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Because the child would at least get part of the Jewishness.

the child wouldn't be 100% Jewish but they would still be considered somewhat half.

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A child born to a Jewish woman and non-Jewish man is 100% Jewish. Jewish law states that religion is through the mother because of a number of statements in the Tanach (Jewish Bible).

Deuteronomy 7:1-5

Leviticus 24:10

Ezra 10:2-3

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Q: Why does having a Jewish mom make the child Jewish and not just having a Jewish father?
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