Two primary motivations for converting to Judaism

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There are two primary motivations for conversion to Judaism, and we can see them clearly in the story of Purim.

AfteJewishconversion #Jewishconvert the Megillah says: “רַבִּים מֵעַמֵּי הָאָרֶץ מִתְיַהֲדִים” — many of the people of the land became Jews. Rashi explains that this means they converted. And around that phrase the Megillah shows us two reasons.

First is joy. “שִׂמְחָה וְשָׂשׂוֹן לַיְּהוּדִים מִשְׁתֶּה וְיוֹם טוֹב.” People saw the simcha of Jewish life. The closeness to Hashem, the community, the wisdom of Torah, the festivals, the sense of purpose and meaning.

Second is awe. “כִּי נָפַל פַּחַד הַיְּהוּדִים עֲלֵיהֶם.” Not fear in a simple sense, but awe. Seeing Jewish history unfold and recognizing that Hashem is guiding the story.

People saw a nation that looked like it was about to disappear, and instead it rose again.

Many people feel those same two things today. The joy of Jewish life. And the awe of seeing Jewish history continue to unfold.

Wishing strength and hatzlacha to everyone on the journey of joining this incredible people.

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