Ask the Rabbi
- Family and Society
- The Nation of Israel
- Who is A Jew?
Question
What is being Jewish? Whether Orthodox, Conservative, Reformed, Secular or Convert, what is it that makes someone Jewish?
Answer
Being a jew is a jew according to orthodox laws, i.e. born to a Jewish mother.
The ability to become Jewish is by orthodox conversion, including: circumcision, immersion, and committing oneself to the Mitzvot (orthodox laws).
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