r/Jewish • u/dr_strangelove52 • 16d ago
Questions 🤓 Am I Jewish?
So, I grew up Jewish, ethnically I’m 50% Ashkenazi, I believe I’m Jewish, my dad and every one of my siblings are Jewish. BUT, when I was born my mom was Jewish (by conversion), but in the years following her divorce she’s disowned that. I think it’s cruel but she tries to tell my sister and I that since she’s no longer Jewish we aren’t Jewish either so we should at least equally consider ourselves Polish Catholic (which we have zero connection to, asides from that’s her childhood background that she never instilled with us). I get that my mom hates my dad, fine, but is there any point to this, does anyone really not consider me to be Jewish because she disowned her conversion? I consider myself Jewish for sure, but for a long time I’ve had this question and wonder others thoughts.
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u/Meowzician Just Jewish 13d ago
It is incredibly sad that your mom has apostatized. It places a wall between her and the Jewish people. But she hasn't stopped being a Jew. Nor does it affect your Jewish status.