If a person converts to Judaism is he/she considered a real Jew if he/she doesn’t keep kosher?
I’m concerned because my mother converted properly and in accordance with Jewish law, but she never kept kosher.
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2Welcome to MiYodeya. Since MY is different from other sites you might be used to, see here for a guide which might help understand the site. Note amongst others that personal questions are discouraged - you should really ask a rabbi who knows your mother and her conversion process. Great to have you learn with us! – mbloch Dec 30 '18 at 07:22
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In general, the general acceptance of commandments at the time of conversion is what matters. Full observance is not a condition of "staying Jewish". See for instance here – mbloch Dec 30 '18 at 07:28
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@msh210 I think this isn't a duplicate because it's asking if someone's conversion is valid if he/she never kept kosher – b a Dec 30 '18 at 10:28
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@ba I'm not seeing that. The question explicitly states that the conversion was "proper". The only question here is whether the person is Jewish. – msh210 Dec 30 '18 at 10:30
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@msh210 The question is whether the conversion can be ruled invalid if the person does not keep the mitzvos since this is in violation of the oath taken at the time of conversion. I do not think that it is a duplicate of the question that was referenced. That question involves someone who is definitely Jewish and might try to convert to another religion. – sabbahillel Dec 31 '18 at 00:04
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1This should be closed as request for psak even if reopened. – רבות מחשבות Dec 31 '18 at 03:39
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The responses were all very vague, but thank you for your time. – V.Sherman Dec 31 '18 at 14:15