Being Jewish is decided by your mother. If one's mother (as well as her mother, etc.) was Jewish, then so are you. Some people mistakenly think that having either parent, father or mother, is enough to be Jewish, but this is incorrect according to Jewish law. Still, some Reform groups do consider a child Jewish if their father is Jewish and the child was raised as a Jew. Additionally, someone who's converted to Judaism according to its laws is a Jew
the last name is not always a reliable indicator as to whether a person is jewish.
In World War Two, they were marked with yellow Stars of David. Now a days, you can't really tell. Anyone could be Jewish. Why on earth would you need to know. Mind your own business and stop being racist
You can know you are a Jew if your parents raised you in the Jewish religion, if they did not follow the religion but raised you as a member of a Jewish Community, or if you converted to Judaism.
If you were not raised as a Jew but you find out that your mother or your maternal grandmother was Jewish, all Jewish groups would consider you a Jew and you can, too, if you want. A small number of Jewish communities would consider you Jewish if your father or grandfather had been a practicing Jew even if your mother or grandmother had not been.
Jewish tradition states that a Jew is any person whose mother was Jewish (Talmud, Kidushin 68b), or any person who has gone through a proper conversion to Judaism (Talmud, Yevamot 47a).Link: About conversion The Jewish people are descendants of Abraham, whose Semitic ancestors lived in the Fertile Crescent and who lived most of his life in the Middle Eastern country of Israel (Canaan) 3800 years ago. Hebrews, Israelites, Jews - the same people in successive eras: Abraham is called a Hebrew (Genesis ch.14) because "Hebrews" (Ivrim) means descendants of Eber (Ever). Ever was a Western Semite and an ancestor of Abraham (Genesis ch.10-11), and the early Hebrews were Abraham's uncles and cousins for several generations back. They lived in the Fertile Crescent, in northern Mesopotamia, west of the Euphrates river. Abraham was born in the city of Ur (in Mesopotamia; now Iraq).In 1934-39, excavations were conducted at ancient Mari on the Euphrates River. They found that ancient towns were named after the ancestors (Genesis ch.11) of Abraham: In Ur, Abraham first repudiated idolatry. He then sojourned in Harran (Syria) for several years, and then lived most of his life in Canaan (Israel). It was in Canaan that Abraham lived most of his life, made a covenant with God (Genesis ch.15), and raised a family to be the center of carrying on his traditions (Genesis 18:19). Abraham's family carried on his teachings voluntarily. Judaism as a binding, permanent entity, was set forth between God and the Israelite nation descended from Abraham, Isaac and Jacob at Mount Sinai in the time of Moses (Exodus ch.19, ch.24, and 34:27).All of the above places are in the ancient Fertile Crescent. Jacob had 12 sons, who fathered the 12 Israelite tribes. The Israelites worshiped One God. One thousand years after Jacob, ten of the tribes were exiled by the Assyrians, to points unknown. The only complete tribes left were Judah and Benjamin; plus part of Levi. The few thousands who remained from the other tribes joined the Tribe of Judah; and modern Jews are mostly descendants of Judah (hence the word "Jew"). This tradition has been substantiated by DNA analysis of Jewish communities all over the world, showing them to be inter-related and of Middle Eastern origin. The Cohanim, a family of the tribe of Levi, also share common genetics. We possess the names and dates of our ancestors and leaders in an unbroken chain for 3800 years. In 2000, Nicholas Wade concluded that his DNA study "provided genetic witness that Jewish communities have, to a remarkable extent, retained their biological identity separate from their host populations, evidence of relatively little intermarriage or conversion into Judaism over the centuries. The results accord with Jewish history and tradition." Abraham was a historical person, as recorded in the Book of Genesis; and his gravesite is known to this day, in the Machpelah at Hebron, Israel. He is revered by Jews, Christians, and Muslims, comprising over three billion people. The Jewish people have attested to his existence for 3800 years, and his name is mentioned by several ancient non-Jewish historians as far back as 2,300 years ago. See also the other Related Links.
The word "Jew" (in Hebrew, "Yehudi") is derived from the name of Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and one of the Twelve Tribes of the Israelites.
The "city of Nahor" was found near the city of Haran which exists to this day. Equally clear signs of early Hebrew residence appear in the names of other towns nearby: Serug (Assyrian Sarugi), Terah (Til Turakhi, "Mound of Terah"), and Peleg (Paliga, on the Euphrates near the mouth of the Habur). All these names are found in Genesis ch.11.
Abraham's chosen son was Isaac (Genesis ch.21). Isaac's son Jacob was blessed by God, who renamed him, calling him Israel (Genesis ch.35), which is why Jews are also called Israelites.
In English, someone who is not Jewish is referred to as a Gentile. In Hebrew, someone who is not Jewish is referred to as a goy. Contrary to what some people believe, the word goy, which literally means 'nation', is not an insult.
consider the question logically. baldness is hereditary. most Jewish people have Jewish parents. so its is quite likely that a Jewish woman might be bald on or around her wedding day, on the other hand some Jewish men get married.
you ask them.
They were often told that they were being sent to work in the East.
We cannot answer your question if you do not tell us what the following is.
Someone who is a traitor to the Jewish people.
Jewish: someone who practices the religion of Judaism or, if secular, someone who is descended from Jewish populations of Europe, Asia, or Africa. Dutch: someone who is from the Netherlands (Holland).
If your mom is Jewish then ur Jewish. But if ur dad is then u r not.
As far as I can tell, no, Martha Raddatz is not Jewish.
Burton is not usually a Jewish name, but any name can be Jewish if it is used by someone who is Jewish.
In Judaism, if the mother is Jewish, the child is Jewish.
No, Jewish is an adjective for someone belonging to the religion of Judaism.
you tell me
No! They tell you that on stage.
According to the Orthodox tradition, it is either someone who appropriately converted under the authority of an Orthodox Rabbi/Beis Din, or someone who's mother was Jewish. According to the Conservative tradition, it is is someone who is converted by the beit din of any Jewish authority (Orthodox, Conservative or Reform), or or someone who's mother was Jewish. According to the Reform tradition, it is is someone who is converted by the beit din of any Jewish authority (Orthodox, Conservative or Reform), or someone who has at least one Jewish parent and was raised Jewish.
someone who is not Jewish
In English, someone who is not Jewish is referred to as a Gentile. In Hebrew, someone who is not Jewish is referred to as a goy. Contrary to what some people believe, the word goy, which literally means 'nation', is not an insult.