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Why are Jews Jews?
Jews are an ethno-religious group. Technically, a Jew is anyone either born of a Jewish mom or converted of his own free will and effort. A person's place of birth, or the level of their practice of...
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Can a non Jew marry a Jew?
Jewish law prohibits Jews from marrying Non-Jews. Although some Reform rabbis will perform intermarriages, they are in a minority. Some modern communities and families welcome non-Jewish spouses.
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When did Jews become Jews in the bible?
The first instance of Israelites of all tribes being referred to as Jews in the Tanach (Jewish Bible), is in the Book of Esther.Answer:A Jew is merely a descendant of one of the tribes of Israel,...
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Do you have to be born a Jew to become a Jew?
No. Anyone is welcome to join the Jewish family. Formal conversion is necessary, and this can take from 1 to 6 years of study before going before a beit din (religious court), going to mikvah, and...
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How were Jews treated by non Jews?
Jews have been treated in all sorts of ways by non-Jews over their long history - in fact, they have experienced pretty much the full spectrum of human reactions to other groups in society. There...