Rudy Rochman

On the streets of Copenhagen, Denmark, a Danish man stops to have an open conversation about Israel. He opens up and shares his opinion about the double standards held against Israel and how it is not pro any people to be against the Jewish People. If you like our work and would like to see more projects like this please support our team at https://www.patreon.com/rudyrochman Video filmed by: Israel From Inside

Reporter: "Rudy how's the morale over there?" Rudy: "You cannot remove the morale from the Jewish People. We are together. We are strong. We celebrate life and we look forward to a future with no more problems."

It's time to have these tough and important conversations about who Jews are, what we mean when we use certain terms, and to get the world to understand and respect the Jewish People. A religion is just a belief system for any people. Judaism is way more than just a belief system and it is only for one People. When a member of any religion rejects the belief system of their religion, they are no longer a part of that religion. If a Jew were to reject the spirituality linked to their identity, they would still be Jewish, not more or less than a practicing member of their People. Almost every native or indigenous population has spirituality at the foundation of their culture, so just because many of today's modern nations omit spirituality from their way of life or identity does not mean native civilizations are religions when they have spirituality at the core of who they are. Judaism is the portable culture, way of life, identity, and purpose of an ancient civilization indigenous to the Land of Israel, which was created to preserve the Judean/Israelite civilization while in diaspora. Video filmed on the Breslev English podcast.

Why is there so much hatred towards Jews, throughout time and across borders? How does it function? Why does it grow? Are Jews bound to just always being rejected and scapegoated? It’s time to spark the conversation and to really address the issue. No generation should ever be just looking to manage or survive through the waves of antisemitism, nor should we ever expect the world to solve Jewish problems for Jews. If one wants to solve a problem they must understand the formula, but before anything they must first believe they can calculate. If you do not believe antisemitism can be understood or solved, then that means it is supernatural, and if it is, then the formula concluded in this video ends up being the same. Jews carry so much generational trauma that even talking about solving antisemitism or trying to understand why it happens triggers many. However, every chapter of Jewish history, many of which are memorialized through Jewish holidays, is looked through that lens. The Hebrew way of understanding our past is seeing ourselves as our ancestors and understanding what went wrong, where we messed up, what we did to make it out, and the lessons we must pass down from that experience for the future generations not to repeat it. Antisemitism is not our creation, but it’s our responsibility to prevent its fruition of Jewish annihilation. “Never Again” means we make sure it Never happens Again. If it does, it means we failed our minimal responsibility of self-preservation. This phrase may be young, but this promise is ancient, and began the moment we became a People thousands of years ago. Every time Jews are united and are on their path to fulfilling their purpose, they have overcome the greatest of challenges. Every time Jews are divided and assimilating, they have gotten struck with the worst of tragedies. Both thousands of years of evidence in practice, and the Torah, have already given us the answer as to why Jews are hated. Yet, too many have never learnt Jewish history thoroughly, or Torah, or have just refused to accept and apply its understanding because then just surviving or asking for recognition not only doesn’t work, but is part of the problem. Healing victimhood is difficult and can hurt, because victims sometimes need to go through a painful process of understanding that only self-empowerment and responsibility can ensure them to no longer be victims in the future. Victim mentalities only lead to victim realities. Join the conversation as it is time to be a part of the solution. If you like our work and would like to see more projects like this please support our team on Patreon @rudyrochman . Video by Kavana Films

Hebrew, the ancient language of the Jewish People, was in a frozen state for 2,000 before finally being revived with the return of the Jewish People to the Land of Israel. This video was made to understand Hebrew’s history, modern revival, and ancient secrets hidden within the native tongue of Am Israel. Watch till the end to learn about practical tools available for learning the language effectively. Resources mentioned in the video: Citizen Cafe- Link to register for a free placement assessment call. Mention the word “KAVANA” during sign up to receive a 20% discount. cutt.ly/VBQhTFF Pimsleur Audio Recorded Lessons (Affiliate link for a free trial): cutt.ly/IBQhGXr iTalkie private Zoom lessons with Israelis (Affiliate link for free credits): cutt.ly/FBQhuBi

Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) has tripled down on his antisemitic comments and it's time to address every single one of his remarks. Antisemites from the left to the right have felt emboldened from his message and have come out of their shadows demanding Jews to respond to his claims. Ye, you have a responsibility to have this real conversation and to heal the wounds you’ve created. I invite you to Jerusalem to speak about this seriously in private or live and to start putting in the work to do what you claim to have intended. To unite the Tribes of Israel and lift that collective up for us to fulfill our role on Earth together. We don’t need words, we need actions. This is the generation. This is your opportunity. Check out @wewereneverlost at www.wewereneverlost.com Video on the The Purpose of Antisemitism (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG5SWk-T9zc) If you like our work and would like to see more projects like this please support our team on Patreon @rudyrochman Videos by @kavanafilms

Comedian Godfrey & Jewish Activist Rudy Rochman dive deep into a conversation surrounding Black & Jewish relations, the boundaries of antisemitism in comedy, Tribes of Israel, and Igbo heritage. #davechappelle #snl #godfrey #rudyrochman

There are moments in life where one’s involvement can change the course of human history. This is one of those moments. We need your help to unite the Tribes of Israel and to bring their existence to the consciousness of our generation. ‘We Were Never Lost’ is a non-profit docu-series: each season set in a different world region, starting with Season 1 across the African continent with 6 full-length episodes. From Zimbabwe, Tanzania, South Africa, Nigeria, Uganda, Madagascar, Ethiopia and beyond, you can help bring their stories, struggles, and aspirations to the forefront of the global conversation, and have them finally be heard. Over the past two years, our team has set out to document and connect with thousands of Israelite descendants along with the remnants of hundreds of unknown Jewish communities that have yet to be reunited with the rest of the “mainstream” Jewish population. This documentary series will revolutionize the way the international community understands the Jewish People, and bring answers to the most misunderstood people in the world. This documentary is 3,000 years in the making. Be a part of it. causematch.com/we-were-never-lost

While tabling with the Berkeley Tikva Jewish student group, a fellow student on campus tried to intimidate the Jewish students by telling them “to get the f**k out of here”. For far too long, treating Jews as lesser has been the norm of most societies. It’s our generation’s turn to demand the respect Jewish People deserve. If a bully approaches, be smart, but never fear. Series of UC Berkeley debate videos coming soon in collaboration with JTV.

Contrary to what most were taught to believe, the British Mandate of Palestine was "very pro-Arab" and British soldiers viewed many of the Jews as terrorists agaisnt their colonial reign. What's interesting is that to Palestinians, the British were understood to be favoring of the Israelis, while to Israelis, the British were perceived to be solely pro-Palestinian. In reality, the British were pro maintaining and imposing their dominance over the region and turning the local populations (Israelis & Palestinians) against each other. Todays conflict is reminiscent of the psychological warfare the British left on both populations, which still has Israelis and Palestinians believing a zero sum game approach may work. There is no future where Israelis or Palestinians will disappear or that their connection to the Land will lessen. The question is not if, but when will the two populations wake up and start the journey of creating a mutual reality on this Land. This has yet to even be attempted.

The Hebrew word “Emunah” means “belief” and is mostly used when referring to the belief in a higher power. Once one understands that every challenge set in front of them is nothing more than a test to overcome, decision making can then be understood through the lens of right vs. wrong without the distraction of materialized fears. This does not mean one should attempt to do things out of their physical capability and take unnecessary risks, but it does mean that the fear of necessary risks are really illusions set forth to challenge us in order to fulfill our greatest potential and to obtain the highest rewards on the path of each of our journeys. Filmed on Breslev Podcast

On a trip to Dubai 🇦🇪, while recording street interviews, two Somalian 🇸🇴 guys yelled across the street that they wanted to be a part of our video not knowing the subject matter. When we got closer only one wanted to participate, and he was not expecting to meet the first Jew of his life. It’s clear that his views on Jews comes from deep manipulations and years of misinformation, but the reality that must be faxed is that this is the norm in many countries like Somalia. Of course this doesn’t represent all Somalians, but many societies have made it part of their popular culture to demonise the Jewish People. This video is to show the problem, now it’s time to become the solution. If you like our work and would like to see more projects like this please support our team @rudyrochman📹 Video recorded by Eliran Ben Yair

While standing with the Jewish students at UC Berkeley, an angry student began verbally attacking anyone who was visibly part of the Jewish group. Unfortunately, interactions like these are frequent and such intolerance to different opinions has become the norm. There are times where aggressive campus discourse may shift energies and students can become more open minded or willing to engage. However, it is common for today's younger intellectual class to merely yell, or to walk away when getting exposed for holding double standards against Jews, in order to avoid considering another opinion or perspective apart from their own. This video is to serve as education of what live campus interactions currently look like especially in politically active spaces. If you like our work and would like to see more projects like this please support our team at https://www.patreon.com/rudyrochman Video in collaboration with JTV & Tikvah Students at UC Berkeley

In the city of Marseille, France, two Algerians unveil their opinions on Jews. Towards the end of the conversation, they realize how hateful they actually sounded. Jelil & Iliaas still have deeply rooted antisemitic ideas and it's clearly revealed in their communication. Unfortunately, the ability for antisemitic tropes to convince certain individuals, in a variety of populations, comes partially from the complete lack of interaction with any Jews. This doesn't mean Jews are responsible for antisemitic ideas, but it does mean that once Jews understand that antisemitism isn't just something to talk about or fear, but to actually deal with, it becomes a responsibility to earn the reality Jews collectively seek to experience. If Jews want to be respected in this world, they must at the very minimum know how to interact with any person that comes their way, especially people who are antisemitic. Real interactions leave stronger marks on memory than bias that is taught. This video was made as an example for Jews to have the courage to engage individuals who may be insulting, but mostly who hold prejudice against them. It is also an example of how to respond in order to defuse situations and to get that same person to understand a larger more holistic perspective. If you like our work and would like to see more projects like this please support us at https://www.patreon.com/rudyrochman.

“Achdut” is the Hebrew word for “unity” - a feeling that Jews of all backgrounds, styles, and outlooks experienced together at the Kotel during this Tisha b’Av (9th of Av). It doesn’t matter where you were born, raised, or live. It doesn’t matter how you look, what you like, or believe. Jews are not a combination of different individuals from other nations practicing the same religion. Jews are one Nation - one civilization - one family. Although Jews have spread to the four corners of the Earth, no Jew can ever fully be detached from the collective they belong to. Jerusalem is not just a capital city of an ancient Hebrew civilization, but the source of the fire that keeps Jews going. Tisha b’Av marks the date on the Hebrew calendar where both Temples in Jerusalem were destroyed, and where many other tragedies to the Jewish People have occurred.On the date of Tisha b’Av, Jews remember the suffering they’ve endured caused mainly by forgetting that they were all a part of One. Division within the Nation has always been the variable which has brought the Jewish People down, wile unity has continuously been the successful key which has allowed Jews to overcome every major trauma of their past. Let’s focus our energies on spreading “ahavat chinam”, unconditional acts of kindness aimed at creating a spark of light wherever you feel it is needed. Narration by Rav David Bar-Hayim of Machon Shilo Link to original presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C47sh-Y7DlY&t=0s 🎥 : @kavanafilms www.KavanaFilms.com

Unity Inspire Projects (Eliezer G) from Breslev English interviews Rudy Rochman as he shares an experience of living in the slums of Jaipur, India for a week. During this experience a valuable lesson was learned on how to contextualize one’s perspective in order to achieve true happiness.

Unity Inspires Projects (Eliezer Goldsmith) from Breslev English interviews Rudy Rochman and asks what kind of music he is currently listening to.

Conversations which look beyond our present understanding of the realities we experience are rare, causing many to avoid studying or understanding their past, which is one of the most important elements necessary for building one’s future. Rav David Rosen issues a powerful cry out to the Jewish People to wake up and understand their history, identity, purpose, and collective aspirations. The conversations our generation must have is the same one previous ones had. What is the next chapter of Jewish history and what must we do to write the pages of the future we would like to see? Edited by Kavana Films

Eliezer Goldsmith from Breslev TV interviews Rudy Rochman on how to overcome obstacles & criticism along with being in tune with our individual & collective purpose to make the world a better place.

Noam: "It's difficult to put into words how much love I have for my Nation, but that won't stop me from trying. With this short video I set out to summarize my passion for Israel and create something that can serve as inspiration for those interested in making the move Home. While this path is not free from challenges, I have no doubt it was the right decision for me. This country was built by idealists, and that energy can still be found today if you're willing to look for it." - @kavanafilms

On the streets of Vienna, Austria a group of young Jews were set up with a sign that said "Jews Indigenous to Judea" to spark live conversations with member of the public. A man walks by and sees the word "Jew" from afar and thus rushes over to share his views on the Jewish People and Israel. There is always a way to change peoples minds and to cure hatred, even if their minds are not changed in that very moment. That being said, these videos are also meant to show how much hate there is out there against the Jewish People and that antisemitism is something to take very seriously. These videos are also meant to empower the viewers on how to remain calm and confident during such hateful interactions. If you like our work and would like to see more projects like this please support us at https://www.patreon.com/rudyrochman. Filmed by: Dimitrii Romaniv Organized with: The Jewish Community of Vienna X JUKO X Israel Explained

Shaina Brocha, a super-rare kid is spreading kindness across the world. May we all be inspired and catch her contagious light, and may her good deeds exponentially grow beyond what we are even capable of imagining. Instagram: @akinderworldnow Filmed by Kavana Films in the Chabad of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Chloe Valdary is a young & powerful activist working in the space of education, collective healing, and empowerment. Along with her many other passions and bodies of work, she is also a longtime ally, writer, and champion of Jewish rights. She wrote and delivered one of the most powerful slam poetry pieces to express her love and passion for the Jewish People, along with their inspiring ability to rebirth their native civilization. Video editing by: Kavana Films

If Israelis & Palestinians do not break free from the conditioning of rejection, they will be bound to live with a continuation of the very conflict that causes their traumas which results in the rejection of the other side. The peoples of that Land must understand that the cause of their pain is not the identity of the other or the realization of each others' aspirations. We must all criticize those who use power wrongly or intentionally benefit from the status quo, but we cannot fall trap into seeing the entire identity of the another side as the source of our pain, because that only creates more fuel for the conflict's flame. If you like our work and would like to see more projects like this please support us at https://www.patreon.com/rudyrochman. Filmed by Israel From Inside