ORTHODOXED (2021) | Official Movie | Berel Solomon 

I am a Muslim and watched the whole movie This brother is amazing god tested him he asked for guidance and god made him a great leader

I'm an observant jew, But I didn't put on tefilin the last few weeks, Tomorrow I will put on a direct result of this video, Thanks Berel

I’m a Christian but I relate to you so much as I have went from a heroin addict sleeping on the streets every night to a righteous person, wife and mother, I feel sorry for people without God in their life. The hardest times make the greatest testimonies ❤️

Way to go Berel!

I'm currently lost myself as a "muslim" but I feel like there's something missing , this was documentary was very special because it was raw and struck at my heart strings , I wish you the best of luck in everything that you do I wish you a happy and healthy life for you and your family, pray for me. I dont know you but I love you brother.

I wasn’t expecting to cry, but when I heard the Rebbe’s voice, my vision became blurred and tears filled my eyes. What a beautiful story, what a wonderful thing to share!

As a Muslim teen living in Vancouver, this really made my day and made me cry! great life advice Soloman, will definitely try to find you if I come to Montreal. Thanks.

thank you for Portraying The orthodox Jewish community In such an authentic way 🙏

Now THIS is the story that needed to be told. With so many negative/inaccurate depictions of Orthodox Judaism, it is so refreshing to hear the real-life story of how HaShem changed someone's life around. The rest of us could only be so lucky. Signed: A Convert In Progress.

I'm a former streetkid with very similar experiences. A couple years ago a chabad Rabbi helped me to put on tefilin for first time since barmitzvah . It was such a powerful- emotional experience. Since then I've been compelled towards Torah and observance. This documentary hit me - it is powerful- the transformation - its especially hard coming from a family that is not observant.

brother Barel Solomon, shalom alaykum. Im a muslim and I want to thank you very much from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful story. it was well composed, produced and finalized. It really fills my heart with happiness knowing that a muslim man can be inspired to seek out god and reconnect from a jew and I genuinely feel a very strong feeling of connection. I won't say its the first time I get this feeling, but it sure is one of the strongest times. Its such a exciting thing to see how our books are connected. I saw this video of your about charity and man, this video really did change my life. its so crazy how distracted one can get with life and forget to look up and remember the grander cause that we were bought here to do. All men must serve because all men must die one day and really brother I want to thank you for your service. I dont wanna say I've had quite and extreme exposure to a similar up bringing as yours, but what happened to you I can relate to in so many ways, because I walked down quite a similar rode. One of the problems men my age (22) face everyday is lack of mentorship and guidance. Its hard to find someone willing to share and its even harder to find someone willing to do it with passion. I thank you for everything my jewish brother and I hope one day inshallah we cross paths brother so I can shake your hand and thank you in person, if you ever find yourself in switzerland please hit me up so we can connect) I really am very thankful to god for making me come across these two videos of yours (that's only how much I"ve seen so far). Alhamdulilah Im gonna try to reach out to you in person. I must know what you know, about some stuff. I loved it every time you said "to know what you know". Kindest Regards and many many thanks, @dr.easygoing (on the gram)

An amazing and beautiful story! As a Christian, knowing the promises of God through the Old Testament and the fulfilling promises in the New Testament my heart is filled with joy to see the beauty of His work. Thank you for sharing your wonderful story.

Hold up. Wait a minute. Bro. This is legit fire! Cinematography is spot-on, sound design is sick, the pacing is amazing, the message is great and a big blow to all the garbage media about us, and man, are you charismatic or what! I can see the amount of work that went into this, and to post it for free on youtube? That is +10 brownie points. Subscribed.

So proud of you.. maded so many changes and returned back to jewish faith.. hashem loves you. I am b.t for 15yrs and not look back.. no regrets

Finally displaying the orthodox community in a positive light!

Absolutely Amazing! Thank You Berel!

The havadala clip in the beginning represents the separation between Berel’s past and his present life. Beautiful cinematography to capture this incredible and awe-inspiring story.

AMAZING. as a christian woman, im in awe of you and i respect you and Judaism so much. may God bless you always 🙏🏽

I am a Christian and Chinese. I love you as a Jew. Your story is so vivid, inspiring, lively bringing Judaism intriguing to me. Thanks for this work you've done. I am totally attracted by Judaism and Torah which can transform a guy like this. I am also amazed and want to know more. Thanks again!

Thank you for sharing your beautiful testimony. May G-d bless you, your loved ones and the Jewish people forever!

I've only watched five minutes of this so far, and I realize once again why I'm happy I left the word of secular Judaism and became Orthodox. That was 20 years ago and I lose sight of my appreciation now and then, and it's good to reflect on it from time-to-time. Thanks for making this film, I'm going to share it.

Bravo, Mr. Solomon! What a story of God's blessings! I'm so happy for you and your beautiful family! I pray all will know The Prince of Peace, Yeshua Ha Mashiach ❤

I am Muslim and I love your work and how we all are brothers and sister special Muslims and Jewish but the politics keep us divided so we have to be stronger than politicians

I cried watching this!!! I am a Christian but have been learning to read the Bible through Eastern eyes, and learning the Torah has been bringing me closer to God. It’s so awesome that you are authentic and show such a beautiful side of your practice.

I have Jewish ancestry, and for over 7 years I did teshuvah. Today I can't see myself far from Judaism. Torah is the tree of life and it is my life. Thanks for sharing your story.

Beautiful! Thank you! Currently a Noahide, having been raised Christian. I am now living with G-d ❤

I watched this with my wife, and when the movie was over, I looked at her and said, "I want to meet him". We have walked similar paths, and your video was relatable on so many levels. I hope we meet one day.

Beautiful message,,,,,,,,,, I am Orthodox Jewish and love the work you are doing to let Jewish to the roof....Continue delighting ! AM Yisrael Jai

I have to say, in high school I saw Berel Solomon at a few CTeen events including the international shabbaton, and I can’t explain how many teens are inspired by his story. I’m so happy this is now public and I hope it reaches many Jews across the world who need to see this. I also hope this reaches those outside the religion who are doing research after watching Netflix. This will open their eyes to a narrative platforms don’t like to show.

BEREL. That was beautiful . I cried as a reform Jew . I will always value and love my Judaism ✡.. I light my candles , I pray daily 🙏 and I Give to Tzeduka . Your story was Raw and heartfelt. May you continue teaching and sharing to the world your Brilliance and love of Orthodox Judaism.

I don’t usually comment, but this is a one of a kind film with an important message. Thank you for making it and distributing it freely.

As a Ger Tzedek i felt sooo inspired!!! Such a great story telling of Mirracles, of earnings and and G-ds answers, hugs and guidance! This film is heart warming on so many levels! For so many years now I want to tell My story of coming to Judaism. A story full of hardships and Amazing Guidance from HaShem, You have just inspired me to start stracturing the plan to do it! Beeztat HaShem! Thank you for spreading G-Ds light to the world by shearing your Private Mirracles with us!!! Moshiah Now!

I would never have pegged Berel for an Orthodox Jew. Yet there are moments like this throughout Jewish history, when Jews who didn’t care about being Jewish, discovered being Jewish was the most important thing in the world that mattered to them. This film is in that stream, moving and well told. No matter who you are, it will change your life!

finally a film about loving god from the heart and soul. loved it

what a fantastic, constructive and pure production. You and your family are exactly what our dark world needs so badly right now. Thank you for all that you do. And I LOVE that you didn't attack or point fingers at anyone, you just spoke to the deep and beautiful truth that is - your life. peace and love you wonderful people

This is so similar to my husband’s story! (He was a former underground rapper turned chossid as well!) Hoping Drake also comes to Yeshiva very soon!!!

What a beautiful story. What a wonderful person you are. What a light!

Shalom and thank you for sharing your walk and life with G-D! Blessings

Wow! As someone struggling with religious issues, thank you!! You are saving lives 🙏

Amazing! I can relate 100% to this ! The best part, is you did not go to prison like I did to realize that you need to to tshuvah! Good job! Work need to see more of this !

Although I'm not Lubavitch, I spent my teen years with Rabbi New and Rabbi Fine. I moved on from Montreal at the age of 21 to learn Torah in Eretz Yisrael. 32 years later, I'm still learning full time. I've been close to many of the great Rabbi's of our generation. I can sincerely say that these two Rabbi's are of the 36 Tzadikim. I'm just sorry they had to put up with the teenager in me. I wanted to make them proud.

I love the way he speaks about his wife and being a family man.... God Bless you for speaking positively

My Friend, It's Mark P from Linked in. Thank you for sharing this with us! It was SO worth the wait and I'm grateful for the experience. We share a lot of our story, particularly the younger years. I am not Jewish by birth, but I've felt, particularly over the past few years, a calling to explore The Creator, as expressed in Judaism. My search for G_d continues and it's always nice to re-realize that I am not the only one in search of and working to experience that spiritual fulfillment that you express in this film. thank you, again!

Thank you for this documentary. I can relate to you. I was born Jewish. I had my Bar Mitzvah on October 31st, 1987. Keep up the good work brother.

Amazing chizuk for many struggling Yiddisheh neshamos!! I will pass this on!!

I am a Christian, but I am always happy to hear that Jews have found Hashem. Great documentary...I really enjoyed it.

Wow!! As ba'al teshuvah myself, Chabadnikit - your story truly touched my heart. Each person is a universe. Thank you for sharing. Much hatzlacha!!!

Woohoo

This movie is gorgeous, touching and moving. I watched it twice and shed tears each time. May g-d bless you. Thank you.

Really great. I think Berel's parents should get the Parents of the Year award. You never stopped loving and supporting him.

Before I came to Israel, I became Baal teshuva in London, one of my favorite parts of Shabbos was the birds chirping on my walk to shul on Shabbos morning.

Tremendous kiddush Hashem 🔥🙏🏼

I love the passion of this musician, baruch HaShem!!!😂❤😮

POWERFUL testimony! I teared up when you spoke about that desire to seek Him. I too tasted the "world" and left discontent, only to be drawn back to Him but this time not because my parents coerced me to the faith, but because I thirst and wanted a relationship with Him. You have a gift brother, keep being a blessing to the world.

WOW!!! What a story!! I was mesmerized!!! When you were putting on the Tefillin, I broke.. I have a long story too. I'm searching.. I've been studying Judaism for years. I am a pledged Noahide.

Netflix doesn’t deserve this! It definitely brought tears to my eyes. Very pure man.

You have succeeded to transcend all earthly obstacles that separate people and speak to the universal soul that we all share. That is a special skill that is a G-dly given blessing!

This movie made me cry. I so respect you Berel for what you did for what you do and for what I know what you will do. HaShem Yivarechecha. I share your very evident pride in being and living as a Jew. May you have continued success in all your endeavors in good health and great joy!

Wow. Nachas. Love it! Spread the love brother

l loved this Berel!!!!! l'm not Jewish, but your story resonated undoubtedly within....Thankyou!!! Love Ireland :)

Although not a Chabad follower, but a member of a Sephardic synagogue and community, I had the privilege many years ago to visit Crown Heights, including a Farbrengen with the late Lubavitcher Rebbe (Z"L), having received a U.S. dollar bill from him and when he looked at me, I felt as if he had penetrated by being and knew all about me. No doubt he was a tzadik. It is unfortunate that so many Jews do not realise the blessing they have of being Jewish and should get to know the beauty of Judaism whether being Chassidim, Sephardim or Askhenazim. Like someone else wrote earlier, I also had tears in my eyes when the Rebbe (Z"L) appeared briefly in the movie and his words were heard.

Berel, I just found your channel. Watching this I can relate. Im a Jew that was raised by my secular Jewish mother from New York. We did Chanukah and Christmas each year. She believed in HaShem but we never stepped foot in a synagogue. She would cook many Jewish dishes but sometime we would eat pork and shellfish while she would say we really weren’t supposed to lol…. I follow Orthodox now but I have a long way to go learning in my mid 50’s. I do not live near a Jewish community. Baruch HaShem

Thank you for sharing your story and being so open about where you were in life and where it has taken you. I did not expect to tear up so much. I am so touched by your story. I'm a baal teshuvah as well. God bless you and your family. You really did a great job portraying what us Jews are about- constantly striving to be the best versions of ourselves, by taking baby steps and inspiring others.

You should put this on Netflix. I think it would do very well. Great job on how you REALLY portrayed frum Jews!

Amazing how berels parents are so loving and supporting. Really nice to see

Inspiring video! One of the guys in the end mentioned -- "just start by going to minyan everyday". I think that for most people that's too much to start with. I grew up secular, became religious for about 10 years throughout my 20's and into my early 30's, and haven't been religious for the past few years. Over the past few months I've been slowly rekindling some level of observance with a mitzvah here and there. I don't expect that I'll ever be orthodox again, as I still disagree with a lot of rabbinical aspects of Judaism, but I'm not letting that stop me from doing the little I can. During all the years that I was religious, one of the biggest challenges for me was davening with a minyan. Even during the few years when I was most immersed in my observance, and I was living and breathing Torah, and living in Israel with synagogues 100 feet from my home, I couldn't bring myself to go to minyan every single day, let alone three times a day. I'd usually daven at home, would go to shul for all the Shabbat prayers, and tried to go to mincha minyan a few times a week. There was a week or two where I tried going to shacharit daily, but it was more than I could handle. And that was at my peak. If there's anything to start with, I'd say it should be Shabbat. And not necessarily trying to keep Shabbat fully, in the case of someone who's been completely not religious, but doing it step by step. Taking on too much too quickly may be the start of a weak foundation, and if and when things get tough, as they did for me, some may find themselves completely leaving everything behind. I've strayed in ways that I may never be able to change. I'm in a non-Jewish marriage with someone I love, and even though I'm rekindling some level of observance, I'm not ready to break this person's heart in the name of religion, especially after everything she's done for me. I have a lot of tattoos, including visible ones on my face, neck, throat, hands, and fingers. No matter how religious I may be in the future, I have no intention of lasering any of them, for many reasons. Among them, all the tattoos have deep meanings for me and have become part of who I am. Also, lasering doesn't work 100% and takes years of countless painful sessions to just get a 95% result. Not to mention extreme costs. But to be honest, even if lasering would be quick, painless, and cheap, I wouldn't do it for the first reason. In many ways, people may see me as a spiritually lost cause, but I believe that God has a plan for each and every one of us, and my plan is just not a standard one. I'm trying to do the best I can with what I've got. The moral of the story is that it doesn't always have to be all or nothing. If I'd think that way, then I'd unfortunately have to choose nothing, because I can't handle the all. Sometimes you just have to do the little you can, and no matter how far you may have strayed, there's always hope. People looking at us may not understand, but God knows exactly what we're going through and overcoming, and I believe He will judge us fairly and mercifully in the end while taking all of our circumstances into consideration.

LOVED IT! Especially how you are now inspiring a young generation of kids, this is definitely your calling and you are blessed to have been chosen for this most important task. In these times of growing anti-Semitism we need to find solace and comfort in faith in Hashem and connect with one another... Wishing you much continued success!!!!

Unreal. As a jew, and over the years struggling with finding, and believing in G-d, later in life, once having kids, I'm starting to find him more. After watching your film, it spoke to me, and it shines a different light on Judaism. A beautiful, modern, and enlightening narrative on judaism, orthodox and secular. Amazing!

Truly a blessing to watch someone like Berel Solomon to have found God in his life and I can see how God has truly transformed his life and blessed him so much in his life... I have so much to learn from him. I was a Christian and left my religion to find true meanings of spirituality and the true meanings of faith and the truth of God. I think God has led me to watch this video today, something woke me inside me just now, and I think I'm compelled to find out more about God and his teachings through the book of Torah. God bless and thank you for this amazing movie.

ישיר כח ברל!! May you and Eliana be blessed with nachas from your children and you both go from strength to strength. Keep up your fantastic Avodas ha Kodesh!!

Finally tonight I was able to take the time to relax, set everything up nicely, including connecting the iPad to the TV and watch Orthodoxed. What an achievement - your life and the movie Berel Solomon. Shkoyach. It is absolutely truly wonderful and such an absolute joy to watch the true side of Judaism. I was so moved it took probably 30 seconds in for me to be flooded in tears (joyful tears) from beginning to end. Thank you so much for showing our beautiful religion - Judaism, in such a beautiful light. Amongst all the wonderful things said in the movie my favourite quote I'm taking away is when you go to your father and say "I want to go to the Yeshiva” and your father reflects "We didn't know what the Yeshiva was, we thought it was a brain washing operation." You know what? Guess he's right - but brainwashing for the best! Kol hakavod and yasher koach for what you've been through and what you've done and achieved and continue to do. Do you know Berel Solomon yet? What??? You need to know the drug dealer to orthodox Berel. What can I tell you? This man is a mensch. Berel walked the road from dealer to Orthodoxy. This is Berel's response to all the anti religion regarding our beautiful special Judaism. Know our joy, please.

As a religous Jewish 22 year old, thank you for sharing your story which portrayes a beautiful side in our religeon so authentically - amongst popular Netflix series' which portray Judaism disrespectfully and twist what our religoen is about. I wish you and your wife many blessings! אתם קידוש השם!

I was glued to my screen the entire time and didn't want it to end. You are so amazingly talented and utilizing it in the most productive way!

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING INSPIRING AND BEAUTIFUL!!!! I am in tears of awe!!!! I will truely pass this amazing movie on to my kids and family!!! Thank you for sharing your amazing!!!!! story🏆🏆🏆🏆!!!!! May hashem bless you and your family for the kidush hashem you did through this movie💐

When dad said: "We had no idea what Yeshiva was" LOL 😄❤ Bravo for mama for recommended and encouraged you to go to speak with the rabbi! She kept the mitzvah to pass along Judaism from one generation to the next. Bravo to the fact that you involved people of different spiritual traditions into the documentary! Bravo for exploring different religions! Your own personal slavery = enslaved state of mind and your journey to the Promised Land.. and beyond.. I wish we've could have seen more of your amazing, sweet, possibly little introvert wife, I'm also glad that we've seen her parents, and of course your children 😊😇❤❤

This strengthened my belief in The Almighty. I'm not jewish but Enlightenment comes in many forms. I'm at a cross roads in life. Thank you. Adam.

Thank you. I did not expect this to be such an emotional watch for me. I realized that for me being a BT has given me community and gratitude in such a wonderful way that I wouldn't have had otherwise. BH and thank you for sharing your story with us.

It isn't based on a true story. It IS a true story! Thanks for telling the story from the standpoint of a ba'al teshuvah.

Shkoyach Berel !

Waow, what a story...Barouh HaShem you took your destiny in your hands, decided to fill your life with Torah, mitzvot, kindness, devotion ...You are truly blessed...From darkness to light, your story is a message of hope, trust....Thank you for sharing.

The power of truth and of belief in oneself is so deep. I was deeply touched and inspired by your story , to never give in to failure and shame but to forge on! Thank you

WOW!!!! the attention to detail blew me away! I really appreciated the soundtracks especially the one when you went into the forest to talk to gd! 🤯🥺😀

being Jewish is something so beautiful and its wonderful to rediscover our roots and the meaning to life no matter what background someone is from

What a wonderful storytelling to experience. Being exposed to your life story told in such an honest and courageous fashion has added a perpetual light of hope and inspiration to meaningfully reflect upon. Y'K!

As a muslim, i want to say thank you for this movie. 🙏 God bless.

Thank you for sharing your life story. It gave me a whole new perspective as a non-Jew. It is quite inspiring as well, and scrupulously displayed to the audience. The cinematography was spot on and kept me engaged to your documentary. Great job to everyone involved in this project.

Berel! I cannot thank you enough for this film! This project is so precious! Yashar Koach! May you have a ton of hatzlacha in everything you do!

Wow! Thank you for this!! Brought me to tears numerous times and touched my soul. May G-d bless you and your beautiful family in all ways!!

Probably the best video I have ever seen on RU-vid. From chapter 3 till the end, tears kept rolling down... Toda rabbal al video.

Thank you for sharing. I have experienced so much of the same life style. It's so crazy to me how many Jewish people are clueless about Torah. I was denied this truth as a young person as well. Thanks to HaShem, now I know the truth. Judaism- living Torah is the most beautiful thing in the world!

This is a great testimony, Berel. Thanks to you and yours for making it known!

Fantastic Movie!!! I am a Catholic woman and so can relate to the principles that are so dear. Congrats on the movie.

Thank you Berel, may God bless you in all aspects of your life! For soooo long I have been meandering in life, trying to figure it all out, and your video has truly brought to the forefront our need of our God, our Creator, and our Saviour. Thank you and God bless

Wow! This is great! I work in the kiev Jewish Community and sent it to our students to watch. This is just awesome!!!!

Great Job Tzadik . Just Shared your amazing movie with about 2000 people. Thanks 👋

Thank you for sending me back this video, Baruch HaShem!!! It made me cry, deeply from the inside of my heart ❤️❣️!! I love you my dearest brother!!! Blessed is the ha kadosh baruch hoo!!!

Berel, we need part two please. I never wanted for the documentary to end. You have charisma and using it well.

Kol Hakvod Berel! I will be sharing this with my family and my parents and siblings.

בערל יקירי יישר כוחך על שיתוף סיפור חייך באופן כל כך רהוט ומקצועי. ברכותיי לכל משפחתך לרוות המון נחת יהודית חסידית מכל יוצאי חלציכם מתוך בריאות והצלחה בכל .

Berel! You did it!!!!! Not even one dislike!! Only love for standing up to the truth!!! Proud to be Jewish.