Why Is 'Jewishness' Determined by the Mother?

Rabbi Yitzchok Schochet explains why Jewish Lineage is determined by the mother.

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[jrhermosura]

an easier explanation would be because a mother who gives birth to a child is 100% certain that the child is hers, as opposed to males towards the children they're gonna father. also, it's worth noting that before the roman era, as well as in some sects today, jewishness was and is, respectively, determined by the patrilineal line.

[samphonnetgamgee]

But when was this established? It is not from the Torah. And the surname in Torah times was always based on the father.

[uncleruckus]

Well the Jews were correct
While others based tribal connection or citizenship on the father the Jews regarded the mother
And DNA has proven this to be the right way - from the mother

[CrystalChiEuphoricGardens]

I feel DNA is what matters that's why bloodlines matter

[tamararutland-mills]

When does the soul descend into the baby?