It's as if I'm being outed as an imposter, nothing more than a goy trying to pass with a Jewish last name and a Star of David around her neck. Even so, I don't doubt my decision for a minute, and I would be honored to have those same three rabbis as my witnesses if I were to do it all over again.

Jews have characterized themselves as a people, but with these genetic links, they are more like an extended family.

Last week's 2011 Israeli Presidential Conference was dubbed "Tomorrow," but I, and many other blogger-types, walked away unsure of tomorrow, let alone today.

The debate over "Who is a Jew" is back in the headlines following the shooting in Tucson, Arizona that critically injured Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.