Leaving Christianity for Judaism

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  • čas přidán 18. 12. 2022
  • Leaving christianity for judaism was probably the biggest decision we have ever made in our lives. Leaving christianity for Orthodox Judaism wasn't hard, but it definitely took time to adjust. We are beyond happy with the decision we have made for our family. This video was not made to make fun of Christianity. We have nothing against Christians, as most of our families are Christians and we love them dearly. We are just sharing our story about how we felt more connected to Orthodox Judaism.
    Great Resources that helped us on our journey:
    BOOKS:
    Let's Get Biblical!: Why doesn't Judaism Accept the Christian Messiah? Volume 1 a.co/d/i6F9Flc
    Let's Get Biblical!: Why doesn't Judaism Accept the Christian Messiah? Volume 2 a.co/d/aMlAeg7
    The Real Messiah? A Jewish Response to Missionaries a.co/d/hbllt5H
    WEBSITES:
    jewsforjudaism.org
    outreachjudaism.org

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  • @miriamhof2532
    @miriamhof2532 Před rokem +203

    I am a born orthodox woman from a chasidish community
    I appreciate you guys!
    You are so sweet!
    I wish you a lot of mazel and all the blessings be'h

  • @rebeccasegal8078
    @rebeccasegal8078 Před rokem +274

    We’re honored to have you amongst the Jewish people. It’s the Jews that are blessed to have beautiful people like you two joining us. ❤

    • @raysherlock2324
      @raysherlock2324 Před rokem +4

      Matthew 23:26 clean the inside first . God looks at the heart not the out side appearance.

    • @Bear_Arms
      @Bear_Arms Před rokem

      @@raysherlock2324 no Jew cares what your man made book says.

    • @raysherlock2324
      @raysherlock2324 Před rokem +3

      @@Bear_Arms wrong it's Holy Spirit inspired, just like Jesus said he would leave it's real I received the Holy Spirit, open the door of your heart to Jesus and he will come he loves you.

    • @Bear_Arms
      @Bear_Arms Před rokem

      @@raysherlock2324 take your jesus and shove it where the sun don't shine.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +15

      These words mean so much to us!!! Thank you

  • @roxiluz8602
    @roxiluz8602 Před rokem +75

    I was a JW Christian. I left over 20 yrs. and now im in the process convertion to Orthodox judaísm. I wont be surprised that the Mashiah is already working behind the scenes to bring us back. so happy to find your video. more people are coming back to pure teachings of Torah.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +4

      BH🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌So happy to hear this. You should have lots of Hatzlacha in your process! Pure Torah…🙌

    • @mordechaileviyitzchok2580
      @mordechaileviyitzchok2580 Před rokem

      Hatzlacha rabba!

    • @AyamanAmusic
      @AyamanAmusic Před 11 měsíci +4

      As a fellow Jew (who watching this video right now 😅) all I can say is:
      WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY AND BEST OF LUCK TO YOU❤

    • @MarcusWB
      @MarcusWB Před 7 měsíci

      Jehovah Witnesses aren't Christians. You're deceived.

    • @saraschneider6781
      @saraschneider6781 Před 7 měsíci

      JW is a cult, not Christianity.

  • @ashleyelizabeth8832
    @ashleyelizabeth8832 Před rokem +140

    I had to stop the video about 10 minutes in and say y'alls story is almost the exact same as mine and my husband's! I'm over here just shaking my head in agreement to everything that y'all have said.
    I will finish listening but it's so good to hear that others also in the same mindset that we were in once we started truly searching, and our searching also led to Judaism!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +10

      Thank you so much for sharing it’s always encouraging to hear others stories. Thanks for watching

    • @ashleyelizabeth8832
      @ashleyelizabeth8832 Před rokem +8

      @@houseoflev finished watching. I love how clearly you laid it all out.
      Our families definitely reacted and didn't respect our decision to leave Christianity, so that's been hard. We going through conversion now also, and while we are so excited and happy on this journey, we wished that our families were a little more understanding.
      Happy Hanukkah!

    • @BenFlorida1731
      @BenFlorida1731 Před rokem +10

      @@ashleyelizabeth8832 Liked your comment and your journey. May Hashem strengthen you and your husband on this difficult but very rewarding journey. Me and my wife also had tough time with family when we finally converted (Orthodox Judaism) years ago.

    • @smileyone6186
      @smileyone6186 Před rokem +3

      Father is opening people's eyes and putting a hunger in our hearts for the truth

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +2

      @@ashleyelizabeth8832 amazing! May Gd give you guys strength on this journey!🙏🏾

  • @iTzShakenJoE
    @iTzShakenJoE Před rokem +150

    I'm an African American Jew ... I left when I was technically 26... however, I started the process when I was 17... To be honest, it's never easy to explain.. it's just something thats literally in you.. like you never wake up saying you want to convert. I felt like I had a Jewish Neshama my entire life.. I remember after I converted the first thing I did was quit my job and live in Israel for a bit. I went to a yeshiva in Jerusalem , and it was the greatest exposure to Torah. Learn the language, Learned Halacha, learned Gemera, and I even dated. Aliyah it still u
    p in the air..

    • @isagive
      @isagive Před rokem +8

      Amazing, thanks for sharing that ❤️

    • @somenamearound
      @somenamearound Před rokem +5

      מזל טוב אח שלי

    • @whoareyoutoaccuseme
      @whoareyoutoaccuseme Před rokem +2

      I recognise your name, did you make a video regarding your hearing loss? Glad you're one of us. Perhaps you could do a video about your journey? Chag Sameach.

    • @user_mll374
      @user_mll374 Před rokem +2

      Beautiful! 💙

    • @4clempt
      @4clempt Před rokem +3

      Wow, 17… very were a very special kid. Beautiful story. 🥰

  • @libbyadler9360
    @libbyadler9360 Před rokem +48

    It is always amazing to me to meet righteous converts. Asking questions is at the heart of Judaism and the process led you to a Torah lifestyle. Kol hakavod! What you have done takes great courage!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! That means a lot❤️

    • @Practicalinvestments
      @Practicalinvestments Před 9 měsíci +2

      Indeed indeed,
      I was completely athiest, prayed asked him if he was really real and wanted me to believe to do a certain specific thing to show himself and he did, I never promised to convert to judaism I didn’t even know anything about judaism I just promised to open my heart if he healed me, he did the very next day, and I opened my heart and really idk God just led me to Judaism

  • @batyaseguin3810
    @batyaseguin3810 Před rokem +156

    I left Christianity around 28 years ago. I learned how Pagan it was then learned that the early church purposely changed G-ds word to sound christological . I felt so betrayed and was happy to leave and embrace Judaism and convert. Being a Noahide was not an option. I knew I had to convert. I felt like I was Jewish and just needed to finalize it with conversion.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +16

      We understand

    • @entername4133
      @entername4133 Před rokem

      Only Western Christianity is heretical, even then it doesn't have pagan things, also there is no proof of the early church changing God's word to sound "Christological", as we have the epistles of the early Christians, and early Greek manuscripts with large portions of the New Testament when translated is the same as our current translations. Sorry to tell you this, but you were lied to, I guess people do live happier living a lie.

    • @BenFlorida1731
      @BenFlorida1731 Před rokem

      @@entername4133 you still here?

    • @entername4133
      @entername4133 Před rokem +1

      @@BenFlorida1731 considering you are scouting every reply section to see if I am there, the better question would be to ask you "why are you here?"

    • @BenFlorida1731
      @BenFlorida1731 Před rokem +12

      @@entername4133 This couple is simply sharing their story / journey in a positive non-judgmental tone. They are not trying to change anyone's mind or attempting to proselytize anybody. You, on the other hand are trying to bash and denigrate other people's journey towards finding truth in their lives. You are being negative and putting down others. You are trying to influence and change people's minds or religion. That's not the point of this channel. A little respect would be nice.

  • @sashagamino2268
    @sashagamino2268 Před rokem +45

    I know it sounds odd to say you love someone that you only know through videos. But every time I see you I feel so much love for you - and coming from you. Lev is a perfect name for your channel. Thank you so much for this video as it clarified some things that I had not previously understood. I always look forward to another video I’ve even watched some of them over again.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +3

      Aw Sasha we love you too! We feel your love and kindness through your messages!☺️ We look forward to reading them ❤️❤️❤️

  • @aviherskovitz8207
    @aviherskovitz8207 Před rokem +24

    As an orthodox born Jew, you honestly make me so proud to be a Jew. I can’t get enough of your videos 🎉

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      Yessssss! You should be very proud. What you have is a gift! Thank you for watching

  • @Mk-vd9qs
    @Mk-vd9qs Před rokem +34

    You are really incredible! As a Jewish ortodox woman, I love watching your inspirational videos

  • @Jack-vy2vx
    @Jack-vy2vx Před rokem +27

    You guys were exactly what CZcams was missing…
    Thanks again for sharing your amazing story. We really appreciate you.
    You guys are a super power couple, very precious.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +2

      Thank you that means a lot!! We really appreciate your support 🙏🏽❤️

  • @yvonnedelories4780
    @yvonnedelories4780 Před rokem +39

    Exactly Family - you're sharing YOUR JOURNEY and YOUR STORY! I'm proud of you both! Auntie loves ya!

  • @dayaneth1978
    @dayaneth1978 Před rokem +13

    My mother converted from Catholic to following the Messianic Jewish teaching since I was a baby. I went on my own journey at age 19. I fellowshipped, worshipped n became a member as a pentecostal, baptist, seventh day adventist, methodist, non denomination Christian... I am now 44 and have done a complete 360 in my search for truth. I took a sabbatical from my Christian place of worship and still find myself drawn to the laws, precepts and the Holy reverence in the old testament. I pray YHWH allows me to find the fellowship between brothers and sisters that hunger for GOD n GOD alone! I still follow the Leviticus law in regards to food. Could never bring myself to eat unclean. Blessings ❤️🙏🏼

  • @nt8101
    @nt8101 Před rokem +14

    What was your journey like finding a community and having these discussions with orthodox rabbis?

  • @sarahnewcomb7739
    @sarahnewcomb7739 Před rokem +16

    Howdy Hart's! 😇Thanks for the history lesson delivered with style! We enjoy your shares and appreciate your transparency. Wishing your family tremendous success and a Joyous Chanuka! You are making a major Kiddush Hashem!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      Hello my friend! Thank you so much for watching and all the love and support😊 we appreciate your kind words🙏🏽❤️ Chag Sameach!

  • @ELOAAMinistries
    @ELOAAMinistries Před rokem +30

    Actually I think your approach is a whole lot better than many. I have seen those on both sides behave very badly and it's shameful! Shalom

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +7

      Thank you. It takes wisdom and maturity to navigate this transition.

  • @tzipporah7635
    @tzipporah7635 Před rokem +8

    Hello! Thank you for sharing your story with compassion, love and non judgment 😊I so appreciate hearing other's journeys to Judaim, in particular, other JOCs:)
    I too decided over a decade and half ago, to start questioning my Christian upbringing, and started on my exploring journey which included Buddism. However, Judaism kept pulling me back like a magnet! Lol. After a decade, feeling like what I describe" God kicking me in the butt", I decided to walk into our only reform congregation here in Ottawa, Canada and finally felt I was exactly where I needed to he. Spent a year going through my conversion and finally, the mikveh. I felt I had arrived home💓
    Much love and peace to you both during this Chanukah season😊

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem

      Love it! What a story!!! There’s something special about Judaism ✡️

  • @EvelynVolsi
    @EvelynVolsi Před rokem +7

    The Kla Yisrael is surely happy and honoured to have you amongst us!!
    During my journey, that started as a child, I constantly battle with many of those questions mentioned here and I used to say I was the “terror” of the priests (I was raised catholic and I used to teach confirmation classes). One of the priest I knew as a teenager, let me attend mass only on Saturdays because I refused myself to go on Sundays.
    Throughout my life, questions started to pilled up.. more things make less and less sense until came one that I didnt feel any christian anymore and that was the day when I started my search for the truth that brought me to be, proudly, part of Kla Yisrael.
    My goal is to serve God they way he clearly told us to do..
    wWhen I was 6 years old , I had a dream with God asking me to pray in Hebrew and that is where my soul journey started. At the time, I was living in Brazil without any jewish life miles away and my mother was shocked that I even knew what hebrew was.
    Anyways… thank you for oppening up and sharing your beautiful story with us, B’ezrat Hashem, you will inspire more and more sould that are strugguling with the same questions and searching to connect with Hashem and find the true!
    Chag Hannukah Sameach!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +2

      Wow!!! Thank you for sharing your story. So inspiring to hear that! Thank you for your encouraging words and love and support! May Hashem continue to bless you! Chanukah Sameach!

  • @mynameis906
    @mynameis906 Před 11 měsíci +4

    ואווו הכרתי את הערוץ שלכם ממש עכשיו, וזה מעניין מאוד. חייבת לציין שאתם נראים משפחה נפלאה, אני יהודיה שחזרה בתשובה, ההורים שלי עלו לארץ ישראל מאתיופיה, ואני כבר מספר שנים בתהליך של התחזקות ברוך השם. שמחה בתהליך שלכם, אמן ותצליחו להגיע לאמת היחידה, ושהשם תמיד יהיה בעזרכם, שנזכה לגאולה השלמה ברחמים במהרה!!

  • @maj27
    @maj27 Před rokem +19

    Shalom bro. Converted to Judaism 6 mos ago. Been a Christian all my life but Rabbi Singer opens my mind about Judaism. Happy to be serving Hashem

  • @yassernaeem9353
    @yassernaeem9353 Před rokem +15

    Shalom, G-d bless you both and thank you very much for sharing.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      G-d bless you too! Our pleasure. Thanks for watching

  • @shainazion4073
    @shainazion4073 Před rokem +19

    You both have such light shining from you. G-d bless you and keep you!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      Thank you🙌🙌🙌🙌

    • @Ron13579
      @Ron13579 Před rokem

      @@houseoflev Heartwarming and reassuring to view stories of Christians turning to true monotheism with convincing logical reasons. Keep up the good work! Wherever I can I blog the insidious well-oiled honey tongued Evangelicals to go go back to America to preach their brand of love to the Christian KKK'ers, Neo-Nazis and other haters and to leave us Jews alone, in Israel and elsewhere.
      חזקו ואמצו!

    • @Baa975
      @Baa975 Před rokem

      Finally some positive comments

  • @TheRanaro
    @TheRanaro Před rokem +5

    Very inspiring and very excellent video. Two people who basically discovered their own truth on their own. Thank you for allowing us to tag along. And like Rebecca Segal below stated, we are honored to have you amongst our people. Your coming home to us is a gift from shamayim.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      We feel very loved by all of you. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
      Thank you

  • @nomi2753
    @nomi2753 Před rokem +4

    Thank you so much for this video and your other videos. I wish people would stop posting videos trying to argue with you or suggest books that you should read that go against everything that you believe. You haven’t asked your viewers for advice or guidance. I guess you knew already that you would get these kinds of comments and you chose to post this video despite the negativity and opposing comments. As you said on a previous video talking about your response to hate that you choose to focus on the love and the positive comments of which there are many. Thanks again for inspiring me, an Orthodox Jewish woman in Lakewood, NJ. Happy Chanukah!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +5

      It’s all good. We know the negative comments are coming. It’ll be this way until Mashiach. One day hoped soon BzH the entire world will know & serve the G-d of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob. Until then… we keep moving forward.
      We appreciate the kind words!

  • @stevepol613
    @stevepol613 Před rokem +3

    Hi guys born and raised frum. Just found your channel. You guys are so cool and awesome.
    I always grew up with this quote “ don’t judge Judaism by the Jews , rather judge Judaism by the Torah”
    I’m so glad you found the light.
    We and now you are part of the or’ lagoyim. Light to the nations. Your holy glow should continue to be a beacon for others and may Hashem bless you both and keep you
    Close and continue to use you
    Guys for his holy
    Purpose. Welcome
    To the family. Love Love Love.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      Wow thank you Steven!!! We really appreciate your kind words and thank you for sharing such wisdom!!!🙏🏽❤️

  • @staceypayne9448
    @staceypayne9448 Před rokem +12

    I was raised Christian ..But I have been wanting to Convert for many years, I've always worried I won't be excepted. I completely agree with you. May G-d Bless You..Thank You for this!!!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +2

      We understand! Number 1… Hashem accepts you. Number two, spend time finding the Rabbi and community that you connect with ❤️Hashem is with you my friend

    • @eliedecastro5716
      @eliedecastro5716 Před rokem +1

      G'd speaks about the converts in the Torah about 34 times. And we do it every day in our prayers. You can start been a Jew next Friday night by lighting Shabbat candles, learn Tarah, your conversion will come.

  • @scpedersen6360
    @scpedersen6360 Před rokem +4

    Your journey is so like ours. Years of questions and studying that culminated in conversion to conservative Judaism in summer of 2020. Blessings to you both.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem

      Love it!! It all start’s with questions!!!! Yasher koach

  • @queenofthecrossroads2613
    @queenofthecrossroads2613 Před rokem +13

    I love you guys!! So refreshing seeing an African American JEWISH couple NOT associated with Hebrew Israelites! May you be blessed on your journey! B’H!!

  • @vanessapetros5869
    @vanessapetros5869 Před rokem +7

    What a small world… not sure if you remember me but last summer while I was living in California you happened to be my Uber driver… we both happened to be from Detroit and you were telling me about what inspired you to convert and your dance app! Fast forward to this morning and this video was on my suggested page. Cannot believe this happenstance of events lol

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +4

      Hey Vanessa! Of course I remember you. Your kindness made my day☀️☀️☀️

  • @queenie4837
    @queenie4837 Před rokem +14

    I love and truly respected the Jewish people. Without their writings we wouldn't have the bible. A few years ago I started using the Complete Jewish bible because I started to feel a pull towards the Jews. I do not celebrate Christmas but I do celebrate Passover. I have thought about conversion but not yet taken any steps. Thank you both for sharing your stories with us, very much appreciated. Blessing from England...xx

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +3

      Hey 👋🏾! Thx for sharing this. We wish you strength and endurance on your spiritual journey. One step at a time my friend

    • @seriouslyiknowhowtoread
      @seriouslyiknowhowtoread Před rokem

      Complete Jewish bible is not a Jewish bible, sorry to tell you,.

    • @dee1055
      @dee1055 Před 11 dny

      ​@@seriouslyiknowhowtoreadnot sure what you mean? Jewish Bible is the Torah five books of Moses prophets and biblical writings. Read the original Hebrew or an authentic English translation from artscrolls not a non Jewish translation where the mistranslated everything.

  • @timcravens1800
    @timcravens1800 Před rokem +36

    As someone who is on a similar journey, I am grateful to have found your channel. I'm really enjoying learning about your journey. Thank you for sharing it!

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    • @mattikarosenthal3298
      @mattikarosenthal3298 Před 11 měsíci +1

      That’s the first thing people need to understand that the New Testament is not an extension of the Torah. The Torah has a beginning, and it has an end, and nothing may be changed or ADDED. No we do not proselytize, Judaism is a religion of attraction. You’re either born into it, or convert, and I truly believe that people that convert already have Jewish souls, and the conversion just makes them complete again not all Jewish souls are born into Jewish families.

    • @mattikarosenthal3298
      @mattikarosenthal3298 Před 11 měsíci

      The first thing is that the Jayman never fulfilled any biblical prophecies. And since he was a Jew, his soul was at Mount Sinai, you cannot take that away from him, because all Jewish souls were at Mount Sinai together, those that have passed, those that were living, and those yet to be born. But we do not worship a man, we only worship our creator, and we do not need any intermediaries. And also followers of the Jayman take things out of context, I couldn’t believe it when I was speaking with a follower of the Cj man, and he told me that there was no more covenant between the Jewish people and Hashem, because we had sinned! Are you kidding me? He said that the first covenant didn’t exist anymore, that HaShem “disolved” it and that since the Jayman, a new covenant was in place. Are you kidding me? Where do they come up with this stuff?😮

  • @leannsherman6723
    @leannsherman6723 Před rokem +9

    Happy Chanukah 🕎 from the state of Maryland. Delighted to have you both as new members of the “Tribe.” ☺️

    • @bukikaholmes1172
      @bukikaholmes1172 Před rokem +1

      Happy Chanukah 🎉❤🕎 I’m in Maryland as well. Montgomery County, Maryland.

    • @Shukies_channel
      @Shukies_channel Před rokem +1

      @@bukikaholmes1172 im from israel happy chanoca

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +3

      Shout out to everyone in Maryland!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +3

      This makes us feel so great. Thank you

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +2

      Sending love to Israel. 🇮🇱That place has our hearts

  • @steveandtoria
    @steveandtoria Před rokem +9

    Love and Respect you guys :-) Be encouraged!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      Thx you guys. We appreciate that so much

  • @peterdalyy3542
    @peterdalyy3542 Před rokem +8

    I like to give you guys something to look forward to. I converted 40 years ago to orthodox Judaism it was very difficult in those days, it took 5 years of hard work. But 40 years later I have a wonderful family of 8 children and 13 grandchildren all Jewish frum hasdic Jews in Jerusalem Israel. So may g-d bless you and your family and look forward to a lovely life

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +3

      Wow!!! BH…what a blessing! Thank you for sharing that!!! We are definitely looking forward to our future…thank you for the support!!😊

  • @luissantiago8005
    @luissantiago8005 Před 9 měsíci +6

    I was raised in a Messianic form of JudeoChristianity and the Judaism part resonated and made more sense to me than the Christian aspect of it. Now that I am in my 20s I find myself traveling my own path after my family left that. I am starting to believe Orthodox Judaism is that path.

  • @manyalevine1017
    @manyalevine1017 Před rokem +4

    I truly love how u say that bacon on pittzah was your favourite. Our elders tell us we should not say non kosher food is not tasty. We should say it looks really good and I would love to taste it, but god forbids it, and we listen to the word of good. Wow u guys r amazing

  • @JacquelineCabessa
    @JacquelineCabessa Před rokem +9

    Just love the story of your journey. Love this❣️

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem

      Thank you! We appreciate you watching

  • @charleneferguson5574
    @charleneferguson5574 Před rokem +7

    As an African American and person who used to be a Christian this was refreshing to hear! I left Christianity for some of the same reasons and have spent the last 13 or more years studying with my Rabbi. I have not “converted “ to Orthodox Judaism because I understand that it is not needed. I am a follower of HaShem, the God of Israel and I love the Jewish people. I am a follower of Truth and they are the caregivers of Truth and are in this world to teach us. Again this was refreshing to hear. I pray others would start asking the questions that will lead them to follow after truth.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +3

      You’re amazing Charlene! You’re absolutely correct. “Converting” is not needed. That’s a personal choice for people. Keeping the 7 Noahide laws, being a Noahide is beautiful in Hashem’s eyes. The world needs to see your example!

    • @charleneferguson5574
      @charleneferguson5574 Před rokem +2

      Thank you for the reply. I don’t label myself a “Noahide” because it’s about more than just keeping the Noahide laws. I observe and celebrate all the festivals and follow HaShem’s commandments as I continue to study and get understanding as I follow after HaShem’s truths. I didn’t want to step out of one box into another. I am continually enlightened with our weekly Torah portions in gaining understanding each day. It’s all about being open and asking questions and not be afraid to change. Baruch HaShem.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +2

      @@charleneferguson5574 thank you for sharing! We are Happy to share!!

  • @susie5254
    @susie5254 Před rokem +3

    You are so brave. Paying attention, asking questions, researching, and THINKING takes courage.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      Thank you!! It’s the only way

    • @myleafwithersnot5340
      @myleafwithersnot5340 Před rokem

      They haven't thought hard enough, they are ignorant....

    • @Baa975
      @Baa975 Před rokem

      @@myleafwithersnot5340 What do you mean?

  • @rabbiberelscharf8585
    @rabbiberelscharf8585 Před rokem +11

    👏👏👏 bravo
    May God bless you both!
    Be well and all the best!!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Rabbi 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 All the best to you as well

  • @MeravEliraz
    @MeravEliraz Před rokem +4

    You two are so amazing!
    Hearing the process you went through is simply inspiring.
    Just like Ruth the Moabite, who followed Naomi - "...כִּ֠י אֶל־אֲשֶׁ֨ר תֵּלְכִ֜י אֵלֵ֗ךְ וּבַאֲשֶׁ֤ר תָּלִ֨ינִי֙ אָלִ֔ין עַמֵּ֣ךְ עַמִּ֔י וֵאלֹהַ֖יִךְ אֱלֹהָֽי׃" (Ruth 1:16) and was blessed that her offspring would be King David and, of course, after him, the Messiah.
    This is how I wish you, as you left everything and followed the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, so will your children and offspring be blessed, s Ruth was blessed. ❤

  • @ori1676
    @ori1676 Před rokem +8

    I like your channel, my question is now you are practicing Ashkenazi traditions or Sepharadic traditions?? It will be interesting to hear about it

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +8

      Thx so much. We are practicing Ashkenaz

    • @ori1676
      @ori1676 Před rokem +4

      @@houseoflev Good to hear..I'm Sepharadic from Israel, but I like many of the Ashkenazi traditions..Happy Hannukah

    • @svietka202
      @svietka202 Před rokem +3

      @@ori1676 the reason for them practicing ashkenaz is probably because the Safardi are not as readily available or as widespread

    • @zelda.1776
      @zelda.1776 Před rokem +2

      @@svietka202 It's just because their Rabbi is Ashkenaz. They're both holy traditions.

  • @StellaGermot
    @StellaGermot Před měsícem +2

    I also converted. I was raised in Christianity thinking and believing I could worship G-D (ABBA) and a man at the same time, but ABBA changed me

  • @dcsicon9554
    @dcsicon9554 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I was drawn to your videos after I watched your interview with Rabbi Singer. Congratulations on your recent conversion.

  • @RicardoReyes-md9vw
    @RicardoReyes-md9vw Před rokem +38

    I'm from Dominican republic, may God bless you guys, I too would like to turn to judaism, I was a protestant cristian and like you guys I learned from the hebrew scripture what the new testament is all about

    • @Mangaki86
      @Mangaki86 Před rokem +6

      keep going Brother, its not a race or a contest this Journey/ walk we are on. HASHEM says "וּבִקַּשְׁתֶּ֥ם אֹתִ֖י וּמְצָאתֶ֑ם כִּ֥י תִדְרְשֻׁ֖נִי בְּכׇל־לְבַבְכֶֽם׃ " You will search for Me and find Me..."

    • @raysherlock2324
      @raysherlock2324 Před rokem +4

      Wer you truly born again,if you were you would know Jesus personally not just by scripture ,he is the way truth and life.

    • @margaretkur8161
      @margaretkur8161 Před rokem +3

      I'm a Messianic Believer.

    • @margaretkur8161
      @margaretkur8161 Před rokem

      @*Healing+Grace* What do you mean by "the other one"?

    • @2godbetheglory152
      @2godbetheglory152 Před rokem

      @@raysherlock2324 Amen brother! Blessings to you in Jesus' name.

  • @achord9204
    @achord9204 Před rokem +6

    Love you- so much inspiration I salute you both for doing what you believe in. So inspiring

  • @meme-cq8rb
    @meme-cq8rb Před rokem +5

    We, too, discovered many of the things you have found regarding errors in Christianity, such as x-mas/Easter pagan holidays & Sunday worship that came from Roman Catholicism (RCC). We left mainstream Christianity many years ago and got back to our Hebrew Roots.
    Early on in church history, they began to teach that Paul the Apostle taught against the Law of God, but this is another error within Christianity that continues to be taught.
    “Do we then overthrow the law by this faith? By no means! May it never be, on the contrary, we uphold the law.” (Romans 3:31)
    “What shall we say then? Is the Law sin? Absolutely not! Certainly, I would not have known sin except through the Law. For indeed I would not have known what it means to desire something belonging to someone else if the Law had not said, "Do not covet"” (Romans 7:7).
    “So then, the Law is set-apart, and the commandment is set-apart, righteous, and good” (Romans 7:12).
    “For we know that the Law is spiritual--but I am unspiritual, sold into slavery to sin” (Romans 7:14).
    “For I delight in the Law of Elohim in my inner being” (Romans 7:22).
    Neither Paul, Stephen nor any of the Apostles ever taught against the Law of God/Moses, they upheld the Law in every way just as Yeshua did. If you read closely, it specifically states that they were “falsely accused of teaching against the Law of Moses”. If the accusation was false, they had to be teaching the Law as in tact. Acts 21:18-26 & Acts 6:8-15.
    All through Acts you see them observing Sabbath, taking vows, etc. It was the corrupt RCC that purported the Law was done away with and started a new religion apart from Torah/Tanakh….they were VERY anti-Semitic so they distanced themselves from anything “Jewish”, but in the process, distanced themselves from all Truth.
    There is a ministry in Israel called One For Israel who properly explains these things, plus they have exposed Orthodox/Rabbinical Judaism for the many commandments that have been added to and taken away from Torah/Tanakh---known as “Oral Laws” (Talmud/Mishnah)---these were the man-made traditions and commands of the Pharisees (Orthodox) that Yeshua called them out on numerous times (but Christians think these were God’s Laws when they were not). Matthew 23:4,15, 25-26, 32. www.oneforisrael.org/bible-based-teaching-from-israel/did-god-also-give-moses-an-oral-law/
    “You who boast in the (oral) law dishonor Elohim by transgressing the (written) Law!” (Romans 2:23).
    You are right to abandon the errors within Christendom, the added commands and traditions of men, but you will eventually come to realize that the Rabbis in Orthodox Judaism ALSO have numerous man-made traditions and commands that go against Torah (Mishnah & Talmud & Kabbalah/Gematria). czcams.com/video/tddCNY6U77Y/video.html
    May you be blessed by Yah.

  • @PragmaticPursuits
    @PragmaticPursuits Před rokem

    What are your thoughts on the Septuagint and whether or not Paul and other writers of the New Testament relied on the Septuagint, the Masoretic Texts or both ?

  • @WeekzGod
    @WeekzGod Před rokem +8

    First! Excited to listen.

  • @צמחישראלמרום

    בהצלחה לכם! ושתצרו יחד משפחה מאושרת וילדים בריאים וצדיקים.

  • @wandacraig8286
    @wandacraig8286 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for sharing your journey. My journey started at age four and I am now sixty four and have lived a Torah observant life for about 23 years but started searching for the truth at the age of 12. I'm not Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or Karaite. I'm a strange combination Karaite and Messianic. Having read Shem Tov's Hebrew Matthew was helpful and learning Hebrew also made a huge difference in my path of understanding. Plus coming to the knowledge that prior to the teachings of Maimonides it was common knowledge that their would be either two Messiah's or one Messiah that would come twice. I totally agree that the Pauline Epistles are difficult and I choose to NOT focus on those writings as much as the Tanaka, the Hebrew Matthew and Revelation. But I do read from all of it but from the Complete Jewish Bible translation, which does have the books in proper order and written part in English and part in Hebrew. I also read from an interlinear Chumash. I only observe the Feasts Days of YHVH and none of the christian holidays. And I observe Shabbat from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown. It's been a wonderful journey that isn't over yet and I continue to learn new things every Torah cycle. It has not come without cost. You learn very quickly that family and friends may be lost or at least that you are branded a heretic or judaizer. I am not accepted in the Jewish community nor in the Christian community, so it's hard to find others to celebrate the Feasts with. But that's fine, I have come to a place in my life that I do not seek the approval of man but that my goal is to walk according to the teachings and instructions of Torah. My Rabbi had to retire due to health issues and now I get most of my teaching from CZcams believe it or not. But I've got all my books and resources that I've gathered for many years and those are what I hold tight to. I will subscribe to your channel as you seem kind and respectful which is my goal as well. Shavua tov and Shalom!

  • @moreiscomingeasy6710
    @moreiscomingeasy6710 Před 8 měsíci +3

    I am a Jewish Israeli woman. it's amazing that you wanted to become Jewish. All religions call for "come to us, be with us" and the Jews "Why do you want to come to us? Why do you want to be with us?..

  • @strrts5135
    @strrts5135 Před rokem +4

    Hey I love ur videos! Would love to know how u did this?
    What was your next step?

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +5

      Hey! Thank you so much. Well we found a Rabbi to talk to. Then he agreed to sponsor us. Then we moved into a Jewish community to be walking distance to our Shul. May you have Hatzlacha 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @kristiewilson8112
    @kristiewilson8112 Před rokem +13

    Thank you very much for sharing your story. Both of my parents are Jewish and I grew up secular for a time, then my great grandmother went fully back to the Sephardic Synagogue and began teaching us Torah. When my mother became religious as an adult she went back to Torah. Unfortunately Y. was added. Not as a demigod, or virgin birth or God, but still as the Mashiach. I never understood this at all , even as a child. We never really learned about him except that he said keep the Torah and he would return. We only studied Torah/Tanakh. As an adult I prayed and realized that I needed to know what I actually knew and why I did the things that I did. This led me right back to Torah, Orthodox Judaism. I felt a freedom and closeness to Hashem that I had never experienced before. Within our family we have secular, Orthodox, and Modern Orthodox . We also have Muslim, Christians, atheist and Lapid. When I shifted no one wanted to really hear why, or what I was doing. Fear for many reasons prevented conversations. Which is okay with me because like you guys say it is my journey. All of my children (10) are adults and half of them are married. I am thrilled that they are all on their own journeys and are leaning back into Judaism. I am older than you guys and I am thrilled to say that you have encouraged and inspired me to stand up a bit taller on this journey. Lo siento for the long comment. Please continue to share. You are doing so much good. Shalom

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +3

      Wow wow wow! Baruch Hashem!🙌🙌🙌 So much beauty in this message. So happy to hear about your children. Thx for sharing this. Inspired us!!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

    • @mattikarosenthal3298
      @mattikarosenthal3298 Před 11 měsíci

      There have been so many false Messiahs, so I don’t think Christians should take it so hard, the Jayman was only one of many false messiahs in our history. We do not worship any man. In fact, no one even knew where Moses was buried just for that reason, so that his grave would not become a place to worship him again we only worship the creator, not men or things that Hashem has created.

  • @leighannloyd3712
    @leighannloyd3712 Před rokem +1

    Hi- I just came across your Chanel! Love your story. I wanted ask did you all think about becoming Noachide? Or was converting to judaism the only way for you all? Blessings to you and your family!!!

  • @jeaniedenton-smith1041
    @jeaniedenton-smith1041 Před rokem +2

    As I am presently studying with an Orthodox Chabad Rabbi I just want to tell you both how much I value your videos and your beautiful conversion journey! You give so much encouragement and validation to why Judaism is the TRUTH!! You both nailed it!!

  • @fitzgeraldandrews435
    @fitzgeraldandrews435 Před rokem +18

    Me and my wife left Christianity and completed an conservative conversion and finally an Orthodox conversion. We all have similar stories to leave Christianity and convert to Orthodox. I am enjoy listening to ya path to Orthodox Judaism. Ya have greater rabbis and have an good understanding of the subject by ya ability to explain the subject. Keep up the good work but remember your ability to explain it show you have a good understanding of the subject.

  • @bneihaneviim
    @bneihaneviim Před rokem +28

    Very Eloquent and respectful. May Hashem bless every step of your Journey :)

  • @invictusOne
    @invictusOne Před rokem +1

    Welcome to the tribe! My journey is very similar to yours. Shalom!

  • @zacharydenola1780
    @zacharydenola1780 Před rokem +2

    Have you both had a chance to watch Rabbi Tovia Singers videos or Tanak Talk? Excited to watch your journey from a distance 🎉 Chag Channukah Sameach

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +2

      Absolutely. I recommend his books in the description! 👊🏾

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +2

      Chag sameach to you as well

  • @Cheyenne.007
    @Cheyenne.007 Před rokem +11

    I respect y’all a ton. Thanks for being raw. How did your first address this with your extended family?

  • @user-pw4yo2hv5q
    @user-pw4yo2hv5q Před rokem +16

    I am a born Jewish religious woman and I learn so much from u
    And so proud if u
    Thank u so much

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      Awwww thank you!! That means a lot to us. We don’t take those words lightly ❤️🙏🏽

  • @anakinizboring
    @anakinizboring Před rokem +2

    Thank you guys for everything you do. I am a Reform Jew so definitely not as Orthodox as you two haha but I do try and frum it up my relationship with Hashem. I try to observe the 10 commandments to the best of my ability, go to temple, or at least attend evening and morning service as often as I can although that may not always be possible since life is constantly going and never stopping, and just am just trying to be a good human-being overall. You guys rock!!!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +2

      You’re a wonderful human being. 👍🏾 We are all striving to get closer to Hashem. One step at a time my friend 🙏🏾🙏🏾 thanks so much

  • @rivkah5219
    @rivkah5219 Před rokem +1

    Your tichel here is so beautiful do you have a video on how to wrap it?

  • @amandapearson8922
    @amandapearson8922 Před rokem +6

    The canonization of the Bible as we have it today has definitely had an interesting journey. What's in the Bible depends on what community you're in: Ethiopian Coptics, Roman Catholics, the Orthodox Church, and Protestants all have different numbers of books that are an aren't included. The order of the Old Testament was definitely rearranged for a non-Jewish audience in order to explain how, by ending with Malachi, there was a "silence" of 400 years that was fulfilled by Jesus. My issue comes from modern Christianity's assumption of that because God was and still is speaking to us through the Jewish community.
    Also, what I found helpful about the incongruity of the New Testament, is that they were primarily a collection of letters between communities. Paul's letters were in dialogue with and in response to those communities. Which is why he and James (who was much more Torah observant) had disagreeances between one another theologically. For Paul, he didn't want to not have Gentiles be welcomed into the community because they had to follow strict Torah observance, while other church leaders thought that by doing so Gentiles would be better connected with this burgeoning Jewish-Christian community.
    I think we are DEFINITELY missing our Jewish nature within Christianity, and is something that I've been really diving into these past few months. I'm a seminary student and feel like there's something seriously lacking within the church today. I feel like we need to reconnect with our Jewish roots in a relational way. I'm saddened by how the schism grew to the point of Christianity breaking away from Judaism due to political power - particularly through Constantine and Theodosius.
    I also hope this doesn't come across rudely! I am so, so happy that you have found a faith community that connects for you and your family. I'm actually in deep theological reflection about potentially converting to Judaism because of my own research into Judaism and frustration with the current Church.

    • @zelda.1776
      @zelda.1776 Před rokem +1

      Great thoughts, you're a really good writer. Do you do it professionally?

    • @amandapearson8922
      @amandapearson8922 Před rokem

      @@zelda.1776 thank you for the kind words! In a way, yes - I write a lot of emails and training material for my job. I'm also a writer and poet outside of work :)

    • @Baa975
      @Baa975 Před rokem

      It does come across rudely. They don't want proselytizing!!!!!!!

    • @tmc1373
      @tmc1373 Před 7 měsíci

      You might want to look into Messianic Judaism. Also, why does the church not keep the Sabbath and avoid the commanded feast of Leviticus? Those feast in Leviticus are commanded FOREVER.

  • @ELOAAMinistries
    @ELOAAMinistries Před rokem +78

    I left Christianity when I found out Christmas was Nimrods birthday! As a matter of fact today is my third anniversary of that conversion!!! Just realized that this morning! What a journey!!!!!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +11

      Woooow! Mazal Tov!

    • @kanishkagaggar
      @kanishkagaggar Před rokem +3

      Which denominations did you chose?

    • @sashagamino2268
      @sashagamino2268 Před rokem +3

      Graduations on your conversion third anniversary!

    • @RedPhoenix550
      @RedPhoenix550 Před rokem +3

      Wait what? Do you have a source for that?

    • @ELOAAMinistries
      @ELOAAMinistries Před rokem

      @@RedPhoenix550 give mesome time on that its been three years since i did that research, but in the mean time here is a link czcams.com/video/EWvOLTZoDXE/video.html

  • @fredms5420
    @fredms5420 Před rokem +6

    Nothing but respect for those who truly study in pursuit of truth.

  • @BerhanBilgin
    @BerhanBilgin Před rokem +3

    This is the first time I watch this video and I have both of Tanakh and Bible. I didn't realize that the contents of Tanakh and the Bible are different until you mentioned it.

  • @maybaby1087
    @maybaby1087 Před rokem +3

    When you mentioned Hungry Howie's though! Lol! I was raised in Michigan 😁
    Thank you for the scriptural references for the qualifications of the Messiah 🙏

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +2

      Hahahah! Good to meet another Michigander!!
      Thanks for watching 🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @LoveSelfFirst616
      @LoveSelfFirst616 Před rokem

      What y’all know about that butter cheese crust? #PureMichigan

    • @maybaby1087
      @maybaby1087 Před rokem

      @@LoveSelfFirst616 😄❤

  • @ralphwilliams8083
    @ralphwilliams8083 Před rokem +5

    I have grace to you and your family for this transition. My question is why orthodox Judaism? Why not Messianic Judaism? Personally, I am 40 years in Messiah. In my faith walk, I've been pursuing YESHUA practically through the Scriptures. The original language and intent of the Bible is fundamental truth. My wife and I are simply accepting YESHUA'S invitation when He said: "Come Follow Me."
    It's been over a year since we've been worshipping on Shabbat at a Messianic Jewish Synagogue. We are learning new Scriptural truth, unlearning lies and traditions of Man, and relearning the Hebraic roots of our faith in YESHUA MESSIAH. My wife is an ordained minister. We've made it a point not to go too far right or left in our faith journey. Rather we are to stay centered on YESHUA just as He is the center menorah candlestick. The inconvenient truth in the Body of Christ is that JESUS is JEWISH! Chriatians owe a massive debt of love, respect, and honor to our Elder Brother Israel.
    This is the second straight year that we're celebrating Hannukah at Synagogue. We're so excited! And we have our first Hannukah menorahs for our home. Since its been a little over a year, weve celebrated the Moedims. So good! Simply, we are Believers and Followers of YESHUA. That is who a Disciple in Christ is. We aren't "converting" to Judaism. It's not necessary. My wife and I already have a relationship with the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob by grace through faith in Christ. He is kadosh! Absolutely no sin can ever come into His Presence. The perfect obedience of YESHUA to ABBA FATHER'S will in His life, ministry, death, suffering, separation, burial, Resurrection, and ascension is key to our redemption. The very Name of YESHUA means God’s Salvation.
    We do not participate in Easter or Christmas. Paganism has infiltrated the Body of Christ and it is a cancer.
    Unfortunately, far too many in the "Church" run it like a business or organization instead of an organism.
    I understand your disillusionment from pastors, preachers, ministers who do not rightly divide the word of God. The duplicitous lifestyle of many preachers both well known and obscure. It is sickening.
    We do not consume pork or any shellfish.
    I think I understand your argument relative to Messiah ben Joseph and Messiah ben David.
    Both Joseph and Mary are from the Tribe of JUDAH. Joseph was whom HaShem chose along with Mary (young woman/maiden). Check out John Kostik's CZcams video teaching on the subject.
    Roman Emperor Constantine changed worship from the seventh day that Almighty God sanctified and blessed Saturday (Shabbat) to the first day, SUNday. We use the JPS and DHE Gospels as English Scripture reading after the Torah portion is read.
    The two of you have some solid questions which is great. I encourage you to check out the CZcams channels of John Kostik, Pastor Mark Biltz, and 119 Ministries. These are just a few suggestions of excellent Bible teachers that has blessed and edified my wife and I.
    ABBA FATHER doesn't hide good things from His children. He hides good things for His kids.
    It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; but the glory of kings is to search out a matter. Proverbs 25:2 JPS Tanakh 1917
    This is the beauty of discovering and exploring the depths of Hebrew and Aramaic. I encourage you to go deeper into the WORD of GOD made in human flesh: YESHUA. Blessings! Shalom. 🙌🏼✡👑🦁📜🔥🕊

    • @zelda.1776
      @zelda.1776 Před rokem +5

      Hello, your faith is inspiring and I don't discriminate against you. I think the main reason we Jews don't accept Jesus as the Messiah is because he didn't ingather the exiles, rebuild the temple to its original glory and bring world peace. The reason G-d gave us these prophecies is that belief and trust in G-d is faith, but recognizing the Messiah is not an act of faith, it's merely a legal standard. Since Jesus did not satisfy the legal standard we cannot consider him the long awaited Messiah. Hope you understand.

    • @ralphwilliams8083
      @ralphwilliams8083 Před rokem +1

      @@zelda.1776 Shalom and thank you for your comment. By no means am I offended. This is healthy and positive exchange regarding an eternally important subject. With that said, I share these corresponding Scripture passages with you regarding Israel, the restoration, and Messiah.
      Yes and Amein!
      Every jot and tittle of the Scriptures will be fulfilled. Some have already been fulfilled, some are presently being fulfilled, and still some are yet to be fulfilled.
      I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ.
      And so all Israel will be saved. As the Scriptures say, “The one who rescues will come from Jerusalem, and he will turn Israel away from ungodliness.
      Romans 11:25-26
      So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?” He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere-in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him. As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!”
      Acts 1:6-11
      The Scripture verses in Acts I find absolutely fascinating! First, ONLY God Himself hides in thick clouds and rides on clouds. Second, there are earthly witnesses and heavenly witnesses of Yeshua's ascension back to the Father.
      We know from Leviticus that on the testimony of 2 or 3 witnesses is a thing established.
      When someone you have loved is lost because of your great passion for that person, you'll move heaven and earth to reconcile. Then when what's lost is found, there is great rejoicing because of the fulfilled reconciliation. One may have all other kinds of other important concerns. However, the restoration of relationship is the supreme focus. Once that is re-establised, everything else will eventually fall into place.
      In so many words, this is what Yeshua Messiah has done for humanity and will do for Israel in the future. Blessings.

    • @zelda.1776
      @zelda.1776 Před rokem

      @@ralphwilliams8083 The revelation on mount Sinai wasn't 2 or 3 people. It was the ENTIRE nation of Israel that heard the voice of G-d. Literally! This is what differentiates this revelation from the events of the Gospels, Quaran or Book or Mormon.
      I don't think you actually addressed my point, which is that Jesus hasn't done anything that was prophesied about the Messiah. Quite the opposite actually, his followers have only oppressed Israel further. I don't know what stronger proof you need than this, the entire prophets and writings speak of Israel's salvation and world peace. What has Jesus done towards that goal?
      Indeed it seems his work, or at least the work of his followers is the exact opposite of that goal.

    • @ralphwilliams8083
      @ralphwilliams8083 Před rokem

      @@zelda.1776 Yes and Amein! The Nation of Israel heard the very voice of Almighty GOD. Yet, they were sore afraid and begged Moshe to be their intimediary. Just as He did with Adam and Eve, Aveinu Melkeinu wants to restore broken relationship and fellowship with Him. He spoke to Moshe like a friend and He wanted to speak directly to Israel in like manner whom He delivered from 400 years of Egyptian bondage. From Haman's plot to annihilate the Jews to Antiocus Epiphanies plot to assimilate Israel into Greek culture (reversing what Alexander the Great did) massive honor, respect, and appreciation to Israel for preserving Holy Scripture and bringing forth YESHUA MESSIAH during Sukkot.
      What YESHUA has done for the human race is so much higher, wider, and deeper than most Orthodox Jews can comprehend. His finished work goes far beyond Israel as a nation. He hasn't forgotten the apple of His eye.
      All of Israel shall be saved. Whether this happens during our lifetime or not.
      It will happen. HaShem NEVER breaks His promises. He NEVER breaks His Covenant.
      Enjoy day 8 of Hannukah.
      Hag Sameach! 🕎

  • @cindylederle6076
    @cindylederle6076 Před rokem

    I want to ask about your comment at 1:33 that at the time of the New Testament - the only book/s they had was the Tanakh - but the Tanakh was compiled by men and completed in 450 BCE. I think that you might be meaning the Torah ( 5 books of Moses) as this is all that is referred to in the New Testament ...... please can you help me understand.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem

      Let’s just say your statement is correct. If the Tanakh was compiled in 450BCE… you prove my point because 450 BCE was before the 1st century which is when jesus was alive. Yes, the Jews still had the Tanakh in the first Century. Tanakh includes 5 Books of Moses, The Prophets & the Writings. That’s what the Jews had.

  • @kelilah1214
    @kelilah1214 Před rokem

    Now I have a million questions. Does every synagogue offer conversion classes? Would it be possible to do the process remotely?

    • @DG-of2zm
      @DG-of2zm Před rokem

      Very few Orthodox or Chasidic Rabbis take on the long process of guiding those converting according to Orthodox halachah. Some towns and smaller cities have no Rabbi qualified and willing. You can likely do some study remotely with a local Rabbi as a guide and sponsor but there needs to be a qualified Rabbi and Beit Din involved to complete the process.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem

      Hi Katie! Good question. I’m not sure if every synagogue offer conversion classes. I would think no. For someone who is serious about converting, they would need to find a a local Rabbi. We wanted to convert to Orthodox Judaism, so we found an Orthodox Rabbi. He will guide you on what the next best steps are. Does that answer your question? Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. 👍🏾

    • @kelilah1214
      @kelilah1214 Před rokem

      @@houseoflev That helps, thank you. Happy Belated Chanukah.

  • @maurap.4983
    @maurap.4983 Před rokem +3

    Thanks for the video, I am a Christian but have wondered about many of these same things as you talked about. I've even begun to research Jewish holy days and their meaning

    • @eliedecastro5716
      @eliedecastro5716 Před 6 měsíci

      Jews for Judaism n Rabbi Tovia Singer have very good class explaining the N T n the O T

  • @julieschechter3995
    @julieschechter3995 Před rokem +5

    Thank you for another fascinating video. Happy Chanukah to you and your family 😀🕎🍩🥔❤️

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for the love and support! Happy Chanukah to you as well!🕎😊❤️

  • @julianlapidus7188
    @julianlapidus7188 Před rokem

    What is your opinion on the oral Torah? Is it mentioned in the Tanakh? How do you know that the “oral law” isn’t something made up by the Rabbis to control masses/institutionalize religion? Do Christians believe in the oral law?

  • @annishenko
    @annishenko Před rokem +1

    What a remarkable journey! This was so eloquent and well said, I really enjoyed hearing your perspective. I hope to hear more ! All blessings to yal !

  • @sashagamino2268
    @sashagamino2268 Před rokem +11

    I wish you and all your family a happy, joy filled 🕎 Chanukah 🕎❣💕

  • @TorahisthetruthPsalms
    @TorahisthetruthPsalms Před rokem +8

    I came to the same conclusion also. So many are discovering the truth. Baruch HaShem!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem

      Baruch Hashem! So happy for you! How’s your journey been so far

  • @shlomorbesh6512
    @shlomorbesh6512 Před rokem +1

    So happy Lev for your share, being a noahide this has given me morale to start the journey to be converted, being in this journey since 2006 it is always amazing to learn the way of HaShem , may many christians get the light, Bravo! This is encouraging!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      Wow! BH🙌🙌🙌

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      We are so happy for you. You should have Hatzlacha throughout this journey

  • @danl2073
    @danl2073 Před rokem +1

    Very nice telling of how you came to your decision. I enjoyed hearing it.

  • @iworshipjesus1597
    @iworshipjesus1597 Před rokem +5

    There's no longer a temple where sacrifices are offered for our sins because that's where Jesus died for. No temple and no Jesus means that you aren't right with God when you leave this live. It means eternity in Sheol😢

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +2

      I guess we’re doomed then 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @andriarae_
      @andriarae_ Před rokem

      @@houseoflev cold hearted reply, looks like you are indeed not right with God. 💔

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +2

      @@andriarae_ cold hearted reply?? He came to my channel to tell me that I’m going to hell! 🤔

    • @Baa975
      @Baa975 Před rokem +1

      @@andriarae_ how the heck was that a cold hearted reply????

  • @23rdstreet23
    @23rdstreet23 Před rokem +3

    “Mind boggling” yes yes agreed 👍 I’m also a person raised Catholic then left as young adult to Protestant Christian now chasing Him and going to original religion Orthodox Judaism, that our maker set up! So many things I’ve been learning as I’m studying Tanach! It’s all right there in black and white! It’s all right there…To anyone who is still a Christian or Muslim please Read it don’t count on your priest or pastor they just learned in a school. Please read it for yourself. Thank you once again for honesty! Yes we believe in echad! The G-d of Israel! Thank you for a beautiful video. You both communicate very clearly, thank you for taking the time. So very important and appreciated. ❤

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +2

      Thank you for sharing!!! We appreciate the love and support!❤️

  • @manyalevine1017
    @manyalevine1017 Před rokem +2

    U r smart and beautiful people inside and out. Such inspiration to us all💜

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Manya!!! We appreciate your love and support ❤️

  • @leepretorius4869
    @leepretorius4869 Před rokem +1

    Thanks this was well articulated and sincere.
    Some questions and observations:
    1. Your definition of New Testament canon can be improved by watching Michael Kruger
    2. The differences in English translations is irrelevant because the original Greek and Hebrew and accessible to us.
    3. What do you think of the Jews using a Greek translation of the scriptures?
    4. Did you learn Hebrew and Greek as Christians? If not, why not?
    5. You need to explain how Jesus spoke of the Law and the Prophets.
    6. Regarding the NT use of the OT there are a ton of books explaining the subject.
    7. How do you deal with Isaiah 53, who is it referring to?
    8. What do you make of Daniel 9:25-27 prophecy that messiah has to be cut off before the destruction of the temple?
    9. The scripture does not teach Sunday as sabbath, it is the Lords Day.
    10. Paul’s teachings are in alignment with Jesus Christ. Paul never taught anyone to break the Law. He said love is the fulfillment of the law.
    11. How does Judaism deal with your own sin? What is the process/event?
    12. Were you baptised and did you take communion?

    • @tmc1373
      @tmc1373 Před 7 měsíci +1

      There were some things mentioned that were incorrect, such as the lineage of Jesus. Mary was also from the tribe of Judah. Also, it is church theology which permits the eating of pork and shellfish not the New Testament among other topics. Nevertheless, some people simply want to convert and that is all that there is.

  • @RabbiRossi
    @RabbiRossi Před rokem +4

    Also Chanukah Sameach! May your house always be filled with light. Except when your sleeping jk. Only good things to come!

  • @LovelyLikeThis.
    @LovelyLikeThis. Před rokem +8

    thanks for sharing! i wonder how your close family reacted and if something has changed in them due to your journey. happy hanuka!

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +5

      Some close members responded negatively. Some Others don’t agree but respect and support our decision.

  • @shoshanastren1297
    @shoshanastren1297 Před rokem +2

    You Guys are Amazing!
    We are honoured to have you as part of the Jewish nation! 😀

  • @jesseclark118
    @jesseclark118 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I left from ",Messianic Judaism"/Christianity in 2018. I've wanted to convert since about then, but my family isn't ready yet. I am so glad to see what HaShem has done for you!

  • @IamSnowbird
    @IamSnowbird Před rokem +23

    I love how logical your thought process is. Learning and researching to reach your truth. You both would make excellent teachers. Happy Hanukkah to you and your family.

  • @RoseOOPs
    @RoseOOPs Před rokem +9

    Just ran across you on CZcams. Thank you so much. My mother was Jewish and my father Catholic. We were raised both. I went to the temple and to the catholic church. The church never made sense to me even as a young child. So I stayed with Judaism. My bothers on the other hand stayed with the church. I raised my children the way I was raised. They attended all Christian churches and Temple. I left it up to them to decide which was best for them. They chose Christianity. I have many grandchildren. All are Christians expect for one. My granddaughter. She told me when she was 17 that she studied World Religions in school, and now wants to be Jewish. That was 2 years ago. She asked me the other day to show her how to make latkes. She has a menorah in her dorm room that she lights during Hanukkah. She reads the torah etc. I am so proud of her.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem

      Amazing!! Thank you for sharing

    • @DG-of2zm
      @DG-of2zm Před rokem

      RoseOOps, If your mother was truly Jewish then all of her children are 100% Jewish no matter what religion they "choose". Judaism follows the matrilineal line only. For example, you are Jewish and all your children are Jewish. Your granddaughter who wants to start observing is becoming her true self. Someone born Jewish can't really convert out of it except for show. The Jewish soul does not change and craves a connection to Torah and the Commandments. (btw only a true convert TO Judaism can make a soul change.) You and your granddaughter should visit an Orthodox or Chassidic Rabbi (like at a Chabad center) who can familiarize you with customs and obligations and what this all means.

    • @RoseOOPs
      @RoseOOPs Před rokem

      @@DG-of2zm Yes My mother was Jewish. I am Jewish as are my sons, and my bothers. I know that they are Jewish even if they chose to follow Christian religions. They also know this. My granddaughter's mother is not Jewish. According to Jewish law Maddie would not be considered Jewish unless she converts. She is truly becoming her true self, she is my granddaughter and has my Jewish blood. She will convert when the time is right.

    • @DG-of2zm
      @DG-of2zm Před rokem

      @@RoseOOPs How interesting!

  • @swapnakoodu1528
    @swapnakoodu1528 Před 7 měsíci +2

    8:11 Jesus didn't celebrate Christmas or Easter. 😢
    What do you mean? How can Jesus celebrate Christmas and Easter?

  • @mordechaikaye9524
    @mordechaikaye9524 Před rokem +1

    Amazing!!! Both of you are so inspiring!

  • @OG-lh8nh
    @OG-lh8nh Před rokem +4

    I am so enjoying your videos as a black couple expressing your journey to Judaism. I too am a convert to Judaism. I converted 7 years ago when I was around 29. I never felt like Christianity was all away for me. I too did not understand if Jesus was Jew why are Christians practicing so differently. I did have one question for you all. Are you converting under the guidelines of Ashkenazi orthodoxy? Or are you looking into some of the Jewish cultures from Africa? Like the Sephardic Jews or Mizrahi or the Jews from Ethiopia and Eritrea? I have recently learned that these groups do not have a breakdown on conservative orthorox or formed. It's just one branch. Customs may be different. But Judaism is the same.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      We’re going through an Orthodox conversion and our minhag will be Ashkenazi. And Stidying Breslov Chassidus

    • @tmc1373
      @tmc1373 Před 7 měsíci

      Where did you find information about Ethiopian and Eritrean practices?

    • @OG-lh8nh
      @OG-lh8nh Před 7 měsíci

      @@tmc1373 my location library and the Internet. There is a Jewish channel on CZcams that teaches you about the different tribes (groups of Jews(

  • @rivkagold6905
    @rivkagold6905 Před rokem +4

    You guys are so special and once you see the emes , nothing else is attractive to you except the truth .

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Rivka! And yes that’s a Big FACT!!!! 🎯

  • @MikeFragrance
    @MikeFragrance Před rokem +2

    Tenach is only the start. You’ll learn there are layers and secrets and codes and laws to what we do and how to do it, when you get the Gemara is where all the excitement begins. Best of luck connecting to Hashem on your beautiful journey.

  • @lesleylawson1117
    @lesleylawson1117 Před rokem +2

    This is wonderful. Y’all are so open, and just lay out the clear, logical, reasoning you two used to make your decision. Truly, I think Torah can help anyone. Also, thanks for the clarification at the end, and making sure to explain that you no longer believe Jesus is the messiah, but rather you believed in Jesus at the time, and used his words and the religious texts he would have studied as a “jumping off point for determining if the Christian faith in a messiah Jesus was authentic.

  • @shainazion4073
    @shainazion4073 Před rokem +3

    The, "out of Egypt" line is an added passage, like knowing that the Messiah was to ride into Jerusalem on a Donkey, and they have Jesus arrives into Jerusalem on a Donkey. The early Christians knew the Tanakh, so they moved the story to make it seem that the New Testament was a continuation of the Tanakh.

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem

      Exactly

    • @entername4133
      @entername4133 Před rokem

      liar, you have no evidence of this, I want you to cite me the original Hebrew scriptures from the Dead Sea scrolls that contradict the Old Testament in the Bible.

    • @shainazion4073
      @shainazion4073 Před rokem +1

      @@entername4133 The Dead Sea Scrolls are not the Christian bible. And there are differences between the Dead Sea scrolls and the Masoretic text.

    • @entername4133
      @entername4133 Před rokem +1

      @@shainazion4073 ok bud, the Dead Sea scrolls contains book from the Old Testament, perfectly preserved, the only differences would be word spelling and inspired grammar, there's a reason the Bible is considered to be the most preserved historical library of all time.

    • @shainazion4073
      @shainazion4073 Před rokem

      @@entername4133 The Old Testament is the Christian rewrite of the Tanakh, as we stated they change words to make the No Testament make sense.

  • @brucecook502
    @brucecook502 Před rokem +3

    What's kind of messed up it is a fact that the writer of Revelation in the Christian New Testament portrayed the person who would ultimately be considered the true Messiah as the Antichrist, it depicts this individual as fulfilling the prophecies in every bit of the literal sense, but that is supposed to be the bad guy in the story while some of the prophecies that Jesus did not literally fulfill, the Christians say he fulfilled them metaphorically. Kind of ironic don't you think?
    I remember the Antichrist as being the character who ends up being recognized by All Nations as a wise leader, brings world peace for a certain amount of time, and several other prophecies that Jesus did not literally fulfill. It's as if the writer really wanted Jesus to be the true Messiah, so because Jesus did not fulfill certain things, he wanted them fulfilled metaphorically with Jesus but the Antichrist comes along and fulfills them literally as the scriptures prophesied in the Old Testament. He uses reverse psychology to pretend that Satan will come along and possess a human and do everything that the Jews expect the true Messiah to do. What a piece of garbage for writing those things in The Book of Revelation.

    • @Baa975
      @Baa975 Před rokem

      Stop proselytizing. You're being shady.

    • @brucecook502
      @brucecook502 Před rokem

      @@Baa975 proselytizing? How do you figure I'm trying to spread an ideology? I'm simply making a complaint.

    • @Baa975
      @Baa975 Před rokem

      @@brucecook502 still you're being shady

    • @brucecook502
      @brucecook502 Před rokem

      @C E the only holy people I am aware of in this world are people with body piercings. Or do you want me to look for Mormon church elders, elders in the JW Church, Mystics, imams, or wait, they have to specifically come from the religion you subscribe to correct?

  • @sslw123
    @sslw123 Před rokem +2

    You guys are incredible!
    We all welcome you with open arms.
    It's so great how you are making your feels so clear. Not one is bad but how you for you guys Judaism makes more sense for you over Christianity

    • @houseoflev
      @houseoflev  Před rokem

      Thank you guys!! We appreciate the love

  • @donnataylor8355
    @donnataylor8355 Před rokem +2

    Happy Hanukkah 🕎, just found your page love the videos shalom.