Question: Who is a "Jew by Birth?"

In traditional Judaism, a Jew is a person born to a Jewish mother or who is a convert to Judaism. No other way to recognition is allowed for. As a result, the mere acceptance of the principles and practices of Judaism does not by themselves make a person a Jew. But, conversely, those born Jewish do not lose that status because they cease to be observant Jews, even if they adopt the practices of another religion.



The Orthodox or Conservative requirement for a valid conversion is that the candidate for conversion understand the obligations of being a Jew, show commitment to fulfilling these obligations,(for a male) to undergo Brit milah ritual
circumcision or one of its exceptions, perform immersion in a mikvah, and satisfy the scrutiny of a Beit din, or rabbinical court.

The beit din act not only as judges but as witnesses in the course of conversion, and it follows that its members must be suitable and qualified for these purposes.

The definition of "who is a Jew" has become an important issue in Israeli politics. Following the independence of the modern State of Israel in 1948, the Law of Return gave any "Jew" the right to immigrate to Israel, find safe haven and become a full citizen.


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source: wikipedia

"Adolf Hitler would have had me exterminated.." - Taking Sides In The Middle East..

This is an interesting article we found, entitled: Taking Sides In The Middle East

by Burt Prelutsky. Here is an except...

Israel’s foes believe in targeting women and children just so long as they’re Jewish or Christian. They are not only intolerant of the freedoms we take for granted — speech and religion — but they are polygamous, treat their women as chattel and encourage their children to achieve martyrdom as suicide bombers.

Moreover, so-called honor killings are part of what passes for their culture...

Source: http://bighollywood.breitbart.com

Non-Kosher Hot Dog Incites Rage At Jewish Eatery Restaurant: Owner Brandished Electric Knife To Fend Off Enraged Customers..

"I was petrified – stuff was going through my mind," a patron who didn't want his name used said. "I want to live. I don't want to get stabbed for a hot dog..."

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Source: www.wcbstv.com

Jewish Student Put Swastikas On Her Own Door

George Washington University officials say a Jewish student who reported swastikas on her door put them there herself......

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Celebrate Rosh Hashanah

(A shofar made from a ram's horn)

Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: ראש השנה‎, literally "head of the year," Biblical: IPA: [ˈɾoʃ haʃːɔˈnɔh], Israeli: [ˈʁoʃ haʃaˈna], Yiddish: [ˈroʊʃ hɑˈʃɔnə]) is a Jewish holiday commonly referred to as the "Jewish New Year."

It is observed on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, as ordained in the Torah, in Leviticus 23:24. Rosh Hashanah is the first of the High Holidays or Yamim Noraim ("Days of Awe"), or Asseret Yemei Teshuva (The Ten Days of Repentance) which are days specifically set aside to focus on repentance that conclude with the holiday of Yom Kippur.

Rosh Hashanah is the start of the civil year in the Hebrew calendar (one of four "new year" observances that define various legal "years" for different purposes). It is the new year for people, animals, and legal contracts. The Mishnah also sets this day aside as the new year for calculating calendar years and sabbatical (shmita) and jubilee (yovel) years. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of man whereas five days earlier, on 25 of Elul, marks the first day of creation.

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Who is a "Jew By Birth"?

In traditional Judaism, a Jew is a person born to a Jewish mother or who is a convert to Judaism. No other way to recognition is allowed for. As a result, the mere acceptance of the principles and practices of Judaism does not by themselves make a person a Jew. But, conversely, those born Jewish do not lose that status because they cease to be observant Jews, even if they adopt the practices of another religion.

The Orthodox or Conservative requirement for a valid conversion is that the candidate for conversion understand the obligations of being a Jew, show commitment to fulfilling these obligations,(for a male) to undergo Brit milah ritual
circumcision or one of its exceptions, perform immersion in a mikvah, and satisfy the scrutiny of a Beit din, or rabbinical court.

The beit din act not only as judges but as witnesses in the course of conversion, and it follows that its members must be suitable and qualified for these purposes.

The definition of "who is a Jew" has become an important issue in Israeli politics. Following the independence of the modern State of Israel in 1948, the Law of Return gave any "Jew" the right to immigrate to Israel, find safe haven and become a full citizen.


Read more What is a Jew?

American Jews

Conversion to Judaism