Are Cohens an exception to the matrilineal rule?By chavurah on May 27, 2025My last name is a variation of Cohen. My father is Jewish but my mom is not. I know normally this would make me not a Jew, but my brother told me that Cohens were the exception. Is this true? submitted by /u/bloodraged189 [link] [comments] Source: RedittShare:Tweet Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Print (Opens in new window) Print Like this:Like Loading…Published in r/Judaism chavurahMore from r/JudaismMore posts in r/Judaism »Book gift ideaAdvice on feeling attractive/beautiful while becoming more religiousAren’t pilegesh and nikah mutah the same thing?ISO Books discussing halakha and theology behind veneration of tzadikim.Anyone ever rent a "Shabbos vacation rental" with kids? What’s it like?