Reply To: Rav Amsalem

Hello99, Just on a hashkafic basis, I once heard a Chareidi Rav say in Megillas Rus that the words Amech Ami come first, and then Elokayich Elokai. A person may be inspired to become part of the Jewish people initially without knowing anything about their religion or G-d. Later, they search more and are willing to accept the religious obligations.