Get a get from a goy
Question
I married a non-Jewish Israeli man in the EU. The man's father was Jewish. The man now wants to divorce me. Can he give me a get?
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for your question.
A person is only Jewish if his/her mother is Jewish. The father’s status is irrelevant in this regard.
Hence, you were married to a non-Jewish man, and no Get is required; however, you should also check if his mother may be Jewish, and if so you would need a Get.
It sounds as if you are Jewish. Allow me to encourage you to re-connect with your roots. Reach out to your local Orthodox rabbi, become a member of the community, and begin to study your Jewish heritage.
May your next husband be a nice Jewish man and may you build a Jewish home together.
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