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Elitist, sure, like any group which has laws and follows them. This is an issue only because the author and her kind decide to raise it, in the context of elitism. To her, the Norway killer could be Jewish, if he said it was.
The fact is Gwyneth would have no problem converting, or overseeing the conversion of her children, irrespective of her faith. Orthodox might be problematical, but I've no doubt she could find a Reform Congregation which would be happy to educate and extend membership to her children. Which is a good thing. Even to Gwyneth, should she decide to convert.
You can follow the Hebrew faith your whole life and never be a Jew because to be a Jew you must come from the line of Judah.
I agree. To be a Jew —or a Christian or a Muslim—means a higher level of commitment than a few family rituals. She thinks itis more like becoming a Buddhist. Doesn’t cut it.