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Tag: Matrilineal Descent

0 Culture Jewish Law

I’m half-Jewish, but my Jewish life is as full as it gets

Danielle Wolpert in JTA · 23 Apr

Navigating Jewish identity as the child of a Jewish father and non-Jewish mother, Danielle Wolpert shares her journey of embracing Judaism through active participation in youth groups like BBYO and NFTY.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Does Elon Musk have a Jewish child?

Louis Keene in Forward · 19 Feb

Ashley St. Clair, a controversial Jewish right-wing influencer, claims that Elon Musk is the father of her five-month-old child, a claim Musk has neither confirmed nor denied.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Re-Form: Patrilineal Descent

Unorthodox · 17 Sep 2024

Exploring the impact of the Reform movement’s 1983 decision to accept patrilineal descent, this episode delves into the challenges of defining Jewish identity within modernity and tradition.

0 Culture Jewish Law

What Makes Someone Jewish?

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 10 Sep 2024

The episode explores the complex question of Jewish identity, examining elements like lineage, religion, race, ethnicity, and connection to Israel.

0 Jewish Law Israel

This Father’s Day, let’s hear it for patrilineal Jews

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Jun 2024

As Fathers Day approaches, the author challenges the notion that Jewishness is only passed down through the mother, advocating for the acceptance of patrilineal Jews.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Fracturing the Jewish Mom Stereotype

Forward · 22 Nov 2013

In a discussion on Jewish motherhood stereotypes, Naomi Zeveloff explores the complexity and diversity of Jewish mothers through various personal stories.