This is why Christianity didn't work

[@houseoflev]

Qualifications of Mashiach: 1. He will descend from the line of David (through King Solomon). His father will actually be from King David’s lineage. So a miraculous virgin birth does not count. 2. He will bring the Jewish people back to the land of Israel 3. He will build the third temple 4. He will compel all of Israel to walk in the ways of G-d 5. He will fight the wars of G-d (to restore Jewish sovereignty over the land of Israel and implement Torah law) 6. He will teach Torah to the world 7. He will bring peace to the world 8. There is NO second coming. This is not a Torah concept, but a Christian one. If he does ALL OF THIS and is successful then he is certainly Mashiach. If one fails to do at least one of these, he CANNOT and IS NOT the Mashiach.

[@Mighty-ue7bt]

lol! according to the books of Daniel the Messiah was supposed to come before the second temple was destroyed! Fullfiled by Rabbi Yeshua!

[@onlytruth6337]

so you need a messiah to teach torah and to build a simple temple... hahaha

[@Doc7-mf2fe]

Explain this. How do those who follow rabbinic Judaism get forgiveness of sins today? The Judaism you follow IS NOT the same as it was 2000 years ago. You have no temple. You have no ark of the covenant. You have no priesthood. How are you getting forgiveness of sins today? Yeshua predicted the destruction of the second temple. His sacrifice was the final sacrifice for sins. Zechariah 9:11 As for you also, Because of the blood of your covenant, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit.

[@element2138]

​@@Mighty-ue7bt That is a misinterpretation of the Church. Search "Tenaktalk Daniel", for several videos clarifying the relevant passages.

[@element2138]

​@@Doc7-mf2fe You can find clear discussion and study of this issue, on the channel of The Exodus Project. He was a Christian preacher.

[@purrfect08]

Thank you for sharing... these 13 principles of faith also solidified my understanding and choice to convert... haven't looked back... it's been over 20 years

[@houseoflev]

Amazing!! So encouraging to hear. Thank you

[@TM-om5qd]

Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan is my grandfather keep up the good work. Continue to spread his great work

[@houseoflev]

That’s amazing! He was truly a Tzaddik

[@El-Charro.]

Maimonides the teacher, scholar, doctor. So much to learn. Thank you both for your teaching and perspective today

[@houseoflev]

There’s definitely so much to learn. We’re learning everyday. Thx for watching

[@yosefbenavraham]

Good introduction for people who might not be familiar with these concepts, thanks for sharing. I hope you go on to cover the other principles in future videos. Shalom and be well! 😎

[@houseoflev]

Thank you. We think that’ll be a great idea.

[@ReubenIsrael123]

Shalom. I too was from Christian background, couple of years ago though Tanakh and rabbi Tovia singer explanation i walked out of Christianity. Today my wife and myself follow Hashem.... From India

[@houseoflev]

Beautiful! So happy for you guys!!

[@akoden2667]

I love Rabbi Tovia Singer! He definitely cemented my faith in Judaism

[@peterdalyy3542]

Thanks so much for your channel its fantastic. I became Jewish 40 years ago also I went through an orthodox conversion its wonderful that there is so much reading material today in English when I started it was almost impossible to find anything in English, thank g_d for artscroll books any way keep up the good work your doing with your channel its really a big kiddush hashem

[@houseoflev]

Wow… now that’s amazing. Mazal Tov. How wonderful it must be to be able to look back at your journey of 40 years. 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@amoyjoyce1117]

I hope you read ISA 53

[@IloveJudaism123]

I’m glad to see you guys. I love Judaism and converted 8 yrs ago. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@houseoflev]

Amazing!! Mazal tov

[@emyszerletich9799]

Me and my husband are on the same Journey as well,we been at it for a year now and still going strong

[@houseoflev]

So happy to hear. You guys should have continued strength to keep going

[@emyszerletich9799]

it not easy for us but we are hanging on .we are glad to be Jewish ,coming back home was the right thing to do for us

[@beans4853]

Beautiful! Now I'm inspired to focus on saying/meditating on the principles of faith daily again! You're doing wonderful work

[@houseoflev]

Beautiful!!!!🙏🏽❤️ thank you 😊

[@StarvrosMitchell]

I really appreciate you respectfully sharing your thoughts and heart on this global topic. It blows me away, how an error has taken root on such a large scale and for so long. I love the key points given, they are solid, sound and can stand if tested. This philosophical approach to faith draws me more and more! keep it up and love you guys.....(BzH)

[@houseoflev]

Our pleasure Starvros! Yes the roots are deep. Only with Gds help can we disconnect from the falsehood and find His truth. Love ya

[@sebastian0146]

In my case it was mainly the fact that i did not find the whole idea of saints and praying to them reasonable. I was always wondering why Hashem is not the center of the christian faith (because of saints, Jesus, etc. Let's not focus on that). I was born in a Catholic family and i don't have anything against the Christianity, I just figured out that this exact path is not for me after few years of internal battle with my own identity whether im religious or not. To conclude, I just want to say that i choose a path of becoming Jewish and every possible thing on earth shows me that Hashem is pushing me into his arms and is helping me gaining knowledge necesarry for a succesfull conversion. I wish you all the best, don't stop doing these videos. Greetings from Poland :)

[@houseoflev]

Big shoutout to Poland. Love you guys. Those are the same thoughts we had as well. It can be very tough for some. Mazal Tov on your conversion. We feel it’s the best decision we’ve ever made.

[@beeyou4103]

Maybe perhaps you were jewish all along and your family lost their identity after the war... seems like you have a jewish soul

[@jessssss6781]

You could be Jewish by ethnicity (I am a polish Jew). It’s definitely common among polish Jews to hide this !

[@beeyou4103]

@Jessica Kerr is your mom jewish? Just out of curiosity do they hide it from fear?? Like after the holocaust they changed their identity?

[@sebastian0146]

@@beeyou4103 no, she is not and noone is scared of a jewish identity nowadays in Poland

[@Yonatova]

I just cannot get over your brilliance, intelligence, love for each other and Judaism. As I’ve said before, you make me want to be more, do more. I sure hope when your conversion is finally final, you have the largest party ever! If I was in California, I’d come :).

[@houseoflev]

That means a lot Gary! We’re definitely having a party!

[@SpicyInvalid]

Christianity isn't for everyone. Glad you found some help with Maimonides, as a Christian, studying RAMBAM has helped solidify my Faith in HaShem. The Jewish people have amassed a profound treasure of wisdom throughout their History. Indeed, I wish more Christians would study and learn from Orthodox Jews. Much Love from Hollywood, Florida. Keep up the good work, and Shalom Aleichem!

[@houseoflev]

Thx brother. Very happy to hear your story. Aleichem Shalom my friend!

[@phillipgrey]

"I wish more Christians would study and learn from Orthodox Jews" they would if the churches stopped becoming businesses and sideshows and actually opened their hearts to learn.

[@SpicyInvalid]

@@phillipgrey Thanks for your comment, brother. Well, I wouldn't paint with such a broad brush when talking about the problems of Christianity, because not everything is ever so black vs. white. For instance, there are many different types of Christians from many different parts of the world and walks of life the same way there are many different types of Jews of varying persuasions. Finally, HaShem is the Divine Creator of Order and Diversity, so to throw all the Christians out with the dirty bath water is not the greatest idea when pursuing Truth and Freedom for all Mankind. Anyway, I'm not here to argue, I'm here to promote G-d and the Bible. To understand others and, HaShem willing, to be understood. Shalom Aleichem.

[@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv]

It isnt for ANYONE.. The concepts are pagan and in stark contrast to truth...and reality!

[@SpicyInvalid]

@@anonymousanonymous-qx7mv You'd probably have more fun arguing with a brick wall, brother. Shalom!

[@TaraRenita]

I truly appreciate your openness and willingness to share. This is great information that is so beneficial. Also, Danielle, you are glowing.

[@houseoflev]

Thank you Tara!!! We appreciate your positive feedback and support! Also thank you for the beautiful comment!😊❤️

[@ladybistre9596]

OMG! I love that you guys are using Aryeh Kaplin's Anthology. Love the 13 pillars. The rest of the book is gold. Thank you guys for sharing your thoughts and journey with us.

[@pessylew1758]

I cannot tell you how much I enjoy you guys. You inspire so many ffbs… wishing you continued success on your journey. Don’t forget a great fan who shares your name. Lev from boro park.( I give free tours) fondly, mom of six grand mom of 10.

[@houseoflev]

Awww thank you so much for your kind words! We appreciate your love and support! Wow! BH on the kids and grand kids so beautiful! May Hashem continue to bless your family😊🙏🏽❤️

[@TheJo201]

I so Love that Both you Guys are on this Journey as a Couple.

[@houseoflev]

Thx so much. We’re grateful

[@MsMuradova]

Excellent content! As always! Thank you and G-d bless your family ❤

[@houseoflev]

Thank you and Gd bless you and yours also! 🙏🏾

[@Cornelius1978-z]

Y’all has been my inspiration in my conversion to Judaism. Much respect!

[@houseoflev]

Baruch Hashem achi! You should have strength on your journey. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 stay strong and focus. Know that everything comes from Hashem and everything is Hashem! Nothing exists outside of Him.

[@Cornelius1978-z]

@@houseoflev wow wow! Shabbat Shalom … thanks for responding to my post. May your family have a wonderful Shabbat this evening! I receive the strength of HaShem! Shalom Shalom!

[@idannaor9839]

Beautiful. There is a lot of wisdom in Judaism. I personally participate in Torah lessons and prayers on a daily basis and it strengthens me a lot! It's beautiful to see also your growth process, new understandings and deep revelations that you get from video to video. Keep going 👏🏻🙌🏻❣️

[@houseoflev]

Thanks brother. Our pleasure

[@julieschechter3995]

Great video. I learned something. Blessings ❤

[@TovahEmunah]

Currently reading it and loving it! And I am looking forward to getting into "The Real Messiah"

[@houseoflev]

That one is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 You’ll love that one!

[@EVERDIDI]

You are an inspiring and adorable couple !!! Thank you for sharing your truth with us !! We are so proud of you! Keep on rocking with authentic Torah content !! G-D bless you !

[@houseoflev]

Thank you so much!!

[@rubygraham9090]

Love this!! I have to get this book asap. Great video guys! 🤗

[@houseoflev]

Thx Ruby!!! It’s definitely a great one! Thx for your support as always

[@akoden2667]

You both have helped me to become more observant that’s a mitzvah for both of you!

[@houseoflev]

Wow! BH

[@hrgirl26]

Thank you so much for sharing this! SO proud to have you both in the tribe! ❤❤❤❤

[@houseoflev]

So honored and happy to be back home🙏🏾

[@raisingwings6951]

My son went on Miluim today for the next month. Your words are giving me much needed chizzuk, thank you

[@houseoflev]

Wow BH! Your son should have happiness and Divine protection! !!!

[@mordechaileviyitzchok2580]

Baruch HaShem! Awesome! Eight years ago this Tuesday, HaShem opened my eyes to the redundancy of xtianity. Baruch HaShem! He's still doing it for so many people. You guys are amazing. Wishing you hatzlacha rabba on your journey home under the wings of The Divine Presence!

[@houseoflev]

AMEIIIN!!!!! Wow that’s amazing. Thx for sharing that with us! Proud of you 👍🏾 Thank you

[@marcroth3059]

Mordechai: I’ve been following House of Lev since the beginning. Their KZbins nourish my soul.

[@mordechaileviyitzchok2580]

@@marcroth3059 I know... they're amazing!

[@houseoflev]

@@marcroth3059 that means so much to us!! thank you

[@folkeholtz6351]

G-d said himself. "I am G-d and not a man" Very simple and true. So wonderful that you have come into the tribe. mazel Tov. from Sweden

[@houseoflev]

Couldn't have said it better! Thank you

[@Doc7-mf2fe]

Explain why did God appear to Abraham as a man in genesis 18? Why did God appear to Jacob as a man in genesis 32:24. And numbers 19:24 says God is not a man THAT he should lie. Not that he can’t take on flesh.

[@folkeholtz6351]

@@Doc7-mf2fe Very simple. it is not G-d himself but an angel who represent him like the servants did to Jesus in Luke version of the centurion. So it was not G-d himself who was standing with Avrhama but a messenger, and so also with Yaakov with the angel. Simple and truthworthy.

[@Doc7-mf2fe]

@@folkeholtz6351 genesis 32:30 So Jacob called the name of the place [j]Peniel: “For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.” Again he saw God and God appeared to him as a man.

[@folkeholtz6351]

@@Doc7-mf2fe And yet no one can see G-d and live. So this verse reflex a picture, which is not the reality. In other words it is not G-d himslef he sees but a messenger from G-d. DON´T TRY TO PUT JESUS INTO THE VERSES IN TANACH. It will not work.Period.

[@SeekingToServe]

I didn't watch the video as i dont have time, but I applaude you for leaving idolatry and spreading truth. I also encourage other seekers to spend time watching Tovia Singer. It is also recommended to check out the book Who is Our Yeshua? A Jewish Look at Christianity and the Messianic Movement

[@houseoflev]

We left Christianity for a reason. The Messianic movement is Christianity repackaged

[@SeekingToServe]

@@houseoflev absolutely. So did I. My book is antimissionary in all forms. Rabbi tovia singer and Rabbi Manis Friedman both looked it over.

[@SeekingToServe]

The title is ambiguous but refuted the claims of the Messianic movement

[@nevamarie5567]

Well I gave you a thumbs up at the beginning of the video. I didn't need to wait because you two are beautiful people with true hearts for Hashem and that's enough for me! ❤

[@houseoflev]

Means a lot. Thank you

[@RAK_EMET]

You are wonderful, I am proud of you. ה' יברך אתכם ❤

[@houseoflev]

Thank you so much

[@Tracey4therepublic]

Wow…so amazing…the continuous growth and education, on my part too, is priceless 😊❤❤❤

[@houseoflev]

Thanks Chanie! We should all continue to grow! 🙏🏾

[@Allergictocatstoo]

I’m not sure it doesn’t work. For you, it didn’t ring true, and you found what is working for you. I think Christianity is it’s own separate thing. It’s divisive and it challenges people to dismiss learning, but to blindly accept the messaging. As Jews, we are always inspiring people to seek out learning, knowledge for its own sake. We are obligated to ask questions and to challenge the book, with our hunger for learning. You found your best place. We are so excited for you and your family, we welcome you.

[@richardsamad6646]

You have a knack for speaking on the subjects that matter most of all.

[@houseoflev]

Bless you! BH!🙏🏾

[@jaadra53]

Hatzlacha! Love your warmth, sincerity & mutual respect!

[@houseoflev]

Thanks so much!!!

[@nataliesirota2611]

Yasher koach! Great job handling a difficult topic! I would love to learn what initially sparked your interest in Judaism. Shavuah tov!

[@scottdwyer646]

Thank you for giving this clarity! Shalom aleichem

[@houseoflev]

Aleichem Shalom! Thx for watching

[@mikailabdal-jamiil9624]

God is one. Keep going and continue to be an example of people who obey God.

[@houseoflev]

Thank you so much

[@VioletACordy]

😊THANK YOU, DANIELLE AND MR. LEV (sorry, I forgot your husbands name) Thank you fo this ~ Rambam's (Maimonides) 13 Principles of Faith. I share your sentiments. Your Video podcast I’d very good ~ interesting ~ heartfelt and I am delighted to listen to you about your beloved Family and important conversion🌈💥💥💥ShaLom to you and your prescious beautiful Family. Violet (Toronto + Australia)🌲🎄🌲🦚🌳🦚🌳

[@houseoflev]

Hi Violet! It's so nice to meet you also. His name is LaDerryl. We are so happy to receive your message. Thank you for watching!

[@houseoflev]

And thanks so much for subscribing!

[@MarieAntoinette2011]

I am so incredibly proud of you both!!!! Much love 🤗🤗🤗

[@houseoflev]

Thank you my friend

[@danielday100]

That's was a fun video! By the way the street that I live in is called RMBAM! 😁 I knew thet he was a famous rabbi but I never knew the 13 principles of Faith! Nice to know! 😀

[@houseoflev]

Oh wow that’s amazing!!!

[@shlmel]

I'm so proud of you two. I'm going to pray in growth with you and your Jewish Family.

[@houseoflev]

Thx alot

[@ramonmachtesh3035]

I love those monographs Kaplan, z"l, wrote for NCSY. Someday I have to get them in the collected form. I think I've "lent" most of them out to..... friends who still have them.

[@HowlingWo1f]

I may no longer keep Shabbat Or be The perfect jew, But having our family being sent to their deaths for believing exactly this. I found myself saying Amen whole heartedly And believing in each & everyone. Very powerful and makes me so proud to be a Jew.

[@houseoflev]

It’s ok. We all have our own journeys. But guess what….? You’re still a Jew. And that is definitely something to be proud of my friend. We’re fighting to have the privilege to be able to say we’re Jewish. BzH soon🙏🏾

[@HowlingWo1f]

@@houseoflev We definitely live in a really special time, where these amazing Jewish figures of todays days seem to coming from Gerim, & Not only that, but from where we would least expect it, From black African Americans. this is just like a miracle of Gods hand is there to use people like u & ur wife to wake us all up & Inspire the Jewish nation & maybe even the world As a real Kidoush Hashem. It’s just mine boggling to me how it all just seems to be coming together & happening at one time.

[@savtamarlene]

@@HowlingWo1f I believe, as do so many others, that we are witnessing the Geula/Final Redemption and the Messianic Era unfolding before our very eyes. The Lev family and others converting and/or becoming Bnei Noach are just cementing this entire episode in human history…just as HaShem Told us through His Prophets.

[@HowlingWo1f]

@@savtamarlene That’s why interesting perspective, although I need to correct you on one key difference, The 7 mitzvahs of Bnei Noach, Are given to everyone including non-Jews, and if they follow those Commandments they will still go to heaven being a gentile. On the other hand a Full orthodox conversion in which Lev is in the process of doing, is completely different, this is too fully accepting the full Torah With all additional 613 Mitzvahs, which you will then be obligated to do in order to go to heaven, This conversion is extremely difficult to go through. But once completed & with a circumcision. They are then considered a fully newborn jew. Just the same as I or any other jew being born Jewish from birth.

[@beeyou4103]

I pray one day you will keep shabbat! You seem like a smart and insightful person out of curiosity why did you stop keeping shabbat? Wishing you the best in life from one jew to another!

[@NormanF62]

There are two things to note: first, belief in G-d is a matter of faith; it can’t be proven and all the philosophical proofs of his existence fail on this point because religion is about faith. Second, the notion of one G-d is ultimately rooted in the idea of justice. You can have multiple gods for every other aspect of life about which people can have different opinions but justice demands a single standard. Monotheism aa a principle Is based upon it.

[@hanaaa6394]

What you just read is the Askenazi change of what the RAMNAM wrote in the Misnah Torah in Arabic. It is worded differently and correctly in the Sephardi prayer books.

[@houseoflev]

Thx

[@negationf6973]

You guys gave a good explanation for your beliefs. I subscribed.

[@houseoflev]

Thank you 😊

[@IamSnowbird]

I always thought how hard it must be to give up a belief you have grown up with.

[@houseoflev]

Definitely not easy

[@jamato8461]

I love hearing you talk about Judaism it makes so much sense. Despite trying for many years to make Christianity my spiritual home. I could never believe in jc and many things I just could not make sense of. I do think, however, introducing ethical values to many cultures that were evil is a contribution that xtrinity made. Judaism is a big step and one that many nations did reject. What do you mean no murder or adultery or thievery but we do that all the time, etc. I hope that more people move towards the values and wisdom of Judaism.

[@user-jh6fq3rs9b]

Dear friends. Be strong and don't get upset at comments posted by antisemites or obstinate christians

[@houseoflev]

Thank you. We aren’t worried at all! We know it comes with the territory. Thx for your encouragement 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾 We’re on the greatest life journey!

[@akoden2667]

Have you been to the Mikvah yet? Convert here also. Love your channel. ❤

[@houseoflev]

We have not. Hopefully soon🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 So happy to meet you

[@houseoflev]

Thank you so much for watching

[@olgastrother4116]

Thank you both for what you're doing. Shalom

[@houseoflev]

It’s our pleasure

[@littleteme78]

Thank you for posting this. My friends are Xtians and it's hard for them to compute this. I occasionally send them Rabbi Tovia Singer's video (after they send me something), and they still ha e a hard time with the Truth.

[@houseoflev]

You know, we’ve learned that people will only listen when they want to hear something. Some Xtians only have the goal to talk down to others who don’t accept their beliefs. And there are others who don’t and are very loving. Look at it like this… Gd is probably putting them in you path to only strengthen you. And who knows 🤷🏾‍♂️… maybe they’ll come back to you in the future. Zechariah 8:23!

[@cohenlabe1]

Perhaps do a 'book club series' where you review / rundown 1 book per a video perhaps all of rabbi kapland books ect.

[@houseoflev]

Good idea

[@shahnjaylaconnors1476]

Thank you for sharing. Many of the principles you discussed align with Christianity, which make sense because Christianity emerged from Judaism.

[@houseoflev]

Thx for watching

[@Wawas318]

There is a beautiful hymn that is recited unified during prayers called יגדל אלוקים חי which incorporates these 13 principles, there are many tunes that this hymn can be dressed with , the Moroccan Jews recite this Friday night after the evening prayers then in the morning on Shabbat it’s recited before ברוך שאמר then more on the three festivals it’s a custom to recite a different version of יגדל I will send this to you

[@uriohayon2241]

יגדל prayer is the thirteen principles writen by rambam. He wrote that prayer to make the principles familiar to every jew, even if he doesnt understand them profoundly. So singing it make it easier to remember the thirteen principles. On the other hand there are other rabbis that say that the whole torah is principles and that it is not wise to concentrate only on the thirteen. Shalom

[@shaindystern1038]

Beautiful video I loved it so much wishing you a wonderful day

[@houseoflev]

Thanks Shaindy!! You as well

[@roxannagulhan8988]

So interesting video! I am a Christian and i agree unfortunately a lot of Churches are corrupt especially here in the Netherlands! But a question i have i seen a lot of Orthodox Jews pray to a certain Rabbi, even with the picture and all, and writing notes and even asking for things and placing this at the grave at this certain Rabbi they follow, i was shocked 😳 but unfortunately i think even with every religion we have people who make own customs who do not represent our faith! I am still waiting for my first biblical holiday so for me it is still very strange, because I am so used to the pagan ones 😂

[@IamSnowbird]

I'm going to try and answer this. I belonged to a conservative synagogue and we prayed along with our rabbi. He led us in prayer. In many Hassidic communities they have rabbinic dynasties where their Rebbes have been leaders for many generations. A Rebbe is like an overall leader. They still have Rabbis for each geographic congregation. It looks like they are praying to the Rebbe but I am under the impression they are praying for his health and for him to pray to god for them. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

[@Slimfithealth]

It was likely chabad lubavitch sect of hasidic Judaism you saw. Many of the followers believe that their rabbi is the messiah. And as in many hasidic communities the leader called a rebbe is used as a "good lawyer " to help one's prayers to be accepted by God. Maimonedes did not agree with this approach although other rabbis felt it was ok.

[@Yomarkjean]

I’m here for this

[@houseoflev]

Lol we know you are 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@WeekzGod]

To the Christians countering the video: “The fact that a christological interpretation is offered cannot be considered proof because there are many alternative interpretations.” - Rabbi Yitzchack Breitowitz

[@rivkaruzin2736]

You are a beautiful family and it's very interesting watching your videos. Thank you very much! Yasher koach!

[@houseoflev]

Thanks so much! Means alot

[@TheJo201]

This is Totally Amazing l wish you Both Well .

[@sararichman6612]

You guys are wonderful. ❤

[@houseoflev]

You’re so kind. Thank you Sara

[@cle5676]

Hey bruh and sis!!!❤️❤️ love you guys!

[@houseoflev]

Hey hey! Love ya back

[@israelsimon1111]

Avranem Hagar (the convert) from Vilna, who was burned alive to remain a Jew, told Gaon from Vilna before his death that all the Jews who left Judaism were at the level of Mount Sinai and mocked the Torah in their hearts...and those who converted to Judaism over the generations were holy souls who were at the level of Mount Sinai and wanted to convert but were afraid beforehand The tribe ... you are very holy souls, no matter what happened in the past, your soul is holy and originates from Mount Sinai

[@TanachTV]

You guys are inspiration! God bless you!

[@houseoflev]

Thx Brother!!

[@lloydreed9519]

Read for TRUTH! This is why Christianity *does* work. However, feel free to leave comments, questions, concerns, and/or smart remarks Before watching this video, I think the viewer should know that this video would be more appropriately titled, "This is why Christianity didn't work *for us*". Of course, I have great respect for the House of Lev. However, a lot of their convictions seem to be based on what "makes sense" rather than Torah, itself. It seems that everything in the 13 principles hangs on the second claim, "I believe by complete faith that the Creator... is a Unity, and there is no union in any way like Him. He alone is our God, who was, who is, and who is to be," so I will focus on that point. Rambam's teaching of God's "Unity" is meant to contrast the Christian claim that God is a "Trinity" or "Tri-Unity" (Father, Son, & Holy Spirit). But ultimately, Rambam's principles are not Torah; they are made to "summarize" Torah. However, I believe that his principles fall apart when you actually read the Torah. And if you're willing, I'd like to point to how Jesus fulfills and completes our understanding of the Law. Rambam's claim breaks down in the very first chapter of the Torah. I'll break it down in three points: 1) G-d's name is *plural*, not singular. I am NOT suggesting that there is more than one G-d. However, consider that Genesis 1:1 says, "In the beginning, G-d created the heavens and the earth." The Hebrew word from which we get the name "G-d" is "Elohim". But "Elohim" is not a singular noun; it is actually the plural form of the word "Eloah". How is it that the writer of Genesis (presumably, Moses) saw the creation of the world and identified a singular Creator by the plural name "Elohim"? 2) Well, if we go further down, this wording was obviously intentional because G-d in Genesis 1:26, “Let us make man in *our* image, after *our* likeness." This means that there is more than one person acting in Creation, and these distinct "persons" made mankind in their image. But if we know that God is one (according to Deuteronomy 6:4), how could God exist as multiple "persons"? 3) The answer comes Jesus! One of Jesus's disciples, John, recognizes this complex in Genesis, and in acknowledging Jesus's authority and divinity, he wrote, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made." (John 1:1-3) The "Word" John refers to is Jesus. Jesus is the same Creator that we see in Genesis 1. It is the Son who made all things with his Father, and it is he who spoke with his Father, "let us make man in *our* image." There are countless other places in the Torah that point to Jesus, as well, but to put it simply, Jesus is the eternal Creator of all things alongside his Father. The Son came down to dwell among humanity and to be a perfect, atoning sacrifice for our sins. Unless we accept Jesus as the only Son of God, God will not pardon any of our transgressions. If we reject the Son, we reject the Father. To the House of Lev, I propose to you that there is an empty tomb in Jerusalem where God's Son was raised from the dead. And because of this, Jesus is now seated at the right hand of Majesty in heaven. I respect that you're both on a journey, but I pray earnestly that this journey leads you to knowing and loving Jesus. Wow. Well... if you read this all the way through, you're crazy! Thanks for taking the time to read through this. Feel free to leave comments, questions, concerns, and/or smart remarks

[@seriouslyiknowhowtoread]

It's pretty simple. Man has always tried to be God and it fails. Judaism recognizes to worship God and God alone is truth. Worshipping a man as God is something not to do. Pretty simple

[@houseoflev]

It’s very simple!

[@seriouslyiknowhowtoread]

@@houseoflev I love when a long comment I see given yet just in sentence it's refuted

[@lloydreed9519]

​@@seriouslyiknowhowtoread Hmm... I think there's a disconnect between what I'm saying and what you might be reading. My original comment was pointing to the nature of God and how he's revealed in Scripture. If Jesus was just a man, I wouldn't worship him. But because he is also fully God (meaning that he shares the same divine nature as the Father and Holy Spirit), he is worthy of praise, glory, and honor. After all, didn't the prophet Daniel see a "son of man" in his night visions receiving worship and glory? In Daniel 7:13-14, the prophet said that he saw one like a "son of man" come before the Ancient of Days (God) to receive "dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him." I'm not suggesting the worship of a man rather than God. That's crazy! I am saying that we worship the *Son of Man*, Jesus, who IS God.

[@seriouslyiknowhowtoread]

@@lloydreed9519 Judaism is pretty simple God is God and man is man. Anything else is Greek and Roman man gods.

[@ScottSherman1]

Todah! Rambam is a title. His name was Maimonides.

[@hiskingdom1]

My friends, it's not Scripture, it shouldn't be taken as the word of God. That was written specifically by someone in opposition to the Gospel, that's clearly the reference. So keep that in mind when choosing what to believe (nothing extra) or who to stand by (my advice is no one, God Himself is humble), it's just a man you're idolizing as something more than he could be. Honestly I'm a little put off by the man's audacity to state these statements meant for others to take an oath by, when he is not God. Who does he think he is to add to God's word, write his own "scripture" poetry points and ask that people affirm it for themselves, that is literally only for God to do, not his place to make up. (And it's riding on ritual--which if not from the Most High is not kosher.) Anything added like this is idolatry, and I'd much rather be reading God's beautiful living Word than this guy's repetitive indoctrinations against the Son. Reading or reciting what's real, over some man's bs, in place of my God's Word and holy prayers חס ושלום. If you want to meditate on anything, meditate on His word day and night, and you shall not want. He truly gave us Everything Himself. Bless. 13And the Lord cut off from Israel head and tail, palm branch and reed in one day. יגוַיַּכְרֵ֨ת יְהֹוָ֜ה מִיִּשְׂרָאֵ֗ל רֹ֧אשׁ וְזָנָ֛ב כִּפָּ֥ה וְאַגְמ֖וֹן י֥וֹם אֶחָֽד:14The old and honored are the head, while the prophets teaching lies are the tail. ידזָקֵ֥ן וּנְשֽׂוּא־פָנִ֖ים ה֣וּא הָרֹ֑אשׁ וְנָבִ֥יא מֽוֹרֶה־שֶׁ֖קֶר ה֥וּא הַזָּנָֽב:15For those leading this people lead them astray, and those led by them are destroyed. טווַיִּֽהְי֛וּ מְאַשְּׁרֵ֥י הָֽעָם־הַזֶּ֖ה מַתְעִ֑ים וּמְאֻשָּׁרָ֖יו מְבֻלָּעִֽים: Matthew 23:13,15 (Complete Jewish Bible) "But woe to you hypocritical Torah teachers and P'rushim! For you are shutting the Kingdom of Heaven in peoples' faces, neither entering yourselves nor allowing those who wish to enter to do so. Woe to you hypocritical Torah teachers and P'rushim! You go about over land and sea to make one proselyte; and when you succeed, you make him twice as fit for Gei-Hinnom as you are!" Sha'ul kzbin.infoDjr2gXAWkvM?si=s98lkdWvG9HqGy7v Pe echad kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnOznWVoZplgoKcsi=mktUD8GUsh3HVJ9K

[@hiskingdom1]

If he were truly standing in faith, he would simply stand in faith. Who feels the need to write a new gospel as a counter-gospel, and how credible is that in the eyes of God, who actually hates when people make things up that he did not say, and say they're coming in his name.

[@mrosen2548]

Beautiful people!!

[@houseoflev]

Thank you 😊

[@taylorangel7700]

Its not about Christianity but the truth. Open your eyes! Jesus is the way the truth and the life not religion! These principles that you believe in. All it does is diminishes who God is. The bible states that Jesus was the word and was God, and he became flesh. The meaning of became is basically metomorphing into. He wasn't originally human he "became" human. But he was always a spirit and God, he always existed, he became and he is also the beginning and the end. God can do anything he wants. He is the great I Am. I think that's where u r in error. I think most judaistic and islamic religions blatantly deny this fact that God became flesh to justify that he still isn't God because they can't accept that he transformed into man but was always God. However, Jesus is no longer flesh. He's God in heaven. I don't understand why no one accepts this when it is clearly written into the scriptures. This is why the romans beat him and the jews gave him over because they believed he was just a man and mocked him because they couldnt accept him as God. Jesus told them he will be resurrected back to the father sitting at the right hand with great glory! Fyi: Guys read acts 2:17 where in the last days God will give dreams and visions. If u look here on youtube people have been getting dreams of Jesus's second return and to repent and believe unto him. U cannot get to heaven without him. Im telling u the truth. Plz go and check right now to see if im lying. Jesus is sending dreams to muslims as well as we speak. Seek the Lord, seek the truth and he will set u free. Jesus says hes coming soon to get his bride and there will be great tribulation. The end is near.

[@finaldaylight3804]

I'm curious. If God is an all powerful being, why would being a physical being be an issue for him? Surely if he is God, the laws of physics don't apply to him and therefore he can be both physical and eternal. If he cannot be both then what sort of God is he that has limitations and is bound by his own creation? Also, when God creates man, he says "Let *us* make man in our own image"..who is the "us"?

[@dovidberger1688]

I not sure that He can’t technically express Himself physically. I understand that it wouldn’t make any sense to express Himself in our world in a body which is finite when our experience of Him should be His truth that He is Infinite! He created everything from the tallest mountains down to our DNA and He should express Himself in a human/finite body?

[@dovidberger1688]

In response to your second question Rashi explains that G-d showed us His own humility. He was creating man in His own image which would cause jealousy from the angels so He inquired from them so to speak if He could proceed with the making of man. Rashi cont. even though G-d knew that this would leave room for some to doubt in His ability He considered the lesson of Humility, the lesson that the greater person should always ask counsel and permission from those of lesser status, greater. If you cont. along to the next verse it the says ‘Vayivra’ which translates to and He created in singular form.

[@finaldaylight3804]

@@dovidberger1688 So he can express himself in a physical body while also being infinite, but he won't do it? Thank you for the other response to the second part of my question.

[@dovidberger1688]

@@finaldaylight3804 I believe so but I’m not 100%. I believe that it’s so belittling to His greatness and impossible for a human who for example needs to eat and is not self reliant to be a form in which G-d could/would express Himself! P.S. a most famous philosophical question that’s asked is, ‘Can G-d create a rock that He can’t hold’? The truth is for the most part we can’t wrap our heads around these contradictory abilities of the One who is All-Capable!

[@finaldaylight3804]

@@dovidberger1688 I understand. Thank you for your replies and for not feeling offended by my questions. I appreciate it very much

[@jameschicken1008]

Im curious but do you think that the idea of Christ dying for sins of world etc is an idea that should be questioned much more than it is bearing in mind that jesus never directly said it as far as im aware

[@houseoflev]

Hello James! Thanks for your question. The idea should only be questioned when the person is looking for answers. If a person isn't looking for answers, then there is no need to question the idea. Most believers of Jesus are very happy and content where they. And that's great for them! When it comes to a persons spiritual walk, everything should be questioned. We questioned different things within Judaism. Once we got the answers, they were satisfying for us, and that became our truth. This is exactly why we don't argue with people. Their religious beliefs are "TRUTH" to them. The same for us. We have love and respect for everyone and their spiritual walk. So, the moment one has a question, they should search to find the answers!

[@jessssss6781]

@@houseoflev you should become a rabbi

[@houseoflev]

@@jessssss6781 🤷🏾‍♂️ who knows!!! 🙏🏾

[@jaken7052]

Great video guys!👍

[@houseoflev]

Thx Jake

[@Mangaki86]

Love the Dr Rambam

[@houseoflev]

Same

[@notyourtypicalcomment2399]

But even in the Torah it talks about God having a form

[@YLvids]

Fire as usual! Keep inspiring!

[@houseoflev]

Thank you ❤️

[@KaneNable1]

Genuine question, where do these principles come from? I'm a Christian and want to know more of what you mean. Thank you in advance.

[@houseoflev]

Hello 👋🏾! Thx for your question! Are you asking about where the Christian principles come from or the Jewish principles?

[@KaneNable1]

Both I guess ​@@houseoflev

[@KaneNable1]

I guess both but mainly the Jewish principles

[@houseoflev]

@@KaneNable1 This may help! aish.com/what-is-the-torah/

[@goldengun9970]

They come from tanach

[@vblake530530]

You got a 👍🏿before I started watching.

[@houseoflev]

Thank you Victor

[@sdknives]

My mom was the old world Jew from Czechoslovakia she never gave up on the Messiah. Please give him a second chance you can still follow the Jewish religion

[@houseoflev]

Makes ZERO SENSE

[@sdknives]

@@houseoflev probably not to you

[@houseoflev]

@@sdknives makes zero sense to the Jewish people. Please take this somewhere else. You’re more than welcome to watch videos and comment, but this kind of stuff isn’t welcomed

[@princessc660]

Genesis 15:1-After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying: 'Fear not, Abram, I am thy shield, thy reward shall be exceeding great.' That is two if I’m counting correctly the lord his word. For the word to speak it has to be someone. And this word traveled the word had to be someone to go to abram and speak. Abram knew about Jesus before Jesus came to earth. John 1:1-In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The word of the lord was there since the Old Testament Jesus wasn’t only there in the New Testament. John 8:85 he said before Abraham I am.

[@stefaniivanova8465]

4.35 didnt God said that the scribes corrupted the torah?

[@r.jennings324]

Excellent explaining of these principles.

[@houseoflev]

Thank you. And thx for watching

[@pegiecrouch5716]

You guys are so inspiring

[@houseoflev]

Thank you Peggie! Bless you

[@tzuriel-moshe]

How do you join the Elevate Team?

[@ScenariosOfDrea]

I love everything about this 💕I have a weird question about prayer, why do the Jewish people pray by standing as opposed to kneeling like Christians I've always wondered this and just genuinely curious. Because I was taught that one kneels to bow before GD but what it seems is the opposite to stand to exalt Gd just curious of your thoughts?

[@user_mll374]

We do bow to God. There are many many times during prayer that we bow. Throughout a service, we bow. We do a full bow, starting in the standing position, then bending knees and then fully bowing 😊 Full body bows. On Yom Kippur, we bow fully, with knees on the floor as well. Bowing is done at specific prayers and parts of the service, including His name. Also, I can ask you the question - when and why did kneeling start?? Because I think it's not from doctrine, but from a practice that was started later... but im not fully sure. Maybe you know?

[@ScenariosOfDrea]

@@user_mll374 I’m not sure when the kneeling started it’s a good question. However so in Judaism if I’m to understand you do bend on knees like Christian’s ? I ask this because when I have gone to synagogues, generally for Bar or Bat Mitzvah people stand and do sway or bow their heads but don’t get on their knees and go on the floor. It’s interesting that in some prayers you do that’s interesting.

[@user_mll374]

@@ScenariosOfDrea When I say "bow", I mean standing and bowing at the waist. Kneeling to me is remaining on your knees for a long time. Jewish prayer services can last for hours. So, staying on your knees for hours could be very difficult...lol There are different Jewish synagogues and sects. It depends which one you were in. It should be a full bow, like you're looking at the floor. Maybe some people do it in a smaller way, but everyone knows it is meant to be a bow. The floor bow is only on the High Holidays. Also, whenever the arc with the Torah is open, we MUST stand. We have to stand at certain parts of prayer services as well. Standing is also a way to give respect. So, its a mix. I hope this helps!? 😊

[@ScenariosOfDrea]

@@user_mll374 It does thank you so much!

[@houseoflev]

Hey Andrea. This may help a bit… www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1508300/jewish/Do-Jews-Kneel-in-Prayer.htm

[@roxiluz8602]

❤❤❤ beautiful like always

[@houseoflev]

Thx Roxi

[@princessc660]

Daniel 7:13-14- “As my vision continued that night, I saw someone like a son of man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, honor, and sovereignty over all the nations of the world, so that people of every race and nation and language worshiped him. His rule is eternal-it will never end. His kingdom will never be destroyed.” Daniel is seeing someone like a son of man but this person is not just a son of man. This son of man has authority and sovereignty over everything no human being is given that power this person is just not a human. Matthew 24:30-At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory.Matthew 26:64-"You have said it yourself," Jesus answered. "But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven." Jesus is repeating what Daniel saw. Jesus is saying that is him he has all power and glory. Jesus had two natures fully God and human. Matthew also says that Jesus came to fulfill the prophecy in Isaiah concerning the Servant whom Yahweh raises up for himself to bring about the salvation of his people:Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. A large crowd followed him, and he healed all who were ill. He warned them not to tell others about him. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: will proclaim justice to the nations. 'Here is MY SERVANT whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations. He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out, till he has brought justice through to victory.In his name the nations will put their hope.'" Matthew 12:15-21.These texts show that Jesus was functioning in the role of a servant/slave while he was on earth, and therefore wasn't exercising his royal authority but set it aside for a period of time. Hebrews 2:5-8 Jesus lowered himself lower than the angels but in John 17:5 Jesus had the same glory as the father before the world began. Before Jesus was in the flesh he had the same glory but lowered himself to pay the price of sin which is death. That’s why it was given to him he lowered himself that’s why the person like a son of man is given those things but he is not only a son of man.

[@themosinguy6508]

we do not recognize the authority of the new testament just like you dont recognize the authority of the qu’ran or the Talmud

[@TheAllFupa4481]

Protestant christianity doesn't work look into orthodox christianity

[@Tjfcr]

i can’t wait for the video were you guys are done through the process and officially jewish 🎉🤍

[@houseoflev]

Tell me about it! We are patiently waiting

[@ariella_613]

🙏💕

[@Sojourner.1]

Thanks for the enlightenment.

[@houseoflev]

🙏🏾

[@fainabuchinskaya2534]

What is the name of the book?

[@michaelaltman7838]

Excellent review of the 13 principles And no question Maimonides was a great doctor and scholar…BUT…how do you all know it’s true and his way is correct…. He was a great man no doubt , but yet a man ….so how can one know the NT (and Paul) is false? Kinda a gut feeling ? Or more substantial proofs ? Just asking….wondering

[@YLvids]

Hey, I know you weren’t asking me, but I would highly recommend checking out Rabbi Tovia Singer on KZbin. He goes through the claims of Christianity and systematically breaks them down. He uses proofs from the Torah itself, to show that it’s incompatible, and even points out many intentional omissions and mistranslations in the New Testament. Definitely check him out! Also, the Rambam (A.K.A. Maimonides) didn’t just come up with this stuff on his own. He compiled existing ideas from scripture and organized them into a comprehensive list. I hope that was helpful.

[@dovidberger1688]

The Rambam codified that which is the foundation of all Jewish Knowledge for all time. This is not his own personal wisdom shared. His wisdom is seen in his ability to enumerate precisely the basics of Judaism in perfect order.

[@michaelaltman7838]

Thanx David

[@houseoflev]

We agree with this! 👍🏾

[@kumiore6094]

Just spend time everyday reading only in the Old Testament for a few months especially in Isaiah chapters 44 and 45. Everything that they read from Rambam is found in the Old Testament.

[@surilevy2079]

I love your videos!!!

[@houseoflev]

Thank you

[@BigToeify]

Welcome home.

[@houseoflev]

Thank you

[@channahcompartiendotorah3276]

Looove the Rambam! Hope the conversion is done b4 baby's arrival! These are just too many Beis Din interviews....

[@houseoflev]

Lol! In Gds timing

[@channahcompartiendotorah3276]

@@houseoflev of course! Just hope as an extra joy for your incredible effort that the new baby is born Jewish. Loooove you guys!

[@princessc660]

Isaiah 59:16 “And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his own arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it upheld him.” God said his arm brought salvation and was an intercessor because no human could do so. We know the person who brings salvation and is a intercessor is not human. Is your arm not apart of u? So God sent someone who is apart of him. Romans 8:34 says that Jesus “is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.” Acts 16:31-And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

[@eliedecastro5716]

You are reading Tanakh with Christian glasses There is no Christianity in it you are injecting it. If you don’t know Hebrew, Aramaic, the Oral Torah and without proper Torah teachings There is no way for you to understand the old testament

[@mosharif06]

I always heard that you can not convert to Judaism. You have to be a born of an Israeli mother to be a Jew.

[@houseoflev]

Not true. Ruth wasn’t born to a Jewish mother. Batyah wasn’t born of a Jewish mother. In fact the prophet Obadiah, was an Edomite who converted!

[@zacharydenola1780]

Do you ever feel concerned/vulnerable for your safety while wearing your star of david out in the open? Just curious!

[@houseoflev]

Not at all! It’s a badge of honor.

[@eliedecastro5716]

We don’t stop wearing it, but, most of us are always on the lookout