I am asking because I want to go on a free Jewish trip to Israel called Birthright Israel and they say you must be Jewish to go.
2007-02-14 18:46:27 · 11 answers · asked by Daniel P 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If your mother is not Jewish, neither are you unfortunately. The fact that your father is Jewish however, and if you were brought up somewhat Jewish might make a difference to whether they let you go on birthright or not. I hope you get a chance to go, it is a great experience! Take care :-)
2007-02-14 20:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by Motti _Shish 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, you are not a Jew by birth, unless your parents had you converted at a young age (usually around age three). If they did this, the synagogue they took you to will have records of the conversion that you will need to supply if you want to take part in a program like Birthright Israel.
You are a Jew by birth *only* if your mother is Jewish.
You can convert now but since most Rabbis won't convert a young person, you will need both your parent's consent to do so.
2007-02-17 09:27:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The current Orthodox position is that you are only Jewish if your mother is Jewish.However,some progresisve branches of Judaism believe you are Jewish if either of your parents were Jewish.
2007-02-14 19:04:38 · answer #3 · answered by Serena 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you claim to be Jewish then you are Jewish. Be careful over there it is dangerous. Anyone can be a Jew. Sammy Davis became a Jew.
2007-02-14 18:51:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
i was told that only if your mother is jewish, then you are too. but if your father is, you are not jewish.
2007-02-17 13:07:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
it normaly comes through the mother but if you atened the synagog frequently I am sure you will get around that .
2007-02-14 19:11:24 · answer #6 · answered by Sam's 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are still at the age that disallow you to choose religion, you must follow what they both do. but if you are at the age that you are free to choose religion, it is up to you then.
2007-02-14 20:57:53 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell by your ignorant question your not Jewish. Jewish people are intelligent and have integrity. It only took me a few sentences from you to realize your not even close.
2007-02-14 18:49:54 · answer #8 · answered by Stop_the_Klan@yahoo.com 2 · 1⤊ 7⤋
Yes you are Jewish. Your father is Jewish and therefore you are Jewish. It is your heritage and you should embrace it. Your dad makes up half of you just like your mom makes up the other. So why would you get the notion that you arent Jewish? Yes you are Jewish.
2007-02-14 18:52:14 · answer #9 · answered by O man 2 · 3⤊ 8⤋
NO----but u must insist to go with them
2007-02-14 18:49:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋