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Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner explains the reason for the law of matrilineal descent in Judaism. ... I am a little confused about the Halakha surrounding matrilineal descent. This is the deciding factor on whether or not one's son or daughter is a Jew (in Orthodox circles and also many Reform).
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judaism.about.com/library/3_askrabbi_c/bl_matri_descent...
judaism.about.com/library/3_askrabbi_c/bl_matri_descent.htm
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Who is a Jew is a controversial question today. ... Matrilineal descent, the passing down of a child's Jewish identity via the mother, is not a biblical principle. In biblical times, many Jewish men married non-Jews, and their children's status was determined by the father's religion.
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judaism.about.com/od/whoisajew/a/whoisjewdescent.htm
judaism.about.com/od/whoisajew/a/whoisjewdescent.htm
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In societies using matrilineal descent, the social relationship between children and their biological father tends to be different than most people would expect due to the fact that he is not a member of their matrilineal family.
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anthro.palomar.edu/kinship/kinship_2.htm
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Matrilineal , or uterine, descent is established by tracing descent exclusively through females from a founding female ancestor. ... The individuals indicated in red constitute the matrilineal descendants of a common ancestress. Both men and women are included in the patrilineage formed but only female links are utilized...
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www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/anthropology/tutor/desc...
www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/anthropology/tutor/descent/unilineal/matri01.html
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About Matrilineal Descent ... Many people have asked why traditional Judaism uses matrilineal descent to determine Jewish status, when in all other things (tribal affiliation, priestly status, royalty, etc.) patrilineal descent is used.
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www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Judaism/whojew1.ht...
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Judaism/whojew1.html
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; Topic: Matrilineal Descent ... I recently had a conversation with a Reform acquaintance of mine who told me that they accept patrilineal descent in determining Jewishness. I know that Judaism only accepts matrilineal descent, but what are the sources on this matter so that I can be more informed at further discussions?
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ohr.edu/ask_db/ask_main.php/8/Q1/
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In the case of Matrilineal Descent, the practice is derived from Deuteronomy 7: 4, "Because he will lead astray your son from before Me" To understand this verse, look at the preceding verse, which states: "And you shall not intermarry with them, your daughter you shall not give to his son and his daughter you shall...
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www.faqs.org/faqs/judaism/FAQ/05-Worship/section-35.htm...
www.faqs.org/faqs/judaism/FAQ/05-Worship/section-35.html
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Scholarly article that argues there’s no rational basis for matrilineal descent, even in the Torah. ... Having majored in religion in college, I have had the opportunity to examine the sources of matrilineal descent in Judaism in a way that few other patrilineal Jews have.
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www.interfaithfamily.com/news_and_opinion/outreach_deba...
www.interfaithfamily.com/news_and_opinion/outreach_debate/The_Truth_About_Matrilineal_Descent.shtml
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History of matrilineal and patrilineal descent in judaism from the bible torah josephus and talmud;protest activities to force Jewish community and Israel to recognize patrilineal descent ... Jewish Justice is dedicated to achieving recognition of patrilineal descent by all Jewish organizations, including and especially...
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