@@Bear_Arms wrong it's Holy Spirit inspired, just like Jesus said he would leave it's real I received the Holy Spirit, open the door of your heart to Jesus and he will come he loves you.
I'm an African American Jew ... I left when I was technically 26... however, I started the process when I was 17... To be honest, it's never easy to explain.. it's just something thats literally in you.. like you never wake up saying you want to convert. I felt like I had a Jewish Neshama my entire life.. I remember after I converted the first thing I did was quit my job and live in Israel for a bit. I went to a yeshiva in Jerusalem , and it was the greatest exposure to Torah. Learn the language, Learned Halacha, learned Gemera, and I even dated. Aliyah it still u p in the air..
I recognise your name, did you make a video regarding your hearing loss? Glad you're one of us. Perhaps you could do a video about your journey? Chag Sameach.
I had to stop the video about 10 minutes in and say y'alls story is almost the exact same as mine and my husband's! I'm over here just shaking my head in agreement to everything that y'all have said. I will finish listening but it's so good to hear that others also in the same mindset that we were in once we started truly searching, and our searching also led to Judaism!
@@houseoflev finished watching. I love how clearly you laid it all out. Our families definitely reacted and didn't respect our decision to leave Christianity, so that's been hard. We going through conversion now also, and while we are so excited and happy on this journey, we wished that our families were a little more understanding. Happy Hanukkah!
@@ashleyelizabeth8832 Liked your comment and your journey. May Hashem strengthen you and your husband on this difficult but very rewarding journey. Me and my wife also had tough time with family when we finally converted (Orthodox Judaism) years ago.
I was a JW Christian. I left over 20 yrs. and now im in the process convertion to Orthodox judaísm. I wont be surprised that the Mashiah is already working behind the scenes to bring us back. so happy to find your video. more people are coming back to pure teachings of Torah.
What has the Oral Law of Orthodox Judaism to do with the Torah? Jeremiah 31, [31] Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: [32] *not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt;* which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD: [33] *but this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days,* saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. [34] And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. Daniel 9, [24] Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy. [25] Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem {445 BC}unto the Messiah the Prince {April 32 AD when Jesus enterered the City of Jerusalem in a donkey (Zechariah) before HIS crucifixion and resurrection and ascension} shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times. [26] And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off {32 AD}, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come {in Daniel's 70th week for Israel} shall destroy the city and the sanctuary {70 AD}; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. [27] And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week {Daniel's 70th week for Israel, Jacob's trouble Jeremiah 30, 7}: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate {Revelation 13+19, 2 Thess. 2}. Messianic Prophecy of Yeshua in the Jewish Bible, Mottel Baleston Jewish History in the Light of the Covenants, Mottel Baleston Book of Hebrews highlights, Messianic Jewish, Mottel Baleston
I left Christianity around 28 years ago. I learned how Pagan it was then learned that the early church purposely changed G-ds word to sound christological . I felt so betrayed and was happy to leave and embrace Judaism and convert. Being a Noahide was not an option. I knew I had to convert. I felt like I was Jewish and just needed to finalize it with conversion.
Only Western Christianity is heretical, even then it doesn't have pagan things, also there is no proof of the early church changing God's word to sound "Christological", as we have the epistles of the early Christians, and early Greek manuscripts with large portions of the New Testament when translated is the same as our current translations. Sorry to tell you this, but you were lied to, I guess people do live happier living a lie.
@@entername4133 This couple is simply sharing their story / journey in a positive non-judgmental tone. They are not trying to change anyone's mind or attempting to proselytize anybody. You, on the other hand are trying to bash and denigrate other people's journey towards finding truth in their lives. You are being negative and putting down others. You are trying to influence and change people's minds or religion. That's not the point of this channel. A little respect would be nice.
It is always amazing to me to meet righteous converts. Asking questions is at the heart of Judaism and the process led you to a Torah lifestyle. Kol hakavod! What you have done takes great courage!
Indeed indeed, I was completely athiest, prayed asked him if he was really real and wanted me to believe to do a certain specific thing to show himself and he did, I never promised to convert to judaism I didn’t even know anything about judaism I just promised to open my heart if he healed me, he did the very next day, and I opened my heart and really idk God just led me to Judaism
I know it sounds odd to say you love someone that you only know through videos. But every time I see you I feel so much love for you - and coming from you. Lev is a perfect name for your channel. Thank you so much for this video as it clarified some things that I had not previously understood. I always look forward to another video I’ve even watched some of them over again.
You guys were exactly what UA-cam was missing… Thanks again for sharing your amazing story. We really appreciate you. You guys are a super power couple, very precious.
I love you guys!! So refreshing seeing an African American JEWISH couple NOT associated with Hebrew Israelites! May you be blessed on your journey! B’H!!
My mother converted from Catholic to following the Messianic Jewish teaching since I was a baby. I went on my own journey at age 19. I fellowshipped, worshipped n became a member as a pentecostal, baptist, seventh day adventist, methodist, non denomination Christian... I am now 44 and have done a complete 360 in my search for truth. I took a sabbatical from my Christian place of worship and still find myself drawn to the laws, precepts and the Holy reverence in the old testament. I pray YHWH allows me to find the fellowship between brothers and sisters that hunger for GOD n GOD alone! I still follow the Leviticus law in regards to food. Could never bring myself to eat unclean. Blessings ❤️🙏🏼
As someone who is on a similar journey, I am grateful to have found your channel. I'm really enjoying learning about your journey. Thank you for sharing it!
That’s the first thing people need to understand that the New Testament is not an extension of the Torah. The Torah has a beginning, and it has an end, and nothing may be changed or ADDED. No we do not proselytize, Judaism is a religion of attraction. You’re either born into it, or convert, and I truly believe that people that convert already have Jewish souls, and the conversion just makes them complete again not all Jewish souls are born into Jewish families.
The first thing is that the Jayman never fulfilled any biblical prophecies. And since he was a Jew, his soul was at Mount Sinai, you cannot take that away from him, because all Jewish souls were at Mount Sinai together, those that have passed, those that were living, and those yet to be born. But we do not worship a man, we only worship our creator, and we do not need any intermediaries. And also followers of the Jayman take things out of context, I couldn’t believe it when I was speaking with a follower of the Cj man, and he told me that there was no more covenant between the Jewish people and Hashem, because we had sinned! Are you kidding me? He said that the first covenant didn’t exist anymore, that HaShem “disolved” it and that since the Jayman, a new covenant was in place. Are you kidding me? Where do they come up with this stuff?😮
I was raised Christian ..But I have been wanting to Convert for many years, I've always worried I won't be excepted. I completely agree with you. May G-d Bless You..Thank You for this!!!
We understand! Number 1… Hashem accepts you. Number two, spend time finding the Rabbi and community that you connect with ❤️Hashem is with you my friend
G'd speaks about the converts in the Torah about 34 times. And we do it every day in our prayers. You can start been a Jew next Friday night by lighting Shabbat candles, learn Tarah, your conversion will come.
I love and truly respected the Jewish people. Without their writings we wouldn't have the bible. A few years ago I started using the Complete Jewish bible because I started to feel a pull towards the Jews. I do not celebrate Christmas but I do celebrate Passover. I have thought about conversion but not yet taken any steps. Thank you both for sharing your stories with us, very much appreciated. Blessing from England...xx
@@seriouslyiknowhowtoreadnot sure what you mean? Jewish Bible is the Torah five books of Moses prophets and biblical writings. Read the original Hebrew or an authentic English translation from artscrolls not a non Jewish translation where the mistranslated everything.
I was raised in a Messianic form of JudeoChristianity and the Judaism part resonated and made more sense to me than the Christian aspect of it. Now that I am in my 20s I find myself traveling my own path after my family left that. I am starting to believe Orthodox Judaism is that path.
As an African American and person who used to be a Christian this was refreshing to hear! I left Christianity for some of the same reasons and have spent the last 13 or more years studying with my Rabbi. I have not “converted “ to Orthodox Judaism because I understand that it is not needed. I am a follower of HaShem, the God of Israel and I love the Jewish people. I am a follower of Truth and they are the caregivers of Truth and are in this world to teach us. Again this was refreshing to hear. I pray others would start asking the questions that will lead them to follow after truth.
You’re amazing Charlene! You’re absolutely correct. “Converting” is not needed. That’s a personal choice for people. Keeping the 7 Noahide laws, being a Noahide is beautiful in Hashem’s eyes. The world needs to see your example!
Thank you for the reply. I don’t label myself a “Noahide” because it’s about more than just keeping the Noahide laws. I observe and celebrate all the festivals and follow HaShem’s commandments as I continue to study and get understanding as I follow after HaShem’s truths. I didn’t want to step out of one box into another. I am continually enlightened with our weekly Torah portions in gaining understanding each day. It’s all about being open and asking questions and not be afraid to change. Baruch HaShem.
I'm from Dominican republic, may God bless you guys, I too would like to turn to judaism, I was a protestant cristian and like you guys I learned from the hebrew scripture what the new testament is all about
keep going Brother, its not a race or a contest this Journey/ walk we are on. HASHEM says "וּבִקַּשְׁתֶּ֥ם אֹתִ֖י וּמְצָאתֶ֑ם כִּ֥י תִדְרְשֻׁ֖נִי בְּכׇל־לְבַבְכֶֽם׃ " You will search for Me and find Me..."
We, too, discovered many of the things you have found regarding errors in Christianity, such as x-mas/Easter pagan holidays & Sunday worship that came from Roman Catholicism (RCC). We left mainstream Christianity many years ago and got back to our Hebrew Roots. Early on in church history, they began to teach that Paul the Apostle taught against the Law of God, but this is another error within Christianity that continues to be taught. “Do we then overthrow the law by this faith? By no means! May it never be, on the contrary, we uphold the law.” (Romans 3:31) “What shall we say then? Is the Law sin? Absolutely not! Certainly, I would not have known sin except through the Law. For indeed I would not have known what it means to desire something belonging to someone else if the Law had not said, "Do not covet"” (Romans 7:7). “So then, the Law is set-apart, and the commandment is set-apart, righteous, and good” (Romans 7:12). “For we know that the Law is spiritual--but I am unspiritual, sold into slavery to sin” (Romans 7:14). “For I delight in the Law of Elohim in my inner being” (Romans 7:22). Neither Paul, Stephen nor any of the Apostles ever taught against the Law of God/Moses, they upheld the Law in every way just as Yeshua did. If you read closely, it specifically states that they were “falsely accused of teaching against the Law of Moses”. If the accusation was false, they had to be teaching the Law as in tact. Acts 21:18-26 & Acts 6:8-15. All through Acts you see them observing Sabbath, taking vows, etc. It was the corrupt RCC that purported the Law was done away with and started a new religion apart from Torah/Tanakh….they were VERY anti-Semitic so they distanced themselves from anything “Jewish”, but in the process, distanced themselves from all Truth. There is a ministry in Israel called One For Israel who properly explains these things, plus they have exposed Orthodox/Rabbinical Judaism for the many commandments that have been added to and taken away from Torah/Tanakh---known as “Oral Laws” (Talmud/Mishnah)---these were the man-made traditions and commands of the Pharisees (Orthodox) that Yeshua called them out on numerous times (but Christians think these were God’s Laws when they were not). Matthew 23:4,15, 25-26, 32. www.oneforisrael.org/bible-based-teaching-from-israel/did-god-also-give-moses-an-oral-law/ “You who boast in the (oral) law dishonor Elohim by transgressing the (written) Law!” (Romans 2:23). You are right to abandon the errors within Christendom, the added commands and traditions of men, but you will eventually come to realize that the Rabbis in Orthodox Judaism ALSO have numerous man-made traditions and commands that go against Torah (Mishnah & Talmud & Kabbalah/Gematria). ua-cam.com/video/tddCNY6U77Y/v-deo.html May you be blessed by Yah.
@@houseoflev Heartwarming and reassuring to view stories of Christians turning to true monotheism with convincing logical reasons. Keep up the good work! Wherever I can I blog the insidious well-oiled honey tongued Evangelicals to go go back to America to preach their brand of love to the Christian KKK'ers, Neo-Nazis and other haters and to leave us Jews alone, in Israel and elsewhere. חזקו ואמצו!
The Kla Yisrael is surely happy and honoured to have you amongst us!! During my journey, that started as a child, I constantly battle with many of those questions mentioned here and I used to say I was the “terror” of the priests (I was raised catholic and I used to teach confirmation classes). One of the priest I knew as a teenager, let me attend mass only on Saturdays because I refused myself to go on Sundays. Throughout my life, questions started to pilled up.. more things make less and less sense until came one that I didnt feel any christian anymore and that was the day when I started my search for the truth that brought me to be, proudly, part of Kla Yisrael. My goal is to serve God they way he clearly told us to do.. wWhen I was 6 years old , I had a dream with God asking me to pray in Hebrew and that is where my soul journey started. At the time, I was living in Brazil without any jewish life miles away and my mother was shocked that I even knew what hebrew was. Anyways… thank you for oppening up and sharing your beautiful story with us, B’ezrat Hashem, you will inspire more and more sould that are strugguling with the same questions and searching to connect with Hashem and find the true! Chag Hannukah Sameach!
Wow!!! Thank you for sharing your story. So inspiring to hear that! Thank you for your encouraging words and love and support! May Hashem continue to bless you! Chanukah Sameach!
I like to give you guys something to look forward to. I converted 40 years ago to orthodox Judaism it was very difficult in those days, it took 5 years of hard work. But 40 years later I have a wonderful family of 8 children and 13 grandchildren all Jewish frum hasdic Jews in Jerusalem Israel. So may g-d bless you and your family and look forward to a lovely life
ואווו הכרתי את הערוץ שלכם ממש עכשיו, וזה מעניין מאוד. חייבת לציין שאתם נראים משפחה נפלאה, אני יהודיה שחזרה בתשובה, ההורים שלי עלו לארץ ישראל מאתיופיה, ואני כבר מספר שנים בתהליך של התחזקות ברוך השם. שמחה בתהליך שלכם, אמן ותצליחו להגיע לאמת היחידה, ושהשם תמיד יהיה בעזרכם, שנזכה לגאולה השלמה ברחמים במהרה!!
Howdy Hart's! 😇Thanks for the history lesson delivered with style! We enjoy your shares and appreciate your transparency. Wishing your family tremendous success and a Joyous Chanuka! You are making a major Kiddush Hashem!
Me and my wife left Christianity and completed an conservative conversion and finally an Orthodox conversion. We all have similar stories to leave Christianity and convert to Orthodox. I am enjoy listening to ya path to Orthodox Judaism. Ya have greater rabbis and have an good understanding of the subject by ya ability to explain the subject. Keep up the good work but remember your ability to explain it show you have a good understanding of the subject.
Thank you so much for this video and your other videos. I wish people would stop posting videos trying to argue with you or suggest books that you should read that go against everything that you believe. You haven’t asked your viewers for advice or guidance. I guess you knew already that you would get these kinds of comments and you chose to post this video despite the negativity and opposing comments. As you said on a previous video talking about your response to hate that you choose to focus on the love and the positive comments of which there are many. Thanks again for inspiring me, an Orthodox Jewish woman in Lakewood, NJ. Happy Chanukah!
It’s all good. We know the negative comments are coming. It’ll be this way until Mashiach. One day hoped soon BzH the entire world will know & serve the G-d of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob. Until then… we keep moving forward. We appreciate the kind words!
Very inspiring and very excellent video. Two people who basically discovered their own truth on their own. Thank you for allowing us to tag along. And like Rebecca Segal below stated, we are honored to have you amongst our people. Your coming home to us is a gift from shamayim.
Hello! Thank you for sharing your story with compassion, love and non judgment 😊I so appreciate hearing other's journeys to Judaim, in particular, other JOCs:) I too decided over a decade and half ago, to start questioning my Christian upbringing, and started on my exploring journey which included Buddism. However, Judaism kept pulling me back like a magnet! Lol. After a decade, feeling like what I describe" God kicking me in the butt", I decided to walk into our only reform congregation here in Ottawa, Canada and finally felt I was exactly where I needed to he. Spent a year going through my conversion and finally, the mikveh. I felt I had arrived home💓 Much love and peace to you both during this Chanukah season😊
I left Christianity when I found out Christmas was Nimrods birthday! As a matter of fact today is my third anniversary of that conversion!!! Just realized that this morning! What a journey!!!!!
@@RedPhoenix550 give mesome time on that its been three years since i did that research, but in the mean time here is a link ua-cam.com/video/EWvOLTZoDXE/v-deo.html
What a small world… not sure if you remember me but last summer while I was living in California you happened to be my Uber driver… we both happened to be from Detroit and you were telling me about what inspired you to convert and your dance app! Fast forward to this morning and this video was on my suggested page. Cannot believe this happenstance of events lol
Hi guys born and raised frum. Just found your channel. You guys are so cool and awesome. I always grew up with this quote “ don’t judge Judaism by the Jews , rather judge Judaism by the Torah” I’m so glad you found the light. We and now you are part of the or’ lagoyim. Light to the nations. Your holy glow should continue to be a beacon for others and may Hashem bless you both and keep you Close and continue to use you Guys for his holy Purpose. Welcome To the family. Love Love Love.
Your journey is so like ours. Years of questions and studying that culminated in conversion to conservative Judaism in summer of 2020. Blessings to you both.
I am a Jewish Israeli woman. it's amazing that you wanted to become Jewish. All religions call for "come to us, be with us" and the Jews "Why do you want to come to us? Why do you want to be with us?..
Thank you very much for sharing your story. Both of my parents are Jewish and I grew up secular for a time, then my great grandmother went fully back to the Sephardic Synagogue and began teaching us Torah. When my mother became religious as an adult she went back to Torah. Unfortunately Y. was added. Not as a demigod, or virgin birth or God, but still as the Mashiach. I never understood this at all , even as a child. We never really learned about him except that he said keep the Torah and he would return. We only studied Torah/Tanakh. As an adult I prayed and realized that I needed to know what I actually knew and why I did the things that I did. This led me right back to Torah, Orthodox Judaism. I felt a freedom and closeness to Hashem that I had never experienced before. Within our family we have secular, Orthodox, and Modern Orthodox . We also have Muslim, Christians, atheist and Lapid. When I shifted no one wanted to really hear why, or what I was doing. Fear for many reasons prevented conversations. Which is okay with me because like you guys say it is my journey. All of my children (10) are adults and half of them are married. I am thrilled that they are all on their own journeys and are leaning back into Judaism. I am older than you guys and I am thrilled to say that you have encouraged and inspired me to stand up a bit taller on this journey. Lo siento for the long comment. Please continue to share. You are doing so much good. Shalom
There have been so many false Messiahs, so I don’t think Christians should take it so hard, the Jayman was only one of many false messiahs in our history. We do not worship any man. In fact, no one even knew where Moses was buried just for that reason, so that his grave would not become a place to worship him again we only worship the creator, not men or things that Hashem has created.
I am still captivated by your sweetness, beauty and wisdom. I think that your are better Jews than many among us! it is said that converts were present when the Torah was given on mount Sinai, you two were definitely there. You and your children are an asset to the Jewish people! ישר כוח וחג אורים שמח🕎 blessings from a grandma i Jerusalem😍
The canonization of the Bible as we have it today has definitely had an interesting journey. What's in the Bible depends on what community you're in: Ethiopian Coptics, Roman Catholics, the Orthodox Church, and Protestants all have different numbers of books that are an aren't included. The order of the Old Testament was definitely rearranged for a non-Jewish audience in order to explain how, by ending with Malachi, there was a "silence" of 400 years that was fulfilled by Jesus. My issue comes from modern Christianity's assumption of that because God was and still is speaking to us through the Jewish community. Also, what I found helpful about the incongruity of the New Testament, is that they were primarily a collection of letters between communities. Paul's letters were in dialogue with and in response to those communities. Which is why he and James (who was much more Torah observant) had disagreeances between one another theologically. For Paul, he didn't want to not have Gentiles be welcomed into the community because they had to follow strict Torah observance, while other church leaders thought that by doing so Gentiles would be better connected with this burgeoning Jewish-Christian community. I think we are DEFINITELY missing our Jewish nature within Christianity, and is something that I've been really diving into these past few months. I'm a seminary student and feel like there's something seriously lacking within the church today. I feel like we need to reconnect with our Jewish roots in a relational way. I'm saddened by how the schism grew to the point of Christianity breaking away from Judaism due to political power - particularly through Constantine and Theodosius. I also hope this doesn't come across rudely! I am so, so happy that you have found a faith community that connects for you and your family. I'm actually in deep theological reflection about potentially converting to Judaism because of my own research into Judaism and frustration with the current Church.
@@zelda.1776 thank you for the kind words! In a way, yes - I write a lot of emails and training material for my job. I'm also a writer and poet outside of work :)
You might want to look into Messianic Judaism. Also, why does the church not keep the Sabbath and avoid the commanded feast of Leviticus? Those feast in Leviticus are commanded FOREVER.
I truly love how u say that bacon on pittzah was your favourite. Our elders tell us we should not say non kosher food is not tasty. We should say it looks really good and I would love to taste it, but god forbids it, and we listen to the word of good. Wow u guys r amazing
Ok so I actually left Christianity for good this year myself but for different reasons. I think your reasons are really well thought out. Especially with the messianic misunderstandings Christians spread. I also caught onto the demographic issues concerning early Christianity (attracting Pagans/gentiles by mixing in their philosophy/religious concepts). While I remain a theist, at this time I find anything to do with the Abrahamic tradition not anything I want to deal with. All the same I applaud you for doing that self work to question and come to truth on your own and changing when it wasn’t easy. I wish you peace and wellness in your spiritual life and I hope Judaism is that base that will keep you grounded.
Thx so much for your message. Very warm. We totally respect your journey. Thank you for having maturity and pursuing peace. This is how we change the world!🙏🏾
Watch rabbi mizrachis youtube videos on proofs that there is a God.... torah has information no human could've known 3,000 years ago! Wishing you the best and lots of blessings and clarityif thats what your seeking ! I'm jewish feel free to ask me anything!
I’m so happy this topic came up. I was thinking the same question. I’m currently learning Hebrew because I have questions with the New Testament and I want to understand the Hebrew Scriptures. The Christian church agrees that the Old Testament is God’s Word and now I’m critically thinking about Jesus etc. I too was raised Christian and the church basically concentrates on the New Testament-so I never really questioned the New Testament. Thank you for sharing your experiences as you go through this journey.
The more you learn Hebrew and study the actual Bible, the more you find out that xianity is essentially just a fictional story that has nothing to do with the Bible whatsoever. It's like night and day, literally. The church/es don't want you to know what's in the Bible, because just about everything in xianity contradicts the Word of G-d. That's why they don't usually teach Hebrew in xianity, because they want to keep you in the dark.
I’m a convert. I found out that the church completely changed the meaning and wording of the Old Testament to make it align more with the New Testament. Then I realized that the New Testament was written (at least) hundreds of years after the old one, so obviously one could look at the original book and write a part 2 to make it fit and fulfill prophecy. Know what I mean?
Btw I’ve had a lot of luck in learning Hebrew thru Pimsleur and duolingo. Rosetta Stone is good too. Hebrew is not as difficult as people make think. People see another script and think boy this is gonna be hard, but it’s actually pretty simple once you learn the basic rules. Good luck on your journey!
@@akoden2667 I actually have an instructor through Italki. The instructor lives in Israel and he is an Orthodox Jew. I’m just like a child right now learning the alphabets and forming words. But this journey is well worth it- to learn the truth of Hashem’s word!
Just ran across you on UA-cam. Thank you so much. My mother was Jewish and my father Catholic. We were raised both. I went to the temple and to the catholic church. The church never made sense to me even as a young child. So I stayed with Judaism. My bothers on the other hand stayed with the church. I raised my children the way I was raised. They attended all Christian churches and Temple. I left it up to them to decide which was best for them. They chose Christianity. I have many grandchildren. All are Christians expect for one. My granddaughter. She told me when she was 17 that she studied World Religions in school, and now wants to be Jewish. That was 2 years ago. She asked me the other day to show her how to make latkes. She has a menorah in her dorm room that she lights during Hanukkah. She reads the torah etc. I am so proud of her.
RoseOOps, If your mother was truly Jewish then all of her children are 100% Jewish no matter what religion they "choose". Judaism follows the matrilineal line only. For example, you are Jewish and all your children are Jewish. Your granddaughter who wants to start observing is becoming her true self. Someone born Jewish can't really convert out of it except for show. The Jewish soul does not change and craves a connection to Torah and the Commandments. (btw only a true convert TO Judaism can make a soul change.) You and your granddaughter should visit an Orthodox or Chassidic Rabbi (like at a Chabad center) who can familiarize you with customs and obligations and what this all means.
@@DG-of2zm Yes My mother was Jewish. I am Jewish as are my sons, and my bothers. I know that they are Jewish even if they chose to follow Christian religions. They also know this. My granddaughter's mother is not Jewish. According to Jewish law Maddie would not be considered Jewish unless she converts. She is truly becoming her true self, she is my granddaughter and has my Jewish blood. She will convert when the time is right.
I left from ",Messianic Judaism"/Christianity in 2018. I've wanted to convert since about then, but my family isn't ready yet. I am so glad to see what HaShem has done for you!
I love how logical your thought process is. Learning and researching to reach your truth. You both would make excellent teachers. Happy Hanukkah to you and your family.
It takes guts and integrity to go through what you are doing. And ever more so to do it openly without fear on this channel. Thats Kidush Hashem. Kings David’s great grandmother was Ruth the Moabite who chose to join the Jewish faith out of love humility and kindness. All of which I find in you
You two are so amazing! Hearing the process you went through is simply inspiring. Just like Ruth the Moabite, who followed Naomi - "...כִּ֠י אֶל־אֲשֶׁ֨ר תֵּלְכִ֜י אֵלֵ֗ךְ וּבַאֲשֶׁ֤ר תָּלִ֨ינִי֙ אָלִ֔ין עַמֵּ֣ךְ עַמִּ֔י וֵאלֹהַ֖יִךְ אֱלֹהָֽי׃" (Ruth 1:16) and was blessed that her offspring would be King David and, of course, after him, the Messiah. This is how I wish you, as you left everything and followed the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, so will your children and offspring be blessed, s Ruth was blessed. ❤
This is the first time I watch this video and I have both of Tanakh and Bible. I didn't realize that the contents of Tanakh and the Bible are different until you mentioned it.
As I am presently studying with an Orthodox Chabad Rabbi I just want to tell you both how much I value your videos and your beautiful conversion journey! You give so much encouragement and validation to why Judaism is the TRUTH!! You both nailed it!!
Thank you for making this video. I'm still on my journey myself. I cant thank HASHEM enough for allowing me to learn the little I know. The more I learn the more bless and happy I am. Baruch HASHEM.
I'm a Christian. I'm not here to evalengise you. However, I have to comment that Paul does not contradict Y'shua. The Bible has to be used to translate the Bible and (needless to say to some of you reading) the Ruah HaKodesh does all the heavy lifting when it comes to interpetation. Here is a verse from Peter's second Epistle concerning Paul: "So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with Him (YHVH). Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction." - II Peter 3:14-16 NIV Truly, the people here in our modern times are no different than the people that were here long ago. Peter was warning the Church that there were people misinterpreting Paul to make it seem like he was anti-Jewish. As a result of Paul's deeply Spiritual Biblical exegesis, followers fell by the wayside as they were led astray by false doctrine. Fortunately for us Christians learning today, there are plenty of places in the New Testament where you can see that the idea of Paul being a sort of "Anti-Christ" is misguided. If you need more refrences, let me know, but I'll just end it here. I wish you all well. Have a great Chanuka. Shalom Aleichem! : )
@@Pasture_Prime Sir, it matters to me and many Christians, because we need to be able to give people a reason why we have Faith in Y'shua as the Messiah. Here is our source: "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect," I Peter 3:15
I have grace to you and your family for this transition. My question is why orthodox Judaism? Why not Messianic Judaism? Personally, I am 40 years in Messiah. In my faith walk, I've been pursuing YESHUA practically through the Scriptures. The original language and intent of the Bible is fundamental truth. My wife and I are simply accepting YESHUA'S invitation when He said: "Come Follow Me." It's been over a year since we've been worshipping on Shabbat at a Messianic Jewish Synagogue. We are learning new Scriptural truth, unlearning lies and traditions of Man, and relearning the Hebraic roots of our faith in YESHUA MESSIAH. My wife is an ordained minister. We've made it a point not to go too far right or left in our faith journey. Rather we are to stay centered on YESHUA just as He is the center menorah candlestick. The inconvenient truth in the Body of Christ is that JESUS is JEWISH! Chriatians owe a massive debt of love, respect, and honor to our Elder Brother Israel. This is the second straight year that we're celebrating Hannukah at Synagogue. We're so excited! And we have our first Hannukah menorahs for our home. Since its been a little over a year, weve celebrated the Moedims. So good! Simply, we are Believers and Followers of YESHUA. That is who a Disciple in Christ is. We aren't "converting" to Judaism. It's not necessary. My wife and I already have a relationship with the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob by grace through faith in Christ. He is kadosh! Absolutely no sin can ever come into His Presence. The perfect obedience of YESHUA to ABBA FATHER'S will in His life, ministry, death, suffering, separation, burial, Resurrection, and ascension is key to our redemption. The very Name of YESHUA means God’s Salvation. We do not participate in Easter or Christmas. Paganism has infiltrated the Body of Christ and it is a cancer. Unfortunately, far too many in the "Church" run it like a business or organization instead of an organism. I understand your disillusionment from pastors, preachers, ministers who do not rightly divide the word of God. The duplicitous lifestyle of many preachers both well known and obscure. It is sickening. We do not consume pork or any shellfish. I think I understand your argument relative to Messiah ben Joseph and Messiah ben David. Both Joseph and Mary are from the Tribe of JUDAH. Joseph was whom HaShem chose along with Mary (young woman/maiden). Check out John Kostik's UA-cam video teaching on the subject. Roman Emperor Constantine changed worship from the seventh day that Almighty God sanctified and blessed Saturday (Shabbat) to the first day, SUNday. We use the JPS and DHE Gospels as English Scripture reading after the Torah portion is read. The two of you have some solid questions which is great. I encourage you to check out the UA-cam channels of John Kostik, Pastor Mark Biltz, and 119 Ministries. These are just a few suggestions of excellent Bible teachers that has blessed and edified my wife and I. ABBA FATHER doesn't hide good things from His children. He hides good things for His kids. It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; but the glory of kings is to search out a matter. Proverbs 25:2 JPS Tanakh 1917 This is the beauty of discovering and exploring the depths of Hebrew and Aramaic. I encourage you to go deeper into the WORD of GOD made in human flesh: YESHUA. Blessings! Shalom. 🙌🏼✡👑🦁📜🔥🕊
Hello, your faith is inspiring and I don't discriminate against you. I think the main reason we Jews don't accept Jesus as the Messiah is because he didn't ingather the exiles, rebuild the temple to its original glory and bring world peace. The reason G-d gave us these prophecies is that belief and trust in G-d is faith, but recognizing the Messiah is not an act of faith, it's merely a legal standard. Since Jesus did not satisfy the legal standard we cannot consider him the long awaited Messiah. Hope you understand.
@@zelda.1776 Shalom and thank you for your comment. By no means am I offended. This is healthy and positive exchange regarding an eternally important subject. With that said, I share these corresponding Scripture passages with you regarding Israel, the restoration, and Messiah. Yes and Amein! Every jot and tittle of the Scriptures will be fulfilled. Some have already been fulfilled, some are presently being fulfilled, and still some are yet to be fulfilled. I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ. And so all Israel will be saved. As the Scriptures say, “The one who rescues will come from Jerusalem, and he will turn Israel away from ungodliness. Romans 11:25-26 So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?” He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere-in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him. As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!” Acts 1:6-11 The Scripture verses in Acts I find absolutely fascinating! First, ONLY God Himself hides in thick clouds and rides on clouds. Second, there are earthly witnesses and heavenly witnesses of Yeshua's ascension back to the Father. We know from Leviticus that on the testimony of 2 or 3 witnesses is a thing established. When someone you have loved is lost because of your great passion for that person, you'll move heaven and earth to reconcile. Then when what's lost is found, there is great rejoicing because of the fulfilled reconciliation. One may have all other kinds of other important concerns. However, the restoration of relationship is the supreme focus. Once that is re-establised, everything else will eventually fall into place. In so many words, this is what Yeshua Messiah has done for humanity and will do for Israel in the future. Blessings.
@@ralphwilliams8083 The revelation on mount Sinai wasn't 2 or 3 people. It was the ENTIRE nation of Israel that heard the voice of G-d. Literally! This is what differentiates this revelation from the events of the Gospels, Quaran or Book or Mormon. I don't think you actually addressed my point, which is that Jesus hasn't done anything that was prophesied about the Messiah. Quite the opposite actually, his followers have only oppressed Israel further. I don't know what stronger proof you need than this, the entire prophets and writings speak of Israel's salvation and world peace. What has Jesus done towards that goal? Indeed it seems his work, or at least the work of his followers is the exact opposite of that goal.
@@zelda.1776 Yes and Amein! The Nation of Israel heard the very voice of Almighty GOD. Yet, they were sore afraid and begged Moshe to be their intimediary. Just as He did with Adam and Eve, Aveinu Melkeinu wants to restore broken relationship and fellowship with Him. He spoke to Moshe like a friend and He wanted to speak directly to Israel in like manner whom He delivered from 400 years of Egyptian bondage. From Haman's plot to annihilate the Jews to Antiocus Epiphanies plot to assimilate Israel into Greek culture (reversing what Alexander the Great did) massive honor, respect, and appreciation to Israel for preserving Holy Scripture and bringing forth YESHUA MESSIAH during Sukkot. What YESHUA has done for the human race is so much higher, wider, and deeper than most Orthodox Jews can comprehend. His finished work goes far beyond Israel as a nation. He hasn't forgotten the apple of His eye. All of Israel shall be saved. Whether this happens during our lifetime or not. It will happen. HaShem NEVER breaks His promises. He NEVER breaks His Covenant. Enjoy day 8 of Hannukah. Hag Sameach! 🕎
Thanks for the video, I am a Christian but have wondered about many of these same things as you talked about. I've even begun to research Jewish holy days and their meaning
“Mind boggling” yes yes agreed 👍 I’m also a person raised Catholic then left as young adult to Protestant Christian now chasing Him and going to original religion Orthodox Judaism, that our maker set up! So many things I’ve been learning as I’m studying Tanach! It’s all right there in black and white! It’s all right there…To anyone who is still a Christian or Muslim please Read it don’t count on your priest or pastor they just learned in a school. Please read it for yourself. Thank you once again for honesty! Yes we believe in echad! The G-d of Israel! Thank you for a beautiful video. You both communicate very clearly, thank you for taking the time. So very important and appreciated. ❤
Thank you guys for everything you do. I am a Reform Jew so definitely not as Orthodox as you two haha but I do try and frum it up my relationship with Hashem. I try to observe the 10 commandments to the best of my ability, go to temple, or at least attend evening and morning service as often as I can although that may not always be possible since life is constantly going and never stopping, and just am just trying to be a good human-being overall. You guys rock!!!
I am so enjoying your videos as a black couple expressing your journey to Judaism. I too am a convert to Judaism. I converted 7 years ago when I was around 29. I never felt like Christianity was all away for me. I too did not understand if Jesus was Jew why are Christians practicing so differently. I did have one question for you all. Are you converting under the guidelines of Ashkenazi orthodoxy? Or are you looking into some of the Jewish cultures from Africa? Like the Sephardic Jews or Mizrahi or the Jews from Ethiopia and Eritrea? I have recently learned that these groups do not have a breakdown on conservative orthorox or formed. It's just one branch. Customs may be different. But Judaism is the same.
I left Christianity because of Revelation 18:4 and the realization that Yeshua never came to establish a new religion but to seek and call the lost tribes to reconciliation. I am grateful beyond words to be out of that system of errors and false doctrine and be grafted into Messianic Torah Observant Israel. Praise Yah, blessed be His name, and the name of Yeshua HaMashiach by whom I can come boldly before the throne of grace.
I’m a messianic Jew. I believe that Yeshua is the promised messiah. I’m sorry for your experience. What ever church you were going to was definitely a false church preaching broken theology. I go to a messianic synagogue. We celebrate Gods appointed days. We read Torah and have Torah study. Paul didn’t do away with the law. He was very zealous for the law and followed it, but he didn’t force non-Jewish believers to become Jewish. He encouraged them to stay gentile. The whole book is a Jewish book. Written by Jewish authors. The New Testament parallels with the Hebrew Bible. Messianic versions of the Bible that I like are the complete Jewish Bible and the tree of life bible. In your journey I hope that you find relationship with Adoni.
I'm just discovering your UA-cam channel and story. Wow. We, the Jewish People, are so blessed having you and family among us as members. Baruch Hashem.
The comments section reminds me of this verse. Quran 2:113 "The Jews say, 'The Christians have nothing [true] to stand on,' and the Christians say, 'The Jews have nothing to stand on,' although they [both] recite the Scripture. Thus the polytheists speak the same as their words. But Allah will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that over which they used to differ."
Tenach is only the start. You’ll learn there are layers and secrets and codes and laws to what we do and how to do it, when you get the Gemara is where all the excitement begins. Best of luck connecting to Hashem on your beautiful journey.
There's no longer a temple where sacrifices are offered for our sins because that's where Jesus died for. No temple and no Jesus means that you aren't right with God when you leave this live. It means eternity in Sheol😢
I grew up in a Christian evangelical family. My parents and church taught me what is correct and not correct. Being in this context made me think more about my faith and the stuff around me. The first thing I heard when I asked someone about why Jews rejected Jesus Christ was something like because they were not expecting the humble, simple, and non-political Messiah. But, when I started to study more about these things, my mind opened. I'd say I don't know everything about Judaism, but I'm learning more and more. I'm still in the evangelical church because where I live there's not any synagogue. When I leave my city for another bigger one, I want to start to go to a synagogue and make my conversion. I'm an Ashkenazi Jewish because it's in my DNA. This is a little bit about my history, there are too many things to tell. I hope you guys get what I want to say. G’d bless you all.
Thank you for sharing your journey. My journey started at age four and I am now sixty four and have lived a Torah observant life for about 23 years but started searching for the truth at the age of 12. I'm not Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or Karaite. I'm a strange combination Karaite and Messianic. Having read Shem Tov's Hebrew Matthew was helpful and learning Hebrew also made a huge difference in my path of understanding. Plus coming to the knowledge that prior to the teachings of Maimonides it was common knowledge that their would be either two Messiah's or one Messiah that would come twice. I totally agree that the Pauline Epistles are difficult and I choose to NOT focus on those writings as much as the Tanaka, the Hebrew Matthew and Revelation. But I do read from all of it but from the Complete Jewish Bible translation, which does have the books in proper order and written part in English and part in Hebrew. I also read from an interlinear Chumash. I only observe the Feasts Days of YHVH and none of the christian holidays. And I observe Shabbat from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown. It's been a wonderful journey that isn't over yet and I continue to learn new things every Torah cycle. It has not come without cost. You learn very quickly that family and friends may be lost or at least that you are branded a heretic or judaizer. I am not accepted in the Jewish community nor in the Christian community, so it's hard to find others to celebrate the Feasts with. But that's fine, I have come to a place in my life that I do not seek the approval of man but that my goal is to walk according to the teachings and instructions of Torah. My Rabbi had to retire due to health issues and now I get most of my teaching from UA-cam believe it or not. But I've got all my books and resources that I've gathered for many years and those are what I hold tight to. I will subscribe to your channel as you seem kind and respectful which is my goal as well. Shavua tov and Shalom!
In summary, you are essentially saying you don’t believe Jesus is Lord. The new covenant did not go into effect until His resurrection and there would be no celebration of that before the event actually took place (referring to your comment about Easter).
Jesus was speaking to the Jewish people regarding the old covenant, as the religious crowds thought they were doing such a great job of upholding the law. He was actually raising the bar with an impossible standard, exposing their sin & highlighting they could not actually keep all 613 commandments as they thought they were.
@@houseoflevrespectful discussion isn’t debate. I went down the road of seeking answers to some of the concerns you had, especially related to Matthew-John. Once I discovered that those were written when the old covenant was still in place, things made a lot more sense. I wasn’t sure if you were aware of that and thought it helpful/insightful to point out since it was clear in your video that there was a misunderstanding on this topic. You also mentioned being open to learning.
@@ChristineTX But I didn’t ask you to teach me. Lol. I never go around trying to teach someone something if they never asked me personally. Please try to teach on another channel. This isn’t a good one for ya!👍🏾
When you mentioned Hungry Howie's though! Lol! I was raised in Michigan 😁 Thank you for the scriptural references for the qualifications of the Messiah 🙏
Thanks this was well articulated and sincere. Some questions and observations: 1. Your definition of New Testament canon can be improved by watching Michael Kruger 2. The differences in English translations is irrelevant because the original Greek and Hebrew and accessible to us. 3. What do you think of the Jews using a Greek translation of the scriptures? 4. Did you learn Hebrew and Greek as Christians? If not, why not? 5. You need to explain how Jesus spoke of the Law and the Prophets. 6. Regarding the NT use of the OT there are a ton of books explaining the subject. 7. How do you deal with Isaiah 53, who is it referring to? 8. What do you make of Daniel 9:25-27 prophecy that messiah has to be cut off before the destruction of the temple? 9. The scripture does not teach Sunday as sabbath, it is the Lords Day. 10. Paul’s teachings are in alignment with Jesus Christ. Paul never taught anyone to break the Law. He said love is the fulfillment of the law. 11. How does Judaism deal with your own sin? What is the process/event? 12. Were you baptised and did you take communion?
There were some things mentioned that were incorrect, such as the lineage of Jesus. Mary was also from the tribe of Judah. Also, it is church theology which permits the eating of pork and shellfish not the New Testament among other topics. Nevertheless, some people simply want to convert and that is all that there is.
Thank you for sharing your story., I've been a Christian all my life ( though found that genetically am Jewish ( Ashkenazi and am very Eastern European) but it's all I've ever known. I was baptized Catholic, but grew up in many flavors of Protestantism etc. finished the rest of my classes as an adult to become Catholic. Fast forward to last year ( when I was 47yrs old) and one day I just thought to myself, " Why don't we celebrate Chanukah? Jesus celebrated Chanukah. Why don't we as Christians celebrate it? Then I began asking more questions such as : If Jesus was Jewish and celebrated Jewish holidays, than why don't Christians celebrate these holidays as well? Just recently the verse of Jesus saying that he was not there to abolish the law but to full fill it. Then I was thinking: So why aren't we following Jewish tradition if he wasn't there to change things? I, of course, have so many questions and you both explain things so clearly. I don't hold it against anyone that follows their heart when it comes to searching for truth and having the wisdom to do so. I enjoy your videos and appreciate all you do to make them informative.
Thank you for sharing that. May your journey continue to bring you closer to Hashem. It’s a journey for sure. Take it a day at a time and keep asking questions. They’ll lead you to exactly where you should be!🙏🏾
@Tracy Have you tried to find answers to your questions?? Have you tried to ask this questions to Priest?? If not then do ask. Because If we ask questions, we should also seek answers to our questions.
I am a born orthodox woman from a chasidish community
I appreciate you guys!
You are so sweet!
I wish you a lot of mazel and all the blessings be'h
Thank you so much!!! We appreciate the love and support ❤️
@@houseoflev you got many chassidish supporters, me included!
Well said! More please 😊❤
We’re honored to have you amongst the Jewish people. It’s the Jews that are blessed to have beautiful people like you two joining us. ❤
Matthew 23:26 clean the inside first . God looks at the heart not the out side appearance.
@@raysherlock2324 no Jew cares what your man made book says.
@@Bear_Arms wrong it's Holy Spirit inspired, just like Jesus said he would leave it's real I received the Holy Spirit, open the door of your heart to Jesus and he will come he loves you.
@@raysherlock2324 take your jesus and shove it where the sun don't shine.
These words mean so much to us!!! Thank you
I'm an African American Jew ... I left when I was technically 26... however, I started the process when I was 17... To be honest, it's never easy to explain.. it's just something thats literally in you.. like you never wake up saying you want to convert. I felt like I had a Jewish Neshama my entire life.. I remember after I converted the first thing I did was quit my job and live in Israel for a bit. I went to a yeshiva in Jerusalem , and it was the greatest exposure to Torah. Learn the language, Learned Halacha, learned Gemera, and I even dated. Aliyah it still u
p in the air..
Amazing, thanks for sharing that ❤️
מזל טוב אח שלי
I recognise your name, did you make a video regarding your hearing loss? Glad you're one of us. Perhaps you could do a video about your journey? Chag Sameach.
Beautiful! 💙
Wow, 17… very were a very special kid. Beautiful story. 🥰
I had to stop the video about 10 minutes in and say y'alls story is almost the exact same as mine and my husband's! I'm over here just shaking my head in agreement to everything that y'all have said.
I will finish listening but it's so good to hear that others also in the same mindset that we were in once we started truly searching, and our searching also led to Judaism!
Thank you so much for sharing it’s always encouraging to hear others stories. Thanks for watching
@@houseoflev finished watching. I love how clearly you laid it all out.
Our families definitely reacted and didn't respect our decision to leave Christianity, so that's been hard. We going through conversion now also, and while we are so excited and happy on this journey, we wished that our families were a little more understanding.
Happy Hanukkah!
@@ashleyelizabeth8832 Liked your comment and your journey. May Hashem strengthen you and your husband on this difficult but very rewarding journey. Me and my wife also had tough time with family when we finally converted (Orthodox Judaism) years ago.
Father is opening people's eyes and putting a hunger in our hearts for the truth
@@ashleyelizabeth8832 amazing! May Gd give you guys strength on this journey!🙏🏾
I was a JW Christian. I left over 20 yrs. and now im in the process convertion to Orthodox judaísm. I wont be surprised that the Mashiah is already working behind the scenes to bring us back. so happy to find your video. more people are coming back to pure teachings of Torah.
BH🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌So happy to hear this. You should have lots of Hatzlacha in your process! Pure Torah…🙌
Hatzlacha rabba!
As a fellow Jew (who watching this video right now 😅) all I can say is:
WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY AND BEST OF LUCK TO YOU❤
Jehovah Witnesses aren't Christians. You're deceived.
What has the Oral Law of Orthodox Judaism to do with the Torah?
Jeremiah 31,
[31] Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: [32] *not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt;* which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD: [33] *but this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days,* saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. [34] And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
Daniel 9,
[24] Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.
[25] Know therefore and understand, that
from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem {445 BC}unto the Messiah the Prince {April 32 AD when Jesus enterered the City of Jerusalem in a donkey (Zechariah) before HIS crucifixion and resurrection and ascension}
shall be
seven weeks,
and threescore and two weeks:
the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.
[26] And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off {32 AD}, but not for himself:
and the people of the prince that shall come {in Daniel's 70th week for Israel}
shall destroy the city and the sanctuary {70 AD};
and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.
[27] And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week {Daniel's 70th week for Israel, Jacob's trouble Jeremiah 30, 7}:
and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate {Revelation 13+19, 2 Thess. 2}.
Messianic Prophecy of Yeshua in the Jewish Bible, Mottel Baleston
Jewish History in the Light of the Covenants, Mottel Baleston
Book of Hebrews highlights, Messianic Jewish, Mottel Baleston
I left Christianity around 28 years ago. I learned how Pagan it was then learned that the early church purposely changed G-ds word to sound christological . I felt so betrayed and was happy to leave and embrace Judaism and convert. Being a Noahide was not an option. I knew I had to convert. I felt like I was Jewish and just needed to finalize it with conversion.
We understand
Only Western Christianity is heretical, even then it doesn't have pagan things, also there is no proof of the early church changing God's word to sound "Christological", as we have the epistles of the early Christians, and early Greek manuscripts with large portions of the New Testament when translated is the same as our current translations. Sorry to tell you this, but you were lied to, I guess people do live happier living a lie.
@@entername4133 you still here?
@@BenFlorida1731 considering you are scouting every reply section to see if I am there, the better question would be to ask you "why are you here?"
@@entername4133 This couple is simply sharing their story / journey in a positive non-judgmental tone. They are not trying to change anyone's mind or attempting to proselytize anybody. You, on the other hand are trying to bash and denigrate other people's journey towards finding truth in their lives. You are being negative and putting down others. You are trying to influence and change people's minds or religion. That's not the point of this channel. A little respect would be nice.
It is always amazing to me to meet righteous converts. Asking questions is at the heart of Judaism and the process led you to a Torah lifestyle. Kol hakavod! What you have done takes great courage!
Thank you! That means a lot❤️
Indeed indeed,
I was completely athiest, prayed asked him if he was really real and wanted me to believe to do a certain specific thing to show himself and he did, I never promised to convert to judaism I didn’t even know anything about judaism I just promised to open my heart if he healed me, he did the very next day, and I opened my heart and really idk God just led me to Judaism
I know it sounds odd to say you love someone that you only know through videos. But every time I see you I feel so much love for you - and coming from you. Lev is a perfect name for your channel. Thank you so much for this video as it clarified some things that I had not previously understood. I always look forward to another video I’ve even watched some of them over again.
Aw Sasha we love you too! We feel your love and kindness through your messages!☺️ We look forward to reading them ❤️❤️❤️
You guys were exactly what UA-cam was missing…
Thanks again for sharing your amazing story. We really appreciate you.
You guys are a super power couple, very precious.
Thank you that means a lot!! We really appreciate your support 🙏🏽❤️
As an orthodox born Jew, you honestly make me so proud to be a Jew. I can’t get enough of your videos 🎉
Yessssss! You should be very proud. What you have is a gift! Thank you for watching
Exactly Family - you're sharing YOUR JOURNEY and YOUR STORY! I'm proud of you both! Auntie loves ya!
You are really incredible! As a Jewish ortodox woman, I love watching your inspirational videos
Thank you so much!!
Actually I think your approach is a whole lot better than many. I have seen those on both sides behave very badly and it's shameful! Shalom
Thank you. It takes wisdom and maturity to navigate this transition.
Shalom bro. Converted to Judaism 6 mos ago. Been a Christian all my life but Rabbi Singer opens my mind about Judaism. Happy to be serving Hashem
I love you guys!! So refreshing seeing an African American JEWISH couple NOT associated with Hebrew Israelites! May you be blessed on your journey! B’H!!
BH🙌🙌🙌 thank you
My mother converted from Catholic to following the Messianic Jewish teaching since I was a baby. I went on my own journey at age 19. I fellowshipped, worshipped n became a member as a pentecostal, baptist, seventh day adventist, methodist, non denomination Christian... I am now 44 and have done a complete 360 in my search for truth. I took a sabbatical from my Christian place of worship and still find myself drawn to the laws, precepts and the Holy reverence in the old testament. I pray YHWH allows me to find the fellowship between brothers and sisters that hunger for GOD n GOD alone! I still follow the Leviticus law in regards to food. Could never bring myself to eat unclean. Blessings ❤️🙏🏼
May you have success in your journey 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Amen!!!!!
So beautiful couple. Such an inspiration.
As someone who is on a similar journey, I am grateful to have found your channel. I'm really enjoying learning about your journey. Thank you for sharing it!
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That’s the first thing people need to understand that the New Testament is not an extension of the Torah. The Torah has a beginning, and it has an end, and nothing may be changed or ADDED. No we do not proselytize, Judaism is a religion of attraction. You’re either born into it, or convert, and I truly believe that people that convert already have Jewish souls, and the conversion just makes them complete again not all Jewish souls are born into Jewish families.
The first thing is that the Jayman never fulfilled any biblical prophecies. And since he was a Jew, his soul was at Mount Sinai, you cannot take that away from him, because all Jewish souls were at Mount Sinai together, those that have passed, those that were living, and those yet to be born. But we do not worship a man, we only worship our creator, and we do not need any intermediaries. And also followers of the Jayman take things out of context, I couldn’t believe it when I was speaking with a follower of the Cj man, and he told me that there was no more covenant between the Jewish people and Hashem, because we had sinned! Are you kidding me? He said that the first covenant didn’t exist anymore, that HaShem “disolved” it and that since the Jayman, a new covenant was in place. Are you kidding me? Where do they come up with this stuff?😮
I was raised Christian ..But I have been wanting to Convert for many years, I've always worried I won't be excepted. I completely agree with you. May G-d Bless You..Thank You for this!!!
We understand! Number 1… Hashem accepts you. Number two, spend time finding the Rabbi and community that you connect with ❤️Hashem is with you my friend
G'd speaks about the converts in the Torah about 34 times. And we do it every day in our prayers. You can start been a Jew next Friday night by lighting Shabbat candles, learn Tarah, your conversion will come.
I love and truly respected the Jewish people. Without their writings we wouldn't have the bible. A few years ago I started using the Complete Jewish bible because I started to feel a pull towards the Jews. I do not celebrate Christmas but I do celebrate Passover. I have thought about conversion but not yet taken any steps. Thank you both for sharing your stories with us, very much appreciated. Blessing from England...xx
Hey 👋🏾! Thx for sharing this. We wish you strength and endurance on your spiritual journey. One step at a time my friend
Complete Jewish bible is not a Jewish bible, sorry to tell you,.
@@seriouslyiknowhowtoreadnot sure what you mean? Jewish Bible is the Torah five books of Moses prophets and biblical writings. Read the original Hebrew or an authentic English translation from artscrolls not a non Jewish translation where the mistranslated everything.
I was raised in a Messianic form of JudeoChristianity and the Judaism part resonated and made more sense to me than the Christian aspect of it. Now that I am in my 20s I find myself traveling my own path after my family left that. I am starting to believe Orthodox Judaism is that path.
As an African American and person who used to be a Christian this was refreshing to hear! I left Christianity for some of the same reasons and have spent the last 13 or more years studying with my Rabbi. I have not “converted “ to Orthodox Judaism because I understand that it is not needed. I am a follower of HaShem, the God of Israel and I love the Jewish people. I am a follower of Truth and they are the caregivers of Truth and are in this world to teach us. Again this was refreshing to hear. I pray others would start asking the questions that will lead them to follow after truth.
You’re amazing Charlene! You’re absolutely correct. “Converting” is not needed. That’s a personal choice for people. Keeping the 7 Noahide laws, being a Noahide is beautiful in Hashem’s eyes. The world needs to see your example!
Thank you for the reply. I don’t label myself a “Noahide” because it’s about more than just keeping the Noahide laws. I observe and celebrate all the festivals and follow HaShem’s commandments as I continue to study and get understanding as I follow after HaShem’s truths. I didn’t want to step out of one box into another. I am continually enlightened with our weekly Torah portions in gaining understanding each day. It’s all about being open and asking questions and not be afraid to change. Baruch HaShem.
@@charleneferguson5574 thank you for sharing! We are Happy to share!!
I'm from Dominican republic, may God bless you guys, I too would like to turn to judaism, I was a protestant cristian and like you guys I learned from the hebrew scripture what the new testament is all about
keep going Brother, its not a race or a contest this Journey/ walk we are on. HASHEM says "וּבִקַּשְׁתֶּ֥ם אֹתִ֖י וּמְצָאתֶ֑ם כִּ֥י תִדְרְשֻׁ֖נִי בְּכׇל־לְבַבְכֶֽם׃ " You will search for Me and find Me..."
Wer you truly born again,if you were you would know Jesus personally not just by scripture ,he is the way truth and life.
I'm a Messianic Believer.
@*Healing+Grace* What do you mean by "the other one"?
@@raysherlock2324 Amen brother! Blessings to you in Jesus' name.
We, too, discovered many of the things you have found regarding errors in Christianity, such as x-mas/Easter pagan holidays & Sunday worship that came from Roman Catholicism (RCC). We left mainstream Christianity many years ago and got back to our Hebrew Roots.
Early on in church history, they began to teach that Paul the Apostle taught against the Law of God, but this is another error within Christianity that continues to be taught.
“Do we then overthrow the law by this faith? By no means! May it never be, on the contrary, we uphold the law.” (Romans 3:31)
“What shall we say then? Is the Law sin? Absolutely not! Certainly, I would not have known sin except through the Law. For indeed I would not have known what it means to desire something belonging to someone else if the Law had not said, "Do not covet"” (Romans 7:7).
“So then, the Law is set-apart, and the commandment is set-apart, righteous, and good” (Romans 7:12).
“For we know that the Law is spiritual--but I am unspiritual, sold into slavery to sin” (Romans 7:14).
“For I delight in the Law of Elohim in my inner being” (Romans 7:22).
Neither Paul, Stephen nor any of the Apostles ever taught against the Law of God/Moses, they upheld the Law in every way just as Yeshua did. If you read closely, it specifically states that they were “falsely accused of teaching against the Law of Moses”. If the accusation was false, they had to be teaching the Law as in tact. Acts 21:18-26 & Acts 6:8-15.
All through Acts you see them observing Sabbath, taking vows, etc. It was the corrupt RCC that purported the Law was done away with and started a new religion apart from Torah/Tanakh….they were VERY anti-Semitic so they distanced themselves from anything “Jewish”, but in the process, distanced themselves from all Truth.
There is a ministry in Israel called One For Israel who properly explains these things, plus they have exposed Orthodox/Rabbinical Judaism for the many commandments that have been added to and taken away from Torah/Tanakh---known as “Oral Laws” (Talmud/Mishnah)---these were the man-made traditions and commands of the Pharisees (Orthodox) that Yeshua called them out on numerous times (but Christians think these were God’s Laws when they were not). Matthew 23:4,15, 25-26, 32. www.oneforisrael.org/bible-based-teaching-from-israel/did-god-also-give-moses-an-oral-law/
“You who boast in the (oral) law dishonor Elohim by transgressing the (written) Law!” (Romans 2:23).
You are right to abandon the errors within Christendom, the added commands and traditions of men, but you will eventually come to realize that the Rabbis in Orthodox Judaism ALSO have numerous man-made traditions and commands that go against Torah (Mishnah & Talmud & Kabbalah/Gematria). ua-cam.com/video/tddCNY6U77Y/v-deo.html
May you be blessed by Yah.
You both have such light shining from you. G-d bless you and keep you!
Thank you🙌🙌🙌🙌
@@houseoflev Heartwarming and reassuring to view stories of Christians turning to true monotheism with convincing logical reasons. Keep up the good work! Wherever I can I blog the insidious well-oiled honey tongued Evangelicals to go go back to America to preach their brand of love to the Christian KKK'ers, Neo-Nazis and other haters and to leave us Jews alone, in Israel and elsewhere.
חזקו ואמצו!
Finally some positive comments
The Kla Yisrael is surely happy and honoured to have you amongst us!!
During my journey, that started as a child, I constantly battle with many of those questions mentioned here and I used to say I was the “terror” of the priests (I was raised catholic and I used to teach confirmation classes). One of the priest I knew as a teenager, let me attend mass only on Saturdays because I refused myself to go on Sundays.
Throughout my life, questions started to pilled up.. more things make less and less sense until came one that I didnt feel any christian anymore and that was the day when I started my search for the truth that brought me to be, proudly, part of Kla Yisrael.
My goal is to serve God they way he clearly told us to do..
wWhen I was 6 years old , I had a dream with God asking me to pray in Hebrew and that is where my soul journey started. At the time, I was living in Brazil without any jewish life miles away and my mother was shocked that I even knew what hebrew was.
Anyways… thank you for oppening up and sharing your beautiful story with us, B’ezrat Hashem, you will inspire more and more sould that are strugguling with the same questions and searching to connect with Hashem and find the true!
Chag Hannukah Sameach!
Wow!!! Thank you for sharing your story. So inspiring to hear that! Thank you for your encouraging words and love and support! May Hashem continue to bless you! Chanukah Sameach!
I like to give you guys something to look forward to. I converted 40 years ago to orthodox Judaism it was very difficult in those days, it took 5 years of hard work. But 40 years later I have a wonderful family of 8 children and 13 grandchildren all Jewish frum hasdic Jews in Jerusalem Israel. So may g-d bless you and your family and look forward to a lovely life
Wow!!! BH…what a blessing! Thank you for sharing that!!! We are definitely looking forward to our future…thank you for the support!!😊
ואווו הכרתי את הערוץ שלכם ממש עכשיו, וזה מעניין מאוד. חייבת לציין שאתם נראים משפחה נפלאה, אני יהודיה שחזרה בתשובה, ההורים שלי עלו לארץ ישראל מאתיופיה, ואני כבר מספר שנים בתהליך של התחזקות ברוך השם. שמחה בתהליך שלכם, אמן ותצליחו להגיע לאמת היחידה, ושהשם תמיד יהיה בעזרכם, שנזכה לגאולה השלמה ברחמים במהרה!!
Shalom, G-d bless you both and thank you very much for sharing.
G-d bless you too! Our pleasure. Thanks for watching
Howdy Hart's! 😇Thanks for the history lesson delivered with style! We enjoy your shares and appreciate your transparency. Wishing your family tremendous success and a Joyous Chanuka! You are making a major Kiddush Hashem!
Hello my friend! Thank you so much for watching and all the love and support😊 we appreciate your kind words🙏🏽❤️ Chag Sameach!
Me and my wife left Christianity and completed an conservative conversion and finally an Orthodox conversion. We all have similar stories to leave Christianity and convert to Orthodox. I am enjoy listening to ya path to Orthodox Judaism. Ya have greater rabbis and have an good understanding of the subject by ya ability to explain the subject. Keep up the good work but remember your ability to explain it show you have a good understanding of the subject.
Thank you so much for this video and your other videos. I wish people would stop posting videos trying to argue with you or suggest books that you should read that go against everything that you believe. You haven’t asked your viewers for advice or guidance. I guess you knew already that you would get these kinds of comments and you chose to post this video despite the negativity and opposing comments. As you said on a previous video talking about your response to hate that you choose to focus on the love and the positive comments of which there are many. Thanks again for inspiring me, an Orthodox Jewish woman in Lakewood, NJ. Happy Chanukah!
It’s all good. We know the negative comments are coming. It’ll be this way until Mashiach. One day hoped soon BzH the entire world will know & serve the G-d of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob. Until then… we keep moving forward.
We appreciate the kind words!
Very inspiring and very excellent video. Two people who basically discovered their own truth on their own. Thank you for allowing us to tag along. And like Rebecca Segal below stated, we are honored to have you amongst our people. Your coming home to us is a gift from shamayim.
We feel very loved by all of you. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank you
Hello! Thank you for sharing your story with compassion, love and non judgment 😊I so appreciate hearing other's journeys to Judaim, in particular, other JOCs:)
I too decided over a decade and half ago, to start questioning my Christian upbringing, and started on my exploring journey which included Buddism. However, Judaism kept pulling me back like a magnet! Lol. After a decade, feeling like what I describe" God kicking me in the butt", I decided to walk into our only reform congregation here in Ottawa, Canada and finally felt I was exactly where I needed to he. Spent a year going through my conversion and finally, the mikveh. I felt I had arrived home💓
Much love and peace to you both during this Chanukah season😊
Love it! What a story!!! There’s something special about Judaism ✡️
I left Christianity when I found out Christmas was Nimrods birthday! As a matter of fact today is my third anniversary of that conversion!!! Just realized that this morning! What a journey!!!!!
Woooow! Mazal Tov!
Which denominations did you chose?
Graduations on your conversion third anniversary!
Wait what? Do you have a source for that?
@@RedPhoenix550 give mesome time on that its been three years since i did that research, but in the mean time here is a link ua-cam.com/video/EWvOLTZoDXE/v-deo.html
I am a born Jewish religious woman and I learn so much from u
And so proud if u
Thank u so much
Awwww thank you!! That means a lot to us. We don’t take those words lightly ❤️🙏🏽
What a small world… not sure if you remember me but last summer while I was living in California you happened to be my Uber driver… we both happened to be from Detroit and you were telling me about what inspired you to convert and your dance app! Fast forward to this morning and this video was on my suggested page. Cannot believe this happenstance of events lol
Hey Vanessa! Of course I remember you. Your kindness made my day☀️☀️☀️
What was your journey like finding a community and having these discussions with orthodox rabbis?
Very Eloquent and respectful. May Hashem bless every step of your Journey :)
Thank you!!
Hi guys born and raised frum. Just found your channel. You guys are so cool and awesome.
I always grew up with this quote “ don’t judge Judaism by the Jews , rather judge Judaism by the Torah”
I’m so glad you found the light.
We and now you are part of the or’ lagoyim. Light to the nations. Your holy glow should continue to be a beacon for others and may Hashem bless you both and keep you
Close and continue to use you
Guys for his holy
Purpose. Welcome
To the family. Love Love Love.
Wow thank you Steven!!! We really appreciate your kind words and thank you for sharing such wisdom!!!🙏🏽❤️
Your journey is so like ours. Years of questions and studying that culminated in conversion to conservative Judaism in summer of 2020. Blessings to you both.
Love it!! It all start’s with questions!!!! Yasher koach
I am a Jewish Israeli woman. it's amazing that you wanted to become Jewish. All religions call for "come to us, be with us" and the Jews "Why do you want to come to us? Why do you want to be with us?..
צודקת 100%
Thank you very much for sharing your story. Both of my parents are Jewish and I grew up secular for a time, then my great grandmother went fully back to the Sephardic Synagogue and began teaching us Torah. When my mother became religious as an adult she went back to Torah. Unfortunately Y. was added. Not as a demigod, or virgin birth or God, but still as the Mashiach. I never understood this at all , even as a child. We never really learned about him except that he said keep the Torah and he would return. We only studied Torah/Tanakh. As an adult I prayed and realized that I needed to know what I actually knew and why I did the things that I did. This led me right back to Torah, Orthodox Judaism. I felt a freedom and closeness to Hashem that I had never experienced before. Within our family we have secular, Orthodox, and Modern Orthodox . We also have Muslim, Christians, atheist and Lapid. When I shifted no one wanted to really hear why, or what I was doing. Fear for many reasons prevented conversations. Which is okay with me because like you guys say it is my journey. All of my children (10) are adults and half of them are married. I am thrilled that they are all on their own journeys and are leaning back into Judaism. I am older than you guys and I am thrilled to say that you have encouraged and inspired me to stand up a bit taller on this journey. Lo siento for the long comment. Please continue to share. You are doing so much good. Shalom
Wow wow wow! Baruch Hashem!🙌🙌🙌 So much beauty in this message. So happy to hear about your children. Thx for sharing this. Inspired us!!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
There have been so many false Messiahs, so I don’t think Christians should take it so hard, the Jayman was only one of many false messiahs in our history. We do not worship any man. In fact, no one even knew where Moses was buried just for that reason, so that his grave would not become a place to worship him again we only worship the creator, not men or things that Hashem has created.
Happy Chanukah 🕎 from the state of Maryland. Delighted to have you both as new members of the “Tribe.” ☺️
Happy Chanukah 🎉❤🕎 I’m in Maryland as well. Montgomery County, Maryland.
@@bukikaholmes1172 im from israel happy chanoca
Shout out to everyone in Maryland!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
This makes us feel so great. Thank you
Sending love to Israel. 🇮🇱That place has our hearts
I am still captivated by your sweetness, beauty and wisdom. I think that your are better Jews than many among us! it is said that converts were present when the Torah was given on mount Sinai, you two were definitely there. You and your children are an asset to the Jewish people! ישר כוח וחג אורים שמח🕎 blessings from a grandma i Jerusalem😍
Hey Grandma Rachel! Thank you for these sweet words. Very grateful 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@houseoflev awesome
The canonization of the Bible as we have it today has definitely had an interesting journey. What's in the Bible depends on what community you're in: Ethiopian Coptics, Roman Catholics, the Orthodox Church, and Protestants all have different numbers of books that are an aren't included. The order of the Old Testament was definitely rearranged for a non-Jewish audience in order to explain how, by ending with Malachi, there was a "silence" of 400 years that was fulfilled by Jesus. My issue comes from modern Christianity's assumption of that because God was and still is speaking to us through the Jewish community.
Also, what I found helpful about the incongruity of the New Testament, is that they were primarily a collection of letters between communities. Paul's letters were in dialogue with and in response to those communities. Which is why he and James (who was much more Torah observant) had disagreeances between one another theologically. For Paul, he didn't want to not have Gentiles be welcomed into the community because they had to follow strict Torah observance, while other church leaders thought that by doing so Gentiles would be better connected with this burgeoning Jewish-Christian community.
I think we are DEFINITELY missing our Jewish nature within Christianity, and is something that I've been really diving into these past few months. I'm a seminary student and feel like there's something seriously lacking within the church today. I feel like we need to reconnect with our Jewish roots in a relational way. I'm saddened by how the schism grew to the point of Christianity breaking away from Judaism due to political power - particularly through Constantine and Theodosius.
I also hope this doesn't come across rudely! I am so, so happy that you have found a faith community that connects for you and your family. I'm actually in deep theological reflection about potentially converting to Judaism because of my own research into Judaism and frustration with the current Church.
Great thoughts, you're a really good writer. Do you do it professionally?
@@zelda.1776 thank you for the kind words! In a way, yes - I write a lot of emails and training material for my job. I'm also a writer and poet outside of work :)
It does come across rudely. They don't want proselytizing!!!!!!!
You might want to look into Messianic Judaism. Also, why does the church not keep the Sabbath and avoid the commanded feast of Leviticus? Those feast in Leviticus are commanded FOREVER.
I truly love how u say that bacon on pittzah was your favourite. Our elders tell us we should not say non kosher food is not tasty. We should say it looks really good and I would love to taste it, but god forbids it, and we listen to the word of good. Wow u guys r amazing
Love and Respect you guys :-) Be encouraged!
Thx you guys. We appreciate that so much
You are so brave. Paying attention, asking questions, researching, and THINKING takes courage.
Thank you!! It’s the only way
They haven't thought hard enough, they are ignorant....
@@myleafwithersnot5340 What do you mean?
Ok so I actually left Christianity for good this year myself but for different reasons. I think your reasons are really well thought out. Especially with the messianic misunderstandings Christians spread.
I also caught onto the demographic issues concerning early Christianity (attracting Pagans/gentiles by mixing in their philosophy/religious concepts).
While I remain a theist, at this time I find anything to do with the Abrahamic tradition not anything I want to deal with.
All the same I applaud you for doing that self work to question and come to truth on your own and changing when it wasn’t easy.
I wish you peace and wellness in your spiritual life and I hope Judaism is that base that will keep you grounded.
Thx so much for your message. Very warm. We totally respect your journey. Thank you for having maturity and pursuing peace. This is how we change the world!🙏🏾
Watch rabbi mizrachis youtube videos on proofs that there is a God.... torah has information no human could've known 3,000 years ago! Wishing you the best and lots of blessings and clarityif thats what your seeking ! I'm jewish feel free to ask me anything!
👏👏👏 bravo
May God bless you both!
Be well and all the best!!
Thank you Rabbi 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 All the best to you as well
I’m so happy this topic came up. I was thinking the same question. I’m currently learning Hebrew because I have questions with the New Testament and I want to understand the Hebrew Scriptures. The Christian church agrees that the Old Testament is God’s Word and now I’m critically thinking about Jesus etc. I too was raised Christian and the church basically concentrates on the New Testament-so I never really questioned the New Testament. Thank you for sharing your experiences as you go through this journey.
Wow wow! We definitely understand. May Hashem continue to guide you on this journey and may you have success 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thanks for sharing your journey.
The more you learn Hebrew and study the actual Bible, the more you find out that xianity is essentially just a fictional story that has nothing to do with the Bible whatsoever. It's like night and day, literally. The church/es don't want you to know what's in the Bible, because just about everything in xianity contradicts the Word of G-d. That's why they don't usually teach Hebrew in xianity, because they want to keep you in the dark.
I’m a convert. I found out that the church completely changed the meaning and wording of the Old Testament to make it align more with the New Testament. Then I realized that the New Testament was written (at least) hundreds of years after the old one, so obviously one could look at the original book and write a part 2 to make it fit and fulfill prophecy. Know what I mean?
Btw I’ve had a lot of luck in learning Hebrew thru Pimsleur and duolingo. Rosetta Stone is good too. Hebrew is not as difficult as people make think. People see another script and think boy this is gonna be hard, but it’s actually pretty simple once you learn the basic rules. Good luck on your journey!
@@akoden2667 I actually have an instructor through Italki. The instructor lives in Israel and he is an Orthodox Jew. I’m just like a child right now learning the alphabets and forming words. But this journey is well worth it- to learn the truth of Hashem’s word!
I was drawn to your videos after I watched your interview with Rabbi Singer. Congratulations on your recent conversion.
Just ran across you on UA-cam. Thank you so much. My mother was Jewish and my father Catholic. We were raised both. I went to the temple and to the catholic church. The church never made sense to me even as a young child. So I stayed with Judaism. My bothers on the other hand stayed with the church. I raised my children the way I was raised. They attended all Christian churches and Temple. I left it up to them to decide which was best for them. They chose Christianity. I have many grandchildren. All are Christians expect for one. My granddaughter. She told me when she was 17 that she studied World Religions in school, and now wants to be Jewish. That was 2 years ago. She asked me the other day to show her how to make latkes. She has a menorah in her dorm room that she lights during Hanukkah. She reads the torah etc. I am so proud of her.
Amazing!! Thank you for sharing
RoseOOps, If your mother was truly Jewish then all of her children are 100% Jewish no matter what religion they "choose". Judaism follows the matrilineal line only. For example, you are Jewish and all your children are Jewish. Your granddaughter who wants to start observing is becoming her true self. Someone born Jewish can't really convert out of it except for show. The Jewish soul does not change and craves a connection to Torah and the Commandments. (btw only a true convert TO Judaism can make a soul change.) You and your granddaughter should visit an Orthodox or Chassidic Rabbi (like at a Chabad center) who can familiarize you with customs and obligations and what this all means.
@@DG-of2zm Yes My mother was Jewish. I am Jewish as are my sons, and my bothers. I know that they are Jewish even if they chose to follow Christian religions. They also know this. My granddaughter's mother is not Jewish. According to Jewish law Maddie would not be considered Jewish unless she converts. She is truly becoming her true self, she is my granddaughter and has my Jewish blood. She will convert when the time is right.
@@RoseOOPs How interesting!
I left from ",Messianic Judaism"/Christianity in 2018. I've wanted to convert since about then, but my family isn't ready yet. I am so glad to see what HaShem has done for you!
Why??
I love how logical your thought process is. Learning and researching to reach your truth. You both would make excellent teachers. Happy Hanukkah to you and your family.
All of their talking points are weak and invalidated...
Thank you!
@@myleafwithersnot5340 🤣🤣you guys are seriously cracking us up
@@houseoflev they're so rude
Logical? Religion hahaha
It takes guts and integrity to go through what you are doing. And ever more so to do it openly without fear on this channel. Thats Kidush Hashem. Kings David’s great grandmother was Ruth the Moabite who chose to join the Jewish faith out of love humility and kindness. All of which I find in you
This message touched our hearts so much! Thank you for those kind words. We just want to be a light!🙏🏽💙 Chag Sameach!
Why fear?
@@houseoflev you too! Happy Hanukkah 🕎❤️
King David is from Ruth ! The fruits of a converts labor and devotion warrants a king and a messiah !!!!
@@rivkagold6905 and most of all kindness. “Ahavat Hinam” אהבת חינם
You two are so amazing!
Hearing the process you went through is simply inspiring.
Just like Ruth the Moabite, who followed Naomi - "...כִּ֠י אֶל־אֲשֶׁ֨ר תֵּלְכִ֜י אֵלֵ֗ךְ וּבַאֲשֶׁ֤ר תָּלִ֨ינִי֙ אָלִ֔ין עַמֵּ֣ךְ עַמִּ֔י וֵאלֹהַ֖יִךְ אֱלֹהָֽי׃" (Ruth 1:16) and was blessed that her offspring would be King David and, of course, after him, the Messiah.
This is how I wish you, as you left everything and followed the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, so will your children and offspring be blessed, s Ruth was blessed. ❤
Thank you
I came to the same conclusion also. So many are discovering the truth. Baruch HaShem!
Baruch Hashem! So happy for you! How’s your journey been so far
I respect y’all a ton. Thanks for being raw. How did your first address this with your extended family?
This is the first time I watch this video and I have both of Tanakh and Bible. I didn't realize that the contents of Tanakh and the Bible are different until you mentioned it.
It’s crazy right??
Nothing but respect for those who truly study in pursuit of truth.
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As I am presently studying with an Orthodox Chabad Rabbi I just want to tell you both how much I value your videos and your beautiful conversion journey! You give so much encouragement and validation to why Judaism is the TRUTH!! You both nailed it!!
I like your channel, my question is now you are practicing Ashkenazi traditions or Sepharadic traditions?? It will be interesting to hear about it
Thx so much. We are practicing Ashkenaz
@@houseoflev Good to hear..I'm Sepharadic from Israel, but I like many of the Ashkenazi traditions..Happy Hannukah
@@ori1676 the reason for them practicing ashkenaz is probably because the Safardi are not as readily available or as widespread
@@svietka202 It's just because their Rabbi is Ashkenaz. They're both holy traditions.
Just love the story of your journey. Love this❣️
Thank you! We appreciate you watching
Thank you for making this video. I'm still on my journey myself. I cant thank HASHEM enough for allowing me to learn the little I know. The more I learn the more bless and happy I am. Baruch HASHEM.
Hey! 👋🏾 you got this! Stay consistent and encouraged!
@@houseoflev Thank you. Todah rabah Baruch HASHAM !
I'm a Christian. I'm not here to evalengise you. However, I have to comment that Paul does not contradict Y'shua. The Bible has to be used to translate the Bible and (needless to say to some of you reading) the Ruah HaKodesh does all the heavy lifting when it comes to interpetation. Here is a verse from Peter's second Epistle concerning Paul:
"So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with Him (YHVH). Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction."
- II Peter 3:14-16 NIV
Truly, the people here in our modern times are no different than the people that were here long ago. Peter was warning the Church that there were people misinterpreting Paul to make it seem like he was anti-Jewish. As a result of Paul's deeply Spiritual Biblical exegesis, followers fell by the wayside as they were led astray by false doctrine. Fortunately for us Christians learning today, there are plenty of places in the New Testament where you can see that the idea of Paul being a sort of "Anti-Christ" is misguided. If you need more refrences, let me know, but I'll just end it here.
I wish you all well. Have a great Chanuka. Shalom Aleichem! : )
Why would that matter?
@@Pasture_Prime Sir, it matters to me and many Christians, because we need to be able to give people a reason why we have Faith in Y'shua as the Messiah. Here is our source:
"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,"
I Peter 3:15
You are proselytizing
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Apparently not. I love that people are converting to Judaism. I consider it to be a positive development for humanity,
Shalom Aleichem.
I wish you and all your family a happy, joy filled 🕎 Chanukah 🕎❣💕
I have grace to you and your family for this transition. My question is why orthodox Judaism? Why not Messianic Judaism? Personally, I am 40 years in Messiah. In my faith walk, I've been pursuing YESHUA practically through the Scriptures. The original language and intent of the Bible is fundamental truth. My wife and I are simply accepting YESHUA'S invitation when He said: "Come Follow Me."
It's been over a year since we've been worshipping on Shabbat at a Messianic Jewish Synagogue. We are learning new Scriptural truth, unlearning lies and traditions of Man, and relearning the Hebraic roots of our faith in YESHUA MESSIAH. My wife is an ordained minister. We've made it a point not to go too far right or left in our faith journey. Rather we are to stay centered on YESHUA just as He is the center menorah candlestick. The inconvenient truth in the Body of Christ is that JESUS is JEWISH! Chriatians owe a massive debt of love, respect, and honor to our Elder Brother Israel.
This is the second straight year that we're celebrating Hannukah at Synagogue. We're so excited! And we have our first Hannukah menorahs for our home. Since its been a little over a year, weve celebrated the Moedims. So good! Simply, we are Believers and Followers of YESHUA. That is who a Disciple in Christ is. We aren't "converting" to Judaism. It's not necessary. My wife and I already have a relationship with the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob by grace through faith in Christ. He is kadosh! Absolutely no sin can ever come into His Presence. The perfect obedience of YESHUA to ABBA FATHER'S will in His life, ministry, death, suffering, separation, burial, Resurrection, and ascension is key to our redemption. The very Name of YESHUA means God’s Salvation.
We do not participate in Easter or Christmas. Paganism has infiltrated the Body of Christ and it is a cancer.
Unfortunately, far too many in the "Church" run it like a business or organization instead of an organism.
I understand your disillusionment from pastors, preachers, ministers who do not rightly divide the word of God. The duplicitous lifestyle of many preachers both well known and obscure. It is sickening.
We do not consume pork or any shellfish.
I think I understand your argument relative to Messiah ben Joseph and Messiah ben David.
Both Joseph and Mary are from the Tribe of JUDAH. Joseph was whom HaShem chose along with Mary (young woman/maiden). Check out John Kostik's UA-cam video teaching on the subject.
Roman Emperor Constantine changed worship from the seventh day that Almighty God sanctified and blessed Saturday (Shabbat) to the first day, SUNday. We use the JPS and DHE Gospels as English Scripture reading after the Torah portion is read.
The two of you have some solid questions which is great. I encourage you to check out the UA-cam channels of John Kostik, Pastor Mark Biltz, and 119 Ministries. These are just a few suggestions of excellent Bible teachers that has blessed and edified my wife and I.
ABBA FATHER doesn't hide good things from His children. He hides good things for His kids.
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; but the glory of kings is to search out a matter. Proverbs 25:2 JPS Tanakh 1917
This is the beauty of discovering and exploring the depths of Hebrew and Aramaic. I encourage you to go deeper into the WORD of GOD made in human flesh: YESHUA. Blessings! Shalom. 🙌🏼✡👑🦁📜🔥🕊
Hello, your faith is inspiring and I don't discriminate against you. I think the main reason we Jews don't accept Jesus as the Messiah is because he didn't ingather the exiles, rebuild the temple to its original glory and bring world peace. The reason G-d gave us these prophecies is that belief and trust in G-d is faith, but recognizing the Messiah is not an act of faith, it's merely a legal standard. Since Jesus did not satisfy the legal standard we cannot consider him the long awaited Messiah. Hope you understand.
@@zelda.1776 Shalom and thank you for your comment. By no means am I offended. This is healthy and positive exchange regarding an eternally important subject. With that said, I share these corresponding Scripture passages with you regarding Israel, the restoration, and Messiah.
Yes and Amein!
Every jot and tittle of the Scriptures will be fulfilled. Some have already been fulfilled, some are presently being fulfilled, and still some are yet to be fulfilled.
I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ.
And so all Israel will be saved. As the Scriptures say, “The one who rescues will come from Jerusalem, and he will turn Israel away from ungodliness.
Romans 11:25-26
So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?” He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere-in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him. As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!”
Acts 1:6-11
The Scripture verses in Acts I find absolutely fascinating! First, ONLY God Himself hides in thick clouds and rides on clouds. Second, there are earthly witnesses and heavenly witnesses of Yeshua's ascension back to the Father.
We know from Leviticus that on the testimony of 2 or 3 witnesses is a thing established.
When someone you have loved is lost because of your great passion for that person, you'll move heaven and earth to reconcile. Then when what's lost is found, there is great rejoicing because of the fulfilled reconciliation. One may have all other kinds of other important concerns. However, the restoration of relationship is the supreme focus. Once that is re-establised, everything else will eventually fall into place.
In so many words, this is what Yeshua Messiah has done for humanity and will do for Israel in the future. Blessings.
@@ralphwilliams8083 The revelation on mount Sinai wasn't 2 or 3 people. It was the ENTIRE nation of Israel that heard the voice of G-d. Literally! This is what differentiates this revelation from the events of the Gospels, Quaran or Book or Mormon.
I don't think you actually addressed my point, which is that Jesus hasn't done anything that was prophesied about the Messiah. Quite the opposite actually, his followers have only oppressed Israel further. I don't know what stronger proof you need than this, the entire prophets and writings speak of Israel's salvation and world peace. What has Jesus done towards that goal?
Indeed it seems his work, or at least the work of his followers is the exact opposite of that goal.
@@zelda.1776 Yes and Amein! The Nation of Israel heard the very voice of Almighty GOD. Yet, they were sore afraid and begged Moshe to be their intimediary. Just as He did with Adam and Eve, Aveinu Melkeinu wants to restore broken relationship and fellowship with Him. He spoke to Moshe like a friend and He wanted to speak directly to Israel in like manner whom He delivered from 400 years of Egyptian bondage. From Haman's plot to annihilate the Jews to Antiocus Epiphanies plot to assimilate Israel into Greek culture (reversing what Alexander the Great did) massive honor, respect, and appreciation to Israel for preserving Holy Scripture and bringing forth YESHUA MESSIAH during Sukkot.
What YESHUA has done for the human race is so much higher, wider, and deeper than most Orthodox Jews can comprehend. His finished work goes far beyond Israel as a nation. He hasn't forgotten the apple of His eye.
All of Israel shall be saved. Whether this happens during our lifetime or not.
It will happen. HaShem NEVER breaks His promises. He NEVER breaks His Covenant.
Enjoy day 8 of Hannukah.
Hag Sameach! 🕎
Thanks for the video, I am a Christian but have wondered about many of these same things as you talked about. I've even begun to research Jewish holy days and their meaning
Jews for Judaism n Rabbi Tovia Singer have very good class explaining the N T n the O T
בהצלחה לכם! ושתצרו יחד משפחה מאושרת וילדים בריאים וצדיקים.
Love you- so much inspiration I salute you both for doing what you believe in. So inspiring
Thank you so much
“Mind boggling” yes yes agreed 👍 I’m also a person raised Catholic then left as young adult to Protestant Christian now chasing Him and going to original religion Orthodox Judaism, that our maker set up! So many things I’ve been learning as I’m studying Tanach! It’s all right there in black and white! It’s all right there…To anyone who is still a Christian or Muslim please Read it don’t count on your priest or pastor they just learned in a school. Please read it for yourself. Thank you once again for honesty! Yes we believe in echad! The G-d of Israel! Thank you for a beautiful video. You both communicate very clearly, thank you for taking the time. So very important and appreciated. ❤
Thank you for sharing!!! We appreciate the love and support!❤️
Also Chanukah Sameach! May your house always be filled with light. Except when your sleeping jk. Only good things to come!
I also converted. I was raised in Christianity thinking and believing I could worship G-D (ABBA) and a man at the same time, but ABBA changed me
First! Excited to listen.
You’re awesome. Thank you
Welcome to the tribe! My journey is very similar to yours. Shalom!
thanks for sharing! i wonder how your close family reacted and if something has changed in them due to your journey. happy hanuka!
Some close members responded negatively. Some Others don’t agree but respect and support our decision.
Thank you guys for everything you do. I am a Reform Jew so definitely not as Orthodox as you two haha but I do try and frum it up my relationship with Hashem. I try to observe the 10 commandments to the best of my ability, go to temple, or at least attend evening and morning service as often as I can although that may not always be possible since life is constantly going and never stopping, and just am just trying to be a good human-being overall. You guys rock!!!
You’re a wonderful human being. 👍🏾 We are all striving to get closer to Hashem. One step at a time my friend 🙏🏾🙏🏾 thanks so much
I am so enjoying your videos as a black couple expressing your journey to Judaism. I too am a convert to Judaism. I converted 7 years ago when I was around 29. I never felt like Christianity was all away for me. I too did not understand if Jesus was Jew why are Christians practicing so differently. I did have one question for you all. Are you converting under the guidelines of Ashkenazi orthodoxy? Or are you looking into some of the Jewish cultures from Africa? Like the Sephardic Jews or Mizrahi or the Jews from Ethiopia and Eritrea? I have recently learned that these groups do not have a breakdown on conservative orthorox or formed. It's just one branch. Customs may be different. But Judaism is the same.
We’re going through an Orthodox conversion and our minhag will be Ashkenazi. And Stidying Breslov Chassidus
Where did you find information about Ethiopian and Eritrean practices?
@@tmc1373 my location library and the Internet. There is a Jewish channel on UA-cam that teaches you about the different tribes (groups of Jews(
Thank you for another fascinating video. Happy Chanukah to you and your family 😀🕎🍩🥔❤️
Thank you for the love and support! Happy Chanukah to you as well!🕎😊❤️
I left Christianity because of Revelation 18:4 and the realization that Yeshua never came to establish a new religion but to seek and call the lost tribes to reconciliation. I am grateful beyond words to be out of that system of errors and false doctrine and be grafted into Messianic Torah Observant Israel. Praise Yah, blessed be His name, and the name of Yeshua HaMashiach by whom I can come boldly before the throne of grace.
I’m a messianic Jew. I believe that Yeshua is the promised messiah. I’m sorry for your experience. What ever church you were going to was definitely a false church preaching broken theology. I go to a messianic synagogue. We celebrate Gods appointed days. We read Torah and have Torah study. Paul didn’t do away with the law. He was very zealous for the law and followed it, but he didn’t force non-Jewish believers to become Jewish. He encouraged them to stay gentile. The whole book is a Jewish book. Written by Jewish authors. The New Testament parallels with the Hebrew Bible. Messianic versions of the Bible that I like are the complete Jewish Bible and the tree of life bible. In your journey I hope that you find relationship with Adoni.
Amen! 🙌🏻
I am a Christian and would like to transition to the practices and teachings of Judaism as a Messianic Jew, or Christian if you will. 🥰
I'm just discovering your UA-cam channel and story. Wow. We, the Jewish People, are so blessed having you and family among us as members. Baruch Hashem.
These words mean so much to us! We’re so grateful for your warm welcome!
The comments section reminds me of this verse.
Quran 2:113
"The Jews say, 'The Christians have nothing [true] to stand on,' and the Christians say, 'The Jews have nothing to stand on,' although they [both] recite the Scripture. Thus the polytheists speak the same as their words. But Allah will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that over which they used to differ."
I'm glad you are able to make this transition together. Many times if only one person changes their views it can tear a family apart.
Yes and we’ve heard stories like this. We thank Gd
Tenach is only the start. You’ll learn there are layers and secrets and codes and laws to what we do and how to do it, when you get the Gemara is where all the excitement begins. Best of luck connecting to Hashem on your beautiful journey.
Incredible story! Stay Strong and keep on learning!
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 thank you so much for watching
You Guys are Amazing!
We are honoured to have you as part of the Jewish nation! 😀
Thank you ❤️
There's no longer a temple where sacrifices are offered for our sins because that's where Jesus died for. No temple and no Jesus means that you aren't right with God when you leave this live. It means eternity in Sheol😢
I guess we’re doomed then 🤷🏾♂️
@@houseoflev cold hearted reply, looks like you are indeed not right with God. 💔
@@andriarae_ cold hearted reply?? He came to my channel to tell me that I’m going to hell! 🤔
@@andriarae_ how the heck was that a cold hearted reply????
I grew up in a Christian evangelical family. My parents and church taught me what is correct and not correct. Being in this context made me think more about my faith and the stuff around me. The first thing I heard when I asked someone about why Jews rejected Jesus Christ was something like because they were not expecting the humble, simple, and non-political Messiah. But, when I started to study more about these things, my mind opened. I'd say I don't know everything about Judaism, but I'm learning more and more. I'm still in the evangelical church because where I live there's not any synagogue. When I leave my city for another bigger one, I want to start to go to a synagogue and make my conversion. I'm an Ashkenazi Jewish because it's in my DNA. This is a little bit about my history, there are too many things to tell. I hope you guys get what I want to say. G’d bless you all.
As a jew who left Judaism, good luck…
Thank you for sharing your journey. My journey started at age four and I am now sixty four and have lived a Torah observant life for about 23 years but started searching for the truth at the age of 12. I'm not Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or Karaite. I'm a strange combination Karaite and Messianic. Having read Shem Tov's Hebrew Matthew was helpful and learning Hebrew also made a huge difference in my path of understanding. Plus coming to the knowledge that prior to the teachings of Maimonides it was common knowledge that their would be either two Messiah's or one Messiah that would come twice. I totally agree that the Pauline Epistles are difficult and I choose to NOT focus on those writings as much as the Tanaka, the Hebrew Matthew and Revelation. But I do read from all of it but from the Complete Jewish Bible translation, which does have the books in proper order and written part in English and part in Hebrew. I also read from an interlinear Chumash. I only observe the Feasts Days of YHVH and none of the christian holidays. And I observe Shabbat from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown. It's been a wonderful journey that isn't over yet and I continue to learn new things every Torah cycle. It has not come without cost. You learn very quickly that family and friends may be lost or at least that you are branded a heretic or judaizer. I am not accepted in the Jewish community nor in the Christian community, so it's hard to find others to celebrate the Feasts with. But that's fine, I have come to a place in my life that I do not seek the approval of man but that my goal is to walk according to the teachings and instructions of Torah. My Rabbi had to retire due to health issues and now I get most of my teaching from UA-cam believe it or not. But I've got all my books and resources that I've gathered for many years and those are what I hold tight to. I will subscribe to your channel as you seem kind and respectful which is my goal as well. Shavua tov and Shalom!
In summary, you are essentially saying you don’t believe Jesus is Lord. The new covenant did not go into effect until His resurrection and there would be no celebration of that before the event actually took place (referring to your comment about Easter).
Jesus was speaking to the Jewish people regarding the old covenant, as the religious crowds thought they were doing such a great job of upholding the law. He was actually raising the bar with an impossible standard, exposing their sin & highlighting they could not actually keep all 613 commandments as they thought they were.
You will never find people who are secure in their faith going to other peoples channels to debate with them.
@@houseoflevrespectful discussion isn’t debate. I went down the road of seeking answers to some of the concerns you had, especially related to Matthew-John. Once I discovered that those were written when the old covenant was still in place, things made a lot more sense. I wasn’t sure if you were aware of that and thought it helpful/insightful to point out since it was clear in your video that there was a misunderstanding on this topic. You also mentioned being open to learning.
@@ChristineTX But I didn’t ask you to teach me. Lol. I never go around trying to teach someone something if they never asked me personally.
Please try to teach on another channel. This isn’t a good one for ya!👍🏾
@@ChristineTX you're proselytizing!
I'm so happy to have found this video. I have been studying Judaism deeply.
So happy you’re encouraged. May Gd continue to bless your studies!
We are glad to have you as part of the Jewish Mishpocho (family), from a Lubavitcher chossid.
Thanks so much for saying everything I felt, but didn't have the words to say.
Wow! It’s our pleasure
May you have strength on your journey
When you mentioned Hungry Howie's though! Lol! I was raised in Michigan 😁
Thank you for the scriptural references for the qualifications of the Messiah 🙏
Hahahah! Good to meet another Michigander!!
Thanks for watching 🙏🏾🙏🏾
What y’all know about that butter cheese crust? #PureMichigan
@@LoveSelfFirst616 😄❤
Thanks this was well articulated and sincere.
Some questions and observations:
1. Your definition of New Testament canon can be improved by watching Michael Kruger
2. The differences in English translations is irrelevant because the original Greek and Hebrew and accessible to us.
3. What do you think of the Jews using a Greek translation of the scriptures?
4. Did you learn Hebrew and Greek as Christians? If not, why not?
5. You need to explain how Jesus spoke of the Law and the Prophets.
6. Regarding the NT use of the OT there are a ton of books explaining the subject.
7. How do you deal with Isaiah 53, who is it referring to?
8. What do you make of Daniel 9:25-27 prophecy that messiah has to be cut off before the destruction of the temple?
9. The scripture does not teach Sunday as sabbath, it is the Lords Day.
10. Paul’s teachings are in alignment with Jesus Christ. Paul never taught anyone to break the Law. He said love is the fulfillment of the law.
11. How does Judaism deal with your own sin? What is the process/event?
12. Were you baptised and did you take communion?
There were some things mentioned that were incorrect, such as the lineage of Jesus. Mary was also from the tribe of Judah. Also, it is church theology which permits the eating of pork and shellfish not the New Testament among other topics. Nevertheless, some people simply want to convert and that is all that there is.
You guys are on the right path
My daughter and i are also on that path we are claiming our way to bring the light into this dark world. love you both
Thank you for sharing your story., I've been a Christian all my life ( though found that genetically am Jewish ( Ashkenazi and am very Eastern European) but it's all I've ever known. I was baptized Catholic, but grew up in many flavors of Protestantism etc. finished the rest of my classes as an adult to become Catholic. Fast forward to last year ( when I was 47yrs old) and one day I just thought to myself, " Why don't we celebrate Chanukah? Jesus celebrated Chanukah. Why don't we as Christians celebrate it? Then I began asking more questions such as : If Jesus was Jewish and celebrated Jewish holidays, than why don't Christians celebrate these holidays as well? Just recently the verse of Jesus saying that he was not there to abolish the law but to full fill it. Then I was thinking: So why aren't we following Jewish tradition if he wasn't there to change things? I, of course, have so many questions and you both explain things so clearly. I don't hold it against anyone that follows their heart when it comes to searching for truth and having the wisdom to do so. I enjoy your videos and appreciate all you do to make them informative.
Thank you for sharing that. May your journey continue to bring you closer to Hashem. It’s a journey for sure. Take it a day at a time and keep asking questions. They’ll lead you to exactly where you should be!🙏🏾
@Tracy Have you tried to find answers to your questions?? Have you tried to ask this questions to Priest?? If not then do ask. Because If we ask questions, we should also seek answers to our questions.