1. Religion & Spirituality

Who is a Jew?

Who is a Jew? Is Jewish identity determined by matrilineal or patrilineal descent? Why are those who undergo an orthodox process of conversion viewed differently than other converts?
Am I Jewish? Matrilineal or Patrilineal Descent
My mother is not Jewish. Am I Jewish? Does Matrilineal or Patrilineal Descent determine Jewish identity?
Who is a Jew? Matrilineal or Patrilineal Descent
Who is a Jew is a controversial question today. What is the source of the law of matrilineal descent in Judaism? Why does the Reform movement accept patrilineal descent?
Who is a Jew? The Conversion Process
Is "Jewish" a race, nationality, or religious identity? Why is 'Who is a Jew' a controversial question?

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