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Earning a Reward in the World to Come

Question

What must a Jew believe in order to go to Heaven?

Answer

Belief in G-d is necessary for a Jew to merit a reward in the World to Come, but it isn’t sufficient; observance of G-d’s commandments is also essential. This is stressed repeatedly in the Bible; for just one example, see Deut.10:12.