One of the 613 mitzvahs is to accept the converts to Judaism as if they were born Jewish.

Not "fitting in" to your local community should not be a reason for NOT converting. What difference does it make what anyone thinks? It f you are converting to please G_d, everyone else does not matter.

Today, there are many Jews who don’t know they are Jewish and many Jews who may or may not learn that they are not Jewish.  It’s important to note we have people who request to convert who have Jewish DNA and many people, including myself believe these people may be returning souls.  

When we read the Book of Ruth, we find s woman who knew absolutely nothing about Jewish laws, but what she did know was her heartfelt feelings and devotion to Naomi.  Had we turned Ruth away, we would not have Tehillim, the first book of the Ketuvim, the third section of the Tanakh.  

A Gud Gabenched Yur.

This Rabbi is not only honest ,but also realistic.
A person can choose to be a Jew ( observing all the commandments) , or can choose to be an “associate” of the Jews ( learning and observing) .Very practical and realistic.

Thank you so much for this helpful and encouraging video! I identify with what is said here and long for further teaching and connection. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you Rabbi David Bar-Hayim.  I was very confused and you have explained so clearly.  Toda Raba

As a convert that did so via askenazi, I didn’t “feel” those min chag, or halachot didn’t fit me for some reason and chose Sephardim. I studied and agreed with Maimonides over European customs. Only a decade and half later did I find out moms maternal lineage was Sephardic. Perhaps HaShem sent my sound back to “fix” something I didn’t do previously and my should was always Sephardi. Who knows. But I get and got allot of flak for using a different siddur and customs.

Thank you for this teaching, being a Noahide has been a blessing to me, when I left the church I had no idea what a Noahide was, in fact, I didn't really know of an alternative, apart from Judaism, I was old in age when I left the Church, the reason was replacement theology, if G-d would turn away from the Jews, he could well turn against xtians, for about 2 years I followed the Messianic group, but that also was downgrading the Jews, so when I found Noahides the whole thing made sense, If I were 20 years younger I would have converted, I have found so many teaching, which I can follow, such as Jews for Judaism, Rabbi Singer, Spiritual Babies, the list goes on. Please, there are many people like me senior in age, who are not happy in the church. and need the Noahide movement, because they think they don't have anywhere to go, so they are sticking with idolatry.

Dang, some of these comments are downright evil and HaShem would be horrified. No, Judaism is not a religion of converts, but to spit on them or to say they will never be equal? That is not a mitzvah.  I am absolutely horrified.

Thank you for your explanation. HaShem will bless you!

I have Jewish ancestry I converted to orthodox to reconnect my soul with the Jewish people and I have many great Jewish friends. The community loves me.

Thank you, Rabbi for clarifying this. Much appreciated. Baruch Hashem.

You know, this was a very educational interview. thanks

Thank you for clarification.

Isaiah 56:4-7 4 For this is what the Lord says:

“To the eunuchs who keep my Sabbaths,
   who choose what pleases me
   and hold fast to my covenant—
5 to them I will give within my temple and its walls
   a memorial and a name
   better than sons and daughters;
I will give them an everlasting name
   that will endure forever.
6 And foreigners who bind themselves to the Lord
   to minister to him,
to love the name of the Lord,
   and to be his servants,
all who keep the Sabbath without desecrating it
   and who hold fast to my covenant—
7 these I will bring to my holy mountain
   and give them joy in my house of prayer.
Their burnt offerings and sacrifices
   will be accepted on my altar;
for my house will be called
   a house of prayer for all nations.”
8 The Sovereign Lord declares—

Ahh☺️. This is so enlightening. I'm going to start small, slowly work uppwards and see how jewish of a soul I've got. I have a strong academic interest, and already feel like an outcast in my own pagan culture, ready to adapt to anything I see fitting, because I don't see myself quite fitting into any group I've been in in my country. Not even my family! So we'll see if I end up as a Noahyde or a fullblown Jew🙂😄 This is increddibly exciting!😀✊😀😀😀

Rabbi thank you for such a detailed and comprehensible explanation. I have so many questions Hashem has brought me to an awakening in the past year that has led me to truth. #noahide

Rabbi Bar-Hayim,

I appreciate your guidance and wisdom. I've faced challenges in defining my life's stance, rejecting ideologies that didn't align with my beliefs or lacked consistency. Some seemed motivated more by personal comfort and certain promises. My unwavering commitment stems from the belief in an all-knowing G-d, and this video reassures me that even if I can't fully reach that level, I can still be a good person and engage positively in this community. Thanks once again!

I identify with what is being said. I often feel like a stateless person everywhere I go. It is an even more complicated situation for me in my position. That is all I wish to share at this time however, acquire all the information you can. I understand now, this is a communal lifestyle and to be a lone wolf is not the best choice. Very difficult topic to expound upon. Do your research.........Study, study and study some more.........

Thank you Rabbi.