Why I Left Christianity & Converted to Orthodox Judaism | My Story
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
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In this video, I am sharing the story of how I left Christianity/the Church and became a convert to Orthodox Judaism. This journey spanned several years, and wasn't always smooth, but I can say it was one of the most fulfilling things I ever did, and I have no regrets. :)
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Hi Jayelle! I also converted from evangelical Christianity to Judaism and entertain a youtube channel dedicated to the subject, in Portuguese language. Shabat Shalom
Hi, so nice to hear, and you should go for it! 🤗
There is a proverb in Portugal that says if you want to know what a Jew looks like just look in the mirror:)
@@dawnoftherainbow8500 Well there was a tone time, a lot of Jewish on the Iberian Peninsula before the Inquisition and to this day there are many Jews there that have no idea of their Jewish roots. Some do though, and are returning to them.
Shabbat shalom from kenya
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I converted over 40 years ago it was not easy in England at that time ,the bet din had me wate 5 years till they would do the conversion. But b,h.today over 40 years later later lead a complete Jewish hasdic life in Jerusalem, with my 8 children and 13 grandchildren I thank hasem every day that I went through all the hard times to be who I am today ,thank you for your channel and may g_d continue to give much blessings in your life and nucas from your children koll tov , and gratings from Israel.
Peter, thank you so much for sharing, such a beautiful comment!💗
It's our dream as well to make Aliyah at some point. 😊
From darkness to a darkness. No progress made .
Lucky. I am hopefully headed the same way
@@CatyBelek😂😂😂😂 you belive in nothing whonis the looser
@@CatyBelek Obey the Noahide laws.
I am currently converting and I grew up a Christian as well and even worked in ministry. I never thought I'd find religion but Judaism isnt just religion, its culture; a way of being. And I like that. Then I found out my great great grandmother was jewish and it just all made sense.
That's beautiful, Stephanie, thank you for sharing! I agree with you about Judaism, it's not religion the way people think of it. How did you find out about your great great grandmother? 🤗
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.
He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.”
Jesus (Yeshua) died on the cross, was buried, and ROSE on the 3rd day and DEFEATED DEATH so that none of us had to go to hell🙏🏽
Accept the FREE GIFT that of salvation before it is too late.
Religious works and “good works” alone cannot get you to heaven. God is holy and His word says “Without holiness no one will see the Lord”
You can claim to be “holy” but it is INWARD and OUTWARD holiness! Those who are deceived in thinking otherwise will fall short!
We are called to be set apart in ALL ways, even by looks. If you walk in a worldly setting and blend in know are lukewarm
I'm the opposite. I was raised Jewish and I have converted to Christianity.
Best decision ever.
Please do not confuse us with catholics.
Catholic and Christian are not even remotely the same thing.
@@Mr-pn2eh Ive been a Christian all my life and an ordained minister. Im very clear. We have to choose what path is right for us. But I do hate that if you find Christianity right for you that you feel the need to come to this lady's video... Its disrespectful to culture and religion. And its one thing I highly dislike about Christianity.
What exactly makes sense that didn’t before?
Noachide here. Your story is very uplifting, Jayelle. Toda raba.
Baruch HaShem! Yay, Andrew!
@@petersanmiguel1468
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Tell me one “prophecy” and I will debunk it for you.
Every people wants to claim to be a Noahide when they don't even know that there is no such laws in the Torah except Gen 9:4-6 as if it is a premium to have such ambiguous status. After seeing many Jews and Gentiles believe in Yeshua, ancient rabbis began inventing the 7 laws while copying some ideas for Gentiles from Paul.
@@MosheBenChaim When God says he hates evil (Pro 8:13 , 1 Sam 15:19) , why do Jews still say he created evil (ra ,רָ֑ע) in Isa 45:7? It doesn't make sense with the translation of Isa 45:7.
One of my favorite liturgical lines is: “behold, my torah. Do not forsake it. It is a tree of life to those who hold fast to it.”
Yes, also in the Alenu prayer, "It (the Torah) is a tree of life to those who hold onto it, and those who support it are praiseworthy. It's ways are ways of pleasantness and all it's pathways are peace."
There is many beautiful prayers. 😊
@@jayellealafi5797 You need to read a book titled ''God Man The Word Made Flesh." There is no Vicarious Salvation. But. There is a Science behind... The salvation of the "SOUL."
The talmud forsakes the torah.
@@jazzpote4316 Oh? And from what source did you learn this fascinating tidbit?
@@AdaraBalabusta by reading it
Welcome home. You actually always had a Jewish soul. Great and inspiring story about your Jewish journey
Thank you! 😊 Glad you enjoyed it.
For some reason you brought tears to my eyes.
People have no idea what a Ger has to go through and endure the abuse from some communities who mistreating converts.
@@robertbokke Im sorry you had that experience. I belong to 3 synagogues (2 orthodox & 1 conservative) and without exception every Jew by choice (and there are many) is treated as though they were a Jew by birth. In fact most forget that they are Jews by choice
@@robertbokke That is utter bullshit. You're trying to suit some sort of agenda you have by saying that. While it is extremely hard to convert, but those that have been able to go through the process are typically welcomes with open arms throughout the conversion process. I know that from personal experience. My brother's wife converted and I saw how she was fully accepted .
I think you hit it on the nail when you said *What is Judaism without Torah and Mitzvot*. That's something to really think about. Thank you.
Emes….it’s just ….culture then
Hi Tinokshenishba, I didn't mean to get super philosophical there or anything, it's just something that I ponder now and again. 🤗
I recently saw this interview of the Israeli Ambassador to the US, talking about Israel and the justifications for it, (I'm pro-Israel, don't get me wrong) but with scarcely any mention of Judaism/Torah/the fact that G-d himself gave that land to Avraham and his descendants. I found it thought provoking, maybe a little sad.
Yashar Kocheich!
@@jayellealafi5797 Yet I assure you that Conservative Judaism, Reform Judaism, Reconstructionist Judaism, and so on are just as "real" as Orthodox Judaism, so please give them credit for their interpretations--not abandonment--of Torah.
@@meltzerboy what exactly makes an interpretation of Torah legitimate if it also denies the divine source?
Welcome to our family Jayelle! I’ve always been inspired by people like you, so much so, that I myself married a convert and we have two beautiful boys together. Welcome welcome. Much love and respect!
Thank you so much!! That's so wonderful to hear about your family, I am likewise inspired by other's stories. 😊 Thank you for sharing!
I pray that you will see what we saw. That Jesus is Savior and Redeemer.. one with the Father and Holy Spirit. The *Bible is not a series of disconnected stories.* It is a *single narrative in which every story, every character* points beyond itself to *one who is greater.*
The story of Adam and Eve is not just about the first man and woman... *there is a true and better Adam* who passed the test in the garden and whose obedience is ascribed to us.
*There is a true and better Abel* who, though innocently slain, has blood that cries out, not for our condemnation, but for our acquittal.
*There is a true and better Abraham* who answered the call of God to leave all the comfortable and familiar and go out into the void to create a new people of God.
*There is a true and better Isaac,* the son of laughter, of grace, who was not just offered up by his father on the mount but was truly sacrificed for us all.
*There is a true and better Jacob* who wrestled and took the blow of justice we deserved, so we, like Jacob, only receive the wounds of grace that wake us up and discipline us.
*There is a true and better Joseph* who, at the right hand of the king, forgives those who betrayed and sold him and uses his new power to save them.
*There is a true and better Moses* who stands in the gap between the people and the Lord and who mediates a new covenant.
*There is a true and better Rock of Moses* who, struck with the rod of God’s justice, now gives us water in the desert.
*There is a true and better Job,* the truly innocent sufferer, who then intercedes for and saves his foolish friends.
*There is a true and better David* whose victory becomes his people’s victory, though they never lifted a stone to accomplish it themselves.
*There is a true and better Esther* who didn’t just risk losing an earthly palace but lost the ultimate heavenly one, who didn’t just risk his life, but gave his life to save his people.
*There is a true and better Jonah* who was cast out into the storm so that we could be brought in.
*There is a true and better Passover Lamb,* innocent, perfect, helpless, slain so the angel of death will pass over us. He’s the *true Temple,* the *true Prophet,* the *true High-Priest,* the *true King,* the *true Sacrifice,* the *true Lamb,* the *true Light,* and the *true Bread.*
The Bible is not a series of disconnected stories. It is a single narrative that points to one person... *Jesus.*
*JESUS IS GOD.. A plain prophet cannot fulfill all this prophecy. JESUS IS THE LORD AND SAVIOR.*
You are reading Torah/Tannah (OLD TESTAMENT) but you are hardening your heart to this truth. Why? Please have an open heart for the truth.
There is the ONLY TESTAMENT and NOT the old testament. But if you choose to be saved by a man, so be it for you.
Albeit is not sure that Jesus will embrace you by making him a God.He did not seek glory for himself.
You may have the surprize to be told:
Matthew 7:21. "Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ 23Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’@@Armuandist
I'm going to this process 😢😢and my parents make me feel I have a demon spirit on me today I'm soo broken right now
you should separate yourself from your parents, even jews that become closer to God have the same problem with their families friends...
Keep pushing, you got this
I'm sorry, I know it's hard. But keep going, Hashem will help you. I agree with the previous commenter that suggested distancing yourself from unsupportive people. I had to as well.
A real conversion, by necessity entails lots of self sacrifice, and it starts with relationships. When we sacrifice for Hashem he draws us close. You'll never regret it if you do it properly.
I hope you have a good support group/community that will help you. Wishing you all the best. 💗
Beautiful story. I think you’ve inspired me to make my own video. I have yet to begin conversion classes. I’m waiting on my application to go through so maybe in a little while, but I’m gonna start writing. Gut Shabbas to you and your husband!
Thank you, you should! Good for you for pursuing Truth, best of luck! 😊
Good Shabbas how goes it?
As a Jew, a yeshiva boy, you reminded me what a gift I got . Thanks a lot 👐🏻
You're welcome! 😊
@@jayellealafi5797 Why didnt you look into ISLAM the religion of Moses(peace be upon him),Jesus(peace be upon him),Muhammad(peace be upon him)?????...
@@letsknow1491 Why didn't YOU look into the REAL religion of MOSHE, the ORIGINAL BIBLE of the actual ISRAELITES?
@@letsknow1491 Christians leave Jesus (peace not be upon the bringer of wars) when they find out he wasn't the promised Jewish Messiah, c'mon you should've already known that haven't you??
The only Prophecy Jesus might've been close to fulfill was the Prophecy of a humble man riding a donkey, but the problem is: Was Jesus HUMBLE!?
(Matthew 11:29-30)
"29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
(Matthew 12:1-8)
"At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn and to eat.
2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day.
3 But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him;
4 How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?
5 Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?
6 But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple.
7 But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
8 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day."
(Matthew 12:38-42)
"38 Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.
39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:
40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
41 The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.
42 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here."
Well at least was he riding a donkey??
Depends on the Gospel, according to the Gospel of Matthew he wasn't:
(Matthew 21:1-8)
"And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,
2 Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.
3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.
4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.
6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,
7 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.
8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way."
Well maybe at least he fulfilled the following parts of the prophecy!? (Cuz you know.. every prophecy has a following part)
(Zechariah 9:9-17)
"9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass." - A HUMBLE man riding A DONKEY (Aside of the poetic expression of two donkeys)
"10 And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth.
11 As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water.
12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee;
13 When I have bent Judah for me, filled the bow with Ephraim, and raised up thy sons, O Zion, against thy sons, O Greece, and made thee as the sword of a mighty man.
14 And the Lord shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the Lord God shall blow the trumpet, and shall go with whirlwinds of the south.
15 The Lord of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar.
16 And the Lord their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land.
17 For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids." - And BRINGS UNIVERSAL PEACE
I mean there's a lotta new testament verses in which JC clearly states that he came to bring wars and division between brothers and sisters, one hating his own wife and children - mother and father, and commanding his disciples (Through a parable) to 'Slaugther' all of his opposers, but that's quite the basis..
@@1995yuda first of all im in the original religion of MOSHE i.e ISLAM(submission to the will of God) by following Muhammad(peace be upon him).ISLAM is not only the religion Muhammad(peace be upon him) but all the prophets like Adam,Noha,Lut,Solomon,Israel,David,Abraham,MOSES,Jesus,Muhammad(peace be upon them all) and many more prophets whom God sent to this world.This religion of God is completed by the last and final messenger of God i.e Muhammad(peace be upon him).
2.Im not a Israelite to follow judaism.Moses was sent only to the lordship of Israel not for the humanity.
3.There are other prophets like Jesus and Muhammad(peace bw upon them all) whom you people disagree with without any justification.Becuase Jesus and Muhammad(peace be upon them all) are also sent by the same God who sent Moses(peace be upon him).
4.Suppose if you are in the time of Abraham (peace be upon him)you cannot follow Lut (peace be upon him) at that time.You have to follow Abraham(peace be upon him) only.Likewise you have to follow Muhammad(peace be upon him) now becuase he was sent for the whole humanity.
5.Does Torah which you have today is from the time of Moses(peace be upon him) without any corruption????If so evidence please.I cannot base my belief based on some book which has no authenticity.
Thank you so much for sharing! As an Orthodox girl it really gave me Chizuk!
Loved the skit🤭👍
Hi Chana, that's awesome, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 🤗
That’s exactly why I became religious. I thought: “so many people died to stay Jewish and I’m going to complain about not being able to eat bacon.” Now, I have a lot more reason to stay religious, of course.
That's so nice to hear! I didn't eat bacon even before my conversion, so that wasn't an issue for me, but kosher overall has been a lot to learn. 😅
I dont eat pork either. I am a oneness pentecostal. I respect your decision. I had a hard time with the trinity myself.
@@jayellealafi5797 I am only towards the beginning of your video but you can't reject Christianity from the basis of those 3 you mentioned thinking its solved where you went. I can respond to all of those. Many of the early believers were Jewish and you have to look to 2nd temple period instead of today's rabbinic arguments.
@@jayellealafi5797 Dr. Benjamin D. Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages at the Jewish Theological Seminary, wrote the following in his book "Bodies of God and the world of Ancient Israel":
“Some Jews regard Christianity’s claim to be a monotheistic religion with grave suspicion, both because of the doctrine of the trinity (how can three equal one?) and because of Christianity’s core belief that God took bodily form. . . . No Jew sensitive to Judaism’s own classical sources, however, can fault the theological model Christianity employs when it avows belief in a God who has an earthly body as well as a Holy Spirit and a heavenly manifestation, for that model, we have seen, is a perfectly Jewish one. A religion whose scripture contains the fluidity traditions [referring to God appearing in bodily form in the Tanakh], whose teachings emphasize the multiplicity of the shekhinah, and whose thinkers speak of the sephirot does not differ in its theological essentials from a religion that adores the triune God.”
Be it known:
Through the Holy Spirit, God has put it on me to preach to those lost in the devil's deceit!
I tell ye, truly, Jesus of Nazareth is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. He is the anointed one, for he is, Jesus Christ. God the Father has raised him from the dead; who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God! Angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father, but by him. They who believe and are baptized with the Holy Spirit shall be saved; but they who believe not shall be damned. For they who believe not on him, shall die in their sins!
I tell ye now to repent of your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and you'll receive the gift of the Holy Spirit upon asking the Father!
There are *NO* sub-divisions of Christianity. You're either a disciple of Christ or not. A Christian is someone who follows God's word, not a religion. Who obey the Father and follow his will; not man's nor their own heart's. Unless you keep Jesus' commandments, think not the Holy Spirit will dwell within you!
They who heed this message and did what was stated with an open heart to God...
Read the Holy Bible (KJV) daily and every time before you read, pray to the Father and ask:
"Lord I ask that you give me understanding of your word, that I interpret it the way you want me to, and none of my own. I ask you in Jesus' name, amen."
1 John 2:2 KJV
2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
Acts 13:26-33 KJV
26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, *and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.*
27 *For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.*
28 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.
29 *And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.*
30 *But God raised him from the dead:*
31 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.
32 *And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,*
33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
1 Peter 3:22 KJV
22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
John 14:6 KJV
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Mark 16:16 KJV
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
John 8:24 KJV
24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
Acts 2:38 KJV
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Luke 11:13 KJV
13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
John 14:21-24 KJV
21 *He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.*
22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
23 Jesus answered and said unto him, *If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.*
24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and *the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.*
I found this very informative. My wife and I attended a messianic congregation for a number of years and I have to agree with your general feeling about it. Ultimately, my sense was that these people were more in love with converting Jews than loving the Jews themselves. I also feel that there is a space in this question of conversion that is generally overlooked which is simply that a non-Jew can enjoy the blessings of HaShem in being observant without actually becoming a Jew from a halachic position. I observe shabbat and attend a conservative shul without converting for a number of reasons mainly having to do with my age, having spent most of my life as a Christian and not wanting to cut myself off from grandchildren and other family. Ultimately, it is not about being a Christian or a Jew from a legal standpoint but one's relationship to God that matters.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! You're absolutely right, there is no need for one to convert to Judaism and it won't be the right path for many/most people. I'm not here to persuade people, only to share my story and what I've learned. 😊
Jews believe that there is a path to G-d for the righteous gentile as well, that is just as legitimate, it is not about becoming Jewish.💗
I imagine that you are following the Noachide laws which is great!
I pray that you will see what we saw. That Jesus is Savior and Redeemer.. one with the Father and Holy Spirit. The *Bible is not a series of disconnected stories.* It is a *single narrative in which every story, every character* points beyond itself to *one who is greater.*
The story of Adam and Eve is not just about the first man and woman... *there is a true and better Adam* who passed the test in the garden and whose obedience is ascribed to us.
*There is a true and better Abel* who, though innocently slain, has blood that cries out, not for our condemnation, but for our acquittal.
*There is a true and better Abraham* who answered the call of God to leave all the comfortable and familiar and go out into the void to create a new people of God.
*There is a true and better Isaac,* the son of laughter, of grace, who was not just offered up by his father on the mount but was truly sacrificed for us all.
*There is a true and better Jacob* who wrestled and took the blow of justice we deserved, so we, like Jacob, only receive the wounds of grace that wake us up and discipline us.
*There is a true and better Joseph* who, at the right hand of the king, forgives those who betrayed and sold him and uses his new power to save them.
*There is a true and better Moses* who stands in the gap between the people and the Lord and who mediates a new covenant.
*There is a true and better Rock of Moses* who, struck with the rod of God’s justice, now gives us water in the desert.
*There is a true and better Job,* the truly innocent sufferer, who then intercedes for and saves his foolish friends.
*There is a true and better David* whose victory becomes his people’s victory, though they never lifted a stone to accomplish it themselves.
*There is a true and better Esther* who didn’t just risk losing an earthly palace but lost the ultimate heavenly one, who didn’t just risk his life, but gave his life to save his people.
*There is a true and better Jonah* who was cast out into the storm so that we could be brought in.
*There is a true and better Passover Lamb,* innocent, perfect, helpless, slain so the angel of death will pass over us. He’s the *true Temple,* the *true Prophet,* the *true High-Priest,* the *true King,* the *true Sacrifice,* the *true Lamb,* the *true Light,* and the *true Bread.*
The Bible is not a series of disconnected stories. It is a single narrative that points to one person... *Jesus.*
*JESUS IS GOD.. A plain prophet cannot fulfill all this prophecy. JESUS IS THE LORD AND SAVIOR.*
You are reading Torah/Tannah (OLD TESTAMENT) but you are hardening your heart to this truth. Why? Please have an open heart for the truth.
@@gilyashar My point was that there is another spiritual space available to people other than becoming a Jew or simply following the Noachide laws. A gentile can experience the spirit of God and the spiritual blessings of Shabbat, the wisdom of studying Torah and other benefits that Jews can also experience without converting This is something that was commonplace in the ancient world where many gentiles attended Jewish synagogues, were observant to a limited extent and were also accepted by the Jewish community. This is something that has been lost because of the separation of Christian and Jew that has developed over the centuries.
@@Armuandist ua-cam.com/video/PT6xFdQMF6E/v-deo.html
you left jesus for this? "A girl who is three years and one day old, whose father arranged her betrothal, is betrothed through intercourse, as the halakhic status of intercourse with her is that of intercourse in all halakhic senses. And in a case where the childless husband of a girl three years and one day old dies, if his brother the yavam engages in intercourse with her, he acquires her as his wife;"
I was homeschooled too! 1st-12th grades and while I regret being raised somewhat adjacent to Messianic Christianity, I don't regret my homeschool education. It gave me the critical thinking skills I needed to question Christianity and convert to Judaism!
Me too! Right through 12th grade, and then I did a high school equivalency test to get a diploma for college entrance, but decided on trade school instead.
My mom is some kind of superhero, I don't know how she did it. 😂
@@jayellealafi5797 I really don't know how my mom did it either, she just finished homeschooling my last sibling this year! I took the SATs and an equivalency test so I could qualify for university here in the US.
@@ronangoforth3081 I want to share with you two video posted by fellow Americans, one from Jewish and one from Christian.
I posted them for you, just as a food for thought.
Have you read the Quran?
@@ronangoforth3081 Jewish American Derrick Feinman asked God to guide him to the correct religion that is accepted by God, please watch this video how God answered this man supplication it was a miracle in the broad daylight, this video is posted by Derrick Feinman himself on his channel with video title: "Derrick Feinman How Islam Found Me: My Conversion to Islam" Channel name is Derrick Feinman.
No third person or middle man in this story between a believer and God.
@@ronangoforth3081 It is different person however same incident reported.
Again No third person or middle man in this story between a believer and God, enjoy watching.
Video titled on YT is "AFTER COMBAT - THE STORY OF A MARINE'S CONVERSION TO ISLAM".
I would love to hear more about your conversion process. Thank you for sharing.
Okay! Thank you for watching, and commenting! 🤗
Boy Satan is really deceiving people in the last days trying to turn them away from Jesus as fast as they can because he's about ready to return that's why Satan wants to take as many to hell as he possibly can cuz he knows he's a loser
Fascinating. Good for you. Welcome to the tribe. ❤️
My only suggestion is that you explain terminology to your viewers. Many people don’t know terms like Chabad, Tanach or tefillin.
Hi Leann, thank you! That's a good suggestion! 😊
Thanks for this. My father is a devot Christian, and I grew up like that. Around 11, I started questioning my faith. I got seriously yelled at for it. He was shocked. But that was a few years ago. For the past few years I've just been nothing, I didn't go to any church. But now I want something like that, and I realized Christianity just isn't for me. I've been learning more and more. I want to learn more about Judaism. I'm not saying I'll convert, but I'm seriously considering it. Thank you so much!
I hear you, it can be a rough journey at times. Just so you know, Judaism doesn't hold that everyone must convert and they don't seek or even encourage converts.
Torah however is for everyone. There is universal religion for non-jews that doesn't have nearly the awareness that it should, and I've linked a good video here that might help you find your way. Keep searching and asking the important questions. 🤗jewsforjudaism.org/knowledge/videos/the-seven-laws-of-noah-torah-for-non-jews
To go into Judaism is to believe what is sed about Jesus in the Talmud
And if you insist in converting to Judaism knowing the information that is clear as day-to see
You shall never enter my home or my presents for your new belief
Is 100% apposed to any Cristian belief
And I would say to all Cristian out there read the Talmud before you think of any conversion to Judaism
Be clear on your choice that you make let their be no surprises
And be a wear of what your are doing. In your conversion to Judaism
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I have decided to study Judaism at a synagogue. Not sure if I want to convert, but Jewish teachings are helping me deal with depression.
Good for you, I am happy to hear that! I hope you will feel better soon.😊
It’s not like picking a flavor and liking it and becoming it’s so demeaning when people suggest Judaism is some fun flavor to choose from
Judaism is peace. Follow the 7 noahide laws and you’ll be guaranteed a space in the next world to come ❤
@@Abcdefghijajajaja youre getting offended at something that isnt there at this moment
Amazing! As a born jewish ortodox observant woman, I really enjoyed it
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 😊
I presume you were ready for the onslaught of Christian proselytizers. At least I hope you were. My boyfriend was Jewish and I thought he was an excellent, upstanding man with good morals and a kind heart -- a mensch. He inspired me to look deeper into Judaism on my own. I was raised a Lutheran but never really "bought it." As I explored Judaism, I found it made a lot more sense to me. It struck a chord. I converted. About a year later, my then-boyfriend proposed to me and we got married under a chuppah. That was about 27 years ago. May you have a long, fruitful life and a happy, peaceful marriage. Don't listen to those who would further the lies you heard growing up. Be confident you have chosen the right path.
I love your comment, Patricia, thank you! And thank you for sharing a bit of your story! It's so nice to hear of others who have chosen a similar path. I do not have any regrets and I know it was the right path for me. 💗
I was ready. 😊
Wow Patricia that is amazing.
Thank you... very inspiring. Although I'm frum from birth I needed to here this.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! That's why I made the video. 😊
John 8:24
I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
Colossians 2:9
For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
John 4:23
But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
John 7:28
Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.
John 8:14
Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.
We all have sinned this is why God came in the flesh to die for our sins.
Rejecting His forgiveness and payment for sin with ones own free will is receiveing what one's free choice will bring is eternity apart from Jesus.
The table of the Lord has been set.
Let me make it clear, you DO NOT look like you converted for your boyfriend. Even before telling your story, you looked like you take Judaism very seriously.
Aww, thank you, there is always areas to learn and improve, but that is part of the beauty, I think. 😊
@@jayellealafi5797 totally, Judaism is not boring.
Shalom! In 1 week, on 30 Sivan (day before Rosh Chodesh Adar,) I will be meeting with the beis din for my conversion. I have been on the journey of conversion for about 5 years, learning for 3 years on my own, and 2 years with my beloved Rabbi, Menachem Rivken. I am excited, and afraid at the same time. I am greatly looking forward to starting my journey; towards accomplishing the mission Hashem gave me to do in this world. Hearing your story is beneficial, and helps give me consolation that I am not alone in my journey. May you be blessed, and enjoy many many years of life with simchas!
Avraham, mazal tov, how did it go?!
Welcome, you are definitely not alone. 😊
@@jayellealafi5797 It was amazing and went wonderfully! I got on a plane Monday and stayed overnight in a hotel, and the next morning close to 8:30am, I was taken underneath the shul to their mikveh for brit dam and immersion. I most definitely emerged a new person from the water, and my journey as a Yid has only just begun. It is an honor to be a part of klal Yisrael!
Mazal tov!!! Welcome to the tribe!
May this new life bring you joy and revealed goodness!
@@AvrahamWright welcome to the tribe and Hodesh Tov!
Baruk Hashem! Thanks for shairing. Looking forward to more videos.
Thanks for watching!
I love this video so much! You are a real chassid in your love for Judaism and all Jews. This was SO well organized and you had your sources ready to back up everything you said about Christianity and its history of antisemitism and the differences between Judaism and Christianity. You've always been Jewish, and I am so glad you found your way back to the tribe via conversion.
Thank you for this lovely comment! It was my pleasure, truly. 🤗
hello, i am a teenager who has spent a while questioning my faith, and i really believe that judaism is the right path for me to follow, i am trying to research more about the religion and this video really helped me understand more & gave me more insight to converting and also realise that i am not the only one on this path, so thank you very much!
I am so happy to hear that my video was a help to you!
And good for you, to be so young, but deeply questioning.
I feel the same way when I hear about people that have walked/are walking down this path in life, I find it inspiring and encouraging!
If there's any way I can help you, if you have more questions that I can help answer, please let me know. I'm here for you. 😊💗
You are definitely on the right path and anything you need to move forward on this path, just please ask.
Christianity is a big fraud and Evil, is why I left Christianity because of its nonsense and Idolatry, now I just follow the laws of G-d for gentiles.
In the new testament literature, Jesus goes upto the Fig tree expecting to eat Figs but the Fig tree doesn't have any Figs because it's not blooming season for the Fig tree, so Jesus kicks the tree and curses the Fig tree because it doesn't have figs, is this your G-d? - a G-d that doesn't even remember when he himself decreed that the Fig will give its fruit - is this who your counting on saving you.
In this end of days verse , there's no mention of a Jesus, Christians better wake up and wake up Fast lest you be part of what's coming 👇
8And it shall come to pass throughout all the land, says the Lord, two parts of it shall be cut off. They shall perish, and the third shall remain therein. חוְהָיָ֚ה בְכָל־הָאָ֙רֶץ֙ נְאֻם־יְהֹוָ֔ה פִּֽי־שְׁנַ֣יִם בָּ֔הּ יִכָּֽרְת֖וּ יִגְוָ֑עוּ וְהַשְּׁלִשִׁ֖ית יִוָּ֥תֶר בָּֽהּ:9And I will bring the third in fire; and I will refine them as one refines silver, and I will test them as one tests gold. He shall call in My name, and I will respond to him. I said, "He is My people"; and he shall say, "The Lord is my God."
G-d has never replace the Jewish people 👇
Psalm 105:8-11
He has remembered His covenant forever,
The word which He commanded to a thousand generations,
The covenant which He made with Abraham,
And His oath to Isaac.
Then He confirmed it to Jacob for a statute,
To Israel for eternity.
Deuteronomy 7:9
Know therefore that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments.
Deuteronomy 7:12
“Then it shall come about, because you listen to these judgments and keep and do them, that the Lord your God will keep with you His covenant and His lovingkindness which He swore to your forefathers.
Judges 2:1
Now the angel of the Lord came up from Gilgal to Bochim. And he said, “I brought you up out of Egypt and led you into the land which I have sworn to your fathers; and I said, ‘I will never break My covenant with you,
Why dont you look into ISLAM the religion of Moses(peace be upon him),Jesus(peace be upon him),Muhammad(peace be upon him)?????...
@@letsknow1491 i have looked into islam, i studied it a lot in school and i have many muslim friends who tell me a lot about it; i think it’s a beautiful religion but it’s not necessarily what my beliefs align with.
@@gmc19 . @нів Thank you for your opinion about ISLAM.But i have something yo tell you.
Your belief should only align with the religion of almighty God.You cannot base your salvation on your personal belief.why do you believe that your belief doesnt align with ISLAM?
Is the Judaism present today is from the time of Moses???Why did you giveup jesus(peace be upon him) and Muhammad(peace be upon him) in your belief???
If suppose think there was a group who believed in Abraham(peace be upon him) religion today would you have believed in it????
We need to follow the last and final messenger of God Muhammad(peace be upon him) today because he is the one who sent for this generation .If you were at the time of Abraham(peace be upon him) you should follow him alone.You cannot follow lut(peace be upon him) at that time.
You should always go forward not backward interms of messengers.This is what the truth dear.
Once again i ask you is the religion of judaism which we have today is from Moses(peace be upon him).If there was Moses(peace be upon him) today he would have asked you to follow Muhammaf(peace be upon him).
You may feel offended but dear its the matter of your salvation.So choose the TRUE PATH of almighty GOD.
It’s disgusting how much hate you get on here from “Christians”. But BH because he has great compassion to give us the strength to overcome the harsh words and much more!
I also love Rabbi Singer !
What about Isaiah 53?
Imagine leaving Jesus to follow the people who beat and crucified him.
One day your knee with bow and your tongue confess that Jesus is Lord. Philippians 2:10-11
this story is similar to mine... i am currently 17 and about to start my conversion process BeEzrat HaShem... the videos by Rabbi Yaron Reuven and Rabbi Yosef Mizrachi help me running away from idolatry and, one day, convert to judaism
That is so nice, thank you for sharing! I wish you all the best on your journey. 🤗💗
You should def check out Rabbi Tovia Singer's videos. If you really want find your connection to God, you need to study the Torah. Deeply. It will open your eyes. I wish you the best on this journey.
Oh. Rav Mizrachi was THE inspiration for me and my husband as well. We made the giur , Baruch Hashem 3 years ago.
christianity damages your soul. It's essentially idolatry, and virtually nothing about it matches what's in the Torah. Baruch Hashem more and more people are waking up from the fake "gospel" stories.
Agreed!
The Torah doesn't have salvation.........no blood from the cross for your sins
Just the first several books of the Bible. The salvation and HOLY GHOST is in the NT
@@TriciaRP There's no salvation in worshipping people. You've been fooled by nonsense and ignorance.
After watching Rabbi Tovia Singer on Tanakh Talk, I am totally onboard with your views. I bought both volumes of his books, called Let's get Biblical, which is awesome!
He's a snake trying to protect his community. His content keeps getting refuted.
Go to a channel called Biblical apologetics, by someone named Courtney. She's made plenty of content responding to his claims and refuting him.
@@filthymouthschoolboymakesi1236 I’ve seen that channel and watched most of her videos. Many of her claims are quite weak and subjective, and some are just based on a poor reading of Hebrew.
@@j.braunstein4599 I don't think you watched much of her content. Have you studied the targums and the 2nd temple period? Aramaic and Greek? Tovia is pretty easy to refute.
@@filthymouthschoolboymakesi1236 I’ve watched all her content dealing with relevant apologetics. I don’t read Greek but I have done some studies in other areas.
What do you mean by "so called apostles" were anti-Semites? The apostles were Jews. Jesus was a Jew. That's history. Martin Luther was an anti-Semite, and John Calvin was a murderer, but tell me this, what do you know about Michael Servitus, or Miquel Servantes? Sadly, history is written by the so called victors, but the same people that were killing the Jews were killing the Oneness Christians all throughout history. Shema Yisrael!
Idolatry LMAO. He is not a graven image or an idol. Yeshua resurrected from the dead. That's impossible for humans. Only Adonay can do that.
I would love to hear more!! I would love love to have a friend like you!
I am a Jew finding my way back❤
Good for you! I am so happy to hear this, we can be online friends 😊.
If there's any particular subjects or video topics you'd like me to cover, let me know! I love to hear suggestions from all of you. 💗
@@jayellealafi5797 I can’t remember, are you in Israel? I know a couple that lives in Jerusalem. I would LOVE to FaceTime! Depends where you are and what time is best for you. Just so much easier and I enjoy talking face to face vs text/email. So much to talk about. I just Love your videos!
@@deanadoulahaworth2790 Check out Rabbi Tovia Singer here on UA-cam. The Torah can change your life if you really study it deeply. It really is the word of God.
I love that you could mutually decide to work past your ideological differences! Even within Christianity, there are ... problems. For example, I married a Catholic as a Baptist. And the only way I could do this was to personally swear to the Bishop of Madrid that I would raise my children Catholic. So I went to Mass for 20 years and even considered converting. I remember getting to the final class for Confirmation and I told the teacher, For me, it all comes down to your answer to one question ... do you believe in your heart that the only people in Heaven are Catholic? And he said, Yes. Such absolutism struck me as horrendously offensive to a loving God. To me, an enlightened person would have taken the position of Mother Theresa. "We should help a Hindu become a better Hindu, a Muslim a better Muslim, a Catholic become a better Catholic." Thank you. I think you just did!
If that exclusivity bothers you, you should know that Judaism is exclusive too. To love ones neighbor as onesself in Judaism only applies to fellow Jews. Gentiles in the olam haba will exist to serve Jews.
@@annavallone128 Yep. The Jewish faith teaches that as "gentiles", our greatest glory will be to serve them in the after life 🤣🤣🤣
@@eve3363 preface: if this is true, I'm bothered by the concept, but I'm curious to know what other religions say will happen to their non-believers in the afterlife? I.e. are non-Catholics destined to hell?
@@danijudy92 Yes. Catholics believe a Hindu or an atheist will be saved rather than a non- Catholic Christian. Catholics teach that Catholicism is the only way to be saved as a Christian. However, since a Hindu or atheist doesn't know Christ at all, they will be saved and not for example a Baptist or an Anglican.
@@danijudy92 And actually I'd like to clarify that it's not all gentiles. It's only the gentiles who the Jews will deem as "trustworthy " or gentiles who served Jews in some way before their death.
when they say 'the body of christ' its a not the actual body of christ, I understand you may know this but for that part when you were explaining the body of christ, I think you went a bit to far......
You reject jesus ? Jesus the son of God he is the one , we know about Israel history and future jesus alredy told that
Every Jew who has let him or herself be led or duped into believing that Jesus was the Jewish Messiah should watch this video. I commend you for having seeking the truth and finding it. Masionic Jews have thrown away a Hope Diamond for a common stone.
Thank you, I hope and pray that my video will reach everyone who needs to see it. 😊
Thank you for sharing!!! There has been something about Judaism ✡️ that has been calling me, all my grandparents were Catholic, I lived with them, and I was forced to go church, I never liked. However my father wasn’t religious, never ate pork or gave us pork, I got circumcised when I was born, unlike my grandparents he told us that god was something infinite, and wasn’t a man, that Jesus wasn’t god. Being Mexicans, most of my family came from Spain which had a very large Jewish population. After doing my family tree for the last 15 generations, I found last names that were Sephardi Jewish, I believe they forced to convert to Christianity, it is estimated that 20% of Spain’s population is of Jewish descent, descendants of the jews who were forced to convert more than 500 years ago. After watching many videos of Rabbi Tovia Singer, I realized that the Christian church is a fraud, it is one of the cruelest institutions that has ever existed.
Mazel Tov. Welcome aboard! So inspiring!! Keep on growing with your whole family!!!
Thank you so much! IyH. 😊
Only Catholics and some Protestant denomination believe in original sin not the orthodox church’s
I converted from Christianity to Judaism as well :) love Judaism !!
Omg, your husband is in touch with himself. “Don’t push me or you may light the fire and there is no going back”. Did he really put it like that? So deep!
Yep, that's what he told me. 😊 He is very self-aware.
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Do not abandon Christ before you study Islam
سلام
His words made me cry! And I'm a frum from birth.
This was such an interesting story of your conversion. You certainly did your research and in some ways it sounds like you enlightened and educated your husband in many aspects of his religion. Sounds like both of you grew and matured in your chosen faith. From an Anglican, thank you for sharing.
Yes, we did it together. 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 🌸
I have shed a tear more than once watching this video. Very relatable and painfully accurate. Subscribed!
Welcome! 🤗
Sorry babe. I give up on you. Stick to your rabbis and see if they will save you.
I have been studying about Judaism for the past couple of years because once I started to really dive deeper into my Catholic faith, it felt completely wrong. I've known and felt this since I was a child, I've always had questions that my Catholic upbringing couldn't answer. I am furthering my studies and want to begin to taking the steps necessary for conversion although I'm not quite sure where to start. Thank you for your wonderful video and sharing your stories and life! I will definitely utilize your wonderful sources!! 😊😊
Hi Lauren, welcome and I'm so glad you found my video helpful! 😊💗
@Siv Judaism deff DOES believe in the Messiah. Just not Jesus.
@@yamsufhere Then they have the wrong Messiah. Who would it be then?
and it never occurred to you to look into Protestantism?
Well your right about the catholic religion but Judaism will not except Jesus and if you don’t except Jesus as the son of god you won’t have salvation .
Judaism stoped even coming close to god
Read the Talmud is let’s you know Jesus existed
But describes Jesus with lies and insults
Yes most churches our out of line with Jesus
But your choice into Judaism is of satin
And you will condemn your. Own soul
Do as you wish
But you are very wrong with Judaism
מקסימה שאת! 🤗❤ ברוכה הבאה למשפחת עם ישראל💥💞🇮🇱🙏🏼
You have a keen analytical mind, strong convictions and values. I am very glad you decided to convert and join "the tribe". You are a remarkable woman and are much appreciated.
Hashem bless you my dear sister ❤
Thank you, Ben! 😊
Please don’t tell me that your church was actually drinking blood and flesh. That would be the only way I would understand where the repulsive feeling came from. But if they did it the way Jesus did with wine and bread, what are you so repulsed about? The Holly Supper is not a morbid or sinister communion, is totally symbolic. I’m so sorry you never met Jesus. I’m really sorry. 🥲
Thank you for making this video. It is making me want to move closer to Judaism.
That's wonderful! 💕
What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing!
You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊
As a person who will study about Judaism but has no jewish centers in my country these videos give me a slight hope...🥺
Check out Chabad, they are all over the world
Thank you, I'm sad because my son converted to Christianity because he hates me, I'm Jewish and feel like Christianity is like a cult ....his Mom is Catholic...and I feel the church ...did this separation between us...
I'm sorry to hear about it. I'm not sure if you know this but Jewishness passes onto children only if their mother is also Jewish. This is the Torah law.
If your wife is Catholic then your son is not Jewish, unfortunately .
Christianity is a fake religion, idolatry, you're correct. Hopefully you're son will find his way out of it.
@@jayellealafi5797Judaism seeks out God. Only once in the history of mankind did a God come down to us. Jesus Christ is God. Whether you’re atheist or a Jew there’s no denying that one man’s life and death 2 thousand years ago flipped the world upside down. The western world is civilized and sane because we follow Christian traditions. The Catholic Church is the number one charity organization that provides education and hospital to poor across the globe. You are sadly losing out on the beauty of Gods love through Christ. Christ saves lives in the most hopeless cases daily. Doesn’t matter your genetics. We are all his children. ❤
I'm just starting my conversion. Most of my family are Baptist Christians and I relate to this
Wow, good for you! Welcome! 🤗 My family too.
So... you're rejecting The Messiah right before the end of times? 💔
@@theurbanthirdhomestead I never believed in Christianity. I said my family is Christian, not me.
@@theurbanthirdhomestead you dont need to to reject him , he failed out right lol, why on earth would anyone follow a failed messiah.
@@seriouslyiknowhowtoread Failed to what? He absolutely is succeeding at saving those who are worthy of Him. Will you be one? 🙏
Thank you for your video, it was really informative and heart-warming. One thing I didn't like though was: I think it is kind of hard to say "Reform and Conservative are not real". Yes, I get that that's an opinion and you are entitled to yours. I just think it seems to harsh, especially for the (born and raised) conservative and reformed jews who are possibly watching your videos. What you did is telling them they are not "real" jews, and who are you to judge that? made me kinda sad tbh. all jewish souls are valuable.
I pray that you repent and accept Jesus Christ once again . If St. Paul did it, so can you.
plz reply❤
i wanted to converted into judaism.is it accepted by torrah and can i live in our holy land in israel❤
Hi! Anyone (with a few exceptions) can convert to Judaism. It requires a formal process and must be done through a kosher Bet Din (highly trained and knowledgable panel of rabbi's). And it takes time.
Hashem loves righteous, genuine converts that accept Torah and the mitzvot and the Torah (5 Books of Moses) speaks many times about it.
***You should know that a reform/conservative "conversion" is NOT accepted by Jewish law (Halacha).
Where you live may impact your ability to convert depending on whether or not there's an Orthodox Jewish community in your city/country. You will likely have to move.
I highly recommend Rabbi Yaron Reuven's YT channel and his Conversion Playlist for anyone who is interested, as well as his website Be'ezrat Hashem and his conversion guide, here.www.beezrathashem.org/bh-e-books/a-guide-to-jewish-conversion
Hope this helps you.
This is hilarious I was searching for Rabbi singer and I came across your video and started to listen to it and then I said wow this sounds very similar to somebody I know I should send a link to my friend Sarel! Thank you so much for sharing your journey I have the greatest respect for how you have transformed your life please keep up the great work shabbat shalom!
😂 That's so funny, I am sure Sarel would have a good laugh too! Thank you, I'm also a big fan of Rabbi Singer and his work. Shabbat Shalom! 💗
@Elie Benzaquen - Tovia Singer distorts the meaning of passages and has been debunked so many times, he’s the Zakir Naik of Judaism. I’m very surprised you haven’t done research on him. One thing is a fact, I _never_ recommend Singer to anyone looking into Judaism - he’s an embarrassment. There’s MANY Rabbi’s out there who do a stellar job explaining Judaism and the Hebrew Bible… but not Singer. 🤢
@@sisterspooky Be precise. What exactly has rabbi Singer got wrong?
@@GeoffSh4rt - I’m not going to do your work for you. I strongly recommend you watch debates he’s participated in, and research the claims he’s made. If you’re truly interested, you need to do the work. Me doing the work for you won’t teach you anything.
As I previously stated, we have many Rabbi’s who do a wonderful job explaining the Hebrew Bible… but not Singer. He’s a hack.
@@sisterspooky I think we can safely assume that if you had evidence of Singer distorting the meaning of passages, you'd willingly provide it.
Sad to say you never had a spiritual encounter with Jesus personally
Nobody has, just plain silly, delusions of jesus.
@@marcelodasilveira8905many people have had spiritual encounters with Jesus till this day.
Your story is amazing. I love your articulate and clear way of explaining things. Also: your baby is adorable. Please let us see more of him. Love the babbling he does throughout the video.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! My youngest is actually a girl, she just doesn't have much hair. 😂. Yes, it's a rare filming session I get done without my kids making a contribution. 💗
Homeschool is all good and stuff until you reach your twenties without kearning anything about crusades and overall religious warmongering and ideological hatred of everything lmao
Homeschool has it's flaws and may be biased, but is public school not also? Homeschool teaches one how to learn and to not be a follower, two important things.
I have also a question.
Were you looking for the truth?
Why you don't convert to Islam?
I wonder about that as well, and she avoids answering this question many times
Even Tovia Singer is a big fan of Islam, how come she wasn't exposed to Islam by now?
The Lord G-d of Israel awakened me seven years ago to the total redundancy of xtianity. Now I'm an Orthodox Jew having converted over four years ago.
xtianity and Torah Judaism are diametrically opposed.
I agree, and good for you! 😊
Why do you wrote "xtianity"?
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Hiya
Because in Exodus 23:13 Jews are forbidden to speak the names of the gods of other people.
jc is G-d to the xtians, so we don't speak it.
Hope that helps
@@mordechaileviyitzchok2580 I was thinking, consider if this is the case if you don't believe that Jesus is God, if you don't give the name God to him as he truly being. I don't want to say now how to interpret the passage, it is for consideration.
Not all people that consider him believe that he is God, nor in what is commonly believed in, like vicarious atonement or original sin or that works are not necessary to salvation.
@@brenosantana1458 Hi
There is NO vicarious atonement...we all die for our own sins according to the Torah. Devarim 24:16
Thank you very much for the video. I love hearing testimonials as it helps guide me on what religion I should follow. I used to be Christian and tried a little bit of Islam, and I noticed both are too similar. Not necessarily in Scripture, but the mindset of their followers. Almost every YT video I'd watch on either Islam or Christianity, it was full of pride, herd-like mentality, and ignorance. You come across as the exact opposite, an independent thinker. Thank you again.
Hi Ann, you're very welcome! I am happy that the video was helpful and/or informative for you. 🤗. Best of luck on your quest!
@@jayellealafi5797 great good Lord Yeshua Bless You im former cristian now im crypto jew
You were never a Christian because you never met Yeshua haMashiah
You don't know me.
@@GodOfMySalvationIsYeshua No True Scotsman, or appeal to purity, is an informal fallacy in which one attempts to protect their generalized statement from a falsifying counterexample by excluding the counterexample improperly.[1][2][3] Rather than abandoning the falsified universal generalization or providing evidence that would disqualify the falsifying counterexample, a slightly modified generalization is constructed ad-hoc to definitionally exclude the undesirable specific case and similar counterexamples by appeal to rhetoric.[4] This rhetoric takes the form of emotionally charged but nonsubstantive purity platitudes such as "true", "pure", "genuine", "authentic", "real", etc.[2][5]
Philosophy professor Bradley Dowden explains the fallacy as an "ad hoc rescue" of a refuted generalization attempt.[1] The following is a simplified rendition of the fallacy:[6]
Person A: "No Scotsman puts sugar on his porridge."
Person B: "But my uncle Angus is a Scotsman and he puts sugar on his porridge."
Person A: "But no true Scotsman puts sugar on his porridge."
Exactly what happened to me and was the most beautiful thing ever❤️thank you for this video and I hope more people will choose the right way✡️
Love it! You're very welcome! 🤗💗
@@jayellealafi5797I hope people will not tell you to go to Saudi Arabia after you adopted head cover (hijab) .nor will you will be called an oppressed woman. I hope so.
How are you iam a Muslim but I like jewish religion kindly guide me
So you dont want anyone in the comments being "mean" or hateful yet you can mock the chritian God that is a bit hypocritical. The dact that you cant even say Jesus Christ and have to shorten it to just His initials shows the power in His name. So many things you have said that are not true and i really dont know what christians you were around that showed hatered towards jews but we are not all like that in fact i dont know any like that if anything its been the opposite. Also really important point here it was the Pharisee and scribes that crucified the Jesus not all jews. Plenty of Jews that believed He was and is the Messiah the Christ kind of how the entire bible was written including the new testament.
Good point Kelley, Jesus was raised as a Jew - early Christians were Jews. Peace be with you, Ciao, L
After about a week of Rabbi Michael Skobac's videos. You are correct . JC is a false messiah. Messiah is supposed to end war in the world. Which he did not do. B"H ... now converting to orthodox is the hard part.
Bahatzlecha!
We are homeschooling currently. I wish Orthodox Jews homeschooled more.
Good for you! It's an idea I toy with now and again, but we are fortunate to have a pretty decent Jewish Day school here, and my kids absolutely LOVE school. 😁
@@jayellealafi5797 I think both are good, homeschooling and day school. What makes Jewish homeschooling harder is that there’s very little resources for homeschooling Judaics. And it’s more work to teach a dual curriculum. And as a mother, I want my children to be good at both, and it’s a lot of pressure for both: the parents and the kids. It’s hard to find a balance sometimes 🙂. I follow a Jewish homeschooling mom vlog. The name is Jar of Fireflies, maybe you have seen her.
You gave the most in depth truthful history and I thank you as a frum jew who has battled the lies of christianity and these deceitful hateful missionaries who are in Israel stealing Jewish souls. Please make mire videos. You are wonderful . Thank you for speaking the truth. Did your husband ever come closer to being more observant
You're most welcome! I know, it's terrible what is happening in Israel.
Oh yes, my husband is a changed man, fully Torah-observant. 😊💗
Why don't you spit on them? Oh yeah, some do. Who's the hateful ones? Those missionaries actually believe they're trying to help you all.
Thank you for making this video. You did an excellent job explaining the difference between Christianity and Judaism.
You're welcome, I did my best, haha. 😁 Glad you enjoyed it!
Read Isaiah 53. Yeshua offered Himself willingly and was more of an offering than a sacrifice. The Jerusalem based First Fruits of Zion website does an excellent job of explaining how Yeshua is the Messiah.
I'm sure they do. 😂
i truly love to convert
I made a playlist and saved this video. When I start to feel alone and weighted down by obstacles I'm encouraged by your testimony. Todah
Thanks for watching and may Hashem bless you. 💗
This was one of the most informative videos I've ever seen on this topic. You just cleared a LOT of things up for me and sent me down a path
Glad it was helpful!
I am a reform jew. But you brought up some practices that are sacred , precious and beautiful. I will think of adding some of observant practices. Thank you for making your video, my Jewish sister.
It's my pleasure! 🤗
With the increase in antisemitism, I wouldn't wear a star of David. But I would wear a turban hatt. Since in Jewish law even divorced and widowed women cover hair.. I am divorced so I fit that category
The turban hat can symbolize my heritage
27:30 When did Jesus lie? When did He change his mind about anything?
Oh and mortals can't resurrect 😇
The Holy Eastern Orthodox Church is the only Orthodoxy. May you find your way back to the Lord in His good timing.
I grew up in a Traditional Jewish family in Jerusalem. I was never a "believer", so to speak. I wanted to KNOW what is the Truth. My tendency for critical thinking coupled with a burning desire to seek for the Truth, no matter where it leads to, led me to start a lifelong quest. I've researched Science, Philosophy, Poetry, Art, Religion, Culture, Mysticism, History, Consciousness, Language, Psychedelics, Meditation and so on, for 15 years since I was 15 and until today when I'm 30 years old, literally half of my life. When I discovered the depth of the Torah, the divine instructions, when I discovered the Reality of God, everything changed, I was shocked. It took me a couple of years to understand. Your (and your Husband's) story is incredible, I admire the honesty and integrity you have. May the God of Israel bless you and yours for eternity.
Thank you, what a beautiful comment! 💗
I agree, all roads lead back to Hashem, no matter where we look.
It's a beautiful (although not always smooth) journey of discovery, much respect to you as well for asking questions and learning! 😊
In Daniel 9:25, Daniel says when the Messiah will come. In Zechariah 9:9, He/Jesus came riding on a donkey, humble. In Genesis, it says, "Let US.." Jesus is God clothed in humanity. He has been seen all over the world by gentiles of different faiths. Many Iranians had visions, dreams, and visitations by Jesus; many converted to have a relationship with Him. There are Jewish people also discovering the richness of having a relationship with Him. In fact, just as God stated, His Chosen - the Jewish people will bless the nations. After watching Jonathan Cahn and Kirt Schneider a few years ago, I said the salvation prayers they led and God has done so much for me. During the middle of my sentences while praying in 2019, I confessed to God that I felt fear - instantly - He took it away! I witnessed a busy man in mind and body who changed into a peaceful man without use of drugs on the third day after praying for him. Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Jesus died as a lamb for my sins - the only perfect, blemish free lamb that could be substituted for my sins. He communicates with us in various ways. God is my Father, Lord, friend, counselor, provider, protector, and healer. Recently I've been noticing an increase of Jewish people coming to Jesus. A woman said she saw Him; she gave her testimony on So Be It.
Well said! Toda raba! I’ve always felt lucky to be born and raised in Jewish community. Shalom Alecheim!
Bevakasha, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! You were lucky! 🤗
You do realize that Christianity is the most Jewish religion in the world right? Us Christians are COMPLETE JEWS.
@@vinniebasile9404 I know that Christianity extends from Judaism. But if you believe in hell or the devil, those are Christian ideas entirely that don’t exist in Judaism. We don’t scare people into being good. We try to be good because it’s what G-d wants from us. We don’t pray through the name of a third person. We pray directly to G-d our Lord and Father.
I realize there are many types of Christian movements. Which is yours?
I am very grateful for you. Because this is the path I am down. And this really helps. Thank you for sharing!
Wonderful! Glad it was helpful! 🤗💗
Thank you for sharing your amazing story. I'm familiar with a few of the links you provided. There is no shortage of INCREDIBLE Rabbis to learn from!
You're welcome! Yes, we're blessed with the excellent resources available nowadays. 😊
@@jayellealafi5797 And those excellent resources are a real problem for Christian missionaries. It's interesting to note how many Christians have left the church as a result of engagement with people like Rabbi Tovia Singer and the Jews for Judaism group.
You failed that is sad. How one can read the scripture and go back to the old covenant that no not you or any other people group could EVER fulfill. It was never a promise to a group of people it was to Abraham and his SEED not SEEDs and that SEED was Christ Jesus who brought the new covenant. What you practice wasnt even around during Christ time
Going back to the "old covenant"? All covenants build on one another. And the New Covenant is for the House of Israel and the House of Judah, according to the prophets.
1st of all "JC" as you like to call him is really called YESHUA . He was Torah observant in all things from keeping of the Sabbath , to the Moedim of Hashem. Because the Roman Catholics took Yeshua and made him a pork eating blue eyed gentile is why the Jews have lost sight of the Jewishness of Yeshua!
The Jewishness of Jesus/JC/Yushka has nothing to do with anything. Some of the worst people in history have been Jewish.
"For the past two thousand years, Christians have been trying to convert Jews. Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent on this effort -- "Jews for Jesus," and "Chosen Peoples Ministry" are just two dedicated to this goal. Those organizations will tell less educated Jews (and non-Jews) that you can be Jewish and "follow Jesus." They reason that "Jesus was a Jew, and his followers were Jews, so to follow Jesus is a very "Jewish" thing to do."
Nothing could be further from the truth.
Just because a Jew does something does not make it Jewish (or right). Consider all those Jews in the bible (which Jews call the T'nach) who worshiped false gods like Moloch and Ba'al. Did the fact that they were Jews make it acceptable to the prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah?
"The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews dwelling in the land of Egypt. . .because of their evil, which they did to provoke Me, to go to burn incense to worship other gods, which they did not know, [neither did] you nor your forefathers. And I sent to you all My servants the prophets, sending them betimes, saying: Now do not do this abominable thing which I hate. But they did not hearken, nor did they incline their ear[s] to repent of their evil, not to burn incense to other gods. . ." Y'rmiyahu / Jeremiah 44:1-5.
Gods neither they nor your forefathers knew.
Those people were Jews. G-d did not approve of them following gods "they did not know" (at Mount Sinai).
This is the key.
No one at Mount Sinai ever heard of Jesus.
No one at Mount Sinai was told to pray to or through Jesus to "get" to G-d.
We are warned time and again that if someone entices a Jew to any form of worship that we were unfamiliar with at Mount Sinai it is FALSE.
Just because someone is a Jew doesn't make what they do correct. Thus if Paul or any other Jew says something counter to what G-d Himself told us (all of us) at Sinai -- it is false. "
From nojesus4jews.weebly.com
Your story was so fascinating, and mazel tov for such an enlightening and insightful story!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Love this! I too was raised evangelical, converted conservative and am currently in the process of finishing an orthodox conversion. Very similar process of personal evolution, questions and discoveries through my propensity through ravenous research. Almost all of the reasons you felt an affinity to the Jewish people (horrible injustices at the hands of the church, appropriation of Jewish texts by Xtians, inconsistencies in Xrian scriptures). It’s so validating to find others with a similar story.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! And good for you!💕
Yes, it is nice to hear other's stories and realize you're not alone.😊
Why are you converting Orthodox after already converting conservative. Just curious!
@@kanishkagaggar Because I want to be halachically Jewish and my status isn't accepted by half of the religious world.
You are blessed amen
@@kanishkagaggar conservative is a joke!
Wow! As an Orthodox Jew, I find your story very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊
The more I dive into Judaism, the more I find the fullness of truth hidden in the Old Testament revealed in the New Testament. It only strengthens my traditional Catholic faith.
This is a very intersting take on a conversion story video. I'm glad you included both your gut feelings and research in this, they are both very imporrtant to faith and neither should be disregarded without the other.
Hi Gigi, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I agree, I did do a lot of research into religion, it was important to me. I figured there just might be others out there who would appreciate more of the specifics. 🤗💕
Becoming an Orthodox Jew is like leaving the Matrix.
Sure.
I am interested in your thoughts about the Ben Noach/Noahide/Ger which is something I have been deeply researching over the last months. There are so many varying interpretations, and it can be confusing, but it may be what is right for our family. With HaShems help we hope to find our place serving the G-d of Israel. Maybe a video about what that (the Ger) means to you or any research you have done/heard on the topic would be nice.😊Shalom!
Yes! I would love to hear her thoughts on this! We have been researching the Noachide/Ger in our family as well😊
Hi Emily, good for you! 🤗 And thanks for your comment. Although I'm not an expert, that is definitely a video topic that I could work on making to help you.
You might find this helpful, I put a link to a Noahide resource in the description box, but here it is again, a free eBook (I think a physical version of the book is available to purchase as well)
The Path of the Righteous Gentile - Introduction to the Noahide Laws
www.academia.edu/13174601/The_Path_of_the_Righteous_Gentile_eBook_Introduction_to_the_Noahide_Laws
Hi Joanna, thanks for your comment, I will work on this! 😊
The 7 Noachide Mitzvot have been given to all humanity. As B'nei Noach, we study Torah with observant Rabbis. Not all Torah portions apply to us.
The Ger is convert. All Mitzvot, including the 7, to be observed.
The b'nei Noach do not sanctify Shabbat, nor do we celebrate the Festivals.
Chabad is an excellent resource for the B'nei Noach.
Best wishes and welcome home !
Edit - "the Brit Shalom" by Rabbi Ouri Cherki is excellent guide for the Noachide.
Maimonides, too, but I'm not at that level, yet !!!
As a Christian myself that belongs to a messianic community... the Torah is for everyone. Look at Ruth as n example. There’s more but don’t want this to get to long. We keep the Torah that includes sabbath. Jesus never taught against the Torah. He preached from it.
It is a very Christain trait for a woman to convert to her husband's faith.
Yes! “Wives submit” as per the New Testament
You literally said "JC" when what you were reading said "Jesus". That's the way someone might react to having PTSD about something. I'm truly sorry if your "Christian" experience was that painful for you and hope you uncover the root cause of it soon.
This is very compelling. You've obviously done a lot of hard research. I take my hat off to you. May God bless you. Pam
Thanks for watching and may Hashem bless you. 💗
Jews for Judaism also great resource.
Yes, they are!