P.S. I think post-Enlightenment, modern (white) Western feminism may have begun earlier than you mentioned, with 1792’s “A Vindication of the Rights of Woman” by Mary Wollstonecraft 🙃 And I think you’d probably vibe with this fashion history video by Abby Cox kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mciWn7GIqb2udmQ.html

Watched your other video about your thoughts on unorthodox and really liked it. I’m not Jewish and only know what I see on tv. So your perspective about your religion is eye opening. Also love your thoughts on modesty, though I’m not as modest as you, I’m aware now that I’m older that yea I wanna cover up more. Feel more comfortable that way.

Amazing. Thanks for the video. Very true and very educational for the reality of orthodoxy

LOVE THIS!!! (And more videos about this would be awesome too!)

What an intelligent video! I have just discovered your channel as a progressive Jew and it's fascinating!

As a Goy individual with a Jewish Soul, would you still advise me to go through with a Haredi jewish conversion ? Watching from London UK✡🕎

Secular Jewish women were front and centre of the modern western feminist movement - Friedan, Abzug etc etc

I am so glad you made this video I was genuinely wondering too coz I've seen my unorthodox life. For a while I believed u guys were oppressed coz Netflix said so - how stupid? But then I remembered how they portrayed my religion and had suspicions.

After reading the book brazen from Julia she states that it’s not about being Jewish it’s about being from a small group in New York. At the start of the book she talks about how beautiful Jewish life is but that she was in an extreme community. I think the show is made in such a way that doesn’t do the story justice at all.

Loved your video! Actually I recently read the translation of aishes chayil and actually it speaks a ton about the woman’s success in business and entrepreneurship too! Seriously! Really cool

Hi I’m a girl currently leaving the community and I too hated the way Netflix put it down even though I do feel oppressed. I have so many ppl supporting me and trying to help me stay in the community but I know that even when I leave I know that will still respect me

I respect your opinion; however, there are several videos of those that left the Orthodox community in America, and they have said they did not receive a quality education. They didn’t learn advanced science and math courses, etc. It seems even more prevalent in the Hasidic communities.

Because of your previous video about that movie on Netflix, I watched unorthodox today, so I’m not Jewish I’m Russian but living in another country, so I watched and it was clear that the movie describes only one life of particular person, not more not less, and as we all know, point of view depends on our expectations and our thoughts.. so, she had a pattern of being ignored, humiliated and she preferred to escape rather than looking for harmony inside or speaking to her husband and trying improve her attitude too.. Still I like and interested in Jewish culture and love all orthodox people as well! In addition, the most touching moment of the movie that she realized she not skilled enough to be a pianist.. it’s universal feeling when you escape your illusions and begin to live real life, when you grow up and do not just dream, so the movie is great and not so offensive if people are familiar with real Jewish culture and religion.

So because there are moderate Muslims does it mean that Jihadists don't exist? So because you have had a decent life does it mean extremist orthodox jews don't exist and that there are no tenets of the religion that may contribute to women being oppressed? Religious people are always fine with every other religion being critiqued except their own that is what I can see from the responses to this series. To be fair I think many things about the series are over the top but I think the reaction to the show is also a little over the top.

Love this Thankyou for this 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

What would be your response to the rabbis telling Julia and the other orthodox women that hurricane katrina occurred due to their wigs being too long? That sounds pretty twisted to me….

Do Jewish Women Wear Yamakules? (the circle hats in the back of their head), I know that Jewish Men predominantly do this, but I was also at the Grove in LA yesterday and I think I saw a woman wear on top of her head something that resembled the circular small hat that I typically see Jewish men wear, and given that you have established yourself as an Orthodox Jew on this channel, that is why I ask, if you could answer this question, I appreciate it

You are on point And super adorable 😊 Preach sister you are the voice of our people and the future!be strong Kol ha kavod to you

How do we still not allow her to express her own perceptions and personal experience? Maybe a possibility correct.

Hi! This is a very interesting topic. I was also curious if you have heard of the whole Ben & Jerrys drama with Israel and the West Bank. My congregation talked about it recently and I would love to hear your opinion on it. If you haven’t heard of it, I can briefly explain, if you want of course. Love your channel 🌟