[jjotto]

A Jew (ben/bat Yisrael) is born to a Jewish mother or converted by traditional Jewish religious law, which requires sincere commitment to the 613 commandments. Acceptance of the shorter 13 principles of Judaism by Maimonides is de facto requirement.

https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/332555/jewish/Maimonides-13-Principles-of-Faith.htm

https://www.eichlers.com/welcome-to-judaism-the-ultimate-guide-to-basic-judaism-wtj-1.html

[af_vet_1981]

Apparently, Jewishness is about neither religion nor race. Unlike a race, you can get in, but unlike religion, once you’re in you can’t get out. As with Achan, once you are a part of this people, you are the entire people. As Israel is eternal, so your bond with them is irreversible, unbreakable and eternal.