Very true. Every convert I've encountered couldn't really pinpoint exactly why they wanted to be Jewish. It really was like a metaphysical experience.

Rabbi I continue my studies daily for conversion thank you and g-d for this journey to fill my soul with light

I feel like i didn't choose Judaism. Judaism chose me! Destined is right!

Love this message and know the feeling!! I just converted today!! I’m so happy and grateful to be Jewish!!

Thank you Rabbi. My journey of converting to Judaism hasn't started yet, but my heart is preparing me. No one pushing me, G-d will let me know when he is ready for me.

I am 62 years old. I converted at 16 against the wishes of my family, who immediately disowned me. I think that I have may have been the youngest person in recent times to convert without the participation of his family. This happened in 1977 in New York under the supervision of Rav Moshe Feinstein. At any rate, I believe that a Jew is simply someone who is willing to be honest with himself and suffer for the sake of the truth. This is why the Jews are the eternal people. There are innumerable falsehoods which come and go throughout history with changing circumstances however there is only one truth and it cannot change.

The soul was always Jewish, there path was just different.

I feel so compelled right now to convert, and hearing you explain exactly how I feel in this moment is so relieving. You’ve explained feelings I couldn’t find words for. Thank you.

I cant really explain what drew me to Judaism, the best answer I can give is that it just felt right

Thank you for this video Rabbi. Your words are both insightful and meaningful. It is not a choice. You either accept yourself, your soul and your destiny or you don’t. Rejection of one’s essence is painful. Acceptance and subsequent returning feels natural.

Shalom shalom rabbi Friedman, May you be inscribed and sealed for a Good Year and for a Good and Peaceful life.

Remember to love the converts, HaShem demands it.

I totally agree with this even on a personal level there is no choice in Judaism....honestly despite forcing myself soooooo many times to let go of this idea of conversion and despite the difficulties and set backs Judaism and I are inseparable....it's really strange but true....at times it's really frustrating too but it's even more frustrating and suffocating going away from Judaism. True we can't fight our destiny and purpose.

Exactly!! It’s not only that, for me it’s a relationship I’m building with HaShem. It is quite difficult to explain so I’ll spare everyone Your messages are so very inspiring. New subscriber! Thank you Rabbi Shalom

The Rabbi is so right!

Exactly like the rabbi said !!!! I can share my history and is exactly like this.

I plan on starting my conversation soon rabbi this helped solidify my mindset

Yes yes yes yes yes yes the rabbi knows what's up! It literally is that way. Bcz it's a divine call. You don't choose it. It just happens naturally.

I am seriously thinking of converting after a long stint of atheism. I’m hoping to learn a bit more before jumping in, but I feel drawn towards Judaism. Maybe it’s just my head but I really hope this leads me somewhere I’m meant to go

Words of wisdom from Rabbi Friedman. Some Jews (by birth into a Jewish family) feel compelled to convert to Christianity. A person's conscience is sacred. Did Jesus (born a Jew) convert to Christianity? No. He remained a Jew all his life. Thank you, Rabbi, for these thought-provoking talks!

Beautifully said. All are brothers and sisters of the tribe.

Why did I convert to Judaism? I couldn't face life without Tora.

I am feeling somewhat compelled. But i have all sorts of problems with the philosophy it is grounded in. What do you do if you have serious philosophical differences with.. well, any religion.

Is this video from somewhere else? I could swear i saw it in the past

Wow that’s the truth that’s exactly how it is ❤

Not sure I agree that there are no Jews by choice. I actually think the term should apply mostly to those born into it. It's not an easy life to accept when you're confronted with other lifestyles. The Midrash says the law was offered to others and they rejected it. It's not a gift. It's a contract, and it requires daily affirmation, otherwise why the prayers? The only people compelled to be in this life are those born outside it. You can't forsake options if you don't know the options.

I have always loved Judaism my whole life but i did not expect that some day I'd be that desperate to become a Jew i don't even remember how i got myself so attached to it

But it is terminology to define position. Not as separate elitest idea but as this is where spirituality has brought me and from where.

That was interesting, I have however learned that some people claim that converts are Jewish souls that have been spread to some parts of gentile population, and so there were Jews from the beginning without knowing it. If not, is the idea that the Jewish soul first enters at conversion? What qualities makes certain gentiles predestined for conversation, and not others?

It’s happening to me I suppose. I am going to approach my local beth-din to kick off the process. It’s just an urge and something that pulls me relentlessly!

my grandfather although not blood related was practicing - he was to raise me but my mother wouldnt let my grandparents raise me. if i would have been adopted I would of been raised under the belief. But i was raised latter day saints / Mormon. I then moved on to chrisitianity later in life. but ive always Felt I should have been a practicing Jew inside myself. Im now 38 and feel it stronger than ever something keeps pulling me towards God. it is very difficult at my age to understand it all when ive been trained my whole life to believe and practice mormonism and chrisitianity.

That is a very interesting point of view. I like that way of explaining very much.

Fascinating.

Amen.

I have to convert jew so what i have to do? And who i have to meet?

I really want to convert to Judaism .am born as Hindu but deep inside I feel am Jewish...plz help me..

Thank you

ok. magnificent! love you!

I am Hindu I like jewish ..

There areany spirits that need to come to earth. There are not enough Jewish people on the earth to give birth to those Jewish spirits, so they have to come to earth through a different set of parents. How wonderful it is when the spirit realizes they're meant to be Jewish, and act on it. I'm so happy that there is no division. May all Jews around the world be protected always. 🙏🇮🇱💙🇮🇱🙏

Hashem made it his or her destiny to be Yehudi Amen

I lack two things to murder Christ. I lack an accurate and deadly weapon. And I lack proximity to the enemy.

Tu pekné navališ prachy

Bro lied to himself.....

A convert to Judaism is a non-Jewish person who takes it upon himself to follow the set of rules that is Judaism. But does that make him a Jew? What makes a Jew a Jew? A Jew is someone who puts his trust in one sole incorporeal G'd and who repudiates idolatry. So if you agree with that and you are a non-Jew then why would you need 'conversion'?

Alhamdulilah, I convert last month to ISLAM ☪️🏴🏴❤️❤️

What about the Ashkenazi? So they are not Jews really right?😂

Repent and ask forgiveness in Jesus name, look at (1 John 2:2)

Jesus Christ is messiah. Believe the good news. You have a choice.

jesus is the messiah

Judaism is like a cheap Golf Club, anyone in the world can join in.

Thank you