Ask the Orthodox Rabbi: Who is a Jew?
An Orthodox rabbi answers questions about Jewish identity.
Tribal Lineage
While Jewish identity is passed down through the mother, tribal lineage (Cohen, Levite, or Yisrael) is passed down through the father.
While Jewish identity is passed down through the mother, tribal lineage (Cohen, Levite, or Yisrael) is passed down through the father.
Is My Wife Jewish?
My wife's parents are Jewish, but my wife doesn't practice Judaism or even believe in God. Is my wife Jewish?
My wife's parents are Jewish, but my wife doesn't practice Judaism or even believe in God. Is my wife Jewish?
Great Great Great Grandmother was Jewish
Am I Jewish if my great great great grandmother was Jewish?
Am I Jewish if my great great great grandmother was Jewish?