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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, I thought I was of Polish/Czech Catholic ancestry, but my at-home DNA test indicates 99% Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. By Jewish law, does this mean I am "officially" Jewish? I was raised Catholic and know nothing about the religion. (But am going to research, as I'm interested in knowing my family's story). [/quote] If your mother is Jewish (meaning her mother was Jewish), then by Jewish law you can consider yourself an official member of the tribe, whether you choose to do anything religious or not. Practicing the religion has nothing to do with it. However, by DNA, you are Jewish regardless. [/quote] You may be genetically Jewish, but religiously, you can be anything you want. Unlike genetics, religion is. optional. As an adult, you can be any religion or no religion. Your family probably changed to the Catholic faith because it was dangerous to be Jewish where they lived at the time of their conversion. [/quote]
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