'Who is a Jew?' can now be answered by genetic testing

The mass immigration of Jews from the FSU to Israel was seen as a welcome blessing, but many have experienced difficulties proving their Jewish identity.

Salman Ichia (R), one of 19 Jews from Yemen, who were brought to Israel in what immigration officials described as the last covert operation to move members of a dwindling Jewish community dating back two millennia.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByJEREMY SHARON

OCTOBER 3, 2017 09:42

Updated: DECEMBER 25, 2017 14:09

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