Noachide here. Your story is very uplifting, Jayelle. Toda raba.

I am currently converting and I grew up a Christian as well and even worked in ministry. I never thought I'd find religion but Judaism isnt just religion, its culture; a way of being. And I like that. Then I found out my great great grandmother was jewish and it just all made sense.

@jayellealafi5797

11 ай бұрын

That's beautiful, Stephanie, thank you for sharing! I agree with you about Judaism, it's not religion the way people think of it. How did you find out about your great great grandmother? 🤗

@JesusSave7

10 ай бұрын

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” Jesus (Yeshua) died on the cross, was buried, and ROSE on the 3rd day and DEFEATED DEATH so that none of us had to go to hell🙏🏽 Accept the FREE GIFT that of salvation before it is too late. Religious works and “good works” alone cannot get you to heaven. God is holy and His word says “Without holiness no one will see the Lord” You can claim to be “holy” but it is INWARD and OUTWARD holiness! Those who are deceived in thinking otherwise will fall short! We are called to be set apart in ALL ways, even by looks. If you walk in a worldly setting and blend in know are lukewarm

@Mr-pn2eh

9 ай бұрын

I'm the opposite. I was raised Jewish and I have converted to Christianity. Best decision ever. Please do not confuse us with catholics. Catholic and Christian are not even remotely the same thing.

@YourRichLifeMedia

9 ай бұрын

@@Mr-pn2eh Ive been a Christian all my life and an ordained minister. Im very clear. We have to choose what path is right for us. But I do hate that if you find Christianity right for you that you feel the need to come to this lady's video... Its disrespectful to culture and religion. And its one thing I highly dislike about Christianity.

@V_George

9 ай бұрын

What exactly makes sense that didn’t before?

I converted over 40 years ago it was not easy in England at that time ,the bet din had me wate 5 years till they would do the conversion. But b,h.today over 40 years later later lead a complete Jewish hasdic life in Jerusalem, with my 8 children and 13 grandchildren I thank hasem every day that I went through all the hard times to be who I am today ,thank you for your channel and may g_d continue to give much blessings in your life and nucas from your children koll tov , and gratings from Israel.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Peter, thank you so much for sharing, such a beautiful comment!💗 It's our dream as well to make Aliyah at some point. 😊

@CatyBelek

3 ай бұрын

From darkness to a darkness. No progress made .

@alphaomega3499

2 ай бұрын

Lucky. I am hopefully headed the same way

One of my favorite liturgical lines is: “behold, my torah. Do not forsake it. It is a tree of life to those who hold fast to it.”

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Yes, also in the Alenu prayer, "It (the Torah) is a tree of life to those who hold onto it, and those who support it are praiseworthy. It's ways are ways of pleasantness and all it's pathways are peace." There is many beautiful prayers. 😊

@kevinwilmore3604

Жыл бұрын

@@jayellealafi5797 You need to read a book titled ''God Man The Word Made Flesh." There is no Vicarious Salvation. But. There is a Science behind... The salvation of the "SOUL."

@JC-du6sn

8 ай бұрын

Look up the autobiography Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer 😇

@jazzpote4316

Ай бұрын

The talmud forsakes the torah.

Welcome home. You actually always had a Jewish soul. Great and inspiring story about your Jewish journey

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 Glad you enjoyed it.

@vitacrown5806

Жыл бұрын

For some reason you brought tears to my eyes.

@robertbokke

Жыл бұрын

People have no idea what a Ger has to go through and endure the abuse from some communities who mistreating converts.

@marcroth3059

Жыл бұрын

@@robertbokke Im sorry you had that experience. I belong to 3 synagogues (2 orthodox & 1 conservative) and without exception every Jew by choice (and there are many) is treated as though they were a Jew by birth. In fact most forget that they are Jews by choice

@Lagolop

Жыл бұрын

@@robertbokke That is utter bullshit. You're trying to suit some sort of agenda you have by saying that. While it is extremely hard to convert, but those that have been able to go through the process are typically welcomes with open arms throughout the conversion process. I know that from personal experience. My brother's wife converted and I saw how she was fully accepted .

Beautiful story. I think you’ve inspired me to make my own video. I have yet to begin conversion classes. I’m waiting on my application to go through so maybe in a little while, but I’m gonna start writing. Gut Shabbas to you and your husband!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you should! Good for you for pursuing Truth, best of luck! 😊

@JC-du6sn

8 ай бұрын

Look up the autobiography Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer 😇

@sethrose1325

2 ай бұрын

Good Shabbas how goes it?

Hi Jayelle! I also converted from evangelical Christianity to Judaism and entertain a youtube channel dedicated to the subject, in Portuguese language. Shabat Shalom

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Hi, so nice to hear, and you should go for it! 🤗

@dawnoftherainbow8500

Жыл бұрын

There is a proverb in Portugal that says if you want to know what a Jew looks like just look in the mirror:)

@Lagolop

Жыл бұрын

@@dawnoftherainbow8500 Well there was a tone time, a lot of Jewish on the Iberian Peninsula before the Inquisition and to this day there are many Jews there that have no idea of their Jewish roots. Some do though, and are returning to them.

@bramatv254

Жыл бұрын

Shabbat shalom from kenya

@angelahookumchand3943

2 ай бұрын

😊

I think you hit it on the nail when you said *What is Judaism without Torah and Mitzvot*. That's something to really think about. Thank you.

@Miriam5718

Жыл бұрын

Emes….it’s just ….culture then

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tinokshenishba, I didn't mean to get super philosophical there or anything, it's just something that I ponder now and again. 🤗 I recently saw this interview of the Israeli Ambassador to the US, talking about Israel and the justifications for it, (I'm pro-Israel, don't get me wrong) but with scarcely any mention of Judaism/Torah/the fact that G-d himself gave that land to Avraham and his descendants. I found it thought provoking, maybe a little sad.

@yoseffeigenbaum9639

Жыл бұрын

Yashar Kocheich!

@meltzerboy

Жыл бұрын

@@jayellealafi5797 Yet I assure you that Conservative Judaism, Reform Judaism, Reconstructionist Judaism, and so on are just as "real" as Orthodox Judaism, so please give them credit for their interpretations--not abandonment--of Torah.

@Sam-bj1jx

Жыл бұрын

@@meltzerboy what exactly makes an interpretation of Torah legitimate if it also denies the divine source?

I found this very informative. My wife and I attended a messianic congregation for a number of years and I have to agree with your general feeling about it. Ultimately, my sense was that these people were more in love with converting Jews than loving the Jews themselves. I also feel that there is a space in this question of conversion that is generally overlooked which is simply that a non-Jew can enjoy the blessings of HaShem in being observant without actually becoming a Jew from a halachic position. I observe shabbat and attend a conservative shul without converting for a number of reasons mainly having to do with my age, having spent most of my life as a Christian and not wanting to cut myself off from grandchildren and other family. Ultimately, it is not about being a Christian or a Jew from a legal standpoint but one's relationship to God that matters.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! You're absolutely right, there is no need for one to convert to Judaism and it won't be the right path for many/most people. I'm not here to persuade people, only to share my story and what I've learned. 😊 Jews believe that there is a path to G-d for the righteous gentile as well, that is just as legitimate, it is not about becoming Jewish.💗

@gilyashar

Жыл бұрын

I imagine that you are following the Noachide laws which is great!

@Armuandist

Жыл бұрын

I pray that you will see what we saw. That Jesus is Savior and Redeemer.. one with the Father and Holy Spirit. The *Bible is not a series of disconnected stories.* It is a *single narrative in which every story, every character* points beyond itself to *one who is greater.* The story of Adam and Eve is not just about the first man and woman... *there is a true and better Adam* who passed the test in the garden and whose obedience is ascribed to us. *There is a true and better Abel* who, though innocently slain, has blood that cries out, not for our condemnation, but for our acquittal. *There is a true and better Abraham* who answered the call of God to leave all the comfortable and familiar and go out into the void to create a new people of God. *There is a true and better Isaac,* the son of laughter, of grace, who was not just offered up by his father on the mount but was truly sacrificed for us all. *There is a true and better Jacob* who wrestled and took the blow of justice we deserved, so we, like Jacob, only receive the wounds of grace that wake us up and discipline us. *There is a true and better Joseph* who, at the right hand of the king, forgives those who betrayed and sold him and uses his new power to save them. *There is a true and better Moses* who stands in the gap between the people and the Lord and who mediates a new covenant. *There is a true and better Rock of Moses* who, struck with the rod of God’s justice, now gives us water in the desert. *There is a true and better Job,* the truly innocent sufferer, who then intercedes for and saves his foolish friends. *There is a true and better David* whose victory becomes his people’s victory, though they never lifted a stone to accomplish it themselves. *There is a true and better Esther* who didn’t just risk losing an earthly palace but lost the ultimate heavenly one, who didn’t just risk his life, but gave his life to save his people. *There is a true and better Jonah* who was cast out into the storm so that we could be brought in. *There is a true and better Passover Lamb,* innocent, perfect, helpless, slain so the angel of death will pass over us. He’s the *true Temple,* the *true Prophet,* the *true High-Priest,* the *true King,* the *true Sacrifice,* the *true Lamb,* the *true Light,* and the *true Bread.* The Bible is not a series of disconnected stories. It is a single narrative that points to one person... *Jesus.* *JESUS IS GOD.. A plain prophet cannot fulfill all this prophecy. JESUS IS THE LORD AND SAVIOR.* You are reading Torah/Tannah (OLD TESTAMENT) but you are hardening your heart to this truth. Why? Please have an open heart for the truth.

@markbenassi9896

Жыл бұрын

@@gilyashar My point was that there is another spiritual space available to people other than becoming a Jew or simply following the Noachide laws. A gentile can experience the spirit of God and the spiritual blessings of Shabbat, the wisdom of studying Torah and other benefits that Jews can also experience without converting This is something that was commonplace in the ancient world where many gentiles attended Jewish synagogues, were observant to a limited extent and were also accepted by the Jewish community. This is something that has been lost because of the separation of Christian and Jew that has developed over the centuries.

@barbaraklein3944

Жыл бұрын

@@Armuandist kzread.info/dash/bejne/gohq2qidgbCsZqg.html

Welcome to our family Jayelle! I’ve always been inspired by people like you, so much so, that I myself married a convert and we have two beautiful boys together. Welcome welcome. Much love and respect!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! That's so wonderful to hear about your family, I am likewise inspired by other's stories. 😊 Thank you for sharing!

@Armuandist

Жыл бұрын

I pray that you will see what we saw. That Jesus is Savior and Redeemer.. one with the Father and Holy Spirit. The *Bible is not a series of disconnected stories.* It is a *single narrative in which every story, every character* points beyond itself to *one who is greater.* The story of Adam and Eve is not just about the first man and woman... *there is a true and better Adam* who passed the test in the garden and whose obedience is ascribed to us. *There is a true and better Abel* who, though innocently slain, has blood that cries out, not for our condemnation, but for our acquittal. *There is a true and better Abraham* who answered the call of God to leave all the comfortable and familiar and go out into the void to create a new people of God. *There is a true and better Isaac,* the son of laughter, of grace, who was not just offered up by his father on the mount but was truly sacrificed for us all. *There is a true and better Jacob* who wrestled and took the blow of justice we deserved, so we, like Jacob, only receive the wounds of grace that wake us up and discipline us. *There is a true and better Joseph* who, at the right hand of the king, forgives those who betrayed and sold him and uses his new power to save them. *There is a true and better Moses* who stands in the gap between the people and the Lord and who mediates a new covenant. *There is a true and better Rock of Moses* who, struck with the rod of God’s justice, now gives us water in the desert. *There is a true and better Job,* the truly innocent sufferer, who then intercedes for and saves his foolish friends. *There is a true and better David* whose victory becomes his people’s victory, though they never lifted a stone to accomplish it themselves. *There is a true and better Esther* who didn’t just risk losing an earthly palace but lost the ultimate heavenly one, who didn’t just risk his life, but gave his life to save his people. *There is a true and better Jonah* who was cast out into the storm so that we could be brought in. *There is a true and better Passover Lamb,* innocent, perfect, helpless, slain so the angel of death will pass over us. He’s the *true Temple,* the *true Prophet,* the *true High-Priest,* the *true King,* the *true Sacrifice,* the *true Lamb,* the *true Light,* and the *true Bread.* The Bible is not a series of disconnected stories. It is a single narrative that points to one person... *Jesus.* *JESUS IS GOD.. A plain prophet cannot fulfill all this prophecy. JESUS IS THE LORD AND SAVIOR.* You are reading Torah/Tannah (OLD TESTAMENT) but you are hardening your heart to this truth. Why? Please have an open heart for the truth.

@lilianavois4391

4 ай бұрын

There is the ONLY TESTAMENT and NOT the old testament. But if you choose to be saved by a man, so be it for you. Albeit is not sure that Jesus will embrace you by making him a God.He did not seek glory for himself. You may have the surprize to be told: Matthew 7:21. "Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ 23Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’@@Armuandist

Mazel Tov. Welcome aboard! So inspiring!! Keep on growing with your whole family!!!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! IyH. 😊

I just found you on KZread, and I love your videos. I am finding my roots, I’m from Eastern Europe. Thank you and I’m looking forward to watching them all and following you! 💕

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Welcome! 🤗💕

I love this video so much! You are a real chassid in your love for Judaism and all Jews. This was SO well organized and you had your sources ready to back up everything you said about Christianity and its history of antisemitism and the differences between Judaism and Christianity. You've always been Jewish, and I am so glad you found your way back to the tribe via conversion.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this lovely comment! It was my pleasure, truly. 🤗

@JC-du6sn

8 ай бұрын

Look up the autobiography Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer 😇

I would love to hear more about your conversion process. Thank you for sharing.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Okay! Thank you for watching, and commenting! 🤗

@MegaBOBCAT11

Жыл бұрын

Boy Satan is really deceiving people in the last days trying to turn them away from Jesus as fast as they can because he's about ready to return that's why Satan wants to take as many to hell as he possibly can cuz he knows he's a loser

Fascinating. Good for you. Welcome to the tribe. ❤️ My only suggestion is that you explain terminology to your viewers. Many people don’t know terms like Chabad, Tanach or tefillin.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Hi Leann, thank you! That's a good suggestion! 😊

Thank you so much for posting these videos! I'm beginning my religious journey and I am so grateful I found you❤

@jayellealafi5797

7 ай бұрын

Welcome! It's my pleasure. 😊

That’s exactly why I became religious. I thought: “so many people died to stay Jewish and I’m going to complain about not being able to eat bacon.” Now, I have a lot more reason to stay religious, of course.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

That's so nice to hear! I didn't eat bacon even before my conversion, so that wasn't an issue for me, but kosher overall has been a lot to learn. 😅

@ShannanLee

Жыл бұрын

I dont eat pork either. I am a oneness pentecostal. I respect your decision. I had a hard time with the trinity myself.

@filthymouthschoolboymakesi1236

Жыл бұрын

@@jayellealafi5797 I am only towards the beginning of your video but you can't reject Christianity from the basis of those 3 you mentioned thinking its solved where you went. I can respond to all of those. Many of the early believers were Jewish and you have to look to 2nd temple period instead of today's rabbinic arguments.

@filthymouthschoolboymakesi1236

Жыл бұрын

@@jayellealafi5797 Dr. Benjamin D. Sommer, Professor of Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages at the Jewish Theological Seminary, wrote the following in his book "Bodies of God and the world of Ancient Israel": “Some Jews regard Christianity’s claim to be a monotheistic religion with grave suspicion, both because of the doctrine of the trinity (how can three equal one?) and because of Christianity’s core belief that God took bodily form. . . . No Jew sensitive to Judaism’s own classical sources, however, can fault the theological model Christianity employs when it avows belief in a God who has an earthly body as well as a Holy Spirit and a heavenly manifestation, for that model, we have seen, is a perfectly Jewish one. A religion whose scripture contains the fluidity traditions [referring to God appearing in bodily form in the Tanakh], whose teachings emphasize the multiplicity of the shekhinah, and whose thinkers speak of the sephirot does not differ in its theological essentials from a religion that adores the triune God.”

@Call_Upon_YAH

Жыл бұрын

Be it known: Through the Holy Spirit, God has put it on me to preach to those lost in the devil's deceit! I tell ye, truly, Jesus of Nazareth is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. He is the anointed one, for he is, Jesus Christ. God the Father has raised him from the dead; who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God! Angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life: no one comes to the Father, but by him. They who believe and are baptized with the Holy Spirit shall be saved; but they who believe not shall be damned. For they who believe not on him, shall die in their sins! I tell ye now to repent of your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and you'll receive the gift of the Holy Spirit upon asking the Father! There are *NO* sub-divisions of Christianity. You're either a disciple of Christ or not. A Christian is someone who follows God's word, not a religion. Who obey the Father and follow his will; not man's nor their own heart's. Unless you keep Jesus' commandments, think not the Holy Spirit will dwell within you! They who heed this message and did what was stated with an open heart to God... Read the Holy Bible (KJV) daily and every time before you read, pray to the Father and ask: "Lord I ask that you give me understanding of your word, that I interpret it the way you want me to, and none of my own. I ask you in Jesus' name, amen." 1 John 2:2 KJV 2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. Acts 13:26-33 KJV 26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, *and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.* 27 *For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.* 28 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain. 29 *And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.* 30 *But God raised him from the dead:* 31 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people. 32 *And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,* 33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. 1 Peter 3:22 KJV 22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. John 14:6 KJV 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Mark 16:16 KJV 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. John 8:24 KJV 24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. Acts 2:38 KJV 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Luke 11:13 KJV 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? John 14:21-24 KJV 21 *He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.* 22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, *If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.* 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and *the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.*

I'm actually beginning my path to conversion right now (meeting with a rabbi I hope will become my sponsoring rabbi tomorrow!) and I just love hearing stories of how other converts came to realize that they wanted to follow this path. I didn't know much of anything about Judaism when I was growing up and only really began to do any research and self-education on it when I found out that two of my best friends in high school were Jewish. Ever since then, I've felt such a strong magnetic pull towards and comfort in Judaism that I never found in Christianity or any other religion I learned about. I'm immensely glad now to have a nearby Jewish community in college where I can finally pursue conversion and further education. :)

@JC-du6sn

8 ай бұрын

Look up the autobiography Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer.😇

@jrx2662

8 ай бұрын

I heard this story before, listen the choice that you are making is one that will make you ended up in the lake of fire! don't you know that Jesus is the Messiah of the Old Testament! how can you reject the Gift Of God!!!

Your story is amazing. I love your articulate and clear way of explaining things. Also: your baby is adorable. Please let us see more of him. Love the babbling he does throughout the video.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! My youngest is actually a girl, she just doesn't have much hair. 😂. Yes, it's a rare filming session I get done without my kids making a contribution. 💗

@JC-du6sn

8 ай бұрын

Look up the autobiography Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer 😇

As a Jew, a yeshiva boy, you reminded me what a gift I got . Thanks a lot 👐🏻

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 😊

@letsknow1491

Жыл бұрын

@@jayellealafi5797 Why didnt you look into ISLAM the religion of Moses(peace be upon him),Jesus(peace be upon him),Muhammad(peace be upon him)?????...

@1995yuda

Жыл бұрын

@@letsknow1491 Why didn't YOU look into the REAL religion of MOSHE, the ORIGINAL BIBLE of the actual ISRAELITES?

@goddoesnthaveasaviourthatn2892

Жыл бұрын

@@letsknow1491 Christians leave Jesus (peace not be upon the bringer of wars) when they find out he wasn't the promised Jewish Messiah, c'mon you should've already known that haven't you?? The only Prophecy Jesus might've been close to fulfill was the Prophecy of a humble man riding a donkey, but the problem is: Was Jesus HUMBLE!? (Matthew 11:29-30) "29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 12:1-8) "At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn and to eat. 2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day. 3 But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him; 4 How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests? 5 Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless? 6 But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple. 7 But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. 8 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day." (Matthew 12:38-42) "38 Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. 39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: 40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. 41 The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. 42 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here." Well at least was he riding a donkey?? Depends on the Gospel, according to the Gospel of Matthew he wasn't: (Matthew 21:1-8) "And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, 2 Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. 3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. 4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, 5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. 6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, 7 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. 8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way." Well maybe at least he fulfilled the following parts of the prophecy!? (Cuz you know.. every prophecy has a following part) (Zechariah 9:9-17) "9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass." - A HUMBLE man riding A DONKEY (Aside of the poetic expression of two donkeys) "10 And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth. 11 As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water. 12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee; 13 When I have bent Judah for me, filled the bow with Ephraim, and raised up thy sons, O Zion, against thy sons, O Greece, and made thee as the sword of a mighty man. 14 And the Lord shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the Lord God shall blow the trumpet, and shall go with whirlwinds of the south. 15 The Lord of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar. 16 And the Lord their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land. 17 For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids." - And BRINGS UNIVERSAL PEACE I mean there's a lotta new testament verses in which JC clearly states that he came to bring wars and division between brothers and sisters, one hating his own wife and children - mother and father, and commanding his disciples (Through a parable) to 'Slaugther' all of his opposers, but that's quite the basis..

@letsknow1491

Жыл бұрын

@@1995yuda first of all im in the original religion of MOSHE i.e ISLAM(submission to the will of God) by following Muhammad(peace be upon him).ISLAM is not only the religion Muhammad(peace be upon him) but all the prophets like Adam,Noha,Lut,Solomon,Israel,David,Abraham,MOSES,Jesus,Muhammad(peace be upon them all) and many more prophets whom God sent to this world.This religion of God is completed by the last and final messenger of God i.e Muhammad(peace be upon him). 2.Im not a Israelite to follow judaism.Moses was sent only to the lordship of Israel not for the humanity. 3.There are other prophets like Jesus and Muhammad(peace bw upon them all) whom you people disagree with without any justification.Becuase Jesus and Muhammad(peace be upon them all) are also sent by the same God who sent Moses(peace be upon him). 4.Suppose if you are in the time of Abraham (peace be upon him)you cannot follow Lut (peace be upon him) at that time.You have to follow Abraham(peace be upon him) only.Likewise you have to follow Muhammad(peace be upon him) now becuase he was sent for the whole humanity. 5.Does Torah which you have today is from the time of Moses(peace be upon him) without any corruption????If so evidence please.I cannot base my belief based on some book which has no authenticity.

I was homeschooled too! 1st-12th grades and while I regret being raised somewhat adjacent to Messianic Christianity, I don't regret my homeschool education. It gave me the critical thinking skills I needed to question Christianity and convert to Judaism!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Me too! Right through 12th grade, and then I did a high school equivalency test to get a diploma for college entrance, but decided on trade school instead. My mom is some kind of superhero, I don't know how she did it. 😂

@ronangoforth3081

Жыл бұрын

@@jayellealafi5797 I really don't know how my mom did it either, she just finished homeschooling my last sibling this year! I took the SATs and an equivalency test so I could qualify for university here in the US.

@rizwanrafeek3811

Жыл бұрын

@@ronangoforth3081 I want to share with you two video posted by fellow Americans, one from Jewish and one from Christian. I posted them for you, just as a food for thought. Have you read the Quran?

@rizwanrafeek3811

Жыл бұрын

@@ronangoforth3081 Jewish American Derrick Feinman asked God to guide him to the correct religion that is accepted by God, please watch this video how God answered this man supplication it was a miracle in the broad daylight, this video is posted by Derrick Feinman himself on his channel with video title: "Derrick Feinman How Islam Found Me: My Conversion to Islam" Channel name is Derrick Feinman. No third person or middle man in this story between a believer and God.

@rizwanrafeek3811

Жыл бұрын

@@ronangoforth3081 It is different person however same incident reported. Again No third person or middle man in this story between a believer and God, enjoy watching. Video titled on YT is "AFTER COMBAT - THE STORY OF A MARINE'S CONVERSION TO ISLAM".

Thank you so much for sharing! As an Orthodox girl it really gave me Chizuk! Loved the skit🤭👍

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Hi Chana, that's awesome, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 🤗

This was one of the most informative videos I've ever seen on this topic. You just cleared a LOT of things up for me and sent me down a path

@jayellealafi5797

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I am very grateful for you. Because this is the path I am down. And this really helps. Thank you for sharing!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Glad it was helpful! 🤗💗

Hi , thank you. You are a very holy woman.Both Jewish and non Jewish listeners have what to learn from your knowledge, clarity, honesty and modesty. G-d should bless you and family with all that your pure hearts desire.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's very sweet of you. 😊

I have been binge watching your videos- my husband and I have begun looking for a synagogue to join, in the meantime, fo you have recommendations on books to read. What did you start with? I'm overwhelmed!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kaylah, I'm so glad you found my channel, welcome! I definitely do have recommendations and that's a video I hope to make very soon; are you looking for more general info about Judaism and the belief structure/religious practice, or more specific topics such as Noahide, conversion, Shabbat, kosher, etc? Is your goal conversion, or just learning/research at this point? 😊💗

@Vitobandito434

3 ай бұрын

@@rylstellerthank you. I’m just starting the process and have been looking for book recommendations.

I have shed a tear more than once watching this video. Very relatable and painfully accurate. Subscribed!

@jayellealafi5797

6 ай бұрын

Welcome! 🤗

Thank you for sharing your amazing story. I'm familiar with a few of the links you provided. There is no shortage of INCREDIBLE Rabbis to learn from!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Yes, we're blessed with the excellent resources available nowadays. 😊

@GeoffSh4rt

Жыл бұрын

@@jayellealafi5797 And those excellent resources are a real problem for Christian missionaries. It's interesting to note how many Christians have left the church as a result of engagement with people like Rabbi Tovia Singer and the Jews for Judaism group.

hello, i am a teenager who has spent a while questioning my faith, and i really believe that judaism is the right path for me to follow, i am trying to research more about the religion and this video really helped me understand more & gave me more insight to converting and also realise that i am not the only one on this path, so thank you very much!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

I am so happy to hear that my video was a help to you! And good for you, to be so young, but deeply questioning. I feel the same way when I hear about people that have walked/are walking down this path in life, I find it inspiring and encouraging! If there's any way I can help you, if you have more questions that I can help answer, please let me know. I'm here for you. 😊💗

@Everykneeshallbow66

Жыл бұрын

You are definitely on the right path and anything you need to move forward on this path, just please ask. Christianity is a big fraud and Evil, is why I left Christianity because of its nonsense and Idolatry, now I just follow the laws of G-d for gentiles. In the new testament literature, Jesus goes upto the Fig tree expecting to eat Figs but the Fig tree doesn't have any Figs because it's not blooming season for the Fig tree, so Jesus kicks the tree and curses the Fig tree because it doesn't have figs, is this your G-d? - a G-d that doesn't even remember when he himself decreed that the Fig will give its fruit - is this who your counting on saving you. In this end of days verse , there's no mention of a Jesus, Christians better wake up and wake up Fast lest you be part of what's coming 👇 8And it shall come to pass throughout all the land, says the Lord, two parts of it shall be cut off. They shall perish, and the third shall remain therein. חוְהָיָ֚ה בְכָל־הָאָ֙רֶץ֙ נְאֻם־יְהֹוָ֔ה פִּֽי־שְׁנַ֣יִם בָּ֔הּ יִכָּֽרְת֖וּ יִגְוָ֑עוּ וְהַשְּׁלִשִׁ֖ית יִוָּ֥תֶר בָּֽהּ:9And I will bring the third in fire; and I will refine them as one refines silver, and I will test them as one tests gold. He shall call in My name, and I will respond to him. I said, "He is My people"; and he shall say, "The Lord is my God." G-d has never replace the Jewish people 👇 Psalm 105:8-11 He has remembered His covenant forever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations, The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac. Then He confirmed it to Jacob for a statute, To Israel for eternity. Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments. Deuteronomy 7:12 “Then it shall come about, because you listen to these judgments and keep and do them, that the Lord your God will keep with you His covenant and His lovingkindness which He swore to your forefathers. Judges 2:1 Now the angel of the Lord came up from Gilgal to Bochim. And he said, “I brought you up out of Egypt and led you into the land which I have sworn to your fathers; and I said, ‘I will never break My covenant with you,

@letsknow1491

Жыл бұрын

Why dont you look into ISLAM the religion of Moses(peace be upon him),Jesus(peace be upon him),Muhammad(peace be upon him)?????...

@gmc19

Жыл бұрын

@@letsknow1491 i have looked into islam, i studied it a lot in school and i have many muslim friends who tell me a lot about it; i think it’s a beautiful religion but it’s not necessarily what my beliefs align with.

@letsknow1491

Жыл бұрын

@@gmc19 . @нів Thank you for your opinion about ISLAM.But i have something yo tell you. Your belief should only align with the religion of almighty God.You cannot base your salvation on your personal belief.why do you believe that your belief doesnt align with ISLAM? Is the Judaism present today is from the time of Moses???Why did you giveup jesus(peace be upon him) and Muhammad(peace be upon him) in your belief??? If suppose think there was a group who believed in Abraham(peace be upon him) religion today would you have believed in it???? We need to follow the last and final messenger of God Muhammad(peace be upon him) today because he is the one who sent for this generation .If you were at the time of Abraham(peace be upon him) you should follow him alone.You cannot follow lut(peace be upon him) at that time. You should always go forward not backward interms of messengers.This is what the truth dear. Once again i ask you is the religion of judaism which we have today is from Moses(peace be upon him).If there was Moses(peace be upon him) today he would have asked you to follow Muhammaf(peace be upon him). You may feel offended but dear its the matter of your salvation.So choose the TRUE PATH of almighty GOD.

Would love to hear more of your journey. Nearing the end of my own conversion journey

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Stay tuned, I have plans to talk more about this! Good for you btw, mazal tov! 🤗

I love the clarity you have!

G-d bless you sister. You made me laugh out loud at the end of the video talking about the messianics (from the word mess🤣🤣🤣) with the tallit! Yeshar koach!!!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! 😊

Thank you for making this video. You did an excellent job explaining the difference between Christianity and Judaism.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, I did my best, haha. 😁 Glad you enjoyed it!

Awesome video! You are so well spoken and learned!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Not really, but thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊

This is very compelling. You've obviously done a lot of hard research. I take my hat off to you. May God bless you. Pam

@jayellealafi5797

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and may Hashem bless you. 💗

This is hilarious I was searching for Rabbi singer and I came across your video and started to listen to it and then I said wow this sounds very similar to somebody I know I should send a link to my friend Sarel! Thank you so much for sharing your journey I have the greatest respect for how you have transformed your life please keep up the great work shabbat shalom!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

😂 That's so funny, I am sure Sarel would have a good laugh too! Thank you, I'm also a big fan of Rabbi Singer and his work. Shabbat Shalom! 💗

@sisterspooky

Жыл бұрын

@Elie Benzaquen - Tovia Singer distorts the meaning of passages and has been debunked so many times, he’s the Zakir Naik of Judaism. I’m very surprised you haven’t done research on him. One thing is a fact, I _never_ recommend Singer to anyone looking into Judaism - he’s an embarrassment. There’s MANY Rabbi’s out there who do a stellar job explaining Judaism and the Hebrew Bible… but not Singer. 🤢

@GeoffSh4rt

Жыл бұрын

@@sisterspooky Be precise. What exactly has rabbi Singer got wrong?

@sisterspooky

Жыл бұрын

@@GeoffSh4rt - I’m not going to do your work for you. I strongly recommend you watch debates he’s participated in, and research the claims he’s made. If you’re truly interested, you need to do the work. Me doing the work for you won’t teach you anything. As I previously stated, we have many Rabbi’s who do a wonderful job explaining the Hebrew Bible… but not Singer. He’s a hack.

@GeoffSh4rt

Жыл бұрын

@@sisterspooky I think we can safely assume that if you had evidence of Singer distorting the meaning of passages, you'd willingly provide it.

This is a very intersting take on a conversion story video. I'm glad you included both your gut feelings and research in this, they are both very imporrtant to faith and neither should be disregarded without the other.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Hi Gigi, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I agree, I did do a lot of research into religion, it was important to me. I figured there just might be others out there who would appreciate more of the specifics. 🤗💕

Thanks for this. My father is a devot Christian, and I grew up like that. Around 11, I started questioning my faith. I got seriously yelled at for it. He was shocked. But that was a few years ago. For the past few years I've just been nothing, I didn't go to any church. But now I want something like that, and I realized Christianity just isn't for me. I've been learning more and more. I want to learn more about Judaism. I'm not saying I'll convert, but I'm seriously considering it. Thank you so much!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

I hear you, it can be a rough journey at times. Just so you know, Judaism doesn't hold that everyone must convert and they don't seek or even encourage converts. Torah however is for everyone. There is universal religion for non-jews that doesn't have nearly the awareness that it should, and I've linked a good video here that might help you find your way. Keep searching and asking the important questions. 🤗jewsforjudaism.org/knowledge/videos/the-seven-laws-of-noah-torah-for-non-jews

@davidh.castro2944

Жыл бұрын

To go into Judaism is to believe what is sed about Jesus in the Talmud And if you insist in converting to Judaism knowing the information that is clear as day-to see You shall never enter my home or my presents for your new belief Is 100% apposed to any Cristian belief And I would say to all Cristian out there read the Talmud before you think of any conversion to Judaism Be clear on your choice that you make let their be no surprises And be a wear of what your are doing. In your conversion to Judaism

@barbaraklein3944

Жыл бұрын

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@barbaraklein3944

Жыл бұрын

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@barbaraklein3944

Жыл бұрын

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What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊

This was such an interesting story of your conversion. You certainly did your research and in some ways it sounds like you enlightened and educated your husband in many aspects of his religion. Sounds like both of you grew and matured in your chosen faith. From an Anglican, thank you for sharing.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Yes, we did it together. 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 🌸

Shalom! In 1 week, on 30 Sivan (day before Rosh Chodesh Adar,) I will be meeting with the beis din for my conversion. I have been on the journey of conversion for about 5 years, learning for 3 years on my own, and 2 years with my beloved Rabbi, Menachem Rivken. I am excited, and afraid at the same time. I am greatly looking forward to starting my journey; towards accomplishing the mission Hashem gave me to do in this world. Hearing your story is beneficial, and helps give me consolation that I am not alone in my journey. May you be blessed, and enjoy many many years of life with simchas!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Avraham, mazal tov, how did it go?! Welcome, you are definitely not alone. 😊

@AvrahamWright

Жыл бұрын

@@jayellealafi5797 It was amazing and went wonderfully! I got on a plane Monday and stayed overnight in a hotel, and the next morning close to 8:30am, I was taken underneath the shul to their mikveh for brit dam and immersion. I most definitely emerged a new person from the water, and my journey as a Yid has only just begun. It is an honor to be a part of klal Yisrael!

@Rochelny

Жыл бұрын

Mazal tov!!! Welcome to the tribe! May this new life bring you joy and revealed goodness!

@yoseffeigenbaum9639

Жыл бұрын

​@@AvrahamWright welcome to the tribe and Hodesh Tov!

Watching your video give me joy. Honestly, I am so happy to watch this video. I will love to have a conversation with you.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊

@nathanielawakeningministry2469

Жыл бұрын

@@jayellealafi5797 give me your WhatsApp or Google chat email address. I would love to talk with you

Beautiful story! I love your calm energy.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I have decided to study Judaism at a synagogue. Not sure if I want to convert, but Jewish teachings are helping me deal with depression.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Good for you, I am happy to hear that! I hope you will feel better soon.😊

@Abcdefghijajajaja

5 ай бұрын

It’s not like picking a flavor and liking it and becoming it’s so demeaning when people suggest Judaism is some fun flavor to choose from

Baruk Hashem! Thanks for shairing. Looking forward to more videos.

@jayellealafi5797

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I've just converted to a Messianic Christian. Our journey with G-d is always a journey of discernment and love💕

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck! 💗

@seriouslyiknowhowtoread

Жыл бұрын

So you're still christian except you wear Judaism things?

@Bellg

Жыл бұрын

All christians are messianic lol

@1995yuda

Жыл бұрын

discernment is a key word when it comes to Religion. you have to be able to discriminate between things in order to find the Truth.

@missaraebiaphotography

Жыл бұрын

@@Bellg that's not true. Christians do not keep sabbath or kosher and observe pagan holidays. I was a Christian for 40 years, but I am not a Messianic Believer. I do believe in the Messiah because Isaiah 53 shows me He is real ...

Shalom, I am also looking to convert. My rabbi told me that I will need to do a [approx three hour] written test before the interview with the Beit Din, Is that true? Did you also take such a test or did you have an interview only? I never heard of such a written test. Thank you.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Hi Warren, thanks for the comment and great question! If you're doing an orthodox conversion, then yes, it's quite likely there will be a written test of some kind before your final interview. This is something I did as well. 😊

@warrens.1780

Жыл бұрын

@@jayellealafi5797 Thank you so much. Yes, it’s an orthodox conversion. Please do let me know how the test went for you. Was it quite lengthy? Did it cover the most basic questions or was it more in depth? My Rabbi scared me by saying it’s probably a three hour exam and super thick papers. Hashem bless you. Thank you for responding.

@Armuandist

Жыл бұрын

@@warrens.1780 I pray that you will see what we saw. That Jesus is Savior and Redeemer.. one with the Father and Holy Spirit. The *Bible is not a series of disconnected stories.* It is a *single narrative in which every story, every character* points beyond itself to *one who is greater.* The story of Adam and Eve is not just about the first man and woman... *there is a true and better Adam* who passed the test in the garden and whose obedience is ascribed to us. *There is a true and better Abel* who, though innocently slain, has blood that cries out, not for our condemnation, but for our acquittal. *There is a true and better Abraham* who answered the call of God to leave all the comfortable and familiar and go out into the void to create a new people of God. *There is a true and better Isaac,* the son of laughter, of grace, who was not just offered up by his father on the mount but was truly sacrificed for us all. *There is a true and better Jacob* who wrestled and took the blow of justice we deserved, so we, like Jacob, only receive the wounds of grace that wake us up and discipline us. *There is a true and better Joseph* who, at the right hand of the king, forgives those who betrayed and sold him and uses his new power to save them. *There is a true and better Moses* who stands in the gap between the people and the Lord and who mediates a new covenant. *There is a true and better Rock of Moses* who, struck with the rod of God’s justice, now gives us water in the desert. *There is a true and better Job,* the truly innocent sufferer, who then intercedes for and saves his foolish friends. *There is a true and better David* whose victory becomes his people’s victory, though they never lifted a stone to accomplish it themselves. *There is a true and better Esther* who didn’t just risk losing an earthly palace but lost the ultimate heavenly one, who didn’t just risk his life, but gave his life to save his people. *There is a true and better Jonah* who was cast out into the storm so that we could be brought in. *There is a true and better Passover Lamb,* innocent, perfect, helpless, slain so the angel of death will pass over us. He’s the *true Temple,* the *true Prophet,* the *true High-Priest,* the *true King,* the *true Sacrifice,* the *true Lamb,* the *true Light,* and the *true Bread.* The Bible is not a series of disconnected stories. It is a single narrative that points to one person... *Jesus.* *JESUS IS GOD.. A plain prophet cannot fulfill all this prophecy. JESUS IS THE LORD AND SAVIOR.* You are reading Torah/Tannah (OLD TESTAMENT) but you are hardening your heart to this truth. Why? Please have an open heart for the truth.

I love your content so much! I’m also looking into conversion. Can you please link your headscarf it’s beautiful.

@jayellealafi5797

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm happy to hear that you enjoy my content! I had a couple of different ones that I wore in this video, since I was filming over a few days, but here are links to the ones I was wearing. 1.amzn.to/3IgLAZd 2.amzn.to/3IkxXZ8 And I did a video showing how I like to tie them. 😊kzread.info/dash/bejne/k3Z7s5qgaZCXmso.html

Amazing! As a born jewish ortodox observant woman, I really enjoyed it

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 😊

Thank you. You gave me a lot of homework to do. I agree with 90 percent of what you said. I have to research the rest. But I suspect I will agree with the rest too. Be well.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you, Joseph! 😊

Can you link the page you were reading at 32:30? If you sourced it, I didn't catch it. Thanks

@jayellealafi5797

9 ай бұрын

Sure, it was this page. www.simpletoremember.com/articles/a/jewsandjesus/

You have a keen analytical mind, strong convictions and values. I am very glad you decided to convert and join "the tribe". You are a remarkable woman and are much appreciated.

I am interested in your thoughts about the Ben Noach/Noahide/Ger which is something I have been deeply researching over the last months. There are so many varying interpretations, and it can be confusing, but it may be what is right for our family. With HaShems help we hope to find our place serving the G-d of Israel. Maybe a video about what that (the Ger) means to you or any research you have done/heard on the topic would be nice.😊Shalom!

@joannawalker2745

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I would love to hear her thoughts on this! We have been researching the Noachide/Ger in our family as well😊

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Hi Emily, good for you! 🤗 And thanks for your comment. Although I'm not an expert, that is definitely a video topic that I could work on making to help you. You might find this helpful, I put a link to a Noahide resource in the description box, but here it is again, a free eBook (I think a physical version of the book is available to purchase as well) The Path of the Righteous Gentile - Introduction to the Noahide Laws www.academia.edu/13174601/The_Path_of_the_Righteous_Gentile_eBook_Introduction_to_the_Noahide_Laws

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Hi Joanna, thanks for your comment, I will work on this! 😊

@avalerie4467

Жыл бұрын

The 7 Noachide Mitzvot have been given to all humanity. As B'nei Noach, we study Torah with observant Rabbis. Not all Torah portions apply to us. The Ger is convert. All Mitzvot, including the 7, to be observed. The b'nei Noach do not sanctify Shabbat, nor do we celebrate the Festivals. Chabad is an excellent resource for the B'nei Noach. Best wishes and welcome home ! Edit - "the Brit Shalom" by Rabbi Ouri Cherki is excellent guide for the Noachide. Maimonides, too, but I'm not at that level, yet !!!

@shannak657

Жыл бұрын

As a Christian myself that belongs to a messianic community... the Torah is for everyone. Look at Ruth as n example. There’s more but don’t want this to get to long. We keep the Torah that includes sabbath. Jesus never taught against the Torah. He preached from it.

Exactly what happened to me and was the most beautiful thing ever❤️thank you for this video and I hope more people will choose the right way✡️

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Love it! You're very welcome! 🤗💗

@nisarullah2969

11 ай бұрын

​@@jayellealafi5797I hope people will not tell you to go to Saudi Arabia after you adopted head cover (hijab) .nor will you will be called an oppressed woman. I hope so.

@JC-du6sn

8 ай бұрын

Look up the autobiography Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer 😇

@abdulrehmanchandio9994

4 ай бұрын

How are you iam a Muslim but I like jewish religion kindly guide me

Thank you for sharing your story! Did you pick a Jewish name? Do you use it in your daily life if you have one? I was just wondering how people choose to use it after they convert, if you have to use it as your legal name or just at synagogue

@jayellealafi5797

11 ай бұрын

I did and do have a Jewish name. My husband calls me Yael, which is, funnily enough, just the Hebraized version of what my parents named me. I don't generally use it in my daily life, but I certainly don't mind if people call me by it. ❤️ I'm not sure what others do, it may depend on what their previous name was.

HI, Happy Hanukkah! I would love to email you. I have so many questions. My dad's side is Jewish. My grandparents where in the Holocaust I have a deep connection to my Jewish roots. My mom is Christian, but both my parents are more so secular, and my mom really does a secular Christmas. She actually loves lighting the Hanukkah candles, and my dad enjoys making the tree. My husband is entirely Jewish, and we did a courthouse civil ceremony. I have some questions because I find conversion fascinating, and I'm inquisitive. Is there an email I can reach you?

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Hi Andrea, I am working on getting set up with a public-facing email. I saw your previous comment, I just didn't get a chance to reply yet, sorry about that. 😊

@ScenariosOfDrea

Жыл бұрын

@@jayellealafi5797 totally fine looking forward to being able to talk to you :)

Thank you for the in-depth information. It is very helpful in my search for truth. I appreciate that you respond to so many comments when we know you are a very busy woman. I am curious if you had similar concerns to mine in your conversion journey? I have been exploring orthodox Judaism and I'm reading some of the classic conversion books that are recommended. I find myself connecting deeply with what I am learning. I am hoping there is a path back to God but I remain wary of radical religious thinking that is fear-based and crushes the human spirit. Here is why. I grew up a protestant Christian but searched through the denominations to find the "right way" to worship God until I found Catholicism which was filled with meaningful ritual and theologically deep so I converted. I ended up in a Traditional Latin sect of Catholicism which is beautiful on the surface but toxic underneath with it's heavy emphasis on personal sin and vicarious suffering for other's redemption. (I still have scars from kneeling on the church floor during 2-hour masses/services). 10 years later life came crashing down and I abandoned ALL faith in a God. This may sound like a very silly analogy but it's like a child having believed in Santa Claus who finds out he isn't real. There is no way to believe again because your eyes have been opened. Saying that I am skeptical of religion is an understatement. I "pray" there is a way back to a real relationship with God.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Little Bird, your comment is so touching, I feel for where you are at. Spiritual journeys can definitely be winding and painful at times. May G-d give you strength. I'm happy to hear that you've been exploring Orthodox Judaism. For me, two of the ideas I learned during my own journey that had a profound effect, were that; a) G-d created the world out of sheer lovingkindness, and sustains it for the same reason. How can we not feel thankful and love back? b) G-d doesn't create people that he will then need to "save" (by killing Himself) or serve in any way. I can't accept a religion that teaches otherwise. People are made to know and serve G-d, and our souls know this even if our brains don't. Our soul craves a connection to Him, the Source of All. I hope you will keep going until you find your path. 🤗

@littlebird2037

Жыл бұрын

@@jayellealafi5797 Thank you Jayelle for taking the time to respond. Your thoughtful words give me hope ❤️

I would love to hear more!! I would love love to have a friend like you! I am a Jew finding my way back❤

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Good for you! I am so happy to hear this, we can be online friends 😊. If there's any particular subjects or video topics you'd like me to cover, let me know! I love to hear suggestions from all of you. 💗

@deanadoulahaworth2790

Жыл бұрын

@@jayellealafi5797 I can’t remember, are you in Israel? I know a couple that lives in Jerusalem. I would LOVE to FaceTime! Depends where you are and what time is best for you. Just so much easier and I enjoy talking face to face vs text/email. So much to talk about. I just Love your videos!

@1995yuda

Жыл бұрын

@@deanadoulahaworth2790 Check out Rabbi Tovia Singer here on KZread. The Torah can change your life if you really study it deeply. It really is the word of God.

Your story was so fascinating, and mazel tov for such an enlightening and insightful story!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

I have been studying about Judaism for the past couple of years because once I started to really dive deeper into my Catholic faith, it felt completely wrong. I've known and felt this since I was a child, I've always had questions that my Catholic upbringing couldn't answer. I am furthering my studies and want to begin to taking the steps necessary for conversion although I'm not quite sure where to start. Thank you for your wonderful video and sharing your stories and life! I will definitely utilize your wonderful sources!! 😊😊

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren, welcome and I'm so glad you found my video helpful! 😊💗

@siv9743

Жыл бұрын

Hi, no judging hear, you have to do what feels right to you, but have you looked into orthodox or protestant faith before considering conversion? I am only asking because conversion is a very big step, since Judaism follow the covenants in the old testament , and do not believe in the Messiah.The orthodox, protestant and catholic views on christianity are very different. The orthodox do not accept the triinity, the catholic well you know that one, and protestant follow scripture first and believe in the triinity ( though they come to very different conclusions based on the church). best wishes.

@yamsufhere

Жыл бұрын

@@siv9743 Judaism deff DOES believe in the Messiah. Just not Jesus.

@lorinpartain3548

Жыл бұрын

@@yamsufhere Then they have the wrong Messiah. Who would it be then?

@lorinpartain3548

Жыл бұрын

and it never occurred to you to look into Protestantism?

Thank you... very inspiring. Although I'm frum from birth I needed to here this.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! That's why I made the video. 😊

Where did you find that mlk quote? Thank you for the video:)

@user-fm9hi5wj2g

Жыл бұрын

Also how is Zionism different to Judaism or is it not?

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

It was not MLK, it was Martin Luther, one of the founders of Protestant Christianity. Luther’s work included a treatise entitled The Jews & Their Lies. You can read about it here. www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/martin-luther-quot-the-jews-and-their-lies-quot You're very welcome!

Thank you for your video, that is what I was looking for.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! 😊

I made a playlist and saved this video. When I start to feel alone and weighted down by obstacles I'm encouraged by your testimony. Todah

@jayellealafi5797

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and may Hashem bless you. 💗

Felt like you might be a good person to ask, as I've received mixed feedback. Our family has been taking a year (each) to experience different religions/denominations. We have no current affiliation or membership to any group, but are open to anything if we happen to find something that moves us or sparks a light within. We are moving onto year 2 (technically year 3 for me, but 2 as the whole family) and are wrapping up our time with the baptist denomination of Christianity. Our hopes were to move on to Judaism next year (2023) but when I asked about this on social media, one response I received was that Judaism is a "closed religion" and we would not be allowed to "window shop". Have you found that to be true? If that is true, I am wondering how people convert, because I assume they can't just walk blindly into a new religion without first experiencing it. Any thoughts on this? For what it's worth, we'd likely be heading for a reconstructionist or reform synagogue as those are the two closest to us (and honestly I am not sure how welcome we would be at an Orthodox synagogue based on social media comments mentioned above) Loving your content and your journey. I am not now, nor have a been in the past, a Christian because I struggle with many of the core concepts you mention in your video and it is so refreshing to hear them voiced

@ruthietaylor8756

Жыл бұрын

Orthodox will welcome you when they realize you ate commited, good luck with Gods blessings

@birdlynn417

Жыл бұрын

Chabad, or Orthodox synagogues are not friendly or open to outsiders. Over and over again they refuse to return phone calls, emails, ect. They are known not be open, as they are very serious. (masked behind the excuse that they want to know you are serious) Good luck trying to get connected to them, or trying to be accepted under their wing. I have had better luck reaching out to other Jewish groups or synagogues which were not Orthodox. Very different experience, and so welcoming when you meet with those other Jewish groups. Conservative was very welcoming and so are Reconstructionist, or Reform, or those which are not even labeled as such. You have to explore yourself. Happy journey to you and yours.

@rejeneration784

Жыл бұрын

@@birdlynn417 thank you! We did manage to find a welcoming reconstructionist group and will be attending our first Shabbat service this Friday.

@jonathanwhite2209

Жыл бұрын

Look into Chabad. We are very active in our local Chabad, and we are a mixed family - while not Jewish (yet), my wife embraces many aspects of my Jewish heritage and identity / religion, and Chabad has come alongside her in a very gentle way to help her on her journey. May G-d be with you as you seek Him. I encourage you to learn Hebrew (all 7 of my kids learn Hebrew). When you can read it and pray in Hebrew, and you know what the words mean, you can rest assured you understand more of what G-d spoke through Moses and the prophets, of blessed memory. All the best.

@Rose-ip2xu

Жыл бұрын

I also agree with comments that say check out Chabad. Ask if you can attend a shabbat dinner and ask questions. The reason conversion is difficult is because you are not only joining a religion but a tribe, and learning the ins and outs of that history/culture/nation takes a long time. And it might not be for you! I had a friend 10 months into her conversion process when she decided to step away and reexamine her beliefs, which everyone respected. I am not familiar with the reconstructionist stream of Judaism and how it differs from reform/liberal. I will say that any conversion that takes less than a year probably isn't valid (I've heard of quicker conversions in Israel but this seems to be the general rule). Truly wishing you the best in your journey.

I absolutely love this video 😂😂🫶🏼🫶🏼 I found my way back to god just a few months ago and I am still learning but there is one passage in the Bible that really made me think a lot 😅 it’s at the end of revelation when we j-z says “do not worship me, worship the god, for I am the bright morning star” and all those descriptions that where also used as by names for the devil… I mean… that’s so confusing an frustrating… and NOBODY talks about that… that was when I started looking more into Judaism and until now I feel so understood and connected to their believes 🫶🏼 I never felt that way before…

What bible should i be translating to? My only bible is a new world translation so i use online ones to find passages until i can get a torah. Lots of translarions make little sense

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

So, you're asking about what Chumash or Tanach to purchase? (Chumash is the five Books of Moses, while Tanach is the entire 24 books of Torah, Prophets, and Writings). There are many great options out there, such as with/without commentary (and by whom), with/without English translation, different layouts and formats, etc. It greatly depends on what you're looking for. I've heard good things about the Artscroll Stone edition. If you haven't seen my video about prayer, it may help you to watch that and it might give you a better idea of what the options are and what Chumash or Tanach might be right for you. The video is talking about siddurim (prayer books), but many concepts and terms are similar. kzread.info/dash/bejne/f4WAu9p8iKjSpbg.html Hope this helps you!

Excellent video! I loved learning about your personal journey that brought you to Orthodox Judaism. :) Please, please do a video on the practical process and what you did! As you went through the conversion process, did the Beit Din have you and your husband change your dynamic at all? Such as having you live separate, no touching, no being alone, etc? How did you two navigate the process? If I may ask. My apologies if that is too personal a question. I agree with you, I see things very black and white, and struggle to see/understand the gray. When I first looked into Judaism, I looked at reform, and thought, "It seems like they're just for the holidays..." Then I looked at the Conservative branch, at first thinking I would practice that, but then thought, "It seems like just anything goes, like they just cherry pick what's convenient for them..." The more I learn about different mitzvahs, and the "why" behind it, the more I want to do and take on of mitzvahs. So Orthodox just naturally became the only real choice for me. Further, like you, I struggle to see "Reform" and "Conservative" branches as real Jews as well. I understand that Jews are supposed to see all Jews the same (Chabad in particular really seems to encourage this mentality), but my thought process is- if I can only be considered a real Jew by converting the Orthodox route (rightfully so), then why is it any different for someone to be born a Jew, but not truly observant (yet they are still considered a "real" Jew due to birth)? Therefore, I struggle to see secular, Reform or Conservative as really a Jew. Orthodox are the only ones truly striving to follow G-d. Though I have to remind myself everyone has their own journey, and at least they are on the path to G-d, and hopefully they will find their way to being observant. I have to say, I have seen a few different Orthodox youtubers do Q & A videos, and they ALWAYS get asked, "What do you think about Jews who are not Orthodox?" And every Orthodox youtuber has a polite way of circumnavigating answering the question. 😆I get a kick out of it. How has your parents handled your conversion? Kudos to you for being the one to look into and encourage your husband to follow Judaism! I think that is great that you were so interested to learn and seek answers. Your skit was hilarious. I truly laughed out loud- and excellent points! The finger lick when the missionary turns the page. 🤣 P.S. Sorry for the book's length of a comment.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Hi Crystal, thank you for this comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I will work on a practical conversion information video. 😊 The Bet Din did have us alter our living situation when we reached a certain point. (Keep in mind every Bet Din and every conversion case is unique and may be handled differently.) Just to clarify, I do indeed see non-Orthodox Jews as fully Jewish, by the benefit of their birth. What the challenge was for me and what I challenged my husband with was more like, "how can you say you care about being Jewish when you don't practice or even know what you're supposed to do?" " What is this line between Jewish identity (in the sense of race) and observance and how can it be separated from Torah? You care about Jewish identity but not the religious aspect? I don't, to this day, have a good answer. 😊 But born-Jews who don't practice are still unequivocally Jewish. My parents took it hard in the beginning, understandably. 🥴 But they've come around. I think it's so awesome that you're learning and asking important questions! 💗

@Crystal11Skulls

Жыл бұрын

@@jayellealafi5797 Yay! I look forward to your next video. I think it's very sweet that you and your husband grew in observance together. I'm sorry, I misunderstood! I understand what you are saying now. For me, when it comes to reform and conservative branches, I understand that everyone has their own path with G-d, and as long as they are connecting to G-d, that is the most important aspect. With that said, I see things very black and white, and although NO ONE is perfect and observant 100% of the time, at least in Orthodox it is clear that everyone is trying their best to be frum, and when I think of Mt. Sinai, G-d asked the people, "Will you follow and accept ALL of My Commandments?" Which is something reform and conservative branches seem to forget, and the half/half approach confuses me. I see it as, "Do you fully believe in Judaism? If yes, then striving to be frum should be the obvious goal. If someone doesn't fully believe in Judaism, then why practice at all?" And if it is a matter of them fully believing, but being unwilling to try to be observant, then how committed to G-d can one truly be? That's just my perspective though. I see things in absolutes, which is why I struggle to see reform and conservative as the same. Hopefully that makes sense. 😆 I'm happy for you that your parents came around! Thank you for answering my questions and for a great video. :)

As a person who will study about Judaism but has no jewish centers in my country these videos give me a slight hope...🥺

@dossit1

Жыл бұрын

Check out Chabad, they are all over the world

Thank you for all the references.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you for your video, I find your points of view interesting.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 😊

Thank you for making this video. It is making me want to move closer to Judaism.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

That's wonderful! 💕

Well said! I enjoyed every minute….

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

Dear Jayelle, I am happy to have found your channel. I am American but live in Spain. I feel like converting to Judaism but cannot find a proper place to do so. There are two centers belonging to reformed Judaism and their classes are extremely expensive which I cannot afford right now as I am paying for a college course for two years. There isn´t any Jewish, nor Orthodox community in the city where I live. What do you recoomend me I do. Could I take classes from someone in the USA so I can learn and start practicing the Orthodox way. Please help, thank you.

@jayellealafi5797

5 ай бұрын

Hi and welcome! I would definitely advise you to stay far away from the reform group, do not convert through them. Here is a good playlist by Rabbi Reuven in the US, all about conversion. I highly recommend. And you can also message him and ask that question. kzread.info/head/PLfeqUDL5aoja-ktsztpIhTV54NnWF6Tmc&si=LREcCDn7kVQHWv5y

Your story is inspiring, thank you for sharing it! I find that I have been on a similar journey myself.

I truly am worried as someone who is nearly 27 that I’ve made so many mistakes and errors that I can never be able to convert, marry, and have a family. I’m worried it’s too late for me and I’ll end up being alone within the community one day. If that makes sense. For now I am Bnei Noah, with some Jewish heritage. I left my life as a Catholic after searching and searching for G-d. Thank you for sharing your life and your journey to living your fullest life.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Aliyahrose, I wish I could reach out and give you a big hug! It's never too late, I would encourage you to keep going, keep learning, try to connect with others on a similar path, (as well as an Orthodox Rabbi if you do want to convert) and trust G-d to work things out. 27 is young, and you never know how quickly your life can change! 🤗 💗

@deborahstewart2322

Жыл бұрын

Never too late🎉 I’ve been raised southern Baptist all my life, but for the last several years left the church, still seeking truth. I got to wondering why churches worship Jesus more that the Father after reading Isaiah where it says that Father says he is ONE , the ONLY ONE ❤

@terffragette2

Жыл бұрын

@Reuven Yitzchak & Leye-Shprintse Teller Your comment has touched me! I have ADHD and things take longer for me. I feel comfort in your story in knowing my journey isn't one that is too late or impossible B"H. Nothing but the best for you. Thank you for sharing about yourself.

@dossit1

Жыл бұрын

@@terffragette2 You're perfectly where G-d wants you to be. No mistakes! Hashem is leading you. Every obstacle has a purpose and the great purpose of our falls is to come to a realization that we got created and living by the will of G-d. Give up the controlling impulse no matter how positive it looks and accepting my reality. Our main work on earth is the relationship with G-d, talk to G-d and ask to lead us to the best place, ask his active involvement in our life in a way that I clearly see where I should go. Taking action after such intimate pray is not the same as just running in the world with pride of knowledge. G-d is in everything and he talk to us through the situations, if the door I want to enter is getting open smoothly so it's where I should go, if things are oppose to me - Hashem is talking to me and tells me ''no''. We have to pay attention, to listen, to let G-d play the main role of my life, that only relationship that will stand forever in my soul.

@terffragette2

Жыл бұрын

@@dossit1 I was reading somewhere about parish’s ki sisa. When Mose broke the tablets he was able to have a whole new set. After the worship of the calf. Sometimes we have to be broken in how low we go, in order to reach new heights. I feel this so much right now. G-d is leading and sometimes it feels like we are going on a wild goose chaise but it slowly feels like it’s coming together and is making more sense. The more time passes the more my soul feels and recognizes the clarity in Hashem and in Torah and Mitzvots. Every Shabbat it’s like my body just knows. I spent it watching videos about Judaism and reading etc. As I’m not currently halachic or converting I am able to watch videos etc. But my whole being is aware. Every week it continues to point to Shabbat. Such a fundamental part of a Jewish relationship with G-d. B”H with more time, more clarity. I love your analogy of the door. Because it is open, you need to notice if there are things opposed to it. If it truly is what G-d wants for you. Our intellect is one of our biggest blessings but can also be the latter if we don’t be patient and set aside our ego. 🙏🏻 Thank you for your comment!!

I used to be a Christian, moved to a Jewish neighborhood in BK, prayed to G_d to reveal the truth and realized it was all a load of lies. I thought about converting, but decided not too. I’m not perfect, but God got me through it all. He saved me! The crazy thing is that I’m dealing with anger. I let so many people walk all over me in the name of the j man. All that Depression and self doubt from being judged was eating at my confidence and spirit, but once again God got me through it and he’s still working on me. BTW/ beautiful Family. G_d has blessed you immensely!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

I am happy to hear your story, thank you for sharing! Nobody is perfect, and it's definitely not a requirement to convert, Judaism does not push conversion (but I'm sure you knew that :) I hope that G-d will give you peace and help you move forward, those people don't deserve your energy or a place in your emotions. Thank you, I am very blessed and thankful to Hashem. 😊💗

Thank you for sharing your story! It was very interesting and empowering❤

Thank you for your story! A question out of curiosity: Of the 613 commandments in Judaism, 293 are associated with the Temple. Since the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE by the Romans, how are these 293 commandments practised?

@noahroad6577

3 ай бұрын

A good place to start (for the answer to your question) is Hosea 3:4-5 and reference that with Hosea 14:3.. see also Psalms 51:17-19 Also Ezekiel 33:10-16. There is more than this to learn about it as one’s relationship with G-d grows.. this is just a tiny primer on the matter.

Wow! As an Orthodox Jew, I find your story very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

I am interested in the scriptures about atonement for sins where I can find the list you shared.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Hi Katherine, here's a link for you. 😊nojesus4jews.weebly.com/sophiees-blog/category/blood-atonement

@brenosantana1458

Жыл бұрын

See if Jesus said he would die as a blood atonement sacrifice for sins or not.

@brenosantana1458

Жыл бұрын

He forgave sins with the authority given to him before he was dead and there is the repentance part also.

baruch Hashem thanks for compiling all these important facts. what's your take about the Yanuka... are you studying the talmud deeply now?

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm not sure what you are referring to by Yanuka...? I'm not at the level of learning Talmud, still working on halachot. Maybe someday though. 😊

@junnereyguinid

Жыл бұрын

@@jayellealafi5797 the Yanuka is Rav Shlomo Yehuda who is said to have mastered the talmud and the torah by heart. Many christians think Jews claim him to be the Mashiach. I think he is a good candidate though

Great video I felt the other way around. You mention you almost threw up at the idea of the communion. Once when I visited a church with a friend there was communion. I felt it was kinda funky and touching, remembering a guy's dinner 2000 years ago. Chillax Y We are all different

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

We are all different. But they're not remembering Jesus's dinner.They're symbolically drinking his blood. Although I wouldn't be surprised if you heard this from a "messianic Jew" aka Christian Missionary. Jesus (allegedly) said in the "new testament," “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you; he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is real food, and my blood is real drink. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so he who eats me will live because of me. This is the bread which came down from heaven, not such as the fathers ate and died; he who eats this bread will live forever” (John 6:53-58). Yum.🤢

@yaakovdaniels914

Жыл бұрын

I guess you're right. I'm not a religious guy. Syni on Shabbos etc is way enough for me😂 It was wine ( very good one I think) in a small plastic cup. Definately not blood. To set the record straight some folks ate a bit of mazta with the wine...don't know if that changes things, (..but not a Hillel sandwich). What's wierd is that it kinda reminded me of our customs at Pesach which is freaky because that christian guru didn't do Pesach, so maybe all traditions come down to the same thing. As for " messianic jews"...not a Lubbetvitchet in sight..( unless ? undercover).... Chill Y

I stumbled across this video whilst studying Judiam on youtube. I'm a Christian, have been since I was 16 and now i'm in my late 30s. Similar to you I grew up in a Christian family and i've never heard someone discuss the Jewish side of beliefs. I'm spending more time reading the old testament to understand Jewish history, so thank you for opinion and passion on this subject.

@jayellealafi5797

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing a bit of your story. 💗🤗

@fearfullyconfident2333

11 ай бұрын

it will greatly help you if you start to call the old testament the TeNaK it will give you a leg up on your journey and I speak from personal experience as an exchristian. If I can be of any assistance let me know

@Abcdefghijajajaja

5 ай бұрын

Check out messianic Judaism

Hi can i have a question Why many rabbi do not answer when i send them email to ask about convert to jews?

@jayellealafi5797

9 ай бұрын

Hi! How am I supposed to answer this question? 😂 I don't know who you've contacted or what reasons they may have for not answering you. If you're asking them questions that show you haven't done any/much research on the topic, that could be a reason. I would recommend you read over this website and educate yourself before contacting a Rabbi. judaismconversion.org

excellent video, well explained and well spokn. Welcome to the Tribe. Yahsher Koach!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊😊😊

Hey, I am Antoine and 63 years old. I've been to all the churches there are Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, etc, etc. I even got baptized as a born-again Christian at 52. But I've been told there's probably no church for me. Every day I read my bible because I believe in Yayuah, my god. Today I came across your story here. Thank you this is all I can say to you. I also visited Rabbi Singer's site. And this has given me hope that I am still on the "right" path. Sincerely kind regards, Antoine, the Netherlands.

@littlebird2037

Жыл бұрын

My story is similar to yours in that I'm 62 and I feel I have been searching my entire life through many religions to find a path to God. I lost all faith in a God when leaving Traditional Catholicism. I wonder if Judaism is the path I'm looking for. And I wonder if I can believe again.

@dossit1

Жыл бұрын

You can study the beautiful Judaism without converting, there are more and more ''noahide'' people who keep the 7 nohaide laws - the 7 commandments for non Jews by the old testament - the Torah. Good luck!

Love this! I too was raised evangelical, converted conservative and am currently in the process of finishing an orthodox conversion. Very similar process of personal evolution, questions and discoveries through my propensity through ravenous research. Almost all of the reasons you felt an affinity to the Jewish people (horrible injustices at the hands of the church, appropriation of Jewish texts by Xtians, inconsistencies in Xrian scriptures). It’s so validating to find others with a similar story.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! And good for you!💕 Yes, it is nice to hear other's stories and realize you're not alone.😊

@kanishkagaggar

Жыл бұрын

Why are you converting Orthodox after already converting conservative. Just curious!

@itzchakbenavi

Жыл бұрын

@@kanishkagaggar Because I want to be halachically Jewish and my status isn't accepted by half of the religious world.

@ruthietaylor8756

Жыл бұрын

You are blessed amen

@ruthietaylor8756

Жыл бұрын

@@kanishkagaggar conservative is a joke!

I presume you were ready for the onslaught of Christian proselytizers. At least I hope you were. My boyfriend was Jewish and I thought he was an excellent, upstanding man with good morals and a kind heart -- a mensch. He inspired me to look deeper into Judaism on my own. I was raised a Lutheran but never really "bought it." As I explored Judaism, I found it made a lot more sense to me. It struck a chord. I converted. About a year later, my then-boyfriend proposed to me and we got married under a chuppah. That was about 27 years ago. May you have a long, fruitful life and a happy, peaceful marriage. Don't listen to those who would further the lies you heard growing up. Be confident you have chosen the right path.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

I love your comment, Patricia, thank you! And thank you for sharing a bit of your story! It's so nice to hear of others who have chosen a similar path. I do not have any regrets and I know it was the right path for me. 💗 I was ready. 😊

@1995yuda

Жыл бұрын

Wow Patricia that is amazing.

Hi! Thank you for the interesting video. Sorry for my broken English but I have got a question - the law of Moses orders killing jews for apostasy (Deuteronomium 13, 9-10). Do you agree on that since the Torah is eternal? If you agree, will you kill somebody for changing the faith or being an atheist?

Such a beautiful love story centered on God, I love how he brought you together to celebrate his glory. Thank you for sharing your journey. I'm being called to learn the truth, however I don't have a Synagouge or any practicing Jewish friends to lean on. I'll look at these resources, thank you for providing them.

Omg, your husband is in touch with himself. “Don’t push me or you may light the fire and there is no going back”. Did he really put it like that? So deep!

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Yep, that's what he told me. 😊 He is very self-aware.

@tokasab8684

Жыл бұрын

@@jayellealafi5797 kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYCV1Jmzh9m4ksY.html Do not abandon Christ before you study Islam سلام

@chatisawasteoftime

Жыл бұрын

His words made me cry! And I'm a frum from birth.

After watching Rabbi Tovia Singer on Tanakh Talk, I am totally onboard with your views. I bought both volumes of his books, called Let's get Biblical, which is awesome!

@filthymouthschoolboymakesi1236

Жыл бұрын

He's a snake trying to protect his community. His content keeps getting refuted.

@filthymouthschoolboymakesi1236

Жыл бұрын

Go to a channel called Biblical apologetics, by someone named Courtney. She's made plenty of content responding to his claims and refuting him.

@j.braunstein4599

Жыл бұрын

@@filthymouthschoolboymakesi1236 I’ve seen that channel and watched most of her videos. Many of her claims are quite weak and subjective, and some are just based on a poor reading of Hebrew.

@filthymouthschoolboymakesi1236

Жыл бұрын

@@j.braunstein4599 I don't think you watched much of her content. Have you studied the targums and the 2nd temple period? Aramaic and Greek? Tovia is pretty easy to refute.

@j.braunstein4599

Жыл бұрын

@@filthymouthschoolboymakesi1236 I’ve watched all her content dealing with relevant apologetics. I don’t read Greek but I have done some studies in other areas.

It’s disgusting how much hate you get on here from “Christians”. But BH because he has great compassion to give us the strength to overcome the harsh words and much more! I also love Rabbi Singer !

I recently came across your video last week and came back to finish it. I am lost for word simply because for a while ive felt that the story of JC didn’t make any sense to me. My studies in Judaism started with the book of the Tehillim (psalms). I’m glad I came across your video, I’m learning something new everyday! Maybe I’ll convert to Judaism . I’ve got some research to do! Plus the New Testament never felt right to me. I always resonated with the Old Testament .

@jayellealafi5797

11 ай бұрын

I'm very glad to hear that you enjoyed the video! I also love Tehillim, I have the Hirsch Psalms that includes his (R. Samson Raphael Hirsch) commentary that is really fabulous! Btw, while conversion is one option, there is such a thing as universal religion, Torah for non-Jews, that you might be interested in. Here is a good website. asknoah.org 🤗

This video helped a lot thank you

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Iwas baptised catholic when I was 13, I'm 31 now, and recently got baptized orthodox Christian. Been researching different religions, it's interesting hearing different people's stories. Thank you for sharing your story :)

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, you're welcome! 😊

@Kat-fw5jo

10 ай бұрын

You were christened not baptised. Catholics are not baptised like Jesus and desciples were.

@Mr-pn2eh

9 ай бұрын

​@@Kat-fw5joCatholic and Christian are not even remotely the same thing.

@christopherfeeney1962

9 ай бұрын

​@@Kat-fw5jothis is absolutely not true. Catholics are Baptized. They are not christened, they aren't boats! Often the common saying among people is "a christening", but the ceremony is a Baptismal ceremony.

@christopherfeeney1962

9 ай бұрын

​@@Mr-pn2ehthis is simply not true. Catholics ARE Christians. In fact, as I'm sure you know: "it was in Antioch that they were first called 'christians'". Catholics are, those that know and take their faith seriously, are very offended when Protestants or others say that they are not Christian.

Jayelle Beautiful name What does it mean ? Is there some way to contact you to help a friend of mine who having a struggle losing her Christian support system as she moves away from Christianity towards Judaism ?

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Interestingly, my parents named me Jayelle, the literal meaning is "mountain goat." In Hebrew the name is Yael, after the woman in the story of the Book of Judges (ch 4). Jael was the wife of Heber the Kenite. She killed the enemy general Sisera who was fleeing the Israelite army. It's a good story. 😊 I know what it's like to lose all your "friends." At the moment, I am not set up to communicate directly, but if it helps your friend, please share this channel with her. She should know that she is not alone. 😊

What an amazing story. So beautiful

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊

Thank you so much for sharing, I grew up a Christian too and I’ve recently been on a journey myself. I’m very fascinated by all this. Learning about the antisemitism of Christianity was one of the most shocking things to learn and I can’t believe I had been lied to about it for so long.

@jayellealafi5797

Жыл бұрын

Yes. You're welcome, and it was my pleasure to create and share the video, I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊

@JC-du6sn

8 ай бұрын

Look up the autobiography Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer 😇

@jrx2662

8 ай бұрын

anti-semitism of christians? jews have been killing Christians since the beginning of the Christian Faith! Starting With The Lord Jesus Christ Him Self! a true jew is one that believe in The Living God! and Jesus Is The Living And Walking God! remember the devil will not harass you if you're walking wrong! meaning in sin! but the minute someone come's to Jesus and gives there heart and life to Jesus! it's on with the devil! he like's to make people's life miserable! just to let you know real Christians don't practice hurting other! because it's a sin against God! real Christians show God's Love! it's these so called religious fake leader! do you really think that a white man Of God Would hate a black man Of God!? NO! do you think that a Christian who was raised in a jewish home would be hated by a Christian who was raised in a non jewish home would hate that Christian who was raised in a jewish home? NO! come on wake up! you're getting bewitched from there life style! they have nothing to do With God! it there religion they love more than God! just to let you know since 1900's to 2000's over 14,000,000 Christians have been killed in this time span! that just a hundred yrs! that's twice and over more than the holocaust! and you have the nerve to put down Christians for jews who hate Christians till this day! could you imagine for over 2000 years how many other Christians have been killed for there Faith in Jesus! if you can write your comments and read other people's comments? then you could look it up for your self the real history about everything you want about the Christian Faith! because you are not a child, to say I can't believe I had been lied to about it for so long! grow up! there's no excuse for you to even say that unless you're 3 years old? cause your picture show a adult person!

@AyeshaShaikh-pd3mz

7 ай бұрын

The rabbis and other Orthodox folk were particularly incensed by the claim that spitting at Christians was an “ancient Jewish practice.”Some have maintained that it’s a custom among certain religious Jews to spit on the ground in the presence of “idol worshippers” to ward off the “evil eye.” Christian leaders and others have attributed the increase in these attacks to the presence in the Israeli government of extremist ministers, whom they accuse of encouraging anti-Christian delinquent behavior. (In short u can't judge anyone, in every religion there exist extremist that doesn't mean u define the religion 😊 the problem lies within persons character)