We're not supposed to ask someone if they converted. It's sad that some ppl don't follow this 😪 The way you speak so lovingly about each other and your daughter, and kids. That's truly what life is all about right there!! Much love 💙💙💙
I am a Jew from Birth yet you two really encourage me to do more, be more and elevate my observance. Kol haKavod L’chem. We will all be very excited when you complete your conversion process. :).
I have experienced being asked am I a convert before and tried to not take it personally. My old shul is half Ashkenazi and half Sephardi. I watches a young Ashkenazi girl tell her mom she never knew or saw a Jew from India. You are so right there are so many born Jews of color that even the American Jewish community isn't really educated about.
You need to move to Israel where I live we have in my shul Sephardim,Ashkenazim,Ethiopians & Bnai Menashe Indian Jews nobody gives it a second thought.
Besides being prohibited, it would never occur to me to ask anyone if they're a convert. Our people encompass an entirely diverse spectrum. We are diversity personified.
This is my favorite video so far. Your openness is special. I hope that your family is willing to make some adjustments for you in order to spend time and create memories.
the french expression " bien dans sa peau" translates to well in one's skin. comfortable with who one is. B "H you are and your children will be. all over the world there have been jewish children and aults who were often the only jewish person in town. a definite challenge. especially in places and at times of overt anti- semitism, oppression, persecution. prior to circa 1960 jews who lived in all askenazic neighborhoods did not know that there were jews who were not of russian/ polish, etc. backround. when they heard that someone was sephardic- that were amazed. that they did not speak yiddish and eat gefilte fish was a shock to them. then sfter learning that jews also lived in turkey, morocco, algeria, iraq, syria, was fascinating. you speak arabic? wow! in israel for many years asking someone what their backround was a very sensitive subject to many. but mostly the qustion had to do with the fascination that jews lived in morocco or yemen, etc. to this day jews often do " jewish geography". " where were you grandparents from?" if the reply is poland, the next question might be " where in poland?" etc. jews of color is an extrtemely interesting subject. its the history of the jewish people. HaShem hd us in diaspora for HaShem's reasons. it is a blessing to have a base of judaism and cultural differences which make us a interesting people. a people of the world and with so much to teach the world.
We all hope you reach the finish line soon. I do have what may be a sensitive question. Do you think there might be an issue with the Beis Din about you being so “out there” on the internet? Thanks. We’re anxiously waiting for you. Also, the humility you have expressed on this video is some very powerful stuff.
Jews come in all colors all ethnicities from all over the world. . I was watching Jewish Unpacked, which talked about Jews along the Silk Road of trading years ago, Jews from China and worldwide. It's VERY fascinating. I think it's interesting that you chose Orthodox Judaism instead of Reform or Conservative. I think it's a beautiful journey.
Beautiful share as always! Some of the journey reminds me of my own chozer be teshuva, long ago. I suppose the intent to connect with respect as opposed to focusing on obstacles, is the key with family as well as friends or even business colleagues & neighbors, from the past. Feeding is a big thing, may we all nourish each other physically, emotionally & spiritually. Growth is part of life, we are not meant to stay the same. While not everyone will make what seems like drastic changes, moving forward is truly how we express empowerment which is what God/Hashem wants! Your tribute to your heilige wife brought us to tears even if she "almost" did 😁. Tears are a good thing. Hashem loves tears, pain or joy. Please know how important Daddies are to daughters as well. Mine is my best friend. Confident kids are our future. You guys are so wise & loving in the way you handle your family-Role models par excellence. Building each child's inner talent is how I tried to lay the groundwork, so when I see my son up on stage engaging with any crowd, I say Thank you Hashem! Good YomTov Friends! ❤We love you all! The "so-called finish line" is what society gets caught up in. Hashem is the Master Planner. 🙏
Wow what an amazing video you are giving away so much for yourself to become Jewish amazing couple you always give me chizik wishing you a wonderful day
No we dont pick a tribe. Since the Jewish people were scattered, we aren’t sure which one we’re in. We believe that the Messiah will do that when he comes. Good question
My daughter's next door neighbors are a black Jewish lady whose mother is Jewish & her white Jewish husband who is gabai of the Chabad shul & nobody looks on her or kids any differently as it should be as a Jew is Jew!!!!
@@sharonlee7111nope, you can convert at any age but by the time their bat/bar mitzvah comes they will say if they want to keep the Judean customs or not
It's so funny thet Americans thinks that Jewish are always white. When you come to Israel you'll see all colors - half of the Israelis come from North-African and Mideel-Estren descent, and of course there are Ethiopian Jews. I myself have a dark olive skin and I was born Jewish. That's way I commented last video that you look like Israelis. 🤗 And you both count! And loved! ❤️ And of course I'm still here! 😁
Daniel, I’ve seen you on another Jewish RU-vid channel. You are such a sweet soul and welcoming people of other faiths! I’m Christian and I appreciate your kindness!!! You are so good at encouraging people and at the same time being true to your beliefs. ❤
@@karenjohnson5634 Karen you made my day! thank you! I really hope that you will come to visit us in Israel! There is a lot of places that Christians can visit here and connect there religious and faith ❤️
@@danielday100 I would LOVE to come to Israel!! It would be a dream vacation!!! Maybe one day, as I know it’s pretty expensive! May G-d bless you abundantly and continue to pour His love over you! It means so much to me that you aren’t hostile, defensive, rejecting, or condescending toward those who truly want to learn more about Judaism! ❤
Hang in there guys!! I know it's a process. We had to wait a long time also. But what a sense of freedom after the day of! You will be soon..I feel it! I hope I can meet you guys sometime! Love you guys!
@@houseoflev It is really hard for me to explain how I "felt" other than just "peace".. knowing that I did the right thing...having now knowing that I can feel free to serve the true G-d...in Judaism you are always learning.. it's a "process" in learning the mitzvot..A friend told me to try one mitzvah at a time.. otherwise you will be discouraged..there are "absolutes".. sabbath observation, davening etc but everything is a learning and continual process.
Few people in America, including Jews, are aware of the Mizrachi Jews from the Jewish diasporas in North Africa, the Middle East and central Asia, who are frequently darker skinned, sometimes very dark skinned. They comprise at least half the Jewish population of the State of Israel. Of course, among Jews "of color," there are also the Jews from Ethiopia and the Bene Israel Jews from India. But Jews are not about color. We are one people with a mission of bringing the knowledge of G-d into the world by studying and observing the Torah.
I love you guys! Yes, you count! You are loved by Hashem and by your fans. You teach me so much. You open my eyes and heart to things I just take for granted as a woman in my late 50’s being born a Jew to an orthodox family.
As I've mentioned a few times that I am also a convert, and I so identify with everything that you guys are talking about. In my own experience, the "cookout", although in Southern Africa we'd call it a braai, is something that can be negotiated with a lot of good will. My sister had a birthday braai for her 21st. It was on a Shabbat, so there were plenty of problems, and I could have said this is too much. What I did though, was that I made kebabs and cooked them in the oven. On the day, I had already set up a hot plate and I warmed up mine using a hotplate, whilst the extra kebabs that I had brought were thrown onto the braai. No-one knew that there was any difference between what we were eating. My mom also got some non-kosher chicken, so I made some more sauce and we marinated the chicken in the same sauce and then made up extra kebabs. I also made up a massive parev mousse, and some salads, and I just ate those. Of course, I know that there will be an aunt that is upset that you won't eat her "famous" cheese cake after the meal, or something like that, and these issues need to be taken care of with tact. For my sister's wedding, I asked what was on the menu and I tried to get a kosher version of something similar. As I said, with a bit of goodwill, some fore-thought, and sometimes some clear boundaries, we can continue to enjoy family time.
As far as “counting”…physically…your neshamas are so special and HaShem Loves you so much that when your conversion is finally official He Will Be Celebrating with you. Working towards a goal always makes the end so much sweeter but once you’re there, you will look back and realize that it was the journey that was even better than the goal….just like the Road to Hanna in Maui, Hawaii. My husband and I worked so hard and lived very modest lives for ten years when he was in med school and two residencies. But when we achieved our goal it was such a tremendous feeling because we did it all on our own, no outside help. Such a feeling of accomplishment. Be”H, you both will feel the same VERY soon!!! Much Hatzlachah and MAZAL!!!
Shalom. G-d bless you both and your beautiful family. I really love you live videos and I'm so happy to enjoy every single bit of the information imparted. Much love. Thank you very much for spending time with the viewers like myself.
The Jewish people are compared to the moon. The moon reflects the light of the sun and the Jewish people reflect the light of HaShem. You are reflecting your light on the Jewish people. B’ezrat HaShem by Shavuot you will be officially Jewish. We NEED you both more than you need us as does the Holy One of Israel
I am so thankful for you all being so transparent. It really strengthens my family and me. We are still going through the process, and you all encourage us.
I am a white South African about to convert. Now I point my African friends with lots of questions to your site. Now all can see its not a colour thing, its not exclusive, it's a open choice for all. Thank you guys, give us more.
Even born Jews who do teshuva can.have challenges with their families re their observance & keeping kashrut...it's not just converts who come across these problems.. Living in Israel I see a lot of Sephardi Jews who are often very dark skinned, not to mention Ethiopian Jews & Jews from India.. however unfortunately I think there is a certain amount of racism in the country- especially between Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews, never mind specifically JOC.. and prejudice towards Ethiopian Jews... and yes there is often an assumption that a JOC must be a convert, which is obviously simply not true... I have cousins who are born JOC, but we're not that close (because of age differences) and so I've never discussed any challenges they may have had.. And people play "Jewish geography " where they try to find out your background without actually asking... so you need to be prepared, on the other hand it sounds like you have a great community.. wishing you hatzlacha on your journey- may you dunk soon! Blessings from the eretz
Me and my are in the same process, we are in a Chabad House in Puerto Rico. And I need to say, guys. We identify so much, in all the experiences you guys are passing through. And yea, I understand the miyan part. Is incredible how we people who are in this process can experience the same thing. Wow thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity and sharing this. ❤️ keep the fire up. 🔥 we would love to share out experience too. 🎉
Yes please share your experiences. Us and I’m sure many people would love to hear. Thanks so much for watching. Wishing you guys much blessings during your process
Personally, I do not respond well to people who ask me out of the way questions. Questions about where I live, my occupation, the details of my jewish journey are all out the way. There are many subjects that folks can engage on without speaking of details of a personal story. As soon as you reveal something to person A, person B will hear bits and pieces and then person C and so on... My ancestors were slaves. But I am free. As such, explaining myself to any darn body is so far out the question that it requires no further comment.
I'm still here. And you, guys an amazing people, amazing family and I wish you nothing but tons and tons of nachas from your children your family and from your journey to Judaism. Again, welcome to the Family.
As a brazilian who seeks convertion you guys motivate me so much. I face a greater challenge of not having a beit din authorized for convertion at my country, so i will need to move to Israel or the USA.
I think people thinking Jews of color being converts automatically is crazy considering Jews originated from color and weren’t white for most of its history. I’m white and am converting and I personally think seeing a white Jew and considering them a convert off the rip makes more sense then the opposite
Getting off the subject when I was living in Brooklyn there was a West Indian Glatt Kosher restaurant on Rogers Ave owned by Jamaican Jews I have no idea if it still exists this was in the 70s & 80s
I am still here. I appreciate your work. I am glad to be a part of a community who has a commonality called humanity. That with all our being want to know HaShem and draw to Him daily, one step at a time. I am blessed by the knowledge both of you have learnt. Thank you for being an example of Jewish family in the Earth. You are so welcoming and approachable. Baruch HaShem ! Have a great week everyone, grace and peace. Hope Shabbath was great...I enjoyed it in my part of the world.
Question 1: How do you guys deal with tuning off the light switches on shabbath , is there a physical method to overcome this issue. I saw another conversion story, and this was a big struggle. What do you recommend? Question 2: What is your favorite Jewish prayer and Jewish phrase in your everyday life? Why exactly? Thank you for answering in advance ...... lol.
@@Jesus_Christ_is_the_Son_of_GOD This is sad, very sad. It doesn't help make or strength relationships which I think is one of the most important journeys in life. This is a community joined by peace, respect and that only want HaShem. To have lives that mirror and elevate His teaching. B'ezrat HaShem.
Both of you look so comfortable in Jewish garb that I would assume you grew up that way. You are also well spoken, well-learned, and grounded. How long have you been in the conversion process? Are your kids all interested in being Jewish? Keep making a living k8ddush Hashem!
Thankyou for sharing your amazing life changing journey…& those beautiful affirmation words given to your wife…WOH, they made me cry. May Hashem use you both to keep on encouraging others, it’s so needed.
I’m still here. I genuinely Love you two. You’re very endearing and authentic. I’m a Jew from birth, not that I frankly see a difference , and think that you two are such á tremendous inspiration to people of any stripe or persuasion. Your love of HaShem is such a beautiful example. B’Hatzlacha!!!
You guys are very inspirational! I’m an ex Christian and have embraced the Jewish faith but been having a hard time showing my wife the beauty of Judaism. You guys make me want to try so much harder with her and try to help her see. G-d bless you guys and thank you for you videos!
I’m Jewish by birth and I find your story fascinating and interesting. I live in Philadelphia as you know a large metro city and seen it all. To be honest there probably is but I never met African Americans who are in the process of converting or who have converted to Judaism. Usually African Americans I’ve met converted to be Muslim. I hope you won’t take this statement the wrong way. I hope that when I meet African Americans who are in the process or who have converted to Judaism that I show love because to be honest my flesh is saying it’s weird and not the status quo.
Hey thx for your honesty. We understand. But yes there are tons of African Americans who have converted or are in the process of. We appreciate the love. 🙌
There is no difference between a neshama of a born Jew & a neshama Convert Other than the fact that A Gers neshama, We see as in a sense more Holy for the Cleansing it has overcome & gone through. But all of our neshamas where there standing at Har Sinai Shouting “Nasse Ve Nishma”& accepting the torah just the same.
still here! so relatable! not counting in a minyan yet has been difficult for me as well but I've come to a similar place of acceptance. Always love hearing y'all share. Its validating and soul nourishing! Chag Sameach.
I’m still here. Made it to the end. Thank you for sharing so much of yourselves with us. As a BT I really relate to the kosher related food issues with family. It’s definitely not simple. ❤
You can go to cruises but bring a luggage of kosher food. When we went to India we did that. There are lots of synagogues there but we still did that. Always be prepared.
❤ I'm still here. so awesome. Yes, I totally recreated through your sharing.its great to hear your story as someone being in the process of converting.
I watched until the end & I just want to say that you definitely count! I am moved by your sincerity and dedication. I wish you and your entire family all the best 🦋
Whether agreed to, or with the faith these young people, or not, for me it just REFRESHING AND DELIGHTFUL to see these young parents honoring the institution of marriage, clearly honoring each other, and parenting, in a household in such a way, that will have long lasting, BENEFITS, to their children. ITS THAT PART FOR ME. 🙏
Your message made us smile. Thank you for this love. Regardless if we all share the same faith or not, we can all love and appreciate each other. Thank you for taking the time to message us and for the kind words 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@houseoflev You are very welcome. Blessings peace and good tidings be among you and yours always. 🙏🌹💕 Keep the Almighty Father of Abraham Isaac and Jacob, 1st Always. Although Iam much older than you guys, and New to your channel, Iam looking forward with great enthusiam in reviewing and keeping up with you guys from now on. Seeing your growth and the wonderful things ahead of you will be a delight to see. 🙏💕🙏 NEW SUBSCRIBER 👍👍👍👍
Here till the end! Didn’t want to miss one word! I know it’s hard to be different. But you two are absolutely beautiful souls, how could anyone not love you!!!?? Danielle, you have that beautiful “mama to be” glow! I can see why you’d be hesitant about being around your family. I’d think that’s normal. Of course they love you, but I know you don’t want to offend them and worry about things being awkward. And you don’t want to have to feel “defensive”. You keep following G-d and His leading. I pray it will get easier the more y’all are together. Now, you not eating grandma’s cooking might be a challenge!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 We all know how grandmas are over their food!! 😂😂😂😂😂 Take care! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
So, is the plan that the newest Lev will be born Jewish? Or is there still a ways to go. BTW, my Twitter feed the last few days has had news about another media personality that joined the tribe. The outpouring of love and well wishes are an example of what awaits you. Looking forward. And oh, yeah, I'm still here.
