Sara Braun: Embracing My Identity - A Black Jew's Story of Becoming Hasidic

Sara grew up in a small village in the Netherlands where her dark skin made her different from the people around her. Her family practiced Hasidic Judaism, but because her mother was darker than the rest of the family, she faced discrimination and didn't practice the religion. Sara always felt a strong desire to connect with her Jewish roots. After a trip to New York City, Sara decided to move there to pursue her dream of intertwining her body, soul, and mind with Judaism. She arrived with only $400 and a determination to create the life she wanted. Sara's story is an example of how we can take control of our lives and pursue our dreams, despite the obstacles we may face. We had an inspiring conversation about resilience and passion that hopefully encourages you to become your true self and pursue your dreams relentlessly. Get Sara's book here: https://bit.ly/3ItenJt Big thanks to @FriedaVizelBrooklyn for interviewing Sara, you can watch her interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E54wVSn-wM&t=1499s&ab_channel=FriedaVizel-BrooklynTourGuide If you have a shidduch for Sara you can contact her here: Roosorders@gmail.com ____________________________________ ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ____________________________________ ▶ No shmoozing. No break. It’s the ultimate in learning. Mesikus Hatorah offers monetary incentive to Yungerleit and Bachurim who learn uninterrupted, the highest most fulfilling form of learning Torah. And you can help (and get rewarded). Donate here: https://mesikushatorah.org/donate/?aff=InspirationForNation "Support this. You are changing the world!" - HaRav Shmuel Kamenetsky ____________________________________ ▶ Join The SIMCHATIME Revolution Do an act of kindness every day. Go out of your way. Discuss it during "SimchaTime" at your Shabbos table. It's time to bring more simcha into this world. Look here: https://www.SimchaTime.org In memory of: Simcha Berel Dovid ben Avraham Moshe Sponsored by Marc Belsky Ltd ____________________________________ ▶ "Good Faith Effort podcast is Brilliant" The Bible is every bit America’s moral founding document as the Constitution is our political founding document. Every week, Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, speaks with thinkers, writers, artists, and faith leaders to explore how the Bible continues to inform our lives today, from politics to psychology to pop culture, bringing Americans of different traditions and persuasions closer together as so much else threatens to pull us apart. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-faith-effort/id1536163226 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gaALr08qFhWJ3iWQubaez ____________________________________ This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe • Simcha Berel Dovid ben Avraham Moshe Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (712) 432-3489 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Follow us on social media for more content: • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim • IG - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ • FB - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim • Website - https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com Lchaim.