Fleeing My Iranian Family, Home, & Muslim Life to Experience the Judaism I Fell in Love With

William Mehrvaz grew up in Tehran, Iran, as a devout Muslim, but his life took a dramatic turn when he embarked on a personal journey to find truth. After years of questioning, William ultimately embraced Judaism, leaving behind his family, home, and Muslim upbringing. Today, he lives in America as a proud Jew, inspiring others with his story of courage, faith, and the pursuit of spiritual truth.
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[@CaroAbebe]

As a Christian who has always felt great love for the Jewish people: What a wonderful, brave young man, what a wonderful interview. May God bless you. I know I’m a bit early, but happy Sukkot!

[@lisawise9849]

This man is amazing and his journey to be Jewish and live in love instead of hate is inspiring. I wish him and his wife all the best 🇮🇱❤️🇮🇱❤️

[@christianabban-baidoo123]

But I thought Jewish is a tribe

[@lisawise9849]

@christianabban-baidoo123 Judaism is unique because it is an ethnicity and a religion.

[@ramonapalomares6169]

We the jew ✡️ leaving every country in this world 🌎

[@gaylerosenthal1828]

@@lisawise9849 And I would add that it is a nation or a peoplehood. Am Yisrael Chai !

[@HamidLawal-w9r]

Hes already jewish. Isfahan has many jews, yemen,iraq,iran,morroco have many jews in izreal

[@debbierosenzweig8801]

William is a bright, courageous, articulate young man. His life experience is incredible. Hearing him describe details of what attracted him to Judaism is truly beautiful.

[@dellcruz2818]

in sluth east asia .. muslim women are not treated poorly. because they are part of the family. that is the culture here in malaysia. indonesia. In middleast ...muslim are treated poorly.. because that is their CULTURE.. not here in Southeast Asia. malaysia. indonesia. philippines.. muslim women go to school. college drgree. can drive a car.. freedom for muslim women here in SEA

[@angellialmendares6717]

Yes your right maybe because of different cultures

[@WilliamMehrvarz]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words

[@carabtarr8527]

I'm not Jewish but I really admire the Jewish communities in Israel, they are one, they are all together like a family. It's just beautiful.

[@unisophia]

every time I see a former Muslim who decided to join our tribe, be it an Arab, or a Persian, like William, or anyone else, these are always remarkable people: smart, brave, philosophically oriented, deep thinkers, passionate… real human treasures.

[@yfa6244]

Iranian people are very very intelligent. Every single Iranian I've come to know, are extremely intelligent.

[@ivonn801]

@@yfa6244Persian people have been always very well educated and very intelligent just the Islamic republic ruined everything

[@lorelynleisure4048]

God's blessings to you William and to your family. Pray for your family in Iran, God is good, and He does great things. He protected you from that hatred since you were a child and called you to Him for a reason. I'm so happy you shared your story, I pray it reaches many who will be led to God because of it.

[@Supersupreme9]

Super amazing! I can relate to him as a Persian Jew from my parents coming from Iran.

[@jacquelinecanizales383]

Amazing how Jewish really care about others. 💜

[@Jim-q6w]

Thanks

[@minorityofone5899]

What a beautiful soul. I wish him and his family a good and long life.

[@WilliamMehrvarz]

Thank you very much!

[@mjames9067]

Yes a long life in hell burning 😂😂😂

[@shivarsh9112]

You should know, in Iran schools are closed in September, no one was happy about 9/11 and Iranian actually mourning

[@kimshila7452]

I’m from Iran, Kurdish background, I love Torah and I tested the DNA, I part of me is Jew same as most Kurds Torah is the only true religion ❤❤❤ God bless Jews ❤❤❤ God bless Israel 🇮🇱 God bless Netanyahu ❤❤❤

[@Jim-q6w]

❤

[@tony4197]

​@@Jim-q6wdamet garm dadash 😉

[@ruthietaylor8756]

Bless you

[@lifecoachwithlina1879]

Wooow woow woow this is so touching

[@emmanueldove8802]

Read the Gospel to learn that Jesus had accomplished the prophecies and the psalms. God bless yr spiritual search

[@GreatPersiangulf]

My dear jews friend, we as Iranian people , we like you and we stand with you till end of this war, We were satnd with you befer 2500 years ago , when Cyrus the great helped you , now REZA shah the second will help you❤ Long live the king REZA SHAH the second❤

[@sharonSantini-ki4qp]

Is that Reza a shah like Iatola? Do you say these things as if you are of great hope that William will go back as an Iranian Muslim ??? Please letg

[@ruthietaylor8756]

Bless you, brother

[@anng.4542]

​@@sharonSantini-ki4qp No, Reza is the son of the late Shah and Queen Farah. Their family had to flee Iran when the ayatollah Khomenei returned from France to instigate the "revolution" in 1979.

[@faithluna6384]

I can relate a bit . I was raised Catholic ( not by choice ), converted to Christianity , then converted to Islam ( 4 years ), and continued to seek the truth . Now Jewish truth since 2020 . ( no turning back ). Baruch Atah Hashem . 🙏❤️❤️all the best to you

[@screamtoasigh9984]

You did the nissim black path?

[@delphinerachel3536]

William, you’re so brave. Keep following your heart. It will keep you safe!❤

[@WilliamMehrvarz]

Thank you very much!

[@AdaraBalabusta]

I love hearing the experiences of other converts! William is amazing! Welcome home! ✡️❤️

[@WilliamMehrvarz]

Thanks for listening!

[@minkagoldstein9228]

When i retire i am going to spend a week just watching these videos. Never enough time….

[@SarahAvi]

Wow!! I loved this episode! Wish it was longer! Wishing him lots of blessing happiness health clarity and protection from Hashem! Thank you for sharing his story

[@joelgoldberg2040]

Yes, I know. I sometimes think that those types of episodes needs to be four hours. It feels very short version of a story,

[@רשלטמפלמן]

What an incredible righteous human being! His soul was definitely at Mt. Sinai. So articulate, so wise, so kind.

[@AmalyaD.Jamila]

The Bible is full of love and perseverance and resilientcy.

[@theraabimelech]

We have Torah not Bible.

[@maximr6576]

​@theraabimelech Bible=Tanakh (Torah, Neviim and Ktuvim)

[@Tinytoy-vs4qo]

​@@theraabimelech Torah is false .

[@letthetrueshinyupon]

No it's not

[@teresabeyleveld471]

From the Torah to the Bible - the WHOLE truth about God the Trinity - God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit, our comforter. No one comes to the Father (God) and have eternal life, except through Jesus, the Messiah, who was crucified for EVERYONE, 2,000 years ago. Jesus is coming back soon to take ALL believers with Him. Be ready and receive Him as your Saviour before it’s too LATE. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️✝️✝️

[@johanventer5428]

The truth wins again, thanks William

[@virgiliorefugia8365]

How about saddam hussen

[@vcrouch6041]

Very interesting. He's a brave young man to come by himself. God's blessings be upon him.

[@mjames9067]

Your God only bless the chosen people, what an baboona God you have 😂😂😂

[@annonimiss6422]

Amazing! Really inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story, William!

[@ErinHawks]

How beautiful how Hashem guided him and brought him to Judaism. May he be blessed and his family.

[@CynthiaMorton-k5j]

God bless you, William; you, your wife and your little one. I am a Christian Friend of Israel and the Jewish people. I know that The Bible is God's Word. Thank you for sharing your testimony, and like Mosab Yousef, exposing the truth about Islam. There is great power in meditating on, praying and proclaiming God's Word. Even tho' King David wrote most of Tehillim, he did so by The Spirit of The Lord. Perhaps you have already learnt this. God speaks His Word to all who will seek Him. Tehillim 34:5 I sought Adonai, and He answered me; He rescued me from everything I feared. May Tehillim 91, comfort and encourage you, especially verses 9-11. Baruch Ha Shem Am Yisrael Chai!

[@marleneg9729]

What a brave man he is. I can relate with his story because sometimes I think I'm Jewish 😊

[@Baruch-q4n]

Then your very welcome to find out more about it.I really feel jewishness is not only about if one is born a jew ( though yes that can help ) but it is more than that.Shalom from an old greek sephardi jew in London England.Endless blessings to you.

[@angieherrera1850]

there are ten lost Israeli tribes. Maybe you are part of those tribes.

[@iggymich]

You never know maybe he is of Jewish origins. Could he try the DNA test and let us know? Because even now there are some Jews in Iran .

[@lisaehrlich8938]

A Jewish neshama is so powerful! Amazing!

[@AdaraBalabusta]

Amen!

[@Magictrend101]

@lisaehrlich8938 yes let's see if making up stories and do geirus would not give him green card, free YU study and... would he still do this giyoor? Then he'd really had neshama of a yid

[@nataliacerrone9120]

@@Magictrend101clearly you didn’t watch the video.

[@roryasuncion]

If only all children were as observant and insightful as he was when he was a child!

[@renag9475]

He's definitely gifted and blessed

[@Golddi123]

How can you tell who is jewish in his/her soul, the answer is in the eyes, wisdom, humor and kindness shine through them.

[@davidh4374]

wisdom says, these are not good metrics to actually _practice,_ or else a lot of Jews would not be recognized by them

[@katsimmons1065]

Are you circumcised in your heart for Christ...

[@Golddi123]

@davidh4374 true, that's why for every jew there are 10 opinions and 100 interpretations. Life itself branches in all directions and evolves. Any religion that does not adapt to life is doomed to fail.

[@susanhoffman8]

​@@katsimmons1065😮

[@davidh4374]

@@Golddi123 nice! _That_ opinion is ironically the one (most) everyone _agrees_ on😉 And I have to backpedal a bit from what I said earlier: those _are_ good characteristics of Jewishness. My critique is that they are _ideals_ that we should all continue striving to _live up_ to & help guide each other toward - we shouldn't settle for feeling complacent about how much we might already have them. Thanks for sharing them!

[@karendowden697]

Very truthful interview. He was very determined and followed his path to fruition.

[@nm93932]

Very insightful. Also, I am also happy his daughter was born outside of Iran where she enjoys freedoms. Thank you William.

[@Lee-ej4gj]

This man is a shining light in this world

[@Rachel-wv4cg]

I’m so happy that he got remarried and has a Jewish child 🙌

[@sharonSantini-ki4qp]

Yes & welcome to america The United States William!! You made a great point about Abraha & your feelings likened into his for leaving on God in the mighty name of Yeshua amen & Glory to God most high!! Halleluia Halleluia & all that's been foretold - written by God in the Holy Spirit!! An

[@Magictrend101]

​@@sharonSantini-ki4qphe's a grifter did all for asylum

[@72Yonatan]

​@Magictrend101- His family is well situated, and he has suffered from his choices.

[@LavenderandLinen]

How beautiful that our Creator called him to Himself and William responded even at such a great cost. Blessings to William and his family. ❤

[@lesewski72]

Shalom chey lchym, Respect to the Brother, He Saw His Chance & Took it & was Blessed by Hashem, Hallelujah Avinu, Amen.

[@pattyc7222]

What a brave young man.

[@buildit123]

Thanks for sharing your story. We learn these things from books. Despite world events, alot of people still talk about "Islamaphobia" hearing it all from first person perspective gives it alot of credence. Keep the faith! ❤

[@bgabriellan7176]

William, you are AMAZING!!!❤

[@mkataremboiya6870]

What courageous young man may God bless him n his young family.

[@mareekelly1579]

There are two religions, one light, one dark. Which one would you choose? To live in peace and love is far more beautiful than living in hate.

[@joelgoldberg2040]

There is one truth and truth is always full of light

[@Shbrisk]

So inspiring and emotional Great episode! Thank you

[@lynnegordon6749]

Thank you for sharing your story William.

[@WilliamMehrvarz]

Thank you for listening!

[@ruthboyko1006]

I am also a convert. I agree about keeping Shabbat. I also must say that the difference between other religions and Judiasm is that other religions want to force or convince people to believe in what they teach. They think that the more people who believe what they do the better. Judiasm want quality, you have to work for what you have. Also, Judiasm wants people to ask questions and find answers. Judiasm is lodical. other religions don't want people to ask questions. I love that we can continue learning forever, beyond the outside of the torah ideas to the inside combinations of G-ds attributes and gifts as well.Thank G-d for everything!!!

[@Tobeesho]

Jesus says to question EVERYTHING

[@KingPanda-lp5ir]

Yet whenever I talk to Christine's they always get annoyed when I ask to many questions​@@Tobeesho

[@bellaontau4585]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing your journey and experience. I left Mormonism to be a believer in Christ. I have much similarities with your story, as Mormons are western version of Islam. Just not as radical. It's more secretly violent. I had to break ties with everyone I knew, to protect them. Mormons don't go after the individual who defects, they go after those we love and care about the most and take them hostage, spiritually.

[@msladylalae4985]

Amazing how awareness of our situation gives one the strength to seek inspite of fear. 🇺🇲🙏

[@yairfries6869]

Beautiful!! All this to go through by yourself ❤

[@ShmuelWeiser]

Truly a very heartwarming journey. If only every Jew would open their soul to the sparks & light of Torah. May you and your wife, daughter be blessed with many simchas, B’H

[@miriambirenbaum7185]

That was an amazing story!! Thanks for sharing your story and speaking the truth.

[@WilliamMehrvarz]

Thanks for listening!

[@SS-tg9rt]

This was so interesting. Super happy this came up in my feed. Great podcast. Subscribed.

[@saraglickman3228]

Amazing, what an amazing story, kol hakavod. Very happy to host you and your family in Israel BH. Be in touch.

[@elisabethm9655]

Welcome home! Mazel tov on the amazing Bracha of your journey and Thank You for the courage to share how you came to join the Nation on a Path to Emet…for you chose Life that you and your children should Live❤

[@mosheyairelbaz]

Amazing story, thanks for sharing!

[@annonimiss6422]

11:50 I think it's very important to clarify for those who are not familiar with the Akeidat Yitzchak (Binding of Isaac) that Abraham didn't actually sacrifice his son. He was commanded by G-d to do so, and because it was a commandment from G-d, He was fully committed to carrying it out. Just when he was about to complete the act, G-d (or maybe it was an angel sent by G-d - I don't remember what I was taught lol) cried out "STOP!" That's when Abraham was told that it was a test to measure how committed he was in his trust in G-d.

[@ruthietaylor8756]

It was the angel Gabriel

[@martazachova1335]

And what is the Koran version of this story?

[@emanuelakhei6501]

it's the same version in Coran, every year there is a festivity, Aïd, to remember this day @@martazachova1335

[@stessassss2695]

Wow what a fantastic story and a beautiful man for having a heart to do that - wow

[@MichelleSchneidmann-no2gl]

I admire this guy 😊

[@qualqui]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing your story with us William.

[@WilliamMehrvarz]

Thanks so much for listening!

[@geina4412]

Islam can only exist where you are not allowed to ask questions

[@musleemahtolasile9841]

Can you share more light on this? What do you mean by Islam can only exist where you are not allowed to ask questions?

[@DixieC-vj2sg]

@@musleemahtolasile9841 He means that you can ask simple questions but you cannot "question" the dogma. It is a huge problem- what kind of loving, spiritual practice makes apostacy a sin punishable by violns, de-th, being ostracized? That is not a loving God or practice - so when you"question" the religion and decide you want to leave, you are punished in some way. Most true believers don't ask many questions, they just follow - many of the intellectuals leave the religion because their bigger questions get hostile responses - or none at all.

[@lucetothebridge]

@@musleemahtolasile9841 Let me ask 🤗 about Bouraq, or Aisha, or Zainab, or Polygamy, or Split the MOON in Half etc..etc... 🤗

[@mpf5381]

Hence 'intersectionality' with US 'progressives'...

[@dursunozturk3776]

Big liar, learn the Islam then ralk

[@pipefisch6733]

Courageous! Be Blessed!

[@u.y.3643]

William brother, welcome Home.!!!

[@DDBb993]

I was sad for him when he spoke to his brother in the end. I thank you, very interesting stories on here even as a non Jewish person . Sum up this episode -reaffirmed my belief that the Jewish community needs peace, they just want to live in peace💙🤍

[@b2tz7g]

Wow, what an amazing young man.

[@leahfrishling7088]

This guy is brave, courteous and very smart❤❤❤❤

[@BlimeyT.]

I looove hearing why people would become Jewish. I know if I wasn't born into it. I would convert too. Thanks u 4 this upload.

[@HotVoodooWitch]

Of course you would--Yiddishe neshama.

[@layacohen]

Amazing and inspiring! We have to appreciate what we do have just by hearing his journey to becoming Yid!

[@silenebohadana9531]

Inspiring❤, what courage!!! So beautiful, not enough words to express it. Powerful !! Mazal tov Liam Abraham, a lot of success to you ans your family. ❤❤❤

[@fweedom34]

Amazing show! I look forward to each one.

[@themajestyofchassidus8770]

William you are incredible! Your story was so moving. Especially the last question about which character in Jewish history you would like to meet. The insights into Islamic theocratic life and comparisons and contrasts with Judaism were outstanding, in particular how they and we deal with children off the derech. Hashem should bless you and your family with a Shana tova umetuka and may you be instrumental in bringing the geula shleima!

[@maxgrind438]

Amazing human being. The Persian people are good people. They have been taken hostage by the evil regime. May God free them and peace come to the world.

[@loveyoutonz]

Wow! No words❤

[@CVBv-j4p]

ישר כוח .אהבה מישראל 🇮🇱♥️🇮🇱🙏

[@AmbaMusa-mv7zk]

Praying for Israel 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱 🇮🇱, 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@elenatramsti5176]

William is an amazing person. What incredible strength! We are so lucky that he has joined us. William has a much greater understanding of Judaism than Yakov Langer. Yakov said that if a Jewish son left Judaism, "there wouldn't be as much violence..." Huh?.... Frankly I've never heard of any Jewish parent being violent towards a Jewish son or daughter that left Judaism. Violence against a child or adult son or daughter is not prescribed in Judaism, while it is in Islam. Violence in Islam is not only common, it is prescribed. Questioning aspects of faith or practice is common and even encouraged in Judaism; in Islam it is prohibited and punished violently when a Muslim questions anything about the faith. In Judaism, we are instructed not to be joyful at the death of our enemies since they are also Hashem's creations. In Islam, Muslims are instructed to kill, gRape and enslave non-Muslims, to see them as enemies just because they are not Muslims and of course to celebrate the death of non-Muslims. Yakov is not aware of this -- which at this point is astounding. Honor killings are common in Islam, in Judaism, such things are unheard of because it is deemed out and out murder. I hope that one day Yakov becomes aware of this.

[@Eeibro]

What a hateful , ignorant and categorically false comment. Islam absolutely does not sanction violence, rape or any of the filthy things you in your own mind associate with a religion you clearly know nothing about. In the vast majority of Muslim majority countries, any parent that abuses their children (whatever the reason) can be punished to the full extent of the law for doing so. "That is why We ordained for the Children of Israel that whoever takes a life-unless as a punishment for murder or mischief in the land-it will be as if they killed all of humanity; and whoever saves a life, it will be as if they saved all of humanity". -surat al-maidah (verse 32) Qur'an " Allah does not forbid you from treating those who do not fight you on your faith, nor have they driven you out of your homes, with benevolence and equity" - Qur'an (60:8) “You will not enter Paradise until you believe and you will not believe until you love each other. Shall I show you something that, if you did, you would love each other? Spread peace among yourselves.” -prophet Muhammad (sahih al-bukhari book)

[@lindenboim]

It's a very inspiring story. Great moral courage to go through his spiritual journey with such integrity. May he go from strength to strength.

[@morahshani5781]

Wow...what an incredible story!

[@obeng-akrofipriscilla6385]

Truly inspired by his story. May God reward his commitment and perseverance to be free from hatred.❤

[@geulaMoshiachNow]

Amazing WOW Thank you for sharing your journey

[@StoriesToInspire]

Amazing ! Loved this episode! What an incredible story!

[@OAPerez40]

AMAZING!!!!! AMAZING!!! AMAZING!!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️ I have fallen in love with Judaism ✡️ since 2023. I have total respect and love for Israel and the Jewish people. שלום ☮️

[@Gannicus-USA]

This is an amazing story and journey. I’m happy he’s found what he’s looking for and wish him much success

[@joangordoneieio]

TY William. YOU a such a mensch !

[@randez626]

I'm aware MOST Muslim families, that seriously adhere to the Quran are raised to be HOSTILE, if not by actions, by then their lifestyle. I've heard MANY testimonies of ex muslims, saying they HAD to flee, and if they returned home, their life would be in danger. There are cases when even parents Unalive their own children in the name of Allah (which means moon god, not God god, ya know) Its much like how youve seen videos of children doing...things. Its the same in china, how they are taught to hate that country that cannot be named, and Japan. Prayers for all 🙏

[@anng.4542]

Yes, male relatives-- brothers, cousins. Sometimes over simple misunderstandings. A brother opens his siister's cell phone and sees a call from an unknown number. It may turn out that someone dialed a wrong number. But in the brother's mind, his sister must be "having an affair" and must therefore be eliminated to avoid bringing shame upon the entire family. All because of a false assumption.

[@musleemahtolasile9841]

This is not true in Islam. Please research on this before making conclusion

[@randez626]

​@@musleemahtolasile9841Tina Isa 1989 just one example

[@sukkharpan2987]

God bless you William your wife and child , God guide your family always I from India. In the name of Jesus Christ love you I'm proud of you

[@haleysalz1770]

I feel like many Iranians will become that way or at least noahides

[@salomenunes573]

Baruch HaShem for the Life of this Young Man. All the best for him and his family. 💕

[@ml3141]

AMAZING!!!

[@paaltje81]

Great inspiring story.

[@joycendege2720]

The story has touched me a lot. Praying for my son as he is trying to find himself. I release him to God to make him the best person he can be. To use him the best way He knows how. I could be worried as a parent but I know God cares for him more than me. Just like the young William there, we pray for all you people who are struggling to find the truth, the purpose of their existence. May God guide them. In Jesus name Amen.

[@rachelrekant6737]

Your an inspiration

[@AmalyaD.Jamila]

Young man quran was taken from the Bible and many verses was changed for the benifit of islam. Changing even one word in the Bible is a sin

[@JulieN-v4r]

Many Muslims today in Iran or others countries in the Middle east, are really Jewish remember that has been forced to converted centuries ago, I believe he is one of of them and his soul was looking for his real identity. What an amazing history, I wish you the best in this world. 🇮🇱🙏🏼✡️

[@shulibirman]

Beyond amazing

[@sararivka9336]

Judaism doesn’t (always) support excommunicating a child because they went off the derech. If anything it’s encouraged to show more love to that child because the reasons they go off are usually emotional.

[@joelgoldberg2040]

You’re right he probably talks about some of the Safardim do this custom. Even not the most religious ones, but it changing a lot

[@WilliamMehrvarz]

@@joelgoldberg2040 In the small בית כנסת I belong, there are a few non-observant Jews of Syrian and Yemenite heritage. We often get Israeli visitors who are completely secular and covered in piercings and tattoos. But even they get עליות and say ברכת התורה.

[@lyntonm5793]

Thank you both for such a wonderful interview. At 52:55 I believe I heard ליאם אברם בן אברם "Liam Avram ben Avram". Well, this is a name that you truly deserve! Your story is what I would call ALMOST incredible. That's like saying ALMOST impossible. Certainly extraordinary, and amazing! May Hashem continue to bring you countless Blessings. B'H❤

[@JOYROSENWASSER-hu7yc]

ליעם אברהם בן אברהם

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

His life is miraculous ! ❤

[@michaeldokupdr3203]

We need more inspiration stories like this.. thank you William.. you've shown the way...🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@Citt1]

That show was great! I loved it & it is very inspiring.

[@privateprivate22]

It is an amazing story, but it’s even more amazing the way William was telling us about it. The highlight of this story is the spiritual and intellectual guidance he found inside of himself which led him through this dangerous and perilous way. Especially impressive is his restrained wise manner to present horrible sides of his former life. Thank you , William!

[@WilliamMehrvarz]

Thanks for listening!

[@andrewknorr6939]

Amazing

[@l.g.6124]

Amazing 💪

[@TheHannahpr]

Wonderful story

[@juliamouyal]

Exceptional! He actually makes me want to keep shabbat again ❤❤❤ Thank you for your voice and your courage. Your soul was always Jewish ✡️ you simply came Home 💖💗🥂🪐

[@joelgoldberg2040]

When the mightiest king in the world gives you a gift, you better take it and embrace it.

[@WilliamMehrvarz]

Shabbat is a beautiful thing and I encourage every Jew to try and keep it, even if only once. The benefits of disconnecting from the world are numerous but one that speaks to me most is that even if I am having a difficult week, I at least have 25 hours to rest and recharge before jumping back into the chaos.

[@ireneolgaamuzu2249]

Hashem protect you your wife and daughter. You are indeed blessed. I am glad you said you studied the Torah. The Torah is the tree of life. There so many promises in the Torah that can deliver us from any misfortune. Pray that Hashem will touch the heart of your family to understand you why you did what you did. Our parents forgets that they can house our bodies but can't control our emotions. God richly bless you.