The original and current Jewish definition of a born Jew is someone whose mother is Jewish. Even though the Torah forbids a Jewish woman to marry a Gentile man, if she does, her children will still be Jewish.
"The Torah also forbids a Jewish man to marry a Gentile woman, and if he does, his children by that woman will not be Jewish.
This annoys a great many people who wish to consider themselves Jewish, despite their non-Jewish mother. It is not my intention to annoy anyone. It is my intention to explain Judaism, and not to rationalize any dilution or changes in Jewish Law."
I wonder what the Muslims have to say about mixed religion offspring?
I just want to say I'm glad this is a infrequent conversation. Infrequent in town, and even less on the trail.
But I must say I am very concerned about the increase of White Supremist activity because of crazy guy in D.C.
This has to be the worst thread in WB history.
Isn't there a way for someone to become Jewish? IIRC there were examples in the Old Testament (I say this respectfully as I know at least in translation it is different from the Torah, but I have only read the O.T. in respect to this). Though the example I am thinking if were then put to death while suffering the wounds of circumcision.
Closing this thread. We don't support racist or promote racism. Lets try to get back on track here and talk about hiking and the Appalachian Trail.