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Term for children of a Gentile turned Jewish

Hebrew translation: no specific term

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15:24 Jan 4, 2009

English to Hebrew translations [Non-PRO]
Other / social terms

English term or phrase: Term for children of a Gentile turned Jewish

Is there a special term for the children who are born of a gentile woman who became Jewish and married a Jewish man? (I'm thinking because the lineage is not 100% Jewish that there may be a special term for these children.)

ophelia180

Hebrew translation:no specific term

Explanation:
There is no special term for children born to a convert. They are considered jewish as any other Jew. However, children of converts are not allowed to marry a Cohen ( I think, up to the fifth generation after conversion). If the women is pregnant during the conversion but converts before the child is born, this child is considered jewish. All other children born before conversion may convert together with the mother but are asked at age 12 (girls)/13(boys) if they want to be jewish to complete the conversion. These children would be called ger (boy)/gioret(girl).

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Note added at 5 days (2009-01-09 19:42:47 GMT) Post-grading
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Cohen is a family name (and comes in several variations like Cohen, Kohn, Cahen etc.). Cohen's are descendant of Aaron, Moses brother. Cohens are meant to serve in the temple, therefore they have to be "pure" and are not allowed to marry converted or divorced women.