The advent of social media has brought about several exciting changes in the world. For example, more and more people have gotten into sharing their lives with their online following through vlogs. While these web videos are undoubtedly a fantastic form of entertainment, they are much more than that. In fact, one inspiring family is remarkably utilizing their online presence to educate others about their faith and lifestyle: Raizel and Daniel Namdar, more popularly known as That Jewish Family.
The young family is the first-ever Jewish Orthodox Nomads to show the rare mix of a Chassidic and Nomadic lifestyle. What motivated the intuitive couple to start their channel was the lack of representation of the Nomadic way of living in mainstream media. As such, they have made it their mission to raise awareness and provide audiences insight into a genuine Orthodox Jewish life.
As Raizel and Daniel insightfully explained, “So much of the Orthodox Jewish world is unknown, and stories that are filmed or written about are usually scripted and written to fit a certain narrative. So for the first time ever, we are showing the world how we live for real, in a genuine and non-scripted manner. Which we show on our channel, That Jewish Family.”
Because of their captivating videos and educational content, the family has earned a massive following across various social media platforms. On Instagram alone, they have a staggering follower count of over 84,000. On top of that, they have over 15,000 subscribers on YouTube, over 41,000 followers on TikTok, and over 50,000 followers on Facebook. Just this past month, The Jewish Family had over 17 million views across all platforms.
Unlike most other vloggers who deliberately curate a seemingly perfect life for the camera, That Jewish Family has dedicated themselves to showing authentic content to their community. In addition, what sets them apart is their passion for educating people about Judaism and their Orthodox Jewish life. Not only that, but their videos are lighthearted and fun while being informative and educational, a perfect combination that excellently captivates viewers.
Aside from teaching people about their faith, customs and traditions, Raizel and Daniel also openly talk about various aspects of their day-to-day life, such as relationship dynamics and raising their child. The couple even generously uploaded their wedding video, providing audiences a glimpse of an Orthodox Hasidic Jewish wedding.
That Jewish Family has undoubtedly blazed a trail that promotes inclusivity and understanding. Through their solid online presence, they have started the much-needed conversation about the importance of learning about the different cultures and lifestyles around the world.
Moving forward, they remain steadfast in their vision of educating their followers not only about their life as Jewish Orthodox Nomads. But most importantly, they intend to continue advocating for love, respect, and understanding. As Raizel and Daniel Namdar meaningfully explained, “We want to give the world the chance to come together. Yes, we are different, our lifestyle is not your average, but if we all understood each other, then this world would be much closer together.”
