I discovered I am jewish
Question
My maternal great grandmother was jewish. Are birth certificates connecting her to me as the mother of the mother of my maternal grandmother enough to be welcome in the jewish community? (in addition to the proof that she was jewish, in her case he grave in the jewish cemetery)
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for writing.
You would have to meet with your local orthodox rabbi to confirm your Judaism.
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