ARE JEWISH PEOPLE HEADED FOR HEAVEN? Followers of Judaism need to be saved through trust in Jesus, just like everyone else. Unfortunately, modern Judaism is another works-based religion, so it is not a path to salvation (heaven), which is a gift from the grace of God, meaning we do not work for it. Instead, we must humble ourselves enough to accept it. We can't earn it. Our sin means we are all disqualified, so we need Christ’s help. Romans 3:23 says, "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” There is nothing we can do, no ritual you or I can perform, no clothing we can wear, nor any other external trappings that will get us to heaven. We can't be saved by standing and sitting at the right time during religious services. Salvation is a gift from God, so our Jewish brothers and sister need Jesus. Judaism is usually broken down into three broad divisions, or denominations: Orthodox, Reform, and Conservative. None emphasize a personal relationship with God, because Judaism is a religion of deeds, and not a standard creed like the Christian’s confession of faith in the saving grace of Jesus. Since Judaism is a works-based system—not salvation through Christ from the consequences of hell brought on by our sins—they are not saved from their sins. That’s because they are much more interested in living according to tradition, rather than focusing on a personal relationship with the Creator. Of course, we see this same sort of mistake all over the world with many, many manmade religions and cults that get hung up on man's tradition, rules, and regulations, rather than humbling themselves to receive the free gift from Jesus; it is man's tradition over God's truth.