They also were required to prove that they had no Jewish ancestors.
She had gone to Palestine "in order to find the Jewish ancestors of Scripture.
The reasons behind this very controversial decision is further complicated by the possibility that he may himself had Jewish ancestors.
Through his mother, he also has Jewish ancestors.
New Hungarian laws are passed by the parliament discriminating against people with any near Jewish ancestors.
James brushed her aside, saying that she would never understand, and asked her if she had any Jewish ancestors.
"But I am proud of my Jewish ancestors."
They may have a Jewish ancestor, or they may simply be spiritual seekers.
They reported that he had no Jewish ancestors.