Interesting.  Although I consider myself to be 'English', my middle brother has done extensive family ancestor research.  My grandmother (who I vaguely remember when I was about 12 years old) was 100% an Ashkenazi Jew.

 

Under Israel's Right of Return law, it seems that I would have the legal right to an Israeli passport and to settle in Israel 🙂

It's not instant and in a case like yours my understanding is that it would ilkely be veey difficult though I don't know the policies on one grandmother 

Even in more obvious cases there is a formal process involved. 

If you're practicing another religion I think you're ineligible.

You obviously aren't serious but if you are seek expert advice. 

2 minutes ago, simon43 said:

Interesting.  Although I consider myself to be 'English', my middle brother has done extensive family ancestor research.  My grandmother (who I vaguely remember when I was about 12 years old) was 100% an Ashkenazi Jew.

 

Under Israel's Right of Return law, it seems that I would have the legal right to an Israeli passport and to settle in Israel 🙂

 

Are you a practicing Jew?

 

The internal politics there are strange and it doesn't seem like gentile filth is welcome.  I worked and became friends with an Israeli guy who tried to explain the workings in Israel. The older the culture the more complex it is.

 

He ditched Canada and moved back when his first grandchild was born. 

5 minutes ago, Bobthegimp said:

 

Are you a practicing Jew?

 

The internal politics there are strange and it doesn't seem like gentile filth is welcome.  I worked and became friends with an Israeli guy who tried to explain the workings in Israel. The older the culture the more complex it is.

 

He ditched Canada and moved back when his first grandchild was born. 

The right of return is about Jews.

There is no requirement to be a religious Jew but being active in another religion would generally disqualify. 

Having a Jewish mother is a  strong factor in a return application.

But you need to prove stuff which can be hard for secular Jews.

Non Jewc can apply based on other programs such as special skills.

8 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

It's not instant and in a case like yours my understanding is that it would ilkely be veey difficult though I don't know the policies on one grandmother 

Even in more obvious cases there is a formal process involved. 

If you're practicing another religion I think you're ineligible.

You obviously aren't serious but if you are seek expert advice. 

I mention this just out of interest (for me). Dr Google AI suggests that it is a solid case if one grandparent was Jewish (and provable).  The good Dr says I can be non-Jewish or other faith or no faith at all - that's not relevant.

 

But again - just an interesting fact in my family tree.

4 minutes ago, simon43 said:

I mention this just out of interest (for me). Dr Google AI suggests that it is a solid case if one grandparent was Jewish (and provable).  The good Dr says I can be non-Jewish or other faith or no faith at all - that's not relevant.

 

But again - just an interesting fact in my family tree.

You can be not religious  

Right of return is about Jewish people.

But you can't be practicing another religion.

 

5 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

The right of return is about Jews.

There is no requirement to be a religious Jew but being active in another religion would generally disqualify. 

Non Jewc can apply based on other programs such as special skills.

So what you are telling me is that we have to welcome and accept them in our countries or be labeled antisemitic.

 

But they don’t return the favor?

 

What a surprise.

3 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

So what you are telling me is that we have to welcome and accept them in our countries or be labeled antisemitic.

 

But they don’t return the favor?

 

What a surprise.

Many perhaps most countries have favored paths for immigration based on ancestry 

 

The right of return for world Jewry is a core foundation of political Zionism fron it's beginning. 

7 minutes ago, simon43 said:

But again - just an interesting fact in my family tree.

You might be able to head to the Westbank and kick some Palestinians out of their house and live in it for free.

11 hours ago, simon43 said:

Under Israel's Right of Return law, it seems that I would have the legal right to an Israeli passport and to settle in Israel

 

Why would anyone in their right mind want to relocate to one of the most war torn countries in the world?

 

That place is hell on earth. I feel sorry for anyone trapped there. 

 

 

3 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

You might be able to head to the Westbank and kick some Palestinians out of their house and live in it for free.

Not free but many Israelis are attracted to the west bank by more affordable housing.

Tel Aviv is one of the most expensive cities in the world  

7 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

But you can't be practicing another religion.

I thought they had a few Christians there?

 

 

5 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

 

Why would anyone in their right mind want to relocate to one of the most war torn countries in the world?

 

That place is hell on earth. I feel sorry for anyone trapped there. 

 

 

Free houses.

 

 

Just now, MalcolmB said:

I thought they had a few Christians there?

 

 

Many Arabs are Christian.

We are talking only about right of return for Jews which is one part of Israeli immigration law.

1 minute ago, MalcolmB said:

Free houses.

I'm not aware of free houses .

New immigrants under right of return do enjoy special benefits for a few years including intensive Hebrew language programs. 

But many do fail and it's often about failure to make a living there.

Simon can also visit the Chabad House in Bangkok.

 

Chabad of Bangkok is a Chabad House in Bangkok, catering primarily to young Israeli tourists. It serves Sabbath meals to hundreds of Jewish travelers every week, including during Jewish religious festivals such as Passover. Entry is restricted to Jews.

I would like to know why the Author, after having spent most of his adult life in S/E Asia would consider locating in Israel in his old age.
Simon, spill your guts. 

 

40 minutes ago, simon43 said:

Under Israel's Right of Return law, it seems that I would have the legal right to an Israeli passport and to settle in Israel

You might want to wait till the genocide's done with. Or you might get drafted to go shoot women and children. Unless, of course, that's your thing.

A cool thing about right of return is that it helps create a diverse society in Israel. Argentinian  Jews  Ethiopian Jews  Yeminite Jews. French Jews. South African Jews  Etc.

 

https://youtube.com/shorts/HnYC2O85Mtw?si=aXUTqWzagFVABM4r

6 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Simon can also visit the Chabad House in Bangkok.

 

Chabad of Bangkok is a Chabad House in Bangkok, catering primarily to young Israeli tourists. It serves Sabbath meals to hundreds of Jewish travelers every week, including during Jewish religious festivals such as Passover. Entry is restricted to Jews.

I don't think he's a Jew or seeking conversion either.

So no point in your suggestion .

3 minutes ago, Autocan said:

You might want to wait till the genocide's done with. Or you might get drafted to go shoot women and children. Unless, of course, that's your thing.

I assume there's an old age cut off for military service. 

The only right you have on this planet is to return 6 feet under

18 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I'm not aware of free houses

Sure you aren’t 

9 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I don't think he's a Jew or seeking conversion either.

So no point in your suggestion .

The OP is about his new rights.

Sorry you missed the point.

11 hours ago, Jingthing said:

I assume there's an old age cut off for military service. 

 

Yeah, but he can knock a local up.

At this rate, the war will still be going on 18 years when the child is old enough. 

 

2 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Sure you aren’t 

I'm not.

Start a topic about it if you're an expert.

1 minute ago, MalcolmB said:

The OP is about his new rights.

Sorry you missed the point.

Chabad is not the place to inquire about right of return!

There is a specific dedicated process for that. Nothing to do with Chabad.

10 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

A cool thing about right of return is that it helps create a diverse society in Israel. Argentinian  Jews  Ethiopian Jews  Yeminite Jews. French Jews. South African Jews  Etc.

With not much in common than 3 thousand year old biblical scriptures.

Want diversity? 180 different "nations"? Clearly, the US is the place. Although their "book" is not much older than 200 years.

55 minutes ago, simon43 said:

Interesting.  Although I consider myself to be 'English', my middle brother has done extensive family ancestor research.  My grandmother (who I vaguely remember when I was about 12 years old) was 100% an Ashkenazi Jew.

 

Under Israel's Right of Return law, it seems that I would have the legal right to an Israeli passport and to settle in Israel 🙂

Dear Simon.

Right of return is not your only entitlement ...

AI Overview

Yes, having an Israeli grandmother could allow you to play for the Israeli football team, as FIFA eligibility rules permit playing for a country based on ancestry

ISTBC - but it may entitle you to enter the Eurovision song contest too.

14 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

A cool thing about right of return is that it helps create a diverse society in Israel. Argentinian  Jews  Ethiopian Jews  Yeminite Jews. French Jews. South African Jews  Etc.

 

https://youtube.com/shorts/HnYC2O85Mtw?si=aXUTqWzagFVABM4r

 

OK so ethno-religious states are pretty great. Thailand is another example of this and it's very cohesive and peaceful society/

 

What about returning the US to a white Christian state as it once was? The US is currently plagued with racial tensions and this would go away if we returned it to the pre-1965 demographics. I would consider this making America great again.