Can I just decide to be Jewish?

Yes, you can decide to be Jewish. Its just that simple. Anyone who converts must do this first before anything that might follow. This decision is between you and God, personal and no person has the right or ability to intervene. From the moment you decide wholeheartedly and with all of your being that this is your path, then thats that. read more

Let’s say you weren’t born into the Jewish people. Let’s say you decide you want to enter into the same covenant as every other Jew—to convert. If this were a religion, no problem—you would just accept upon yourself whatever beliefs and rites are expected of you, and you’re in. read more