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Taking Back the NarrativeAuthor: Laureen Lipsky
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Patrilineal Jews Are Part of the Tribe; Featuring Lynn Romano | Season 4: Episode #8
Episode 8
Monday, 4 May, 2026
How many times have you heard that patrilineal Jews are not 'real Jews'? That their parentage is the 'wrong half'? Not only is it derogatory to erase half-Jews, but it goes against actual Judean history - the first 2,000+ years. It was wonderful being joined by Lynn Romano, a proud patrilineal Jew who experienced both acceptance from family members and cold distance/pushback from other Jews who do not understand a) actual science b) the difference between halacha and science and c) that until the 3rd century AD, to fall in line with Roman lineage laws, the only genes which mattered to be considered a Jew was the father's. Her daughter also experienced this ignorance after the Judean genocide, at a time when pushing aside half-Jews is nonsensical and a disgrace. There are even numerous references in the Torah that highlight the importance of men's genes passing down. In fact, even today, a Jew cannot claim membership to two very prominent Judean tribes if not having patrilineal genes tied to either group. History does not lie. We hope that conversations such as these will begin to turn the tide against discriminating against 'the wrong half' Jews, a term that completely erases Judean men, a form of misandry. www.tbtnisrael.com
