Section: Questions Category: Halacha | Halacha - Minyan qualifications | | Submitted by anonymous Answered by Rav Peretz Moncharsh | | Question: | | Answer: If they grew up observant and rejected Judaism, they may not be counted. However, if they were raised without a proper Jewish education but they believe in Hashem, then they are considered a tinok sh'nishba, a child who was kidnapped and raised by non-Jews, and may in cases of necessity be counted, although it is preferable not to.
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