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From what I have read, it seems that, yes, she is Jewish.
Bomer is a Jewish name but Matthew seems to be a practicing Christian.
No. Every year the Orthodox Jewish population seems to be shrinking. Reform Jews is now the largest group of Jews.
Your ancestors can be Jewish if they were Jewish. Whether the surname of your mother seems to be associated with Jews or not does not change that.
Topher Grace's paternal grandmother was Jewish. It is not clear if Topher Grace's paternal grandfather was Jewish also. It seems very likely that Topher Grace's mother is not Jewish.
YES, and in fact she is very active in the Jewish community. In various circles she seems to have a very tight association with the AIPAC group. Her husband is also a prominent lobbyist in DC, associated also with AIPAC. In effect some question her ability to provide objective journalism.
YES, and in fact she is very active in the Jewish community. In various circles she seems to have a very tight association with the AIPAC group. Her husband is also a prominent lobbyist in DC, associated also with AIPAC. In effect some question her ability to provide objective journalism.
The Jewish historian, Josephus, tells us that John the Baptist was imprisoned and executed because he publicly objected to Herod Antipas marrying his brother's former wife, Herodias. The marriage took place in 34 CE and John seems to have been executed about 36 CE.
No, she is not. She is from a Mormon household. However, her mother's last name was Kaufman and her father's Schwimmer, both of Jewish ancestry it seems. Also, her cousin, David Schwimmer, is in fact Jewish. My guess would be that her parents converted to Mormon(ism?), but are ethnically Jewish. That's just a guess though. She does have some Jewish physical features to her and it seems that she has a tattoo in Hebrew on her right foot.
It seems to be of English origin, judging from the link below.
Topher Grace's paternal grandmother was Jewish. It is not clear if Topher Grace's paternal grandfather was Jewish also. It seems very likely that Topher Grace's mother is not Jewish.
It seems like you're missing some context in your question. Can you provide more details so I can give a more accurate response?