nachum@uiucdcs.UUCP (02/22/85)
>> This brings up a related point. A Jew who converts to Christianity >> is no longer considered to be a member of the Jewish people. >> In Israel, the Law of Return does not apply to such a person >> Frank Silbermann > > A Jew who converts to Chrisianity is considered to be an apostate Jew, > and as such, is denied most rights and rites of Judiasm. Should this > Jew repent and do t'shuva, he may be restored these rights (and rites.) > -- > Art Kamlet AT&T Bell Laboratories Columbus {ihnp4 | cbosgd}!cbrma!ask An apostate (or atheist) Jew is according to the HALACHIC codes "not a Jew for ANY purpose". (Of course that does not "free" him from obligations.) His "rights" (in this world) are NOT restored upon repentance and he is NOT reaccepted into the Jewish community (Maimonides).