The current issue of Moment, the Jewish-focused general interest magazine, has an informative, fascinating feature of the medical and historical myths associated with being Jewish. Unlike other major religions, Judaism is only partly based on faith. It remains a tribal religion informed by blood ancestry and a deep connection to its ancient homeland, Israel.
View the original article here: Dispelling myths about Jews and genetics
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How common is incest? Rise of genetic testing reveals disturbing evidence 
