Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association Statement on Ishut

March 12, 2021
Evolve

How is Jewish status conferred? In this 2013 document from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association, the tension between biology and identity is most prominent.

This document serves as a guideline to rabbis and others making decisions, and is not binding and is the result of a multi-year study and decision-making progress of RRA members.

Click here to read the full RRA statement on Ishut.

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