Peter Santenello has travelled the world looking for the human side of every community of people in search for a harmony that seems to escape more divisive media platforms.
Since recently visiting Borough Park in Brooklyn, and being guided by Ami Magazine writer Shloime Zionce, Santenello seems subtly drawn to the hassidic philosophy that doesn't remain a matter of theory, but expresses itself in concrete reality that the hassidim build themselves wherever they take root.
Responses have been warm. A look through the comments section below the YouTube video has feedback from netizens like GTRsupreme, who wrote: "I'm really enjoying this series. I feel enlightened after watching an episode."
Ljoyiah Gray-Cobbins wrote: "The Jewish have such clarity and a beautiful way of explaining life."
Pearl Gross responded to the video: "Peter, your videos are refreshing. Most people who talk or write about orthodox Jews, especially about hassidim, come with an agenda which does nothing but increase hate, never mind spreading so much false and misleading information.
"The serious 'Unorthodox' is inaccurate and some content downright false. For example: The premise that Chasidic women are not allowed to play piano is simply untrue. I'm amazed how creative people get to spread wings of hate.
"Peter, I have never seen anything as non-judgmental towards hassidim as your series. You are doing the world a tremendous service and I thank you for this."
Abul Naim Uddin wrote: "I love their discipline and how devoted they are to GOD."