Question: Can An African American Be Jewish?

Question details:



I am a young African American male who wishes to become Jewish. Is there any rule or requirement that forbids me from doing this?
 
 
Answer:
 
 
You would be most welcome to join the Jewish family :)


There are Jews of all nationalities, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. In Israel, there are many Black Ethiopian Jews :) Sammy Davis Jnr converted to Judaism, many years ago, just to give one example.
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