The short answer
It depends on the other parent and the community. If both parents are Jewish (after your conversion), children are generally Jewish; if the other parent is not, status may depend on the mother in traditional law (or either parent in Reform) and on the community's standards. Verify with the community that matters to you.
Why people ask this
This is one of the highest-stakes practical questions; getting it right matters before a decision.
Key terms
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Jewish perspectives
- Traditional: status by matrilineal descent or conversion — both parents' status matters.
- Reform: either parent with Jewish upbringing.
Scholarly & historical context
Children's status is a central practical consequence of conversion and of intermarriage, and it is disputed across movements.
What is agreed upon
Children's status depends on parents' status and community standards.
Where the disagreement begins
How status is determined when parents differ.
Practical consequences
Clarify your children's status with the communities that matter to you, in advance.
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