Leaving Christianity for Judaism 

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

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

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

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. ❤

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

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). ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tddCNY6U77Y.html May you be blessed by Yah.

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!

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.

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

I'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

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

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

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

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?..

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.

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.

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

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

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.

I grew up without religion in the USA. When i learned about Judaism and the various forms of Christianity, I always wondered why Christians don't worship HaShem directly. I still don't understand why. I also don't understand why the Sabbath is on Sunday mornings for most Christians. Genesis clearly indicates that the day begins in darkness and concludes with the sun. Shabbos beginning on Friday evening makes a lot of sense to me.

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!!!

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

I'm sorry, I normally find your videos interesting and while I don't always agree I like to hear a different perspectives. But in this video I feel like there were so so many things you said that were just reflecting that you poorly understood Christian Church History to begin with or are naïve to certain things. For example, any Christian who claims the Hosea passage is specifically speaking about Jesus Christ is wrong. That was not the purpose of what Matthew was saying when connecting the two passages. But the thing that made me spit out my coffee on this video was you questioning why Jesus didn't celebrate Christmas or Easter......uh....are you seriously asking why Jesus didn't celebrate a holiday pertaining to HIS birthday and a holiday pertaining to his Resurrection? That is like asking "Why did MLK not celebrate MLK day?" Someone cannot celebrate something which is not yet established in tradition. You totally lost me with this video.

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

I grew up in a Christian evangelical family. My parents and church taught me what is correct and not correct. Being in this context made me think more about my faith and the stuff around me. The first thing I heard when I asked someone about why Jews rejected Jesus Christ was something like because they were not expecting the humble, simple, and non-political Messiah. But, when I started to study more about these things, my mind opened. I'd say I don't know everything about Judaism, but I'm learning more and more. I'm still in the evangelical church because where I live there's not any synagogue. When I leave my city for another bigger one, I want to start to go to a synagogue and make my conversion. I'm an Ashkenazi Jewish because it's in my DNA. This is a little bit about my history, there are too many things to tell. I hope you guys get what I want to say. G’d bless you all.

We love you too!!! Chanukkah Sameach!!!

Thank you for sharing your story., I've been a Christian all my life ( though found that genetically am Jewish ( Ashkenazi and am very Eastern European) but it's all I've ever known. I was baptized Catholic, but grew up in many flavors of Protestantism etc. finished the rest of my classes as an adult to become Catholic. Fast forward to last year ( when I was 47yrs old) and one day I just thought to myself, " Why don't we celebrate Chanukah? Jesus celebrated Chanukah. Why don't we as Christians celebrate it? Then I began asking more questions such as : If Jesus was Jewish and celebrated Jewish holidays, than why don't Christians celebrate these holidays as well? Just recently the verse of Jesus saying that he was not there to abolish the law but to full fill it. Then I was thinking: So why aren't we following Jewish tradition if he wasn't there to change things? I, of course, have so many questions and you both explain things so clearly. I don't hold it against anyone that follows their heart when it comes to searching for truth and having the wisdom to do so. I enjoy your videos and appreciate all you do to make them informative.

A historian of Church history and experiences in Rabbinic history here. Just want to point out some things to you guys: 1) The Christian canon wasn’t canonized in the 4th century. You can read any history book about the Council of Nicaea and see that as the case. Please, I encourage you both to speak clearly on your conversion story, but to also have accurate history. 2) The saying that the “Torah is perfect” isn’t sensible to interpret as nothing can be added to it. Even in the composition of the Tanakh, which is an acronym of several groups of literature (the Torah, the Kethuvim, and the Nevi’im), the Kethuvim and Nevi’im are added and add to the understanding of the Torah. Also, the statement that the Torah is perfect or “good” is stated repeatedly in the Christian Scriptures and the writers assume that the Torah is still the basic morality that everyone follows. Paul himself constantly used the Torah for his own teaching and said that it is good (1 Timothy 1:18…and he even goes on to list our sins in the order of the 10 devarim/commandments found in Exodus 20 to prove that) and will always be upheld by Christ-followers and then explains it from his sectarian point of view for about 5 chapters from Romans 3:31-Romans 8. The verse that you guys give for the Law being done away with in Romans 3:20 doesn’t literally say what you guys say it does. It doesn’t say anything about the Law ending. It just says what the Law didn’t do, which is based upon the Law itself, as Paul argues in Romans 4 (like how Abraham did not have the Law of Moses, how Abraham did not abide by the dietary restrictions because he didn’t have them, and yet God called Abraham righteous). 3) Many Scriptures are taken to have multiple interpretations. For example, in your one example of Hosea “out of Egypt I have called my son,” you will find many rabbis who have used that same verse beyond its original context to mean several things even to modern times for Jewish people. And in that regard… 4) The religion that you both have joined to is called Rabbinic Judaism. It is not the same as the Second Temple Judaism. In fact, in terms of their traditions, Christianity is older than Rabbinic Judaism which was largely developed in reaction to Christianity, other Jewish sects that disagreed with the Talmudic rabbis, the destructions of Jerusalem in 70 AD and of Judea in about 135 AD, and the decentralization of the Temple and the Judean homeland from that fallout. There are several Jewish scholars who point this out. Here are a few: Shaye Cohen, Paula Fredriksen, Daniel Boyarin, Seth Schwartz, and others. 5) I also read Hebrew, Aramaic, and Ancient Greek. I’m trained partly in Talmudic studies, but I focus upon Christian history. I can tell you these things (and more), but you two need to keep researching and looking into things, including the Rabbinic Judaism that you both have chosen for yourself. I’m also Jewish by physical descent, and I’m black also (funny, right?). I very much encourage you both to look into these things (like, for instance, how nothing in the Torah says that the Sabbath, which I still observe, is the unique day that we worship God anymore than that we should do so on Sunday). There are plenty of Greek cultural inroads in modern Judaism, even as you both are examples of English speaking Jews (synagogue, afikomen, bia, bima, Sanhedrin…all of these are Greek words). Ancient Jews in Roman domains spoke Greek mostly, just like Modern American Jews speak and rely upon English translations for the most part. Most do not and cannot read Hebrew. But that is natural in Jewish history. Even the Targumim were written (presumably beginning with Ezra) because the People could not read Hebrew and had to read in Aramaic. The Greek Jewish Scriptures were themselves written by Ancient Jews and relied upon by the majority of Ancient Jews in their day in the past. So you have to contend with Ancient Jews vs Modern Jews when claiming mistranslations in the Greek Jewish texts, such as with the “Virgin” prophecy in Isaiah. It isn’t as simplistic as Christians changing the ancient Jewish translations that they inherited from Ancient Jews who lived hundreds of years before them. All in all, thanks for the explanation video! But a good deal of your history is just factually incorrect. I highly encourage correcting those things by looking into them and then seeing how you stand. It’s always good to represent things accurately and to not fall from one quagmire of misunderstanding into yet another one just because. Keep learning and researching!

You guys are on the right path My daughter and i are also on that path we are claiming our way to bring the light into this dark world. love you both

Thank you for sharing! I’m a former devout Christian and have been drawn to Judaism. I’m considering conversion myself.

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

So I’m a messianic, I’ve left the traditional church bc like y’all said Christians would celebrate Christmas over Hanukkah and other biblical holidays. When translating Paul’s letters the translators didn’t add in ab what law he was talking ab, like there is the law of sin and death, the sacrificial law etc. The translators basically thought the context of the passage would explain what law he is talking ab. But y’all can do ur own research on this and not take my word for it. I too was confused why it was like this.

Very cool and you both are such a cool couple, strong and smart for questioning ideas.

I'm just discovering your RU-vid channel and story. Wow. We, the Jewish People, are so blessed having you and family among us as members. Baruch Hashem.

Such an amazing video. Really informative. This video has inspired me to begin the journey from Christianity to Haredi Judaism in the Hebrew year of 5783. Chanukah Sameach.

We all have our own experiences a Christian. Only Christ can reveal to an individual what he wants them to see about his will and plan for their life. I pray like Paul -you’ll have a true conversion with the Lord. Not the Bible ,not the Tora, not a church, and certainly not people. Because like Paul -he couldn’t deny his experience with Jesus. ❤

When I read Deuteronomy I thought the same thing, Why did G-d tell Moses not to add or take away the words g-d gave us to the point he had Moses write it down n stone so it could not be erased or crossed off like on paper. When I hear Christians say Jesus Died for your sins, I thought so did the sacrificial and Ezikial Lambs but we don’t believe they were the messiah either. No one has been able to answer the question of, if when the messiah comes the messiah will bring back the ones that passed away before us from where they lay in the dust back to the living and I don’t see where Jesus had done that. And when the messiah comes shouldn’t it be on earth like it is in heaven or like we were when Adam and Eve lived in the garden of Eden? In my beliefs Christianity seems to ignore or tries to twist the words in Deuteronomy and hasn’t given me an answer that makes sense to when I ask when G-d says in Deuteronomy 6-4 I am the Lord your G-d I am one. (Not two or three) Even though G-d is a plural being as both Man and Woman in One can create life from the dust of the earth as well as the rib of man without having to carry a child as a woman does, but has the power of a plural being to create life as we know it!

Matthew is right on the money about Hosea 11:1 - it is indeed a prophecy about the Messiah king of Israel, *_"At dawn, shall the king of Israel utterly be cut off. When Israel is a child, and I love him, and shall call my son out of Egypt."_* Jesus is referred to as Israel because in him will be realized the promises made to Jacob/Israel. In Isaiah 49:1-7, the Messiah is called God's servant Israel formed from the womb by God (begotten of God) in order to restore the remnant of Israel (the 1st century Christian Jews), raise up the tribes of Jacob (the born-again believers that God is sowing unto himself in the earth per Hosea 2:23) and become salvation (Yeshua Jesus) unto the ends of the earth. There is no salvation outside of Christ. All they that strive with Jesus shall perish.

I know this was early in your journey and perhaps it isn't the case now, but you shouldn't refer to Jesus as JC. The "C" stands for christ which is Greek for messiah. Just call him Jesus--that was his name, and it doesn't imply anything theologically. It was actually a fairly common name at the time.

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

You are the best, literally I love you, you're the best couple. I am so impressed at you're clarity in relaying the information so clearly. Thanks alot, I appreciate you sincerely. 🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

Very well said. People really need to do there homework and see you are telling the truth. May hashem show others this video. Slalom ❤❤❤

To deny Jesus Christ as the Very God in flesh is to deny God!!!!

I'm sorry to say but they must not of been truly born again like Jesus said, when you are truly born again you will know Jesus he will come into your heart, and you won't want him to leave .

Baruch HaShem! Thank you for sharing your story! Welcome to our tribe! ✡️

My Christian journey did not begin by being brought up a Christian, Jesus Christ revealed Himself to me, delivered me from bondage and sin, He is the truth. I read tanakh and every weekly Torah portion and haftarah, He is hidden in plain sight even there, I appreciate the journey HaShem is taking you through and may His love guide you into His knowledge. Looking forward to listening to your new series on Aish, I'm a big fan of the site. Shalom from Kenya🇰🇪

Also another big one is priests are nuns supposed to stay celibate there whole entire life!! In Judaism it’s such a mitzvah and blessing to have children

Christianity is not about the order of the books. It’s about the fulfillment of prophesy through Yeshua Ha Mashiach. No one comes to the Father except through him. I pray 🙏 God opens your eyes. John 3:16

I say this to you with all due respect and in no way do i wish to demean your character. Neither do i wish to diminish your faith in Torah, on the contrary, i strongly support your belief in the old testament. But i strongly feel that i need to underline this. If you're not Jewish, then why convert to Judaism? It's not exactly customary. Judaism usually doesn't promote conversion because being Jewish is not a choice. It's like being from a certain culture, you should be born to it. Like, you can't just become Caledonian, or you can't just become Amazigh. I am born to a non-Jewish mother but my father is Jewish. Hallacha states that to be deemed a fully born Jewish person, one needs to be born to a Jewish mother. As one born to a non-Jewish mother, I deeply respect this custom though. I think that converting to Judaism as an outsider goes against this custom. Certainly if you consider that fundamental principle of the religion which urges one to stick to their roots. If this is a prerogative of the Jewish people, what makes you believe that you can outvoice it? Again, no animosity is meant here, this is just my sincere opinion.

Chazaq ubaruch!! Welcome back home. Chodesh tov and Hanuka sameach!

So many churches and black folks americans and the carribbeans still can't come together as one but they believe in the same thing. Kudos on becoming one in Hashem.

Christmas is simply celebrating the birth of Jesus. Now we know that Jesus wasn't born in December. We don't know exactly when he was born. All we know is that it was sometime between 4 and 6 AD, and most likely late in the month of September. The celebrating of Christmas has nothing to do with the old or new testaments. It's simply a tradition that developed later. Like Hanukah. I personally don't see anything wrong or nefarious with celebrating the birth of our Savior, even if we don't know exactly when he was born. It is such a joyous time of year. As for Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of our Messiah, Jesus. Why not celebrate that? Another joyous celebration. And how could Jesus celebrate his own death BEFORE he died? Mmmmm? And obviously this guy doesn't know that Hanukah was NOT a part of the Tanakh. This festival was added to the yearly festivals AFTER the old and even the New Testament was written. Hanukah is the story of the rededication of the Temple during the Maccabean war. It's apocryphal literature. It was NOT included in the canonization of the Tanakh or the Old Testament. I'm not saying that it's not legitimate history that is good to know, but it's not from the Tanakh. Nor do I see this as a problem, any more than Christmas is a problem. BOTH are OUTSIDE the Tanakh/Old Testament. A tradition that developed LATER.

Thank you for explaining, those who love TRUTH will understand...Don't stress, focus on those who love

Glad you are sharing your journey. So many similarities with my own. I unintentionally studied my way out of Christianity about 15 years ago, or there about. I was originally studying for ministry. Things took a very surprising turn, to say the least. Everything I thought I know was turned on its head. And once I began studying Biblical Hebrew, things went Really astray of Christianity. I knew I had to make a major decision, and I did. Good fortune to you both. And I hope you are truly fulfilled in the arms of Judaism.

Absolutely loved this!!

As an African American who is Christian, and a proud one..... I however realize that not everybody fits all one category so I'm glad you found the faith that represent your spiritual needs.... Judaism is though wonderful religion, I have many friends that are Jewish and I wish you well. Peace and blessings

I noticed that too the books were changed alot. The words and the book order

I believe that I am also making the journey from Christianity to Judaism due to my study of Scripture in the original languages; and I have been in the church for many years: the Shema Prayer, God is the Holy Spirit, and He only displays Himself in His works with the occasional theophanic manifestations of the Wind (Ruach) and Fire, and Proverbs chapter 3 tells us that the Torah is the Tree of Life... and Judaism is simple: love God and love your neighbor; as outlined in the Ten Sayings.

Journey to TRUTH only begins when one _yearns_ to Unlearn the LIES!

Technically, Torah, Neviim, Ketuvim(TaNaCh). Bless you, Study Hard! Happy Chanukah!

You make so many great points the only one that got me tho is Jesus not being from the line of David. I know that in order to be considered a “real” Jew it has to come down from your mother’s side. Mary is said to be a descendant from David’s son Nathan. I’ve read articles that state David’s line not specially his son Solomon. Can you please provide more insight on this subject?

Your reasons are so on point. I left Orthodox Christianity and began to study Ancient Greek religion as a teen because of this rationale. I’m sure there are historical and political motivations as to why and how Christianity became a new religion, but at it’s core, it just doesn’t make any logical sense to me.

Wonderful to have you and your family as part the Jewish community.

You guys are great

“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ■ ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves.” - Matthew 23:15 (KJV) “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a SIGN ; >> ■ sign : Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”

Good job guys.

It's fine by me if other people want to believe that Jesus is the messiah - really, it is. I think that is an incorrect belief, but it's no skin off my nose if somebody else believes it. From a Jewish perspective, Jesus isn't even unique in being a false messiah - we've had plenty of others. But if a person is a Christian, I'm not going to tell them they're wrong or criticize them for it ever. If you're happy in your faith whatever it is, then I'm happy for you. And the only thing I ask in return is that you try to be happy for me as a Jew. There's room enough for all of us in this beautiful world.

"Iota" is the Latin adaptation of the name of the Hebrew letter "yud". A "yud" is the smallest letter and often doesn't change the meaning. So it means "even the least significant letter shall not be changed"

Todah Rabah, for being so transparent and open about your journey to the truth. Love you guys. I appreciate this video and I hope Hashem allows your channel to grow, so you can start doing livestreams. B ‘ezrat Hashem. You have sparked a lot of questions in my mind. I can totally identify with you on this topic. Your points were laid out well and very thought out, making it easy for anyone to understand. I learnt a lot from this video. I searched for myself using my 1917 Tanakh and the KJV, and I also cross reference with Rabbi Guy Cohen’s video, Yeshua truth and Christianity lies, and it is true. IF, there is any merit to the 1st Jewish believers claim about the Meshiach, then somewhere along, the faith begun to be Hellenized and has seriously strayed from its roots, becoming a separate entity, how SAD. I also saw in the B’rit Hadashah (NT) ,5th book, chapter 12, that the word Passover was replaced by the word Easter (KJV). What upsets me the most is the Theology of Replacement, that Hashem has moved on to the Gentiles because the Jews didn’t listen. Israel and the Jews are integral to the world future events and is meant to be a light to the nations Yeshaʿyahu (Isaiah) 42. After watching Return to the Hiding Place, I am hopeful that Hashem’s plan for Humanity will come to pass, a true story, involving Christians who saved Jews from the Nazis, by moving them around and hiding them. Honour is due to those Christians who were killed to do so, such as Piet Hartog, Corrie ten Boom and Hans Poley. The two faiths have blessed this world and worked together to make this world a better place. We all need to be like Mattathias and resist Hellenization, to serve Hashem as the Torah commands. Chesed V'Shalom Lachem.

There’s a tradition that many converts to Judaism were really Jews all along lost throughout the generations and God nudges them on a journey back to him. Either way we’re lucky to have you❤️

Welcome. We are so glad to have you!

Since when are Christians told that the Tanakh is "done away with????!!!!!." Lord, what the heck church did these people go to??? Luke 24:44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that *all things must be fulfilled,* which were written in the *law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms,* concerning me. *The "law of Moses, Prophets, Psalms" IS THE TANAKH.* Sometimes referred to as the law of Moses, Prophets, and Letters or Writings. Sorry, have no idea what kind of Christians would think the Old Testament would go away. It's the very foundation of Christianity. Or Messianic Judaism, which Christianity actually is.

Beautiful people🌹 welcome to our family and good luck🙏💓 people like you will change the world👍

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!

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

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

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..

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 ❤️🙏🏼

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!!!

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

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!

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

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.

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

Thanks!

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

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

I’m a messianic Jew. I believe that Yeshua is the promised messiah. I’m sorry for your experience. What ever church you were going to was definitely a false church preaching broken theology. I go to a messianic synagogue. We celebrate Gods appointed days. We read Torah and have Torah study. Paul didn’t do away with the law. He was very zealous for the law and followed it, but he didn’t force non-Jewish believers to become Jewish. He encouraged them to stay gentile. The whole book is a Jewish book. Written by Jewish authors. The New Testament parallels with the Hebrew Bible. Messianic versions of the Bible that I like are the complete Jewish Bible and the tree of life bible. In your journey I hope that you find relationship with Adoni.

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😢

First! Excited to listen.

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

“We tearing it up on burgers (bacon) ” 😂 Yeah Islam too we say all this same stuff. We refer to Christianity sometimes as “Paul-ianity”. Bcz Paul actually started their false teachings/religion , not Jesus pbuh. Jesus still taught monotheism and to pray to the one and only God, not to himself or a Trinity. If I may add some of their perspective… The reason why Christian’s celebrate “The Lords Day” on Sunday is Bcz in the early church they met to worship on that day. Also Bcz they say Jesus “fulfilled” the Sabbath. So they changed it to “show” that their Jesus had fulfilled it.

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