Conversion: Is it For me?
Question
How do I know if I'm supposed to be Jewish? So I have been wanting to convert for a while now and I love everything about Judaism but how can I be sure that I actually am a Jewish soul. Like if I'm supposed be 100% before I even start to process then how can I be so sure
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for your question.
If you are going through an orthodox conversion program and you feel connected to the Jewish people, and you find meaning in Jewish practice, rituals, and holidays, then you are meant to join the Jewish people.
That being said, there is no need to convert to be loved by G-d.
Judaism believes that God loves all mankind. One does not need to become Jewish to go to heaven. All that God wants from the Non-Jewish world is that they observe 7 precepts, or commandments. They are known as the “Noahide Laws.” They are called “Noahide Laws” because the requirement to observe these seven laws was given Noah, a righteous non-Jew (yes, the fellow from the story with the flood).
The 7 laws are:
1. Don’t murder.
2. Don’t steal.
3. Don’t worship false gods.
4. Don’t be sexually immoral.
5. Don’t eat a limb from an animal that is still alive.
6. Don’t curse God.
7. Establish a system of justice.
Any human being who observes these laws goes to heaven. There is no need to follow any other religion. You can pray to God in your own words and your own language.
Allow me to recommend the following sites to learn more about what G-d expects from Gentiles: https://sukkatshalom-bneinoach.com/ and https://www.netivonline.org/ which specializes in helping non-Jews with religious beliefs. There is a wealth of information there that you will find useful and inspiring. It is also worth looking up the “Noahide” or "B'nai Noach" movement and consider joining them!