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Jeremiah Raber, born on January 17, 1980, is recognized in TLC’s circles. The reality star’s career took off in 2012 after he joined the cast of the hit series “Breaking Amish.” The series, which was heavily based on the acclimation of certain Amish people in modern-day America, witnessed heavy ratings, making its cast popular. Raber has taken part in several projects since the show and its spin-offs. However, his controversial streak and rocky relationships have gained him tabloid attention. Raber’s story is heartfelt, so let’s celebrate him on his birthday!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Raber Starts a YouTube Channel</div><div class='timeline-text'>In November, he launches his YouTube channel and vlogs his daily life.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>He Acts in the Spin-off</div><div class='timeline-text'>Being an original cast member of “Breaking Amish,” Raber is cast in the spin-off show.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>He Joins Another Spin-off</div><div class='timeline-text'>Raber joins the show “Return to Amish,” and makes many personal discoveries.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>“Return to Amish” Ends</div><div class='timeline-text'>Raber appears in 29 episodes until the show ends.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He’s very outspoken</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Within and outside reality T.V., Raber is an outspoken individual. You’ve probably caught some of his Facebook rants.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He supports his kids</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Although his ex-wife claims he’s usually late with the child support checks, Raber always pays. He is a caring father.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He wasn’t afraid to leave</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Raber wasn’t afraid to leave the Amish culture, which was the only thing he’d known since he was a toddler. He’s very courageous.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He was adopted as an infant</h3><p class='facts-text'>Raber was taken from his birth mother at nine months and then adopted into his current family.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He’s currently estranged from his family</h3><p class='facts-text'>Raber hasn’t been in contact with his adopted family since 2012.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He’s been arrested</h3><p class='facts-text'>Following a domestic violence report by Mendez, Raber was arrested in 2017.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He’s an ordained minister</h3><p class='facts-text'>Raber got ordained to be a minister and can now officiate wedding ceremonies.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He might not be entirely honest</h3><p class='facts-text'>According to Raber’s ex-wife, he had driven a car before going on the show.</p></div></div>
A D.N.A. test revealed his birth father as his mother’s deceased brother-in-law.
Although adopted, Raber grew up in Holmes County, Ohio.
Raber claims that the show wasn’t 100% real, as some bits were scripted with paid actors.
