For people to take time out of their lives to criticize a completely benign and harmless channel is just sad. I love your videos, especially the ones in which you share recipes and your grocery hauls. You're super organized and an inspiration to many households. Keep up the great work and ignore the negativity.
Although I am not jewish, I follow several Jewish content creators, most of whom are Orthodox, Sephardi or Ashkenazi. what I like about your channel is that you are a young, modern couple, who are keeping your faith in a fast changing world. You are keeping your faith relevant and in a way that works for you, in that modern world. It's refreshing to young people thinking about their faith in a fluid way, whilst accepting that others choose to adhere more to the traditional interpretation. I wish you well! Xx
The chicken mishap made me laugh so much! 😂 I do exactly the same thing all the time. I’m sure the criticism can be difficult to deal with sometimes but I really admire Marion’s positivity in discussing these comments, it shows great strength of character!
The reality is most modern American Jews align with you rather than orthodox Jews. Your opinion and your Jewish way of life doesn't become invalid because you don't align with Orthodox Judaism. I really hate that many orthodox people feel they have the authority to tell people how to live their life and act as they are the gate keepers of Judaism. My partner and I struggle to find a balance of people passionate about Judaism but aren't extreme in their daily activities like many orthodox people.
Not just Orthodox people feel that they have the authority to tell people how to live their life. There are plenty of Conservative and Reformed Jews who believe that their way is "THE RIGHT" way.
@@Sali-yw1rd Orthodox Jews are a separate sect just as Reconstructionist, Reform, Conservative and even Modern Orthodox. Yes we are all Jewish. Even Secular Jews are still Jews. I went to Israel 3 years ago for my cousins wedding and their Chassid. I'm disabled, in a wheelchair, and I was criticized because I chose to wear a pant suit because for me, its more comfortable than a dress or a skirt. I respect my family however my family doesn't always respect me because of my disability. So no I think Mariam has every right to differentiate the sects because there is a reason for it. Just my two cents.
Sadly, for those of us trying to convert, they are the gatekeepers of conversions. Even tho I think conservative Judaism is where it’s at, if I convert conservative most Jews wouldn’t acknowledge me as a true Jew, even if they themselves don’t believe in orthodoxy.
I agree with you 100% about your interpretation of keeping Kosher. As a reform Jew I think that the ethics of what we eat is most important: eating locally source food, abstaining from meat as much as possible, and thinking about the environmental impact that certain food industries make. I tend to lean vegetarian/vegan, so I keep Kosher by default. There are so many pathways in Judiasm. I love your videos! It really does not make sense that those who do not agree with conservative Judaism feel that it is okay to criticize.
You are lovely, Marion. You come across as a person who is comfortable and confident in your own skin. I so enjoy your channel! I am not Jewish, but have always felt drawn to Judaism since a young teen. I’m now 71 and practice Buddhism in the way that works for me. Also like Christianity, Islam and other religions, there are people who follow the teachings they have learned to the letter. We learn from our own experience what feels right. Comfort and confidence in the way you practice is so much more important. You have taught me a great deal about a Judaism, and I love following your channel. Greetings and love from Ontario, Canada. Be well, be at peace and keep vlogging🍁✡️☸️
@@MyJewishMommyLife Thank you. For now yes. I'm not the biggest meat eater to begin with, but I find the kosher laws a nice way to live in respect and unity with the Earth and our food. I see future changes coming.
Erev Tov! Thank you for explaining your views. I support you and your take. I was raised Chassid, and I finally left in my 40's. I am not a non-observant/Secular Jew who only observes when it comes to family gatherings. Do I do Shabbos every week? No, it's very difficult for my because I'm disabled and in a wheelchair, plus my wonderful husband does all the work to keep the house running because of my disability it's incredibly hard for me to do so. So we might do Shabbos once a month if we're not exhausted by the end of the week. I have lived in both worlds, the Shomer and the Secular and I am much happier in the Secular, so I tell folx do whatever makes you happy and don't let the judgement of others get you down. Our lives are the universe and if we would all just stop nitpicking and bullying others to conform to the way they think we should live our lives would be better and happier for it. Thank you again for sharing your wonderful videos. L'hitraot!
Marion, I really enjoyed your perspective on following Jewish law. I think when we do mitvzot and keep strict Halacha just because "G-d says that's what we have to do, so do it" it can become so rote that it loses it significance. As a Reform convert, I appreciate being able to chose what Jewish laws and customs I want to follow because it's my own choice to do so, which in turn makes it more much more meaningful to me.
I just can not imagine how anyone could criticize you - honestly. You are such a breath of fresh air. I'm a newbie to Judaism, and you are one of those people that help to keep my head above the water right now. I am so happy that you choose your style of life. Freedom! :) After a discussion with a Rabbi online, I've decided to become a Noahide (due to several factors), and I don't really feel "plugged-in" right now, especially with women, but I can play one of your videos, and I know things will turn out just right. You are a blessing. Thank You.
I love your thoughts on kashrut and on Conservative Judaism. You are insightful and you think critically. :) I'm Reform and I've loved learning about your take on Conservative Judaism. Your video about Halloween was great! As for anyone who criticizes your kosher practices, no one likes the kosher police! ;P You do you!
I’m coming from an orthodox into a conservative synagogue and the more I learn about what conservative really is the more I agree with you that it’s seems to be the natural way of progression. And I’m super new and still learning as best I can but I’m excited to learn. I definitely am looking forward to your video about the Kosher label mess. This is why I’m vegan lol.
I'm "mostly" vegan as well. Its been hard with my family at holiday times because they never know what to serve since my daughter and I don't eat the traditional typical foods. LOL. I end up bringing my own most of the time. We are progressive reform Jews, so we don't keep Kosher except on holidays.
As someone who is married to a Jewish person and on my own journey to become a Jew-by-choice I love and appreciate your content, especially as a mom! Many thanks!
OMG, the chicken on the floor!!! Hilarious! I get what you mean by not rinsing the chicken. Salmonella is real! I agree about the business of kashrut being a bit circumspect. Love this video!! :)
I got salmonella about a month ago the worst thing ever I also agree you shouldn't have to wash the chicken. When I have a BBQ and a piece of chicken falls on the floor I just put back on the grill and it's good as new.
Shabbat Shalom! And Shana Tova❤🎉 I resonated strongly with what you said in this video, I am a new subscriber and have been watching some of your videos and find them truly inspiring as a Jewish mommy who is trying to live my best life and keep the Jewish laws and pass them on to my son. I believe we have to find what works for us and we are all different. I myself think conservative Judaism is my home and I just wanted to let you know that I find your videos to be inspiring and I love your recipes 🎉keep up the good work!
I love your ideas about kashrut so much! For me it’s more important to fulfill the spirit of the law, rather than the “letter” of the law, I also think we shouldn’t blindly follow the interpretations of others. We have a personal responsibility to wrestle with Halacha and find the ways it fits best in our lives. & I also think that the Torah is a tree of LIFE. a living thing grows, changes, and adapts to its changing surroundings. And what humanity needs now, I truly believe, is the LOVE of hashem, and not the fear of being sinful.
I love your perspective! I am conservative also and still interpret things differently than you do. That is the beauty of Judaism and people in general! Keep being you!
Hi Marion! Being a Jewish lady living in Tokyo, where the community is so small and food challenges are huge, I had to adapt my being Jewish to the environment I’m at! I completely agree with your views regarding evolution and I also think that since throughout our history, the Jewish people history, we were forced to move locations, it seems impossible to me that people didn’t try to adapt and incorporate Jewish practice and traditions/beliefs with what they had available to them. I’m a mizrahi Jew of Yemeni background and our food, music, and even liturgy are different than an ashkenazi Jew from Poland for example. To each their own, but it seems to me that some of these extremely orthodox groups refuse to see, accept and acknowledge something that in my opinion has been a part of being Jewish since the beginning... our capacity to adapt and incorporate. Same as you, I do what feels right to me...I don’t completely shomeret shabbat or completely shomeret kashrut, but I try to be the best Jew I can be especially when it comes to mitzvot such as different ways of tzedakah, for example. On this, I believe that masorti has the right ideas and that’s how I identify myself as well. About the chicken on the floor, I guarantee you that most people wouldn’t have thrown it away. Three second rule, right? Lololo Congratulations on your channel and thank you so much for your great videos
Aww thank you so very much and I really appreciate you sharing your perspective as a Jewish person living in a part of the world I know very little about when it comes to local Jewish life there, thank you!!
Being kosher is difficult and frankly a privilege. I live in a small town in Utah Kosher products are NOWHERE to be found. Our synagogue is hours a way. I absolutely love and adore your views, ideas and example of what a modern Jewish woman looks like.
I try my hardest to be kosher (I dont eat meat which makes it easier) but its difficult living in a part of the UK with limited access to kosher shops and eateries. What I take from my Rabbi's teaching is that intention is key, as long as we are trying, and continuing to learn how to grow and improve our relationship with judaism, that's enough! He also says that we shouldn't let the fear of not being perfect stop us from actually doing it- an imperfect jew is still a jew! And being kosher, but not perfectly, is better than not being kosher at all! 💕🤷♀️
I agree as a Christian. I was raised Catholic, but 28 years ago yesterday I became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints....so people follow our Word of Wisdom pretty good with no trouble, others struggle or they might follow another commandment easier than another, etc. We're all people and most try to do their best. God knows our intention and struggles. As far as laws given in ancient times, I wonder if God was just giving the law today would it be the same.??
I am not Jewish, but I love to learn new things and I think your take on how you practice is refreshing and honest. I think people get so stuck in "tradition," particularly when it comes to religion, they forget to give others grace and compassion.
I love your videos, and no one has the right to criticize you period!!! I am more reformed because I don’t know Hebrew, than Conservative. My Mother kept kosher. I agree with you about slaughter, etc. ,,,so I only eat organic, free ranges outdoor chicken. I used to mix meat and dairy, but I’m try to become more strict with myself. It’s great that you practice your religion, the way you want too!
The thing that I like about watching your videos is not that you’re totally religious or totally kosher but you’re totally real. You’re also very enthusiastic about Judaism and I find that to be really refreshing. I also like the fact that you and I have canter Fox in common
The more of your videos I watch, the more I see we have in common. I'm Conservative flavor, too. I'm kosher, but not to the Nth degree. (Any kosher at all was a challenge when we were homeless!) If I have a choice between certified kosher and certified organic meat, organic wins. Other ways work for other people, but my way works for me. It's important for our communities to be inclusive. If other people are being judgemental, that says something about them, not you! Keep up the good work, lady!
Oh how I laughed about the not wash off the chicken that fell . Yes the cooking of it kills the germs . Be yourself touch your hair . Most people with really long hair move it around to get it out of the way , and make sure it’s in it’s place . You’re wonderful. All the people pointing their finger at you , they have 3 fingers pointing back at themselves. You are Light !
I don't understand the criticism...it's a challenge to balance Jewish observance and secular life. I like your channel because you blend secular life and Jewish tradition in a wonderful way.
I think you are a amazing woman and whatever works for you and your family is the most important. Love watching your videos and many blessings to you and your family.
I love your channel! Your honesty and openness is great! Our family recently converted from Christianity to Karaism. I’m learning how various sects of Judaism practice oral Torah, and I appreciate you sharing your beliefs and practices! 😃
"My chicken isn't always on the floor! " LOL! You crack me up!!! How have I missed this one? This makes me feel a lot better. And not kosher? I'm SO with you - wasn't raised kosher and never met a shrimp I didn't love. I do my best to serve kosher style for the school lunches, and if the rabbi's coming over, just so I don't totally offend a swath of my friends in our Jewish school community (many also do not keep kosher). But outside of school, anything goes. Buttery chicken for shabbat? Bring it! ;)
When you mentioned the chicken-gate commotion, I thought of a story my father once told me. He had heard this story while serving in the South Pacific during WWII, and I believe it had happened somewhere in Asia. A dignitary held a state dinner for other leaders in the region. The dignitary's wife was serving as hostess for the occasion. All guests were seated at the table, and kitchen staff began bringing the meal. The main course was a huge chicken (possibly a capon) festooned on a platter. Suddenly the server tripped, and the chicken fell from the platter to the floor. The server picked it up and put it back on the platter. With great aplomb and a knowing look, the hostess told the server to bring the other chicken from the kitchen. The server returned to the kitchen, washed the chicken, put it back on the platter with the festooning, and off he went back to the gathering. There was no "other chicken".
My conversion rabbi asked me how I intended to practice Kashrut. At that time I did not have a local source of kosher meats, I used to eat organic, free range, humanely farmed types. I found that as time went on I didn’t like meat. I found it too much to keep meat and dairy kitchen separately. I transited into a lacto-ovo vegetarian. I check my cheese purchases to be sure it is made with vegetarian rennet and not animal rennet ( or has a kosher label); it’s hard to find kosher cheese sometimes. Don’t really like most vegan cheeses, although I keep trying vegan choices. Many vegetarian don’t even know aged cheeses are traditionally made with the gastric juices of a cow.
Another great video! Most don't know about Reform Judaism, for example (which I'd say my family is), and they judge based on what they have heard about Judaism in general. Plus keeping 100% perfect kosher or Orthodox is very difficult in modern society, unless you live in an Orthodox community or a kibbutz! My better half is from Israel, and I've basically converted from Episcopalian. He told me quite a lot of interesting info about the... let's say... economics and "financial incentives"... about some rabbis marking some products kosher.😒
A non jew came to the head of the Sanhedrin (the Jewish law almost 2000 years ago) Rabbi Akiva, and asked him to teach him all the Tora laws in one sentence. Rabbi Akiva said to him "love the other like u love yourself". Love for others, thst is what being a jew is all about, not judging and thinking u know better than everyone....
Like when Hillel was met on the road and challenged to teach the man the whole Torah while standing on one foot. Hillel said "What is hateful to you, do not do to another. All the rest is commentary. Go and study."
Great responses 👍 Religion comes from the heart. I'm Jewish. I do what I can. Kosher style. Shabbat is amazing. Total dedication. No pork and other see foods. I question myself a lot. Agree with you on kosher politics. In sum, I have Hashem in my ♡ and that's all it matters to me. Thank you. Blessings. :)
I love that and yes I think everyone no matter how strict in their observance they are questions things and makes choices one way or another - it's human!
I completely agree with you, do what feels right to you. I have been criticize a lot too, my issue is a bit different than yours because my dad and hes family is Catholic and my Mom and her family are Jewish. What my parents did was teach us about both cultures and religion and let us choose. People find it weird but it worked out for my family because when both families come together its a big celebration with food and music, both families respect each other have taught one another about each others religion and culture.
@@MyJewishMommyLife Thank You! I'm glad my parents allowed us to choose, although I'm leaning more towards becoming Jewish. Simply it makes more sense to me,not sure how to explain it, other than it feels right.
When I was going to college in Illinois, I lived with a Jewish family and one day, I walked into the kitchen and saw the Mom with some chicken in the sink and the room smelled like bleach and I had to ask what was going on, and she told me that she washes her chicken in a mild bleach solution. I don't recall now what she said the reason was for. Maybe you or someone else will know why. I was flabbergasted. It was the first and last time I ever saw that.
I don’t know why people would criticize you. You are so sweet, adorable and kind from what I can tell. I am a Christian but would agree on your take if I were Jewish.
hats off for making this video, it takes a lot of courage to look back at older content in a vulnerable and honest way! i myself don't feel comfortable doing that, and i think i miss on opportunities to grow bc of that. with that being said, i believe i lead a jewish life in a very particular way too, but most importantly with decisions based on STUDY. i think ppl are really condescending to assume that we simply roll the way we do bc we're slackers or something that - bc we're not. and it baffles me that ppl aren't as judgemental with other stuff. or do they really think that "eye for eye, tooth for tooth" was originally about financial compensation? of course not, and this is what has kept judaism alive until today, and will continue to keep it alive: our ability to adapt, reinterpret, change etc both as a community and individually.
I love this perspective, it's not be default that I observe my faith and traditions the way I do, it's after a lifetime of continued study that I do - and I'm constantly thinking about them, reevaluating and sometimes making changes!
People are always so quick to criticize someone else while they don't put themselves out there to be examined. Don't listen to people who make mean comments to you or about your Jewish life, your doing a wonderful job
Do whatever you are comfortable with, no one else’s opinion matters. Some people are just mean and want to make others feel bad about themselves. Everyone thinks their way is the right way or they wouldn’t follow that path. My opinion is that as long as you are devoted to what you believe and strive to follow it then you are doing right. I love your videos.
Isn't it weird how people can get so emotionally invested in something that has absolutely no effect on them? Trolls are weird. I enjoy your videos, I just recently watched the infamous "chickengate" episode. I drop food on the floor all the time. I never wash my hands unless I have been cleaning the cat box. I'm in near-perfect health.
I absolutely love your videos. It's making me consider starting a RU-vid channel on what it's like the be a black jew living in America. I'm also of the conservative movement but I'm trying to clear up misconceptions that all jews are white with top hats and side burns lol.
PLEASE DO! I'm considering converting either Reform or Conservative and I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around being Jewish because all I have ever seen are White and Arab Jews. Seeing more Black Jews is definitely a confidence boost!
@@royaljester9918 I started a channel a few months back. It is called Blade Talk. You are more than welcome to check it out. Not trying to steal subs so I chose not to promote it on her channel out of respect. I tackle more controversial topics.
yeah, that makes a lot of sense - clearly when the torah sez not to add anything, or take anything away, it means to add things and take things away, especially to be more like the society around you - it's so obvious
Like you, we're not a hundred percent kosher either, but we've settled on almost-Kosher. Most importantly, we think about the values and meaning behind what we eat. My husband doesn't care about mixing meat and dairy, but I do, so I use Miyoko's Vegan Cultured Butter with meat meals. It doesn't have a hechscher, but it's totally plant based, and I feel better about it than chemical margarines bc it's plant based. It's really yummy and very close to butter. You might like it! I find separating meat and dairy pretty easy now, and it's become second nature. We're also not shomer Shabbos but make huge changes to our routines and *mostly* avoid technology. And we always do or Friday night rituals. It's a great reset button for our week. I'm so glad to see another Conservative Jew who's so passionate about the Conservative Movement. Although we are a halachic movement, we also live in modern, changing times, and I find it an exciting challenge to view all those changes through a halachic lens. I also respect that ultra Orthodox Jews don't change with the times so that older traditions and customs are preserved. I think it's important for all of us to be in those different roles as Jews in the world, making the respective contributions that we are meant to. And so Conservative Judaism is perfect for me as well. Thank you for sharing our perspective!
Loved the way you said about the chicken. I have done this with foodstuffs as it would be wasteful to throw it away. Also I had read (but don’t know how true it is) that if you pick the item up within a few seconds it will be fine. Love your easygoing attitude; don’t change.
Oh my goodness! The chicken gate thing was so funny. I haven’t actually seen that video,(I’m very new to your channel). However, You do you boo. Lol. It’s not like you fed it to customers at a restaurant. It was your family. It was your kitchen floor. Which I’m sure you mopped yourself. Goodness. I can’t believe the things people gave you crap about. 🤦🏽♀️ I guess you know you’re not doing things too bad when floor chicken and touching your hair are some of the biggest complaints. 😉 I want to say, as someone looking at possibly converting I love your channel. You share great information and your’e so sweet and genuine. Thank you! 💖
I believe everyone has there own way ! Ok i am going to say it my mom was 100 percent Irish catholic, my dad 100 percent Jewish ! They were married for 67 years until they both passed away a year apart ! And my dad did his things and my mon did her’s my mom went to church every weekend! and i was brought up Catholic! and went yo catholic school with the last name Ginsberg! I believe everyone has there own way of doing things it DOESNT make it wrong at all ! I love watching your channel by the way ☺️
Nearly every Jewish friend I've had is a member of Reform Judaism and several will have bacon and shrimp. I cook at one couple's house every time we have band practice there, and they have separate dishes, cutting boards and knives, but I make these cheddar garlic London broil melts that I offered to skip the cheese. I got the look of death for even suggesting it! In contrast, I was raised Catholic (I'm not now), and my family never observed the Friday fasts during lent and only my younger sister and I went to mass every Sunday. I think every faith has it's spectrum of adherence to holy law. If you're pure of heart in what you do, my opinion is that you're fine
I like how you refer to it as “the way”. That’s what I call it. Also I’ve learned different groups interpret verses differently. For instance not mixing dairy and meat. To me that law means literally not to boil the kid in the mother’s milk since that was a pagan ritual. I try to not mix the too but it’s so hard and meat lasagna is so yummy and butter yum!
I'm a Reform Jew (more aligned to Conservative but we don't have any Conservative shuls around here). I know very few Jews who fully follow kashrut laws. Keep doing what is ethically best for you, and thank you for sharing!
I think your great and some people are so critical. Honestly, everyone has their own walk with G-d and everyone is on a journey. For someone to criticize someone else for their walk, is rather rude. I totally understand that some will really be offended, but they have to realize that everyone's walk is different and growing. For me, I am more conservative, but I don't go on about an orthodox views. That view is between them and HaShem. Please people be kind a respect each other's views. Your not telling people to change, you are just sharing what you do. Your being honest. That is admirable and wonderful! I bet if I shared what I believe everyone would freak, that is why I don't share.
No one has the right to criticize your Jewishness. I think those who do criticize are in danger of lashon hara. Jewishness to me is covenantal and doesn’t matter what branch of the same tree it is.
I really enjoy your channel and respect your views. I was wondering if you ever cover your hair: when going outside your home or to shul? Also do you follow the Parsha? Go to Mivkah? If I’m overstepping (being nosy) just ignore my questions. 🥰
Feel free to ask away! I never cover my hair and TBH have strong feelings about not doing so, I go to Mikvah for special occasions. Hope that answers things!
You and I should be friends hahaha 🤣 the whole chicken thing is so funny! It’s totally something I would do. To make it kosher, I would use chicken fat. Holy cow, I did this recently for a turkey recipe, and it was sooooooooo good. Yum! Also, I don’t see how you don’t dress modest. Your outfits are always super nice and modest. I think you’re definitely fine. If anything, please make a video of where you shop for clothes, because your pieces are always so beautiful. Maybe just the chicken and butter thing 😂 but even then, it’s like you said, this is how you interpret Jewish law, and you do such an awesome job. Really!
Is it true that conservative Judaism still believes that your heritage is passed through the mother... so if you have a mother who is Jewish and a father who is not, the child would still be considered Jewish. But if the father is Jewish and mother is not, their child would not be considered Jewish? If this is true, is this truly “evolving with the times”?
Thank you for the video; your kind and honest attitude shows through. You seem the sweetest soul and I honor the clarity with which you understand and share your faith. Bless you. I appreciate your "realness" in a world where that's rare. Your explanation of kosher foods is enlightening and I'd love if you did a video on the way to find the most humane products because that is important to me in general. Thanks for your channel - your "clap back" was the nicest. (I'm not Jewish but I love your channel, and you have brought me to a new level of appreciation of the tradition.) Respect, understanding, and care of one another is the only chance we have in this world.
I love this idea 👏🏻😂 also I would have totally done the same thing (I probably have) in my early RU-vid days with the chicken.. it happens to the best of us 🙌🏻🥰❤️
