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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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What were some tactics that the naztis used to intimidate Jews?
Gas them.
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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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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...