Ivanka and children.
Not really Jewish.
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According to traditional Jewish law (Halacha), Jewish identity is passed down through the mother. If a person's mother is not Jewish, they are not considered Jewish by traditional standards. However, liberal movements like Reform and Reconstructionist Judaism may consider a child Jewish if raised as one with one Jewish parent.
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Key Aspects of Jewish Identity:
Matrilineal Descent: Orthodox and Conservative Judaism require that a person have a Jewish mother.
Alternative Views: Reform and Reconstructionist Judaism often recognize children with either a Jewish mother or father, provided the child is raised with a Jewish identity.
Conversion: Anyone can convert to Judaism, regardless of their parents' status.
"Seed of Israel": A person with a Jewish father but not a Jewish mother is often referred to as Zera Yisrael ("Seed of Israel") and may be recognized as ethnically connected, but not halachically Jewish unless converted.
Conversion and Identity: Judaism is considered an ethno-religion, and an individual with Jewish ancestry who is not considered Jewish by traditional law may choose to adopt the faith formally.
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The requirement for the mother to be Jewish is a long-standing tradition dating back to antiquity, as noted by the JewishBoston website.
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