# Ruhi Çenet documentary on Hasidic Jews sparks global debate > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ruhi-enet-documentary-on-hasidic-jewish-communities > Updated: 2026-09-09T20:11:00.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 4. Turkish digital content creator Ruhi Çenet released a documentary titled ‘The World’s Most Secret Jewish Community: Hasidics,’ which examines the religious lifestyle of Hasidic Jewish communities in and around New York. The film details the strict social conduct and varying approaches to technology among different groups, such as the Satmar and Chabad-Lubavitch movements. Following the release, the documentary sparked debate in the United States regarding government financial support for large Hasidic families. Discussions have centered on reports of substantial assistance, including monthly food aid, child tax credits, and annual health insurance coverage, leading to public scrutiny over the use of taxpayer funds. The controversy also expanded to include reports of Donald Trump hosting Hasidic leaders at the White House. As the documentary, also referred to as ‘America’s Most Secretive Jewish Community: Hasidic Jews (48 Hours Inside),’ garnered massive viewership, reaching approximately 69 million views within two weeks, Çenet clarified the production process. He noted that while the community initially expected a ‘lighter’ cultural video, the investigation expanded to cover deeper complexities, including the group's political-religious views regarding Jerusalem and their ideological ties to Israel. He described the group as ‘highly Zionist’ and ‘pro-Israel.’ Leveraging this viral success, Çenet has transitioned his platform to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza. In a subsequent video, which reached 3 million views in its first hour, he highlighted the struggles of over 2 million people in the region, describing it as a place where people are fighting for survival, and urged his audience to support aid organizations to help those in need, specifically emphasizing the plight of children. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Ruhi Çenet uses viral popularity to call for aid in Palestine Following a viral documentary on Hasidic communities in New York, creator Ruhi Çenet is using his massive viewership to call for humanitarian attention and aid for people in Gaza. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruhi-enet-uses-viral-popularity-to-call-for-aid-in-palestine ### 2026-09-05: Ruhi Çenet documentary on Hasidic Jews sparks global debate Ruhi Çenet’s documentary on the Hasidic Jewish community in New York has reached 50 million views, sparking debates over religious lifestyle, US public resources, and political ties to Israel. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruhi-enet-documentary-on-hasidic-jews-sparks-debate ### 2026-09-03: Ruhi Çenet documentary on Hasidic Jews sparks US debate Turkish YouTuber Ruhi Çenet’s documentary on Hasidic Jewish communities in New York has sparked debate in the US over government subsidies provided to large families within the community. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruhi-enet-documentary-on-hasidic-jews-sparks-us-debate ### 2026-08-27: Ruhi Çenet releases documentary on Hasidic Jewish communities YouTuber Ruhi Çenet released a documentary exploring the strict religious lifestyle and social rules of Hasidic Jewish communities in New York. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruhi-enet-releases-documentary-on-hasidic-jewish-communities --- Cite as: Ruhi Çenet documentary on Hasidic Jews sparks global debate. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ruhi-enet-documentary-on-hasidic-jewish-communities