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Healthcare in the Satmar Hasidic Community with Frieda Vizel
Hasidic Satmar Jews are one of America's most insular religious communities with limited access to the internet. How do they navigate healthcare while honoring their religious preferences?
Dr. Archelle Georgiou sits down with Frieda Vizel, a licensed New York City tour guide and content creator who specializes in exploring and documenting Hasidic Orthodox Jewish communities in Brooklyn, particularly Williamsburg. Frieda grew up in a large Satmar Hasidic family, had an arranged marriage at age 18, and eventually left the community. In this episode, they explore how faith, family, and tradition…
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