Know Thyself

The video explores the evolving definitions of Jewish identity, starting with the classical view that emphasizes maternal lineage and conversion under Orthodox auspices. It then discusses the 20th-century liberal movements that introduced patrilineality, allowing Jewish identity through the father if raised Jewish. The video concludes with the concept of cultural Judaism, where self-identification and cultural attachment define Jewish identity, regardless of lineage or religious practice.

How do cultural Jews identify themselves in relation to their Jewish heritage?

What role does self-identification play in defining one's Jewish identity?