[PA Engineer]

Technically, a Jew is a descendant of Abraham, and a family group. And a tiny one at that. Unless you convert of course.

Judaism is passed on the mother's side. Interesting posting history you got.

[equalator]

Yes, and there is a genetic component to it, right? Why is that unspeakable? How did we get into this conversation. The guy was a loon.

[pieceofthepuzzle]

“Judaism is passed on the mother’s side.”

I’ve heard this many times before, but who decided this? Is this based on the Torah, or is it just some convention that got propagated?