This is why Christianity didn't work

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  • This is why Christianity didn't work for us. On our journey to Judaism, we learned the Rambam's (Maimonides) 13 Principles of Faith. These principles gave us the necessary foundation to start our conversion journey. These very principles helped us solidify our understanding and perception of the Gd of Israel and to understand what Judaism is and is not.
    This video was not made to talk down to Christians but only to share what truth means to us.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 398

  • @houseoflev
    @houseoflev  6 місяців тому +6

    Qualifications of Mashiach:
    1. He will descend from the line of David (through King Solomon). His father will actually be from King David’s lineage. So a miraculous virgin birth does not count.
    2. He will bring the Jewish people back to the land of Israel
    3. He will build the third temple
    4. He will compel all of Israel to walk in the ways of G-d
    5. He will fight the wars of G-d (to restore Jewish sovereignty over the land of Israel and implement Torah law)
    6. He will teach Torah to the world
    7. He will bring peace to the world
    8. There is NO second coming. This is not a Torah concept, but a Christian one.
    If he does ALL OF THIS and is successful then he is certainly Mashiach. If one fails to do at least one of these, he CANNOT and IS NOT the Mashiach.

    • @Mighty-ue7bt
      @Mighty-ue7bt Місяць тому

      lol! according to the books of Daniel the Messiah was supposed to come before the second temple was destroyed!
      Fullfiled by Rabbi Yeshua!

    • @onlytruth6337
      @onlytruth6337 Місяць тому

      so you need a messiah to teach torah and to build a simple temple... hahaha

    • @Doc7-mf2fe
      @Doc7-mf2fe Місяць тому +1

      Explain this. How do those who follow rabbinic Judaism get forgiveness of sins today? The Judaism you follow IS NOT the same as it was 2000 years ago. You have no temple. You have no ark of the covenant. You have no priesthood. How are you getting forgiveness of sins today? Yeshua predicted the destruction of the second temple. His sacrifice was the final sacrifice for sins. Zechariah 9:11 As for you also,
      Because of the blood of your covenant,
      I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit.

  • @purrfect08
    @purrfect08 Рік тому +20

    Thank you for sharing... these 13 principles of faith also solidified my understanding and choice to convert... haven't looked back... it's been over 20 years

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +3

      Amazing!! So encouraging to hear. Thank you

  • @El-Charro.
    @El-Charro. Рік тому +22

    Maimonides the teacher, scholar, doctor. So much to learn.
    Thank you both for your teaching and perspective today

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +2

      There’s definitely so much to learn. We’re learning everyday. Thx for watching

  • @TM-om5qd
    @TM-om5qd Рік тому +6

    Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan is my grandfather keep up the good work. Continue to spread his great work

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +4

      That’s amazing! He was truly a Tzaddik

  • @peterdalyy3542
    @peterdalyy3542 Рік тому +28

    Thanks so much for your channel its fantastic. I became Jewish 40 years ago also I went through an orthodox conversion its wonderful that there is so much reading material today in English when I started it was almost impossible to find anything in English, thank g_d for artscroll books any way keep up the good work your doing with your channel its really a big kiddush hashem

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +5

      Wow… now that’s amazing. Mazal Tov. How wonderful it must be to be able to look back at your journey of 40 years. 🙌🙌🙌🙌

    • @amoyjoyce1117
      @amoyjoyce1117 6 місяців тому

      I hope you read ISA 53

  • @emyszerletich9799
    @emyszerletich9799 Рік тому +8

    Me and my husband are on the same Journey as well,we been at it for a year now and still going strong

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +1

      So happy to hear. You guys should have continued strength to keep going

    • @emyszerletich9799
      @emyszerletich9799 Рік тому +3

      it not easy for us but we are hanging on .we are glad to be Jewish ,coming back home was the right thing to do for us

  • @yosefbenavraham
    @yosefbenavraham Рік тому +19

    Good introduction for people who might not be familiar with these concepts, thanks for sharing. I hope you go on to cover the other principles in future videos. Shalom and be well! 😎

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +3

      Thank you. We think that’ll be a great idea.

  • @ReubenIsrael123
    @ReubenIsrael123 Рік тому +20

    Shalom. I too was from Christian background, couple of years ago though Tanakh and rabbi Tovia singer explanation i walked out of Christianity. Today my wife and myself follow Hashem.... From India

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +1

      Beautiful! So happy for you guys!!

    • @akoden2667
      @akoden2667 Рік тому +1

      I love Rabbi Tovia Singer! He definitely cemented my faith in Judaism

  • @beans4853
    @beans4853 Рік тому +8

    Beautiful! Now I'm inspired to focus on saying/meditating on the principles of faith daily again! You're doing wonderful work

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому

      Beautiful!!!!🙏🏽❤️ thank you 😊

  • @Yonatova
    @Yonatova Рік тому +5

    I just cannot get over your brilliance, intelligence, love for each other and Judaism. As I’ve said before, you make me want to be more, do more. I sure hope when your conversion is finally final, you have the largest party ever! If I was in California, I’d come :).

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому

      That means a lot Gary! We’re definitely having a party!

  • @StarvrosMitchell
    @StarvrosMitchell Рік тому +11

    I really appreciate you respectfully sharing your thoughts and heart on this global topic. It blows me away, how an error has taken root on such a large scale and for so long. I love the key points given, they are solid, sound and can stand if tested. This philosophical approach to faith draws me more and more! keep it up and love you guys.....(BzH)

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +1

      Our pleasure Starvros! Yes the roots are deep. Only with Gds help can we disconnect from the falsehood and find His truth.
      Love ya

  • @IloveJudaism123
    @IloveJudaism123 9 місяців тому +4

    I’m glad to see you guys. I love Judaism and converted 8 yrs ago. Thanks for sharing ❤️

  • @hrgirl26
    @hrgirl26 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this! SO proud to have you both in the tribe! ❤❤❤❤

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому

      So honored and happy to be back home🙏🏾

  • @TaraRenita
    @TaraRenita Рік тому +5

    I truly appreciate your openness and willingness to share. This is great information that is so beneficial. Also, Danielle, you are glowing.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +2

      Thank you Tara!!! We appreciate your positive feedback and support! Also thank you for the beautiful comment!😊❤️

  • @sebastian0146
    @sebastian0146 Рік тому +14

    In my case it was mainly the fact that i did not find the whole idea of saints and praying to them reasonable. I was always wondering why Hashem is not the center of the christian faith (because of saints, Jesus, etc. Let's not focus on that). I was born in a Catholic family and i don't have anything against the Christianity, I just figured out that this exact path is not for me after few years of internal battle with my own identity whether im religious or not. To conclude, I just want to say that i choose a path of becoming Jewish and every possible thing on earth shows me that Hashem is pushing me into his arms and is helping me gaining knowledge necesarry for a succesfull conversion. I wish you all the best, don't stop doing these videos. Greetings from Poland :)

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +3

      Big shoutout to Poland. Love you guys. Those are the same thoughts we had as well. It can be very tough for some. Mazal Tov on your conversion. We feel it’s the best decision we’ve ever made.

    • @beeyou4103
      @beeyou4103 Рік тому +1

      Maybe perhaps you were jewish all along and your family lost their identity after the war... seems like you have a jewish soul

    • @jessssss6781
      @jessssss6781 Рік тому +2

      You could be Jewish by ethnicity (I am a polish Jew). It’s definitely common among polish Jews to hide this !

    • @beeyou4103
      @beeyou4103 Рік тому +2

      @Jessica Kerr is your mom jewish? Just out of curiosity do they hide it from fear?? Like after the holocaust they changed their identity?

    • @sebastian0146
      @sebastian0146 Рік тому +1

      @@beeyou4103 no, she is not and noone is scared of a jewish identity nowadays in Poland

  • @pessylew1758
    @pessylew1758 Рік тому +4

    I cannot tell you how much I enjoy you guys. You inspire so many ffbs… wishing you continued success on your journey. Don’t forget a great fan who shares your name. Lev from boro park.( I give free tours) fondly, mom of six grand mom of 10.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +2

      Awww thank you so much for your kind words! We appreciate your love and support! Wow! BH on the kids and grand kids so beautiful! May Hashem continue to bless your family😊🙏🏽❤️

  • @SpicyInvalid
    @SpicyInvalid Рік тому +42

    Christianity isn't for everyone. Glad you found some help with Maimonides, as a Christian, studying RAMBAM has helped solidify my Faith in HaShem. The Jewish people have amassed a profound treasure of wisdom throughout their History. Indeed, I wish more Christians would study and learn from Orthodox Jews. Much Love from Hollywood, Florida. Keep up the good work, and Shalom Aleichem!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +7

      Thx brother. Very happy to hear your story. Aleichem Shalom my friend!

    • @phillipgrey
      @phillipgrey Рік тому +17

      "I wish more Christians would study and learn from Orthodox Jews" they would if the churches stopped becoming businesses and sideshows and actually opened their hearts to learn.

    • @SpicyInvalid
      @SpicyInvalid Рік тому +8

      @@phillipgrey
      Thanks for your comment, brother.
      Well, I wouldn't paint with such a broad brush when talking about the problems of Christianity, because not everything is ever so black vs. white.
      For instance, there are many different types of Christians from many different parts of the world and walks of life the same way there are many different types of Jews of varying persuasions.
      Finally, HaShem is the Divine Creator of Order and Diversity, so to throw all the Christians out with the dirty bath water is not the greatest idea when pursuing Truth and Freedom for all Mankind.
      Anyway, I'm not here to argue, I'm here to promote G-d and the Bible. To understand others and, HaShem willing, to be understood. Shalom Aleichem.

    • @anonymousanonymous-qx7mv
      @anonymousanonymous-qx7mv Рік тому +6

      It isnt for ANYONE.. The concepts are pagan and in stark contrast to truth...and reality!

    • @SpicyInvalid
      @SpicyInvalid Рік тому +2

      @@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv You'd probably have more fun arguing with a brick wall, brother. Shalom!

  • @Cheyenne.007
    @Cheyenne.007 Рік тому +10

    Currently reading it and loving it! And I am looking forward to getting into "The Real Messiah"

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +4

      That one is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 You’ll love that one!

  • @rubygraham9090
    @rubygraham9090 Рік тому +4

    Love this!! I have to get this book asap. Great video guys! 🤗

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому

      Thx Ruby!!! It’s definitely a great one! Thx for your support as always

  • @MsMuradova
    @MsMuradova Рік тому +9

    Excellent content! As always! Thank you and G-d bless your family ❤

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому

      Thank you and Gd bless you and yours also! 🙏🏾

  • @folkeholtz6351
    @folkeholtz6351 Рік тому +7

    G-d said himself. "I am G-d and not a man" Very simple and true. So wonderful that you have come into the tribe. mazel Tov. from Sweden

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +2

      Couldn't have said it better! Thank you

    • @Doc7-mf2fe
      @Doc7-mf2fe Місяць тому

      Explain why did God appear to Abraham as a man in genesis 18? Why did God appear to Jacob as a man in genesis 32:24. And numbers 19:24 says God is not a man THAT he should lie. Not that he can’t take on flesh.

    • @folkeholtz6351
      @folkeholtz6351 Місяць тому

      @@Doc7-mf2fe Very simple. it is not G-d himself but an angel who represent him like the servants did to Jesus in Luke version of the centurion. So it was not G-d himself who was standing with Avrhama but a messenger, and so also with Yaakov with the angel. Simple and truthworthy.

    • @Doc7-mf2fe
      @Doc7-mf2fe Місяць тому

      @@folkeholtz6351 genesis 32:30 So Jacob called the name of the place [j]Peniel: “For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.” Again he saw God and God appeared to him as a man.

    • @folkeholtz6351
      @folkeholtz6351 Місяць тому

      @@Doc7-mf2fe And yet no one can see G-d and live. So this verse reflex a picture, which is not the reality. In other words it is not G-d himslef he sees but a messenger from G-d. DON´T TRY TO PUT JESUS INTO THE VERSES IN TANACH. It will not work.Period.

  • @nataliesirota2611
    @nataliesirota2611 Рік тому +1

    Yasher koach! Great job handling a difficult topic! I would love to learn what initially sparked your interest in Judaism. Shavuah tov!

  • @SeekingToServe
    @SeekingToServe Рік тому +4

    I didn't watch the video as i dont have time, but I applaude you for leaving idolatry and spreading truth. I also encourage other seekers to spend time watching Tovia Singer. It is also recommended to check out the book Who is Our Yeshua? A Jewish Look at Christianity and the Messianic Movement

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +4

      We left Christianity for a reason. The Messianic movement is Christianity repackaged

    • @SeekingToServe
      @SeekingToServe Рік тому +3

      @@houseoflev absolutely. So did I. My book is antimissionary in all forms. Rabbi tovia singer and Rabbi Manis Friedman both looked it over.

    • @SeekingToServe
      @SeekingToServe Рік тому +2

      The title is ambiguous but refuted the claims of the Messianic movement

  • @Tracey4therepublic
    @Tracey4therepublic Рік тому +2

    Wow…so amazing…the continuous growth and education, on my part too, is priceless 😊❤❤❤

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому

      Thanks Chanie! We should all continue to grow! 🙏🏾

  • @jaadra53
    @jaadra53 Рік тому +1

    Hatzlacha! Love your warmth, sincerity & mutual respect!

  • @TheJo201
    @TheJo201 Рік тому +2

    I so Love that Both you Guys are on this Journey as a Couple.

  • @raisingwings6951
    @raisingwings6951 Рік тому +1

    My son went on Miluim today for the next month. Your words are giving me much needed chizzuk, thank you

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +1

      Wow BH! Your son should have happiness and Divine protection! !!!

  • @RAK_EMET
    @RAK_EMET Рік тому +6

    You are wonderful, I am proud of you. ה' יברך אתכם ❤

  • @idannaor9839
    @idannaor9839 Рік тому +23

    Beautiful. There is a lot of wisdom in Judaism. I personally participate in Torah lessons and prayers on a daily basis and it strengthens me a lot! It's beautiful to see also your growth process, new understandings and deep revelations that you get from video to video. Keep going 👏🏻🙌🏻❣️

  • @Allergictocatstoo
    @Allergictocatstoo Рік тому +3

    I’m not sure it doesn’t work. For you, it didn’t ring true, and you found what is working for you. I think Christianity is it’s own separate thing. It’s divisive and it challenges people to dismiss learning, but to blindly accept the messaging.
    As Jews, we are always inspiring people to seek out learning, knowledge for its own sake. We are obligated to ask questions and to challenge the book, with our hunger for learning.
    You found your best place. We are so excited for you and your family, we welcome you.

  • @ladybistre9596
    @ladybistre9596 Місяць тому

    OMG! I love that you guys are using Aryeh Kaplin's Anthology. Love the 13 pillars. The rest of the book is gold. Thank you guys for sharing your thoughts and journey with us.

  • @ramonmachtesh3035
    @ramonmachtesh3035 Рік тому +2

    I love those monographs Kaplan, z"l, wrote for NCSY. Someday I have to get them in the collected form. I think I've "lent" most of them out to..... friends who still have them.

  • @element2138
    @element2138 Рік тому +2

    My friends, you have a great channel. Thank you so very much.
    May I suggest that you don't need to keep apologizing to Christians. You're not saying anything offensive, which requires an apology. People who want to get offended, will get offended regardless of multiple apologies. If you want to say it once, that might be appropriate for your family, but maybe repeating it so many times is too much? Just watch how many times you've apologized in this video, and similar in many other videos.
    Again, you're doing a great service with your videos.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +2

      Thank you for your message!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @akoden2667
    @akoden2667 Рік тому +2

    You both have helped me to become more observant that’s a mitzvah for both of you!

  • @nevamarie5567
    @nevamarie5567 Рік тому +4

    Well I gave you a thumbs up at the beginning of the video. I didn't need to wait because you two are beautiful people with true hearts for Hashem and that's enough for me! ❤

  • @Cornelius7788
    @Cornelius7788 Рік тому +3

    Y’all has been my inspiration in my conversion to Judaism. Much respect!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +3

      Baruch Hashem achi! You should have strength on your journey. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 stay strong and focus. Know that everything comes from Hashem and everything is Hashem! Nothing exists outside of Him.

    • @Cornelius7788
      @Cornelius7788 Рік тому +2

      @@houseoflev wow wow! Shabbat Shalom … thanks for responding to my post. May your family have a wonderful Shabbat this evening! I receive the strength of HaShem! Shalom Shalom!

  • @richardsamad6646
    @richardsamad6646 Рік тому +2

    You have a knack for speaking on the subjects that matter most of all.

  • @mordechaileviyitzchok2580
    @mordechaileviyitzchok2580 Рік тому +5

    Baruch HaShem!
    Awesome!
    Eight years ago this Tuesday, HaShem opened my eyes to the redundancy of xtianity.
    Baruch HaShem!
    He's still doing it for so many people.
    You guys are amazing. Wishing you hatzlacha rabba on your journey home under the wings of The Divine Presence!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +2

      AMEIIIN!!!!! Wow that’s amazing. Thx for sharing that with us! Proud of you 👍🏾
      Thank you

    • @marcroth3059
      @marcroth3059 Рік тому +2

      Mordechai: I’ve been following House of Lev since the beginning. Their UA-cams nourish my soul.

    • @mordechaileviyitzchok2580
      @mordechaileviyitzchok2580 Рік тому +1

      @@marcroth3059
      I know... they're amazing!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +1

      @@marcroth3059 that means so much to us!! thank you

  • @scottdwyer646
    @scottdwyer646 Рік тому +5

    Thank you for giving this clarity! Shalom aleichem

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +2

      Aleichem Shalom! Thx for watching

  • @MarieAntoinette2011
    @MarieAntoinette2011 Рік тому +2

    I am so incredibly proud of you both!!!! Much love 🤗🤗🤗

  • @olgastrother4116
    @olgastrother4116 Рік тому +1

    Thank you both for what you're doing. Shalom

  • @EVERDIDI
    @EVERDIDI 10 місяців тому +2

    You are an inspiring and adorable couple !!! Thank you for sharing your truth with us !! We are so proud of you! Keep on rocking with authentic Torah content !! G-D bless you !

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much!!

  • @VioletACordy
    @VioletACordy Рік тому +4

    😊THANK YOU, DANIELLE AND MR. LEV (sorry, I forgot your husbands name) Thank you fo this ~ Rambam's (Maimonides) 13 Principles of Faith. I share your sentiments. Your Video podcast I’d very good ~ interesting ~ heartfelt and I am delighted to listen to you about your beloved Family and important conversion🌈💥💥💥ShaLom to you and your prescious beautiful Family. Violet (Toronto + Australia)🌲🎄🌲🦚🌳🦚🌳

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +2

      Hi Violet! It's so nice to meet you also. His name is LaDerryl. We are so happy to receive your message. Thank you for watching!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +1

      And thanks so much for subscribing!

  • @danielday100
    @danielday100 Рік тому +3

    That's was a fun video!
    By the way the street that I live in is called RMBAM! 😁
    I knew thet he was a famous rabbi but I never knew the 13
    principles of Faith! Nice to know! 😀

  • @cle5676
    @cle5676 Рік тому

    Hey bruh and sis!!!❤️❤️ love you guys!

  • @rivkaruzin2736
    @rivkaruzin2736 Рік тому

    You are a beautiful family and it's very interesting watching your videos. Thank you very much! Yasher koach!

  • @hanaaa6394
    @hanaaa6394 Рік тому +3

    What you just read is the Askenazi change of what the RAMNAM wrote in the Misnah Torah in Arabic. It is worded differently and correctly in the Sephardi prayer books.

  • @PoppaStar
    @PoppaStar 9 місяців тому

    How do you join the Elevate Team?

  • @mikailabdal-jamiil9624
    @mikailabdal-jamiil9624 Рік тому +3

    God is one. Keep going and continue to be an example of people who obey God.

  • @NormanF62
    @NormanF62 Рік тому +4

    There are two things to note: first, belief in G-d is a matter of faith; it can’t be proven and all the philosophical proofs of his existence fail on this point because religion is about faith. Second, the notion of one G-d is ultimately rooted in the idea of justice. You can have multiple gods for every other aspect of life about which people can have different opinions but justice demands a single standard. Monotheism aa a principle Is based upon it.

  • @shlmel
    @shlmel Рік тому +3

    I'm so proud of you two. I'm going to pray in growth with you and your Jewish Family.

  • @user-jh6fq3rs9b
    @user-jh6fq3rs9b Рік тому +3

    Dear friends. Be strong and don't get upset at comments posted by antisemites or obstinate christians

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +3

      Thank you. We aren’t worried at all! We know it comes with the territory. Thx for your encouragement 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
      We’re on the greatest life journey!

  • @negationf6973
    @negationf6973 Рік тому +4

    You guys gave a good explanation for your beliefs. I subscribed.

  • @HowlingWo1f
    @HowlingWo1f Рік тому +7

    I may no longer keep Shabbat
    Or be The perfect jew, But having our family being sent to their deaths for believing exactly this. I found myself saying Amen whole heartedly And believing in each & everyone.
    Very powerful and makes me so proud to be a Jew.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +11

      It’s ok. We all have our own journeys. But guess what….? You’re still a Jew. And that is definitely something to be proud of my friend. We’re fighting to have the privilege to be able to say we’re Jewish. BzH soon🙏🏾

    • @HowlingWo1f
      @HowlingWo1f Рік тому +4

      @@houseoflev We definitely live in a really special time, where these amazing Jewish figures of todays days seem to coming from Gerim, & Not only that, but from where we would least expect it, From black African Americans. this is just like a miracle of Gods hand is there to use people like u & ur wife to wake us all up & Inspire the Jewish nation & maybe even the world As a real Kidoush Hashem. It’s just mine boggling to me how it all just seems to be coming together & happening at one time.

    • @savtamarlene
      @savtamarlene Рік тому +1

      @@HowlingWo1f I believe, as do so many others, that we are witnessing the Geula/Final Redemption and the Messianic Era unfolding before our very eyes. The Lev family and others converting and/or becoming Bnei Noach are just cementing this entire episode in human history…just as HaShem Told us through His Prophets.

    • @HowlingWo1f
      @HowlingWo1f Рік тому +2

      @@savtamarlene That’s why interesting perspective, although I need to correct you on one key difference,
      The 7 mitzvahs of Bnei Noach, Are given to everyone including non-Jews, and if they follow those Commandments they will still go to heaven being a gentile.
      On the other hand a Full orthodox conversion in which Lev is in the process of doing, is completely different, this is too fully accepting the full Torah With all additional 613 Mitzvahs, which you will then be obligated to do in order to go to heaven, This conversion is extremely difficult to go through. But once completed & with a circumcision. They are then considered a fully newborn jew. Just the same as I or any other jew being born Jewish from birth.

    • @beeyou4103
      @beeyou4103 Рік тому +2

      I pray one day you will keep shabbat! You seem like a smart and insightful person out of curiosity why did you stop keeping shabbat? Wishing you the best in life from one jew to another!

  • @shaindystern1038
    @shaindystern1038 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful video I loved it so much wishing you a wonderful day

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Shaindy!! You as well

  • @TanachTV
    @TanachTV Рік тому +1

    You guys are inspiration! God bless you!

  • @TheJo201
    @TheJo201 Рік тому +1

    This is Totally Amazing l wish you Both Well .

  • @cohenlabe1
    @cohenlabe1 Рік тому +2

    Perhaps do a 'book club series' where you review / rundown 1 book per a video perhaps all of rabbi kapland books ect.

  • @sararichman6612
    @sararichman6612 Рік тому +2

    You guys are wonderful. ❤

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому

      You’re so kind. Thank you Sara

  • @fainabuchinskaya2534
    @fainabuchinskaya2534 Рік тому

    What is the name of the book?

  • @Wawas318
    @Wawas318 Рік тому +4

    There is a beautiful hymn that is recited unified during prayers called יגדל אלוקים חי which incorporates these 13 principles, there are many tunes that this hymn can be dressed with , the Moroccan Jews recite this Friday night after the evening prayers then in the morning on Shabbat it’s recited before ברוך שאמר then more on the three festivals it’s a custom to recite a different version of יגדל I will send this to you

    • @uriohayon2241
      @uriohayon2241 Рік тому

      יגדל prayer is the thirteen principles writen by rambam. He wrote that prayer to make the principles familiar to every jew, even if he doesnt understand them profoundly. So singing it make it easier to remember the thirteen principles. On the other hand there are other rabbis that say that the whole torah is principles and that it is not wise to concentrate only on the thirteen. Shalom

  • @IamSnowbird
    @IamSnowbird Рік тому +3

    I always thought how hard it must be to give up a belief you have grown up with.

  • @jamato8461
    @jamato8461 10 місяців тому +1

    I love hearing you talk about Judaism it makes so much sense. Despite trying for many years to make Christianity my spiritual home. I could never believe in jc and many things I just could not make sense of. I do think, however, introducing ethical values to many cultures that were evil is a contribution that xtrinity made. Judaism is a big step and one that many nations did reject. What do you mean no murder or adultery or thievery but we do that all the time, etc. I hope that more people move towards the values and wisdom of Judaism.

  • @Mangaki86
    @Mangaki86 Рік тому +1

    Love the Dr Rambam

  • @YLvids
    @YLvids Рік тому +2

    Fire as usual! Keep inspiring!

  • @akoden2667
    @akoden2667 Рік тому +1

    Have you been to the Mikvah yet? Convert here also. Love your channel. ❤

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +2

      We have not. Hopefully soon🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 So happy to meet you

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much for watching

  • @vblake530530
    @vblake530530 Рік тому +1

    You got a 👍🏿before I started watching.

  • @jaken7052
    @jaken7052 Рік тому +1

    Great video guys!👍

  • @roxannagulhan8988
    @roxannagulhan8988 Рік тому +2

    So interesting video! I am a Christian and i agree unfortunately a lot of Churches are corrupt especially here in the Netherlands! But a question i have i seen a lot of Orthodox Jews pray to a certain Rabbi, even with the picture and all, and writing notes and even asking for things and placing this at the grave at this certain Rabbi they follow, i was shocked 😳 but unfortunately i think even with every religion we have people who make own customs who do not represent our faith! I am still waiting for my first biblical holiday so for me it is still very strange, because I am so used to the pagan ones 😂

    • @IamSnowbird
      @IamSnowbird Рік тому +3

      I'm going to try and answer this. I belonged to a conservative synagogue and we prayed along with our rabbi. He led us in prayer. In many Hassidic communities they have rabbinic dynasties where their Rebbes have been leaders for many generations. A Rebbe is like an overall leader. They still have Rabbis for each geographic congregation. It looks like they are praying to the Rebbe but I am under the impression they are praying for his health and for him to pray to god for them. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

    • @Slimfithealth
      @Slimfithealth Рік тому +4

      It was likely chabad lubavitch sect of hasidic Judaism you saw. Many of the followers believe that their rabbi is the messiah. And as in many hasidic communities the leader called a rebbe is used as a "good lawyer " to help one's prayers to be accepted by God. Maimonedes did not agree with this approach although other rabbis felt it was ok.

  • @mrosen2548
    @mrosen2548 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful people!!

  • @Yomarkjean
    @Yomarkjean Рік тому +4

    I’m here for this

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +1

      Lol we know you are 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

  • @lloydreed9519
    @lloydreed9519 Рік тому +5

    Read for TRUTH! This is why Christianity *does* work. However, feel free to leave comments, questions, concerns, and/or smart remarks
    Before watching this video, I think the viewer should know that this video would be more appropriately titled, "This is why Christianity didn't work *for us*". Of course, I have great respect for the House of Lev. However, a lot of their convictions seem to be based on what "makes sense" rather than Torah, itself. It seems that everything in the 13 principles hangs on the second claim, "I believe by complete faith that the Creator... is a Unity, and there is no union in any way like Him. He alone is our God, who was, who is, and who is to be," so I will focus on that point. Rambam's teaching of God's "Unity" is meant to contrast the Christian claim that God is a "Trinity" or "Tri-Unity" (Father, Son, & Holy Spirit). But ultimately, Rambam's principles are not Torah; they are made to "summarize" Torah. However, I believe that his principles fall apart when you actually read the Torah. And if you're willing, I'd like to point to how Jesus fulfills and completes our understanding of the Law. Rambam's claim breaks down in the very first chapter of the Torah. I'll break it down in three points:
    1) G-d's name is *plural*, not singular. I am NOT suggesting that there is more than one G-d. However, consider that Genesis 1:1 says, "In the beginning, G-d created the heavens and the earth." The Hebrew word from which we get the name "G-d" is "Elohim". But "Elohim" is not a singular noun; it is actually the plural form of the word "Eloah". How is it that the writer of Genesis (presumably, Moses) saw the creation of the world and identified a singular Creator by the plural name "Elohim"?
    2) Well, if we go further down, this wording was obviously intentional because G-d in Genesis 1:26, “Let us make man in *our* image, after *our* likeness." This means that there is more than one person acting in Creation, and these distinct "persons" made mankind in their image. But if we know that God is one (according to Deuteronomy 6:4), how could God exist as multiple "persons"?
    3) The answer comes Jesus! One of Jesus's disciples, John, recognizes this complex in Genesis, and in acknowledging Jesus's authority and divinity, he wrote, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made." (John 1:1-3) The "Word" John refers to is Jesus. Jesus is the same Creator that we see in Genesis 1. It is the Son who made all things with his Father, and it is he who spoke with his Father, "let us make man in *our* image."
    There are countless other places in the Torah that point to Jesus, as well, but to put it simply, Jesus is the eternal Creator of all things alongside his Father. The Son came down to dwell among humanity and to be a perfect, atoning sacrifice for our sins. Unless we accept Jesus as the only Son of God, God will not pardon any of our transgressions. If we reject the Son, we reject the Father. To the House of Lev, I propose to you that there is an empty tomb in Jerusalem where God's Son was raised from the dead. And because of this, Jesus is now seated at the right hand of Majesty in heaven. I respect that you're both on a journey, but I pray earnestly that this journey leads you to knowing and loving Jesus.
    Wow. Well... if you read this all the way through, you're crazy! Thanks for taking the time to read through this. Feel free to leave comments, questions, concerns, and/or smart remarks

    • @seriouslyiknowhowtoread
      @seriouslyiknowhowtoread Рік тому +3

      It's pretty simple. Man has always tried to be God and it fails. Judaism recognizes to worship God and God alone is truth.
      Worshipping a man as God is something not to do. Pretty simple

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +3

      It’s very simple!

    • @seriouslyiknowhowtoread
      @seriouslyiknowhowtoread Рік тому +2

      @@houseoflev I love when a long comment I see given yet just in sentence it's refuted

    • @lloydreed9519
      @lloydreed9519 Рік тому

      ​@@seriouslyiknowhowtoread Hmm... I think there's a disconnect between what I'm saying and what you might be reading. My original comment was pointing to the nature of God and how he's revealed in Scripture. If Jesus was just a man, I wouldn't worship him. But because he is also fully God (meaning that he shares the same divine nature as the Father and Holy Spirit), he is worthy of praise, glory, and honor.
      After all, didn't the prophet Daniel see a "son of man" in his night visions receiving worship and glory? In Daniel 7:13-14, the prophet said that he saw one like a "son of man" come before the Ancient of Days (God) to receive "dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him." I'm not suggesting the worship of a man rather than God. That's crazy! I am saying that we worship the *Son of Man*, Jesus, who IS God.

    • @seriouslyiknowhowtoread
      @seriouslyiknowhowtoread Рік тому +3

      @@lloydreed9519 Judaism is pretty simple God is God and man is man. Anything else is Greek and Roman man gods.

  • @littleteme78
    @littleteme78 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for posting this. My friends are Xtians and it's hard for them to compute this. I occasionally send them Rabbi Tovia Singer's video (after they send me something), and they still ha e a hard time with the Truth.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +2

      You know, we’ve learned that people will only listen when they want to hear something. Some Xtians only have the goal to talk down to others who don’t accept their beliefs. And there are others who don’t and are very loving.
      Look at it like this… Gd is probably putting them in you path to only strengthen you. And who knows 🤷🏾‍♂️… maybe they’ll come back to you in the future. Zechariah 8:23!

  • @ScottSherman1
    @ScottSherman1 Рік тому +1

    Todah! Rambam is a title. His name was Maimonides.

  • @pegiecrouch5716
    @pegiecrouch5716 Рік тому +1

    You guys are so inspiring

  • @WeekzGod
    @WeekzGod Рік тому +1

    To the Christians countering the video:
    “The fact that a christological interpretation is offered cannot be considered proof because there are many alternative interpretations.” - Rabbi Yitzchack Breitowitz

  • @shahnjaylaconnors1476
    @shahnjaylaconnors1476 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. Many of the principles you discussed align with Christianity, which make sense because Christianity emerged from Judaism.

  • @ScenariosOfDrea
    @ScenariosOfDrea Рік тому +1

    I love everything about this 💕I have a weird question about prayer, why do the Jewish people pray by standing as opposed to kneeling like Christians I've always wondered this and just genuinely curious. Because I was taught that one kneels to bow before GD but what it seems is the opposite to stand to exalt Gd just curious of your thoughts?

    • @user_mll374
      @user_mll374 Рік тому +2

      We do bow to God. There are many many times during prayer that we bow. Throughout a service, we bow. We do a full bow, starting in the standing position, then bending knees and then fully bowing 😊
      Full body bows.
      On Yom Kippur, we bow fully, with knees on the floor as well.
      Bowing is done at specific prayers and parts of the service, including His name.
      Also, I can ask you the question - when and why did kneeling start?? Because I think it's not from doctrine, but from a practice that was started later... but im not fully sure. Maybe you know?

    • @ScenariosOfDrea
      @ScenariosOfDrea Рік тому +1

      @@user_mll374 I’m not sure when the kneeling started it’s a good question. However so in Judaism if I’m to understand you do bend on knees like Christian’s ? I ask this because when I have gone to synagogues, generally for Bar or Bat Mitzvah people stand and do sway or bow their heads but don’t get on their knees and go on the floor.
      It’s interesting that in some prayers you do that’s interesting.

    • @user_mll374
      @user_mll374 Рік тому +1

      @@ScenariosOfDrea When I say "bow", I mean standing and bowing at the waist.
      Kneeling to me is remaining on your knees for a long time. Jewish prayer services can last for hours. So, staying on your knees for hours could be very difficult...lol
      There are different Jewish synagogues and sects. It depends which one you were in. It should be a full bow, like you're looking at the floor. Maybe some people do it in a smaller way, but everyone knows it is meant to be a bow.
      The floor bow is only on the High Holidays.
      Also, whenever the arc with the Torah is open, we MUST stand. We have to stand at certain parts of prayer services as well. Standing is also a way to give respect. So, its a mix.
      I hope this helps!? 😊

    • @ScenariosOfDrea
      @ScenariosOfDrea Рік тому +1

      @@user_mll374 It does thank you so much!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +1

      Hey Andrea. This may help a bit…
      www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1508300/jewish/Do-Jews-Kneel-in-Prayer.htm

  • @Sojourner.1
    @Sojourner.1 Рік тому

    Thanks for the enlightenment.

  • @r.jennings324
    @r.jennings324 Рік тому +1

    Excellent explaining of these principles.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +1

      Thank you. And thx for watching

  • @Wawas318
    @Wawas318 Рік тому

    Here is the long version, it’s hard to find. As the video shows it was recited on Passover take note of the Moroccan custom what was eaten on Passover , fresh greens nothing processed , ua-cam.com/video/GjM-1sDntiQ/v-deo.html.

  • @joemiz25
    @joemiz25 Рік тому

    You guys are awesome

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому

      Thank you… ! So are you👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

  • @hiskingdom1
    @hiskingdom1 6 місяців тому +1

    My friends, it's not Scripture, it shouldn't be taken as the word of God. That was written specifically by someone in opposition to the Gospel, that's clearly the reference. So keep that in mind when choosing what to believe (nothing extra) or who to stand by (my advice is no one, God Himself is humble), it's just a man you're idolizing as something more than he could be. Honestly I'm a little put off by the man's audacity to state these statements meant for others to take an oath by, when he is not God. Who does he think he is to add to God's word, write his own "scripture" poetry points and ask that people affirm it for themselves, that is literally only for God to do, not his place to make up. (And it's riding on ritual--which if not from the Most High is not kosher.)
    Anything added like this is idolatry, and I'd much rather be reading God's beautiful living Word than this guy's repetitive indoctrinations against the Son. Reading or reciting what's real, over some man's bs, in place of my God's Word and holy prayers חס ושלום. If you want to meditate on anything, meditate on His word day and night, and you shall not want. He truly gave us Everything Himself. Bless.
    13And the Lord cut off from Israel head and tail, palm branch and reed in one day. יגוַיַּכְרֵ֨ת יְהֹוָ֜ה מִיִּשְׂרָאֵ֗ל רֹ֧אשׁ וְזָנָ֛ב כִּפָּ֥ה וְאַגְמ֖וֹן י֥וֹם אֶחָֽד:14The old and honored are the head, while the prophets teaching lies are the tail. ידזָקֵ֥ן וּנְשֽׂוּא־פָנִ֖ים ה֣וּא הָרֹ֑אשׁ וְנָבִ֥יא מֽוֹרֶה־שֶׁ֖קֶר ה֥וּא הַזָּנָֽב:15For those leading this people lead them astray, and those led by them are destroyed. טווַיִּֽהְי֛וּ מְאַשְּׁרֵ֥י הָֽעָם־הַזֶּ֖ה מַתְעִ֑ים וּמְאֻשָּׁרָ֖יו מְבֻלָּעִֽים:
    Matthew 23:13,15 (Complete Jewish Bible) "But woe to you hypocritical Torah teachers and P'rushim! For you are shutting the Kingdom of Heaven in peoples' faces, neither entering yourselves nor allowing those who wish to enter to do so. Woe to you hypocritical Torah teachers and P'rushim! You go about over land and sea to make one proselyte; and when you succeed, you make him twice as fit for Gei-Hinnom as you are!"
    Sha'ul
    ua-cam.com/users/shortsDjr2gXAWkvM?si=s98lkdWvG9HqGy7v
    Pe echad
    ua-cam.com/video/hBPl2214-jE/v-deo.htmlsi=mktUD8GUsh3HVJ9K

    • @hiskingdom1
      @hiskingdom1 6 місяців тому

      If he were truly standing in faith, he would simply stand in faith. Who feels the need to write a new gospel as a counter-gospel, and how credible is that in the eyes of God, who actually hates when people make things up that he did not say, and say they're coming in his name.

  • @jameschicken1008
    @jameschicken1008 Рік тому +1

    Im curious but do you think that the idea of Christ dying for sins of world etc is an idea that should be questioned much more than it is bearing in mind that jesus never directly said it as far as im aware

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +3

      Hello James! Thanks for your question. The idea should only be questioned when the person is looking for answers. If a person isn't looking for answers, then there is no need to question the idea. Most believers of Jesus are very happy and content where they. And that's great for them! When it comes to a persons spiritual walk, everything should be questioned. We questioned different things within Judaism. Once we got the answers, they were satisfying for us, and that became our truth. This is exactly why we don't argue with people. Their religious beliefs are "TRUTH" to them. The same for us. We have love and respect for everyone and their spiritual walk.
      So, the moment one has a question, they should search to find the answers!

    • @jessssss6781
      @jessssss6781 Рік тому +1

      @@houseoflev you should become a rabbi

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому +1

      @@jessssss6781 🤷🏾‍♂️ who knows!!! 🙏🏾

  • @johnnyrodriguez708
    @johnnyrodriguez708 Рік тому

    Amen...

  • @Rachel-gg8gz
    @Rachel-gg8gz Рік тому

    💐

  • @surilevy2079
    @surilevy2079 Рік тому +1

    I love your videos!!!

  • @roxiluz8602
    @roxiluz8602 Рік тому +1

    ❤❤❤ beautiful like always

  • @BigToeify
    @BigToeify 11 місяців тому

    Welcome home.

  • @finaldaylight3804
    @finaldaylight3804 Рік тому +2

    I'm curious. If God is an all powerful being, why would being a physical being be an issue for him? Surely if he is God, the laws of physics don't apply to him and therefore he can be both physical and eternal. If he cannot be both then what sort of God is he that has limitations and is bound by his own creation?
    Also, when God creates man, he says "Let *us* make man in our own image"..who is the "us"?

    • @dovidberger1688
      @dovidberger1688 Рік тому +2

      I not sure that He can’t technically express Himself physically. I understand that it wouldn’t make any sense to express Himself in our world in a body which is finite when our experience of Him should be His truth that He is Infinite! He created everything from the tallest mountains down to our DNA and He should express Himself in a human/finite body?

    • @dovidberger1688
      @dovidberger1688 Рік тому +1

      In response to your second question Rashi explains that G-d showed us His own humility. He was creating man in His own image which would cause jealousy from the angels so He inquired from them so to speak if He could proceed with the making of man. Rashi cont. even though G-d knew that this would leave room for some to doubt in His ability He considered the lesson of Humility, the lesson that the greater person should always ask counsel and permission from those of lesser status, greater. If you cont. along to the next verse it the says ‘Vayivra’ which translates to and He created in singular form.

    • @finaldaylight3804
      @finaldaylight3804 Рік тому

      @@dovidberger1688 So he can express himself in a physical body while also being infinite, but he won't do it?
      Thank you for the other response to the second part of my question.

    • @dovidberger1688
      @dovidberger1688 Рік тому

      @@finaldaylight3804 I believe so but I’m not 100%. I believe that it’s so belittling to His greatness and impossible for a human who for example needs to eat and is not self reliant to be a form in which G-d could/would express Himself! P.S. a most famous philosophical question that’s asked is, ‘Can G-d create a rock that He can’t hold’? The truth is for the most part we can’t wrap our heads around these contradictory abilities of the One who is All-Capable!

    • @finaldaylight3804
      @finaldaylight3804 Рік тому

      @@dovidberger1688 I understand. Thank you for your replies and for not feeling offended by my questions. I appreciate it very much

  • @stefaniivanova8465
    @stefaniivanova8465 5 місяців тому

    4.35 didnt God said that the scribes corrupted the torah?

  • @Wawas318
    @Wawas318 Рік тому

    Here is the regular version he adds words at the end ua-cam.com/video/7z0twubLeb8/v-deo.html

  • @notyourtypicalcomment2399
    @notyourtypicalcomment2399 6 місяців тому

    But even in the Torah it talks about God having a form

  • @nancykirk2650
    @nancykirk2650 Рік тому

    You both said that he was a Christian but that you were not. What religion were you?

  • @michaelaltman7838
    @michaelaltman7838 Рік тому

    Excellent review of the 13 principles
    And no question Maimonides was a great doctor and scholar…BUT…how do you all know it’s true and his way is correct…. He was a great man no doubt , but yet a man ….so how can one know the NT (and Paul) is false?
    Kinda a gut feeling ?
    Or more substantial proofs ?
    Just asking….wondering

    • @YLvids
      @YLvids Рік тому

      Hey, I know you weren’t asking me, but I would highly recommend checking out Rabbi Tovia Singer on UA-cam. He goes through the claims of Christianity and systematically breaks them down. He uses proofs from the Torah itself, to show that it’s incompatible, and even points out many intentional omissions and mistranslations in the New Testament. Definitely check him out! Also, the Rambam (A.K.A. Maimonides) didn’t just come up with this stuff on his own. He compiled existing ideas from scripture and organized them into a comprehensive list. I hope that was helpful.

    • @dovidberger1688
      @dovidberger1688 Рік тому +2

      The Rambam codified that which is the foundation of all Jewish Knowledge for all time. This is not his own personal wisdom shared. His wisdom is seen in his ability to enumerate precisely the basics of Judaism in perfect order.

    • @michaelaltman7838
      @michaelaltman7838 Рік тому

      Thanx David

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Рік тому

      We agree with this! 👍🏾

    • @kumiore6094
      @kumiore6094 Рік тому

      Just spend time everyday reading only in the Old Testament for a few months especially in Isaiah chapters 44 and 45. Everything that they read from Rambam is found in the Old Testament.

  • @sylviasolomon2241
    @sylviasolomon2241 Рік тому

    wow. beautiful ❤️🌹

  • @vblake530530
    @vblake530530 Рік тому +1

    Number 5. ✡️

  • @Hacker-kr9vc
    @Hacker-kr9vc Рік тому

    👍👍👍

  • @princessc660
    @princessc660 Рік тому

    Genesis 15:1-After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying: 'Fear not, Abram, I am thy shield, thy reward shall be exceeding great.' That is two if I’m counting correctly the lord his word. For the word to speak it has to be someone. And this word traveled the word had to be someone to go to abram and speak. Abram knew about Jesus before Jesus came to earth. John 1:1-In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The word of the lord was there since the Old Testament Jesus wasn’t only there in the New Testament. John 8:85 he said before Abraham I am.

  • @Tjfcr
    @Tjfcr Рік тому +4

    i can’t wait for the video were you guys are done through the process and officially jewish 🎉🤍