Convert to Judaism
Question
Hello, My name is Mai, I’m from Egypt. I’m very interested in Judaism and I want to learn more and try to live according to Jewish life. I’m currently praying, learning from the Siddur, and reading Torah. I’m looking for a rabbi or teacher who can support me from a distance. I don’t feel ready to meet in person, but I would love to learn more seriously. Thank you so much for any help or advice.
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for writing.
As you live in Egypt, there are no rabbis there, you would have to move to a place with a Jewish community.
Judaism believes that God loves all mankind. 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!