Why I Left Christianity & Converted to Orthodox Judaism | My Story

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  • @andrewbarten7347
    @andrewbarten7347 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

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

    • @AdaraBalabusta
      @AdaraBalabusta 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Baruch HaShem! Yay, Andrew!

    • @MosheBenChaim
      @MosheBenChaim 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@petersanmiguel1468
      😂😂
      Tell me one “prophecy” and I will debunk it for you.

    • @lovegrace5466
      @lovegrace5466 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Every people wants to claim to be a Noahide when they don't even know that there is no such laws in the Torah except Gen 9:4-6 as if it is a premium to have such ambiguous status. After seeing many Jews and Gentiles believe in Yeshua, ancient rabbis began inventing the 7 laws while copying some ideas for Gentiles from Paul.

    • @lovegrace5466
      @lovegrace5466 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@MosheBenChaim When God says he hates evil (Pro 8:13 , 1 Sam 15:19) , why do Jews still say he created evil (ra ,רָ֑ע) in Isa 45:7? It doesn't make sense with the translation of Isa 45:7.

    • @CrypticCocktails
      @CrypticCocktails 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too, only logical conclusion when you realize that worshipping a man as Gd is blasphemy

  • @elenatramsti5176
    @elenatramsti5176 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    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.

  • @YourRichLifeMedia
    @YourRichLifeMedia ปีที่แล้ว +180

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      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
      @JesusSave7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      “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
      @Mr-pn2eh ปีที่แล้ว +23

      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
      @YourRichLifeMedia ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@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.

    • @Viral_Christology
      @Viral_Christology ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What exactly makes sense that didn’t before?

  • @visionaryventures12
    @visionaryventures12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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
      @kevinwilmore3604 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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."

    • @jazzpote4316
      @jazzpote4316 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The talmud forsakes the torah.

    • @AdaraBalabusta
      @AdaraBalabusta 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@jazzpote4316 Oh? And from what source did you learn this fascinating tidbit?

    • @razednblazed
      @razednblazed 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AdaraBalabusta by reading it

  • @peterdalyy3542
    @peterdalyy3542 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @CatyBelek
      @CatyBelek 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      From darkness to a darkness. No progress made .

    • @alphaomega3499
      @alphaomega3499 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Lucky. I am hopefully headed the same way

    • @satiricgames2129
      @satiricgames2129 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@CatyBelek😂😂😂😂 you belive in nothing whonis the looser

    • @AdaraBalabusta
      @AdaraBalabusta 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CatyBelek Obey the Noahide laws.

  • @josephnyongesa193
    @josephnyongesa193 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @Moogles1982
    @Moogles1982 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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
      @Armuandist ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @lilianavois4391 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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

  • @Michael-Martell
    @Michael-Martell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @sethrose1325
      @sethrose1325 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good Shabbas how goes it?

  • @mn7669
    @mn7669 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I've just discovered your account! What a beautiful overview of your experiences and conversion. Thank you for sharing and inspiring many of us to look inward again.

  • @ericepstein1997
    @ericepstein1997 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @tinokshenishba
    @tinokshenishba 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    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
      @Miriam5718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Emes….it’s just ….culture then

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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
      @yoseffeigenbaum9639 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yashar Kocheich!

    • @meltzerboy
      @meltzerboy ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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
      @Sam-bj1jx ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @pamfreeman5197
    @pamfreeman5197 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and may Hashem bless you. 💗

  • @toracomtirtsa7279
    @toracomtirtsa7279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @dawnoftherainbow8500
      @dawnoftherainbow8500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @Lagolop
      @Lagolop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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
      @bramatv254 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shabbat shalom from kenya

    • @angelahookumchand3943
      @angelahookumchand3943 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊

  • @osborn.illustration
    @osborn.illustration ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @kanishkagaggar
    @kanishkagaggar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @Abcdefghijajajaja
      @Abcdefghijajajaja ปีที่แล้ว

      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

    • @haleysalz1770
      @haleysalz1770 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Judaism is peace. Follow the 7 noahide laws and you’ll be guaranteed a space in the next world to come ❤

    • @LanguageBLOX1_Alt
      @LanguageBLOX1_Alt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Abcdefghijajajaja youre getting offended at something that isnt there at this moment

    • @user-rgfhipj
      @user-rgfhipj 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jayellealafi5797 FATHER ! Forgive them 🙏

  • @marcroth3059
    @marcroth3059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +198

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

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Thank you! 😊 Glad you enjoyed it.

    • @vitacrown5806
      @vitacrown5806 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      For some reason you brought tears to my eyes.

    • @robertbokke
      @robertbokke ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @marcroth3059
      @marcroth3059 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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
      @Lagolop ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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 .

  • @Shannon.Hazleton
    @Shannon.Hazleton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

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

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Okay! Thank you for watching, and commenting! 🤗

    • @MegaBOBCAT11
      @MegaBOBCAT11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @AvrahamWright
    @AvrahamWright ปีที่แล้ว +24

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @AvrahamWright
      @AvrahamWright ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@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
      @Rochelny ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @yoseffeigenbaum9639
      @yoseffeigenbaum9639 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @markbenassi9896
    @markbenassi9896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      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
      @gilyashar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @Armuandist
      @Armuandist ปีที่แล้ว +13

      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
      @markbenassi9896 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@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
      @barbaraklein3944 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Armuandist th-cam.com/video/PT6xFdQMF6E/w-d-xo.html

  • @noobari
    @noobari ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

  • @ronangoforth3081
    @ronangoforth3081 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      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
      @ronangoforth3081 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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.

    • @LogicStandsBeforeGod
      @LogicStandsBeforeGod 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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?

    • @LogicStandsBeforeGod
      @LogicStandsBeforeGod 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

    • @LogicStandsBeforeGod
      @LogicStandsBeforeGod 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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".

  • @Mk-vd9qs
    @Mk-vd9qs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

  • @gmc19
    @gmc19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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
      @Everykneeshallbow66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @letsknow1491 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @gmc19 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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
      @letsknow1491 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @sbelinsky7958
    @sbelinsky7958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love the clarity you have!

  • @signature.smile.4
    @signature.smile.4 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Jayelle, I was so happy as I listened to your video, I have a very similar experience (aside from the whole boyfriend matter) and i am so happy you got the courage to create this video and post it.
    May HaShem continue to help us all uphold, keep and harken to HIS Mitzvot all the days of our lives no matter the anti-Semitism or conflict that we face.
    Amen.

  • @stevedahan1085
    @stevedahan1085 2 ปีที่แล้ว +120

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

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You're welcome! 😊

    • @letsknow1491
      @letsknow1491 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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
      @1995yuda ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

    • @blop823
      @blop823 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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
      @letsknow1491 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @PatriciaGreen
    @PatriciaGreen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @1995yuda ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow Patricia that is amazing.

  • @friendlyneighborhoodnctzen3006
    @friendlyneighborhoodnctzen3006 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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
      @davidh.castro2944 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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

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  • @Mangaki86
    @Mangaki86 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and may Hashem bless you. 💗

  • @rebeccahorwitz6855
    @rebeccahorwitz6855 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Jayelle, now I understand much better why my mother decided to convert from Protestant Christianity to Judaism. She never said much about it, only that she felt Christianity was hypocritical. Where she lived and the time she grew up, all churches were segregated and she found that to be contrary to the supposed ideals of the church. She also married a fairly secular Jewish man and raised Jewish children.

  • @hpyrkh3
    @hpyrkh3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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
      @ShannanLee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @filthymouthschoolboymakesi1236
      @filthymouthschoolboymakesi1236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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
      @filthymouthschoolboymakesi1236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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
      @Call_Upon_YAH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.*

  • @Rose-ip2xu
    @Rose-ip2xu ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ChanaLibaHorowitz
    @ChanaLibaHorowitz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

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

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Deep_Blue_Sapphire
    @Deep_Blue_Sapphire 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing!

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @marciem2498
    @marciem2498 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I am a Baalas Teshuva. My return to Judaism was a process. It's been 35 years and I have never looked back and thank G-d everyday for bringing me back to work on Myself to be closer to Him. "Life is beautiful all the time!"

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Marcie, that is wonderful! I am so happy for you! 💗 It certainly does change one's outlook on life. 😊

    • @marciem2498
      @marciem2498 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jayellealafi5797 and my husband is a convert. He converted 15 years after we were married and had our kids. I never pressured him. G-D had his plan for us

    • @sophiandethiu2721
      @sophiandethiu2721 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Judaism, Islam and Judaism are the three religions that will form the religion of the anti christ when Jesus has raptured all true christians. So?

  • @dananabananana3766
    @dananabananana3766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wonderful! Glad it was helpful! 🤗💗

  • @joycefischer7693
    @joycefischer7693 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @lcs8967
    @lcs8967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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. 💗

  • @billducker7404
    @billducker7404 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for your detailed video I hope you will do more. Tha great thing you do is study!!! I like to study the texts and of course ask HaShem to help me. Studying Torah is a lifelong task. I wish you well in your studies and I wish you and your husband and family. Good Shabbos tomorrow night. You have a beautiful child - a gift from HaShem. Bill. - UK

  • @gigiososki5213
    @gigiososki5213 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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. 🤗💕

  • @leannsherman6723
    @leannsherman6723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Bittzen
    @Bittzen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @MCrelationz
    @MCrelationz ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Getlkasper
    @Getlkasper ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dear Jayelle: Your response to being in the Holocaust museum in Jerusalem showed all Jewish people & true believers that your Soul was really born a part of we Jewish people!! Welcome Home!!
    Getl Leia KasperKaplan

  • @olivebenson3235
    @olivebenson3235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @marionquinn3804
    @marionquinn3804 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just found you on TH-cam, 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! 💕

  • @coagpretoria641
    @coagpretoria641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    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
      @filthymouthschoolboymakesi1236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @filthymouthschoolboymakesi1236
      @filthymouthschoolboymakesi1236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @j.braunstein4599 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @filthymouthschoolboymakesi1236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @j.braunstein4599 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @signature.smile.4
    @signature.smile.4 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I too converted into Judaism , BEST DECISION I EVER MADE, I’m so thankful for my grandparents and most especially my Uncle’s teachings too.

    • @DrD2You
      @DrD2You 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Baruch Hashem! Welcome home!

  • @michdistefano1917
    @michdistefano1917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dossit1
    @dossit1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful story! I love your calm energy.

  • @changedbyheavenlyfather
    @changedbyheavenlyfather ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Keçekazadi
    @Keçekazadi ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @dossit1
      @dossit1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out Chabad, they are all over the world

  • @AnnapurnaWellness
    @AnnapurnaWellness 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are amazing in your depth of understanding. May all the blessings of The Almighty reign upon you and your entire family! I so appreciate your perspective.

  • @augustaaltman
    @augustaaltman หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m in classes to become Catholic and I’ve been reading the Jewish scriptures to “confirm” my claim. I had read that scripture in Isaiah before, but last night it made me stop, and I had a thought of “I might need to stop. Why am I suddenly seeing this and questioning?” I think I have to genuinely study Judaism. Because I feel like I’m seeing a side that doesn’t match what I thought and I don’t want to commit my self to something and change it in a year. I have always felt a pull to Judaism, but never pursued it. And I think I genuinely need to.

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi! Yes, I would definitely encourage you to pause and explore Judaism before Catholicism. I would recommend Rabbis Yosef Mizrachi and Yaron Reuven here on TH-cam, both have excellent material for beginners.
      My Hashem help you on your search for Him and the truth. 😊

  • @mikeygarcia8271
    @mikeygarcia8271 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What about Isaiah 53?

  • @gabnurse
    @gabnurse 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    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 !

  • @1995yuda
    @1995yuda ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I grew up in a Traditional Jewish family in Jerusalem. I was never a "believer", so to speak. I wanted to KNOW what is the Truth. My tendency for critical thinking coupled with a burning desire to seek for the Truth, no matter where it leads to, led me to start a lifelong quest. I've researched Science, Philosophy, Poetry, Art, Religion, Culture, Mysticism, History, Consciousness, Language, Psychedelics, Meditation and so on, for 15 years since I was 15 and until today when I'm 30 years old, literally half of my life. When I discovered the depth of the Torah, the divine instructions, when I discovered the Reality of God, everything changed, I was shocked. It took me a couple of years to understand. Your (and your Husband's) story is incredible, I admire the honesty and integrity you have. May the God of Israel bless you and yours for eternity.

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, what a beautiful comment! 💗
      I agree, all roads lead back to Hashem, no matter where we look.
      It's a beautiful (although not always smooth) journey of discovery, much respect to you as well for asking questions and learning! 😊

    • @lisasugimoto9933
      @lisasugimoto9933 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In Daniel 9:25, Daniel says when the Messiah will come. In Zechariah 9:9, He/Jesus came riding on a donkey, humble. In Genesis, it says, "Let US.." Jesus is God clothed in humanity. He has been seen all over the world by gentiles of different faiths. Many Iranians had visions, dreams, and visitations by Jesus; many converted to have a relationship with Him. There are Jewish people also discovering the richness of having a relationship with Him. In fact, just as God stated, His Chosen - the Jewish people will bless the nations. After watching Jonathan Cahn and Kirt Schneider a few years ago, I said the salvation prayers they led and God has done so much for me. During the middle of my sentences while praying in 2019, I confessed to God that I felt fear - instantly - He took it away! I witnessed a busy man in mind and body who changed into a peaceful man without use of drugs on the third day after praying for him. Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Jesus died as a lamb for my sins - the only perfect, blemish free lamb that could be substituted for my sins. He communicates with us in various ways. God is my Father, Lord, friend, counselor, provider, protector, and healer. Recently I've been noticing an increase of Jewish people coming to Jesus. A woman said she saw Him; she gave her testimony on So Be It.

  • @hpyrkh3
    @hpyrkh3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @tokasab8684
      @tokasab8684 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jayellealafi5797
      th-cam.com/video/kLar7zWvRbc/w-d-xo.html
      Do not abandon Christ before you study Islam
      سلام

    • @chatisawasteoftime
      @chatisawasteoftime 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @ForcedMember
    @ForcedMember 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's inspiring to see how committed people are to getting to the truth and end up converting

    • @groundzero5708
      @groundzero5708 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Okay forced member

  • @ninabubi1
    @ninabubi1 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว

      Love it! You're very welcome! 🤗💗

    • @nisarullah2969
      @nisarullah2969 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@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.

    • @abdulrehmanchandio9994
      @abdulrehmanchandio9994 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ellarehder8187
    @ellarehder8187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I'm just starting my conversion. Most of my family are Baptist Christians and I relate to this

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow, good for you! Welcome! 🤗 My family too.

    • @theurbanthirdhomestead
      @theurbanthirdhomestead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So... you're rejecting The Messiah right before the end of times? 💔

    • @ellarehder8187
      @ellarehder8187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@theurbanthirdhomestead I never believed in Christianity. I said my family is Christian, not me.

    • @seriouslyiknowhowtoread
      @seriouslyiknowhowtoread 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@theurbanthirdhomestead you dont need to to reject him , he failed out right lol, why on earth would anyone follow a failed messiah.

    • @theurbanthirdhomestead
      @theurbanthirdhomestead 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@seriouslyiknowhowtoread Failed to what? He absolutely is succeeding at saving those who are worthy of Him. Will you be one? 🙏

  • @bitzalelbrown167
    @bitzalelbrown167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @laurieglogower8017
    @laurieglogower8017 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome video! You are so well spoken and learned!

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @davidsavitt3319
    @davidsavitt3319 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

  • @ShannonL7
    @ShannonL7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Best of luck! 💗

    • @seriouslyiknowhowtoread
      @seriouslyiknowhowtoread 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @Bellg
      @Bellg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      All christians are messianic lol

    • @1995yuda
      @1995yuda ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @missaraebiaphotography ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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 ...

  • @martinmaidenbaum5159
    @martinmaidenbaum5159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Every Jew who has let him or herself be led or duped into believing that Jesus was the Jewish Messiah should watch this video. I commend you for having seeking the truth and finding it. Masionic Jews have thrown away a Hope Diamond for a common stone.

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I hope and pray that my video will reach everyone who needs to see it. 😊

  • @itzchakbenavi
    @itzchakbenavi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @kanishkagaggar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @itzchakbenavi
      @itzchakbenavi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ruthietaylor8756
      @ruthietaylor8756 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are blessed amen

    • @ruthietaylor8756
      @ruthietaylor8756 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kanishkagaggar conservative is a joke!

  • @iaminbetweendays
    @iaminbetweendays 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @GeoffSh4rt
      @GeoffSh4rt ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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.

  • @GoldenHeartGirl907
    @GoldenHeartGirl907 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @potem1
    @potem1 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I enjoyed your video! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @mendydin4562
    @mendydin4562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @kenmcclellan
    @kenmcclellan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love that you could mutually decide to work past your ideological differences! Even within Christianity, there are ... problems. For example, I married a Catholic as a Baptist. And the only way I could do this was to personally swear to the Bishop of Madrid that I would raise my children Catholic. So I went to Mass for 20 years and even considered converting. I remember getting to the final class for Confirmation and I told the teacher, For me, it all comes down to your answer to one question ... do you believe in your heart that the only people in Heaven are Catholic? And he said, Yes. Such absolutism struck me as horrendously offensive to a loving God. To me, an enlightened person would have taken the position of Mother Theresa. "We should help a Hindu become a better Hindu, a Muslim a better Muslim, a Catholic become a better Catholic." Thank you. I think you just did!

    • @annavallone128
      @annavallone128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If that exclusivity bothers you, you should know that Judaism is exclusive too. To love ones neighbor as onesself in Judaism only applies to fellow Jews. Gentiles in the olam haba will exist to serve Jews.

    • @eve3363
      @eve3363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@annavallone128 Yep. The Jewish faith teaches that as "gentiles", our greatest glory will be to serve them in the after life 🤣🤣🤣

    • @danijudy92
      @danijudy92 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eve3363 preface: if this is true, I'm bothered by the concept, but I'm curious to know what other religions say will happen to their non-believers in the afterlife? I.e. are non-Catholics destined to hell?

    • @eve3363
      @eve3363 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danijudy92 Yes. Catholics believe a Hindu or an atheist will be saved rather than a non- Catholic Christian. Catholics teach that Catholicism is the only way to be saved as a Christian. However, since a Hindu or atheist doesn't know Christ at all, they will be saved and not for example a Baptist or an Anglican.

    • @eve3363
      @eve3363 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danijudy92 And actually I'd like to clarify that it's not all gentiles. It's only the gentiles who the Jews will deem as "trustworthy " or gentiles who served Jews in some way before their death.

  • @glennlariva6896
    @glennlariva6896 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Love your story. I am a former Christian and am now a Noahide. Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration.

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! 😊

    • @renny3816
      @renny3816 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wow. They still won’t accept you. You just turned away from Jesus, how sad!

  • @fnotesemay3803
    @fnotesemay3803 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I highly recommend you to read the writings of the early church fathers such as polycarp ,Ignatius of Antioch,Justin the martyr,Iranaeus the Lyons and hyppolytus .They will lead you to the true faith of the prophets and apostles which is the orthodox church

  • @lilianavois4391
    @lilianavois4391 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wonderfull. I converted to Judaism, together with my husband 3 years ago. :)))And we a re in our 50-s.
    Fo us is like Iacov avinu saying: Baruch Habait !

  • @morecowbell1
    @morecowbell1 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thank you very much for the video. I love hearing testimonials as it helps guide me on what religion I should follow. I used to be Christian and tried a little bit of Islam, and I noticed both are too similar. Not necessarily in Scripture, but the mindset of their followers. Almost every YT video I'd watch on either Islam or Christianity, it was full of pride, herd-like mentality, and ignorance. You come across as the exact opposite, an independent thinker. Thank you again.

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Ann, you're very welcome! I am happy that the video was helpful and/or informative for you. 🤗. Best of luck on your quest!

    • @ivanbabic5552
      @ivanbabic5552 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jayellealafi5797 great good Lord Yeshua Bless You im former cristian now im crypto jew

    • @GodOfMySalvationIsYeshua
      @GodOfMySalvationIsYeshua ปีที่แล้ว

      You were never a Christian because you never met Yeshua haMashiah

    • @morecowbell1
      @morecowbell1 ปีที่แล้ว

      You don't know me.

    • @seriouslyiknowhowtoread
      @seriouslyiknowhowtoread ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GodOfMySalvationIsYeshua No True Scotsman, or appeal to purity, is an informal fallacy in which one attempts to protect their generalized statement from a falsifying counterexample by excluding the counterexample improperly.[1][2][3] Rather than abandoning the falsified universal generalization or providing evidence that would disqualify the falsifying counterexample, a slightly modified generalization is constructed ad-hoc to definitionally exclude the undesirable specific case and similar counterexamples by appeal to rhetoric.[4] This rhetoric takes the form of emotionally charged but nonsubstantive purity platitudes such as "true", "pure", "genuine", "authentic", "real", etc.[2][5]
      Philosophy professor Bradley Dowden explains the fallacy as an "ad hoc rescue" of a refuted generalization attempt.[1] The following is a simplified rendition of the fallacy:[6]
      Person A: "No Scotsman puts sugar on his porridge."
      Person B: "But my uncle Angus is a Scotsman and he puts sugar on his porridge."
      Person A: "But no true Scotsman puts sugar on his porridge."

  • @Sarahlevi13
    @Sarahlevi13 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm going to this process 😢😢and my parents make me feel I have a demon spirit on me today I'm soo broken right now

    • @ל.ל-כ9ע
      @ל.ל-כ9ע 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you should separate yourself from your parents, even jews that become closer to God have the same problem with their families friends...

    • @dondadaoffical
      @dondadaoffical 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Keep pushing, you got this

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm sorry, I know it's hard. But keep going, Hashem will help you. I agree with the previous commenter that suggested distancing yourself from unsupportive people. I had to as well.
      A real conversion, by necessity entails lots of self sacrifice, and it starts with relationships. When we sacrifice for Hashem he draws us close. You'll never regret it if you do it properly.
      I hope you have a good support group/community that will help you. Wishing you all the best. 💗

  • @antonevelone1439
    @antonevelone1439 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Inspiring experience, when converted to Judaism from Christianity fulfilled the part of your soul you could not receive as a Christian. My heart goes out to you and your family, many lost souls among us, unfortunately, may have found themselves similar to your situation...More power to you...♥☯

  • @ansleybillena381
    @ansleybillena381 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mrs. Alafi, thank you so much for making this video. You’ve just reinforced my faith in G-d that He put me on the right path toward Judaism. I pray you continue to bring your knowledge of Judaism to the world. ✡️

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว

      What a nice comment, thank you! I am very happy I was able to help you a little bit. BztH more videos to come. 😊

  • @eliebenzaquen4947
    @eliebenzaquen4947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂 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
      @sisterspooky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @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
      @GeoffSh4rt ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @sisterspooky
      @sisterspooky ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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
      @GeoffSh4rt ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Od3ttaF0x
    @Od3ttaF0x ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @Vitobandito434 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @clintonelliott340
    @clintonelliott340 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @edwingonzalez7859
    @edwingonzalez7859 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing.

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and may Hashem bless you. 💗

  • @violetblythe6912
    @violetblythe6912 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm a Christian but you've given me a lot to think about. Any suggestions for readings on this topic?

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes! Here's some resources to get you started.
      jewsforjudaism.org
      nojesus4jews.weebly.com
      www.beezrathashem.org
      th-cam.com/video/_FK6UttWUOA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=HZEeRe0YVKeiXD-8
      th-cam.com/video/jTvE3inFOgE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=jx2o_wsUAYIT8fBT
      www.youtube.com/@ToviaSinger1
      th-cam.com/play/PLfeqUDL5aojbO_hpE_9UlffvNBn6DuhYU.html&si=DOZpeKIiPzjQ4LNU

  • @stephaniereif7790
    @stephaniereif7790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Well said! Toda raba! I’ve always felt lucky to be born and raised in Jewish community. Shalom Alecheim!

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bevakasha, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! You were lucky! 🤗

    • @KJV-or-BUST
      @KJV-or-BUST 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You do realize that Christianity is the most Jewish religion in the world right? Us Christians are COMPLETE JEWS.

    • @stephaniereif7790
      @stephaniereif7790 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KJV-or-BUST I know that Christianity extends from Judaism. But if you believe in hell or the devil, those are Christian ideas entirely that don’t exist in Judaism. We don’t scare people into being good. We try to be good because it’s what G-d wants from us. We don’t pray through the name of a third person. We pray directly to G-d our Lord and Father.
      I realize there are many types of Christian movements. Which is yours?

  • @ScenariosOfDrea
    @ScenariosOfDrea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @ScenariosOfDrea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @laurenslgd
    @laurenslgd ปีที่แล้ว +34

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @yamsufhere
      @yamsufhere ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @lorinpartain3548
      @lorinpartain3548 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @lorinpartain3548
      @lorinpartain3548 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and it never occurred to you to look into Protestantism?

    • @davidh.castro2944
      @davidh.castro2944 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well your right about the catholic religion but Judaism will not except Jesus and if you don’t except Jesus as the son of god you won’t have salvation .
      Judaism stoped even coming close to god
      Read the Talmud is let’s you know Jesus existed
      But describes Jesus with lies and insults
      Yes most churches our out of line with Jesus
      But your choice into Judaism is of satin
      And you will condemn your. Own soul
      Do as you wish
      But you are very wrong with Judaism

  • @shanividal8885
    @shanividal8885 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @followinghisways
    @followinghisways 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m interested in conversion and don’t know where to begin. Do you have tips?

  • @Andredelagarde
    @Andredelagarde ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for sharing!!! There has been something about Judaism ✡️ that has been calling me, all my grandparents were Catholic, I lived with them, and I was forced to go church, I never liked. However my father wasn’t religious, never ate pork or gave us pork, I got circumcised when I was born, unlike my grandparents he told us that god was something infinite, and wasn’t a man, that Jesus wasn’t god. Being Mexicans, most of my family came from Spain which had a very large Jewish population. After doing my family tree for the last 15 generations, I found last names that were Sephardi Jewish, I believe they forced to convert to Christianity, it is estimated that 20% of Spain’s population is of Jewish descent, descendants of the jews who were forced to convert more than 500 years ago. After watching many videos of Rabbi Tovia Singer, I realized that the Christian church is a fraud, it is one of the cruelest institutions that has ever existed.

  • @jaywho476
    @jaywho476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rabbi Michael Skobac of Jews for Judaism and Tenak Talk is the clearest source of Christian refutation. Rabbi Tovia Singer is a close second. Both mesmerising. Really.

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! They are both excellent and I have their websites linked in the description box, along with some other really good ones. 😀

  • @tudormiller887
    @tudormiller887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. Really informative. I'm a non practising Christian who'd like to convert to Orthodox Judaism. Watching from London UK. Chanukah Sameach.

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good for you! Wishing you the best of luck! 😊 Chanukah sameach! 🕎

  • @shainanash8518
    @shainanash8518 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are courageous and brilliant.

  • @sakibmanzoor7830
    @sakibmanzoor7830 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a Muslim , as long as you believe in one God having no likeness or similitude of anything , and hold the commandment of Deuteronomy 6:4 , I respect you and love you with my all heart irrespective of whether you are a Jew or anything else . " Hear O Israel ! The lord our God is one God" ( Deuteronomy 6:4)
    Shalom , sister ! May God guide you to worship him all alone .

    • @dualdi6728
      @dualdi6728 ปีที่แล้ว

      No please islam is islam
      وًالشهاااادة لازمة " ومن جاء بغير دين الله فهو من الخاسرين .

    • @sakibmanzoor7830
      @sakibmanzoor7830 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dualdi6728 Islam means to submit one's will to God . In this verse , Allah is saying that whoever desires other than Islam ( submitting one's will to God ) as a religion , never will it be accepted from him , and he , in the hereafter , will be among the losers ( The Quran 3:85) . So , since Jewish people submit their will to one and only one God , they technically are Muslims irrespective of whether they believe in prophet Muhammad PBUH or not . Surely , Allah says in the Quran ,"Surely, those who believed in Allah, and those who are Jews, and Christians, and Sabians, -whosoever believes in Allah and in the Last Day, and does good deeds - all such people will have their reward with their Lord, and there will be no reason for them to fear, nor shall they grieve. " ( The Quran 2:62)

    • @smudgeyarksha3514
      @smudgeyarksha3514 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@sakibmanzoor7830Islam is younger than Christianity and like Christianity is moot religion/ideology of barbaric laws and practices!

  • @hannahfarr3384
    @hannahfarr3384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yessss, Outreach Judaism is such a great resource! I had walked away from mainstream Christianity and was part of the Messianic crowd for a while, but once I found Rabbi Tovia Singer I was able to fully let go of the man I knew as Jesus, and step into true unadulterated Judaism.

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good for you! I'm happy to hear this, thanks so much for sharing! 🤗

  • @pamreynolds6812
    @pamreynolds6812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You gave the most in depth truthful history and I thank you as a frum jew who has battled the lies of christianity and these deceitful hateful missionaries who are in Israel stealing Jewish souls. Please make mire videos. You are wonderful . Thank you for speaking the truth. Did your husband ever come closer to being more observant

    • @jayellealafi5797
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're most welcome! I know, it's terrible what is happening in Israel.
      Oh yes, my husband is a changed man, fully Torah-observant. 😊💗

    • @theurbanthirdhomestead
      @theurbanthirdhomestead 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why don't you spit on them? Oh yeah, some do. Who's the hateful ones? Those missionaries actually believe they're trying to help you all.

  • @chanaselwyn9265
    @chanaselwyn9265 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful story! So inspiring. I also really admire converts. My husband had an aunt who recently passed away who was one special lady she converted as a teenager in the late 50s or 60s.

  • @Dybowski86
    @Dybowski86 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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?

  • @deanadoulahaworth2790
    @deanadoulahaworth2790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @deanadoulahaworth2790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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
      @1995yuda ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @afoiaa
    @afoiaa ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @jayellealafi5797  ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @fearfullyconfident2333
      @fearfullyconfident2333 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @Abcdefghijajajaja ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out messianic Judaism