I use the word "inferior" for want of a better word as it has negative connotations, try to disregard those connotations when reading the question.
I'm wondering if someone converts to Judaism, are they regarded as being "100% Jewish" and on the same level as someone who has been a Jew for life and actually has Jewish blood running through their veins? Or will they be forever prevented from becoming "Fully Jew" because they are not ethically Jewish?
Follow up question: If they are indeed considered to be fully Jew, does that mean that their children are considered "Ethnically Jewish"?
The reason I ask is because I've heard that there are some ancient Jewish communities in India and China, but they are ethnically Indian and Chinese. So I'm wondering "Are these guys the real deal? Are they considered 100% authentic Jews?"
So I'm wondering "Are these guys the real deal? Are they considered 100% authentic Jews?"
If they are halakhically Jewish, then the general question of the role of converts (addressed in the previous two comments) would become relevant. If they are not halakhically Jewish, then the above question would be irrelevant. | It should be noted that besides for Chinese Jews, such as the Kaifeng Jews, the medieval period alone, saw Jews in Many parts of Europe, North Africa, The Mediterranean basin, and the Arabian Peninsula; Obviously not a homogeneous group.