Fleeing My Iranian Family, Home, & Muslim Life to Experience the Judaism I Fell in Love With
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- William Mehrvaz grew up in Tehran, Iran, as a devout Muslim, but his life took a dramatic turn when he embarked on a personal journey to find truth. After years of questioning, William ultimately embraced Judaism, leaving behind his family, home, and Muslim upbringing. Today, he lives in America as a proud Jew, inspiring others with his story of courage, faith, and the pursuit of spiritual truth.
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This man is amazing and his journey to be Jewish and live in love instead of hate is inspiring. I wish him and his wife all the best
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William is a bright, courageous, articulate young man. His life experience is incredible. Hearing him describe details of what attracted him to Judaism is truly beautiful.
What a beautiful soul. I wish him and his family a good and long life.
The truth wins again, thanks William
God's blessings to you William and to your family. Pray for your family in Iran, God is good, and He does great things. He protected you from that hatred since you were a child and called you to Him for a reason. I'm so happy you shared your story, I pray it reaches many who will be led to God because of it.
Very interesting. He's a brave young man to come by himself. God's blessings be upon him.
The Bible is full of love and perseverance and resilientcy.
We have Torah not Bible.
I love hearing the experiences of other converts! William is amazing! Welcome home! ✡️❤️
Amazing! Really inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story, William!
Wow!! I loved this episode! Wish it was longer! Wishing him lots of blessing happiness health clarity and protection from Hashem! Thank you for sharing his story
Shalom chey lchym, Respect to the Brother, He Saw His Chance & Took it & was Blessed by Hashem, Hallelujah Avinu, Amen.
Thank you for sharing your story William.
When i retire i am going to spend a week just watching these videos. Never enough time….
Amazing how Jewish really care about others. 💜
Thanks
What courageous young man may God bless him n his young family.
William, you’re so brave. Keep following your heart. It will keep you safe!❤
I’m from Iran, Kurdish background, I love Torah and I tested the DNA, I part of me is Jew same as most Kurds
Torah is the only true religion ❤❤❤
God bless Jews ❤❤❤
God bless Israel 🇮🇱
God bless Netanyahu ❤❤❤
❤
@@Jim-q6wdamet garm dadash 😉
Bless you
Wooow woow woow this is so touching
Read the Gospel to learn that Jesus had accomplished the prophecies and the psalms. God bless yr spiritual search
Super amazing! I can relate to him as a Persian Jew from my parents coming from Iran.
Beautiful!! All this to go through by yourself ❤
Amazing! Thank you for sharing your story with us William.
That was an amazing story!! Thanks for sharing your story and speaking the truth.
So inspiring and emotional
Great episode! Thank you
Amazing how awareness of our situation gives one the strength to seek inspite of fear. 🇺🇲🙏
A Jewish neshama is so powerful! Amazing!
Amen!
@lisaehrlich8938 yes let's see if making up stories and do geirus would not give him green card, free YU study and... would he still do this giyoor? Then he'd really had neshama of a yid
What a brave man he is. I can relate with his story because sometimes I think I'm Jewish 😊
Then your very welcome to find out more about it.I really feel jewishness is not only about if one is born a jew ( though yes that can help ) but it is more than that.Shalom from an old greek sephardi jew in London England.Endless blessings to you.
there are ten lost Israeli tribes. Maybe you are part of those tribes.
You never know maybe he is of Jewish origins. Could he try the DNA test and let us know? Because even now there are some Jews in Iran .
Thanks for sharing your story. We learn these things from books. Despite world events, alot of people still talk about "Islamaphobia" hearing it all from first person perspective gives it alot of credence.
Keep the faith! ❤
Courageous! Be Blessed!
How can you tell who is jewish in his/her soul, the answer is in the eyes, wisdom, humor and kindness shine through them.
wisdom says, these are not good metrics to actually _practice,_ or else a lot of Jews would not be recognized by them
Are you circumcised in your heart for Christ...
@davidh4374 true, that's why for every jew there are 10 opinions and 100 interpretations. Life itself branches in all directions and evolves. Any religion that does not adapt to life is doomed to fail.
@@katsimmons1065😮
@@Golddi123
nice! _That_ opinion is ironically the one (most) everyone _agrees_ on😉
And I have to backpedal a bit from what I said earlier: those _are_ good characteristics of Jewishness. My critique is that they are _ideals_ that we should all continue striving to _live up_ to & help guide each other toward - we shouldn't settle for feeling complacent about how much we might already have them.
Thanks for sharing them!
Wow what a fantastic story and a beautiful man for having a heart to do that - wow
William brother, welcome Home.!!!
William, you are AMAZING!!!❤
Wow...what an incredible story!
What a brave young man.
If only all children were as observant and insightful as he was when he was a child!
He's definitely gifted and blessed
Islam can only exist where you are not allowed to ask questions
Can you share more light on this?
What do you mean by Islam can only exist where you are not allowed to ask questions?
@@musleemahtolasile9841 He means that you can ask simple questions but you cannot "question" the dogma. It is a huge problem- what kind of loving, spiritual practice makes apostacy a sin punishable by violns, de-th, being ostracized? That is not a loving God or practice - so when you"question" the religion and decide you want to leave, you are punished in some way.
Most true believers don't ask many questions, they just follow - many of the intellectuals leave the religion because their bigger questions get hostile responses - or none at all.
TY William. YOU a such a mensch !
Amazing show! I look forward to each one.
I’m so happy that he got remarried and has a Jewish child 🙌
Yes & welcome to america The United States William!! You made a great point about Abraha & your feelings likened into his for leaving on God in the mighty name of Yeshua amen & Glory to God most high!! Halleluia Halleluia & all that's been foretold - written by God in the Holy Spirit!! An
Wow, what an amazing young man.
Amazing story, thanks for sharing!
Wow! No words❤
My dear jews friend, we as Iranian people , we like you and we stand with you till end of this war,
We were satnd with you befer 2500 years ago , when Cyrus the great helped you , now REZA shah the second will help you❤
Long live the king REZA SHAH the second❤
Is that Reza a shah like Iatola? Do you say these things as if you are of great hope that William will go back as an Iranian Muslim ??? Please letg
Bless you, brother
@@sharonSantini-ki4qp No, Reza is the son of the late Shah and Queen Farah. Their family had to flee Iran when the ayatollah Khomenei returned from France to instigate the "revolution" in 1979.
Amazing
WOW
Thank you for sharing your journey
I was sad for him when he spoke to his brother in the end. I thank you, very interesting stories on here even as a non Jewish person . Sum up this episode -reaffirmed my belief that the Jewish community needs peace, they just want to live in peace💙🤍
I looove hearing why people would become Jewish. I know if I wasn't born into it. I would convert too.
Thanks u 4 this upload.
Your an inspiration
I admire this guy 😊
ישר כוח .אהבה מישראל 🇮🇱♥️🇮🇱🙏
Amazing! Thank you for sharing your journey and experience. I left Mormonism to be a believer in Christ. I have much similarities with your story, as Mormons are western version of Islam. Just not as radical. It's more secretly violent. I had to break ties with everyone I knew, to protect them. Mormons don't go after the individual who defects, they go after those we love and care about the most and take them hostage, spiritually.
11:50 I think it's very important to clarify for those who are not familiar with the Akeidat Yitzchak (Binding of Isaac) that Abraham didn't actually sacrifice his son. He was commanded by G-d to do so, and because it was a commandment from G-d, He was fully committed to carrying it out. Just when he was about to complete the act, G-d (or maybe it was an angel sent by G-d - I don't remember what I was taught lol) cried out "STOP!" That's when Abraham was told that it was a test to measure how committed he was in his trust in G-d.
It was the angel Gabriel
Welcome home! Mazel tov on the amazing Bracha of your journey and Thank You for the courage to share how you came to join the Nation on a Path to Emet…for you chose Life that you and your children should Live❤
AMAZING!!!
Great inspiring story.
This was so interesting. Super happy this came up in my feed. Great podcast. Subscribed.
Beyond amazing
This guy is brave, courteous and very smart❤❤❤❤
William is an amazing person. What incredible strength! We are so lucky that he has joined us. William has a much greater understanding of Judaism than Yakov Langer. Yakov said that if a Jewish son left Judaism, "there wouldn't be as much violence..." Huh?.... Frankly I've never heard of any Jewish parent being violent towards a Jewish son or daughter that left Judaism. Violence against a child or adult son or daughter is not prescribed in Judaism, while it is in Islam. Violence in Islam is not only common, it is prescribed. Questioning aspects of faith or practice is common and even encouraged in Judaism; in Islam it is prohibited and punished violently when a Muslim questions anything about the faith. In Judaism, we are instructed not to be joyful at the death of our enemies since they are also Hashem's creations. In Islam, Muslims are instructed to kill, gRape and enslave non-Muslims, to see them as enemies just because they are not Muslims and of course to celebrate the death of non-Muslims. Yakov is not aware of this -- which at this point is astounding. Honor killings are common in Islam, in Judaism, such things are unheard of because it is deemed out and out murder. I hope that one day Yakov becomes aware of this.
What a hateful , ignorant and categorically false comment. Islam absolutely does not sanction violence, rape or any of the filthy things you in your own mind associate with a religion you clearly know nothing about.
In the vast majority of Muslim majority countries, any parent that abuses their children (whatever the reason) can be punished to the full extent of the law for doing so.
"That is why We ordained for the Children of Israel that whoever takes a life-unless as a punishment for murder or mischief in the land-it will be as if they killed all of humanity; and whoever saves a life, it will be as if they saved all of humanity". -surat al-maidah (verse 32) Qur'an
" Allah does not forbid you from treating those who do not fight you on your faith, nor have they driven you out of your homes, with benevolence and equity" - Qur'an (60:8)
“You will not enter Paradise until you believe and you will not believe until you love each other. Shall I show you something that, if you did, you would love each other? Spread peace among yourselves.” -prophet Muhammad (sahih al-bukhari book)
His life is miraculous ! ❤
William you are incredible! Your story was so moving. Especially the last question about which character in Jewish history you would like to meet. The insights into Islamic theocratic life and comparisons and contrasts with Judaism were outstanding, in particular how they and we deal with children off the derech. Hashem should bless you and your family with a Shana tova umetuka and may you be instrumental in bringing the geula shleima!
Wonderful story
We need more inspiration stories like this.. thank you William.. you've shown the way...🎉🎉❤❤❤
Rez... you make a great Rezenation in the Nations! ❤
Waht a fascinating story!!!
my goodness what the interview what journey and sacrifice🇸🇻 power on you and thank you for such beautiful interview🙏🎉 he needs to be celebrated every day👏👏🎈
I'm aware MOST Muslim families, that seriously adhere to the Quran are raised to be HOSTILE, if not by actions, by then their lifestyle. I've heard MANY testimonies of ex muslims, saying they HAD to flee, and if they returned home, their life would be in danger.
There are cases when even parents Unalive their own children in the name of Allah (which means moon god, not God god, ya know)
Its much like how youve seen videos of children doing...things. Its the same in china, how they are taught to hate that country that cannot be named, and Japan.
Prayers for all 🙏
Yes, male relatives-- brothers, cousins. Sometimes over simple misunderstandings. A brother opens his siister's cell phone and sees a call from an unknown number. It may turn out that someone dialed a wrong number. But in the brother's mind, his sister must be "having an affair" and must therefore be eliminated to avoid bringing shame upon the entire family. All because of a false assumption.
This is not true in Islam. Please research on this before making conclusion
@@musleemahtolasile9841Tina Isa 1989 just one example
What an incredible righteous human being! His soul was definitely at Mt. Sinai. So articulate, so wise, so kind.
Kish-- a very small island off the southern coast of Iran, across the Persian Gulf from Qatar and the Emirates.
A beautiful place!
I feel like many Iranians will become that way or at least noahides
Amazing
That is a Jacob descendant right there.
Truly a very heartwarming journey. If only every Jew would open their soul to the sparks & light of Torah. May you and your wife, daughter be blessed with many simchas, B’H
Exceptional! He actually makes me want to keep shabbat again ❤❤❤ Thank you for your voice and your courage. Your soul was always Jewish ✡️ you simply came Home 💖💗🥂🪐
When the mightiest king in the world gives you a gift, you better take it and embrace it.
There really should be non-governmental financial support for people who are facing this kind of hardship because they are leaving Islam for Judaism. With the vetting and conversion to Judaism being so rigorous and lengthy, it's unlikely that you'll be financing conmen, or that you won't find them out in the process.
Amazing 💪
I am a Sabbath Keeping Christian. I think Williams advise at the end is 💯 sound.. Baruch Hashem
There are two religions, one light, one dark. Which one would you choose? To live in peace and love is far more beautiful than living in hate.
Young man quran was taken from the Bible and many verses was changed for the benifit of islam. Changing even one word in the Bible is a sin
AMAZING
איזה צדיק. אשרינו!!!
Bless you!
Waht a fascinating story!!!
my goodness what the interview what journey and sacrifice🇸🇻 power on you and thank you for such beautiful interview🙏🎉 he needs to be celebrated every day👏👏🎈
How one could connect with him
This is amazing thank you hero !!
His face looks not new for me, it is very strange, how a great journey ❤❤❤
Would love to see him go on an interview with Apostate Prophet :)
20:57
It is not very easy for men to divorce their wives in Iran because they have to pay a hefty amount of money as Mehriyeh to the wife. It's like a nightmare! Lots of people go to jail for not paying it. (Mehriyeh can also be demanded by the woman even without a divorce if it is set that way when they signed their marriage papers.)
@mayer14474 his whole story is made up, he's come to the US as student by his rich father , it seemed he wanted to apply fir refuge,and join the freemasonry he chose this way, he made lot of articles since 2018 to make a strong case and some simple naiv people paid for his university and conversion.
If a lot of people in Iran and many Muslim majority nations get their DNA checked, many of them would find they have significant amounts of Jewish ancestry.
Of course many Jews might find that they have non-Jewish ancestry.
❤❤❤ I love your story, many miracles, bezrat Hashem ❤❤❤
Judaism doesn’t (always) support excommunicating a child because they went off the derech. If anything it’s encouraged to show more love to that child because the reasons they go off are usually emotional.
You’re right he probably talks about some of the Safardim do this custom. Even not the most religious ones, but it changing a lot
Why did William have a period of homelessness & food insecurity while undergoing the conversion process in New York? Surely, the RCA could have gotten him some help.
Amazing. I love hearing how people come to or back to Judaism
Wow incredible story!! Thanks so much for sharing!! May Hashem bless u with a sweet, healthy, successful yr ahead 🙏🙏
Praying for Israel 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱, 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you, God bless them.
Special. Thank you
Thank you for your story, you are very brave, and a lot more Jewish then many of us who are born Jewish!
This is the power of the Truth. On all places.
It's wonderful to see a lovely young man saved from this ideology. I hope his life is long and happy 😊 he will make a kind father and husband ❤️
Amazing 🤩
Vive les Juifs ! Vive les Berbères ! ❤❤❤
He's a member of freemason lodge in Maryland. He's close to master level. You can look it up
תודה!