Is Paul Simon Jewish?

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Well, to make a long story short, Paul Simon is Jewish!

Since Paul Simon's mother is Jewish, and in Orthodox Judaism and Conservative Judaism, those with a Jewish mother (or those who underwent a halakhic conversion) are considered Jewish, then that makes him Jewish. His father is Jewish too.

Paul Simon (whose full birth name is Paul Frederic Simon) was born on October 13, 1941 in Newark, New Jersey, United States.

American singer-songwriter Paul Simon is an influential figure in American rock music. He is known for his work as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, and for his long-running success as a musician.

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