tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post2081596135718187904..comments2024-03-27T16:27:03.093+02:00Comments on Shiloh Musings: Why Not A Simple "Mazal Tov?"Batyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402874037427009327noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post-23640334299745114232014-09-27T15:21:13.230+03:002014-09-27T15:21:13.230+03:00Most 'Jews' are Middle East DNA only on th...Most 'Jews' are Middle East DNA only on the xy side of inheritance; mitochondrial inheritance is European preponderantly.<br /><br />So how does that square with halacha?<br /><br />Itsvan Bakony (nom de plume presumably) has some interesting insights.<br /><br />Incidentally, research on <br />Arthur Ernest Mourant's "The Genetics of Jews" (1978) could be fruitful, especially in light of later DNA research.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post-1864375363807263472010-05-26T09:51:55.311+03:002010-05-26T09:51:55.311+03:00Batya, I won't give one link I have because it...Batya, I won't give one link I have because it's not verifiable. However, here is what Rabbi Lopatin himself said:<br /><br /><i>"Please read and reread Wikipedia carefully: It does not mention who converted Amy Rule, nor does it say that it was an Orthodox conversion. Rahm Emanuel and his family are well liked members of our Modern Orthodox synagogue, but we are proud that Anshe Sholom attracts many members who would not necessarily classify themselves as Orthodox – or as any denomination. We strive to be inclusive and non-judgmental. People would have to ask Rahm and Amy what denomination, if any, they feel they are part of."</i><br /> - <a href="http://failedmessiah.typepad.com/failed_messiahcom/2008/11/guest-post-rabb.html" rel="nofollow"><b>GUEST POST: Rabbi Asher Lopatin On Rahm Emmanuel, The Conference Call, And Pekuakh Nefesh</b></a><br /><br />If I were the rabbi of someone attending my synagogue, no matter how Bedi'avad a member's conversion is, the first thing I would do is stand up for them - and especially their children - and tell everyone how disgraceful it is to question these people's membership in the Jewish nation.<br /><br />But Lopatin - like in the article I linked to earlier - skirts the issue. He actually does worse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post-46017803208792215862010-05-26T08:40:31.229+03:002010-05-26T08:40:31.229+03:00I completely agree with you. Special treatment sho...I completely agree with you. Special treatment should be given to those who need them genuinely.<br /><br />Keep blogging!!<br /><br />This is Ibrahim from <a href="http://samsonblinded.org/news/us-national-intellegince-diplomacy-wont-stop-iran-8767" rel="nofollow">Israeli Uncensored News</a>Ibrahimblogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03086921200853135735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post-38582581119851649862010-05-26T08:14:13.929+03:002010-05-26T08:14:13.929+03:00Shy, I didn't find a reference to his wife'...Shy, I didn't find a reference to his wife's religion, conversion etc, unless I just missed it.<br /><br />I do know that a cousin was rejected from MO shuls, because her husband isn't Jewish, although the kids are. So, if this MO shul accepts them, then I presume that isn't a problem, but I don't know. There's a difference of course.<br /><br />Also, membership in an MO shul, or any other, doesn't require observance. There are other reasons people join.<br /><br />If someone can give facts, I'd appreciate the comment. ThanksBatyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09402874037427009327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post-82720401734912487532010-05-26T07:58:26.293+03:002010-05-26T07:58:26.293+03:00Emanuel's Rabbi skirts the subject:
Rahm Eman...Emanuel's Rabbi skirts the subject:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/Judaism/2009/01/Interview-with-Rahm-Emanuels-Rabbi.aspx" rel="nofollow"><b>Rahm Emanuel's Judaism Through His Rabbi's Eyes</b></a><br /><br />Some things are better not interviewed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post-40180121968525820212010-05-26T07:53:56.976+03:002010-05-26T07:53:56.976+03:00In which case, the last place this family should g...In which case, the last place this family should go to is the Kotel.<br /><br />B"H, at least Rahm Emanuel has cut himself off from the Jewish people. Good riddance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post-28242104052026478292010-05-26T05:47:13.604+03:002010-05-26T05:47:13.604+03:00ah hah
Thank you for that bit of info.ah hah<br />Thank you for that bit of info.Batyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09402874037427009327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post-61502748290288064952010-05-26T03:59:24.373+03:002010-05-26T03:59:24.373+03:00you missed the most important issue. Neither his w...you missed the most important issue. Neither his wife nor kids are JewishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com