What is the main difference between Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews?
Q. Is that difference genetic or more cultural/historical? Do you know which of the famous Jews are Sephardic/Ashkenazi?
Asked by Jelena L. - Sun Apr 6 11:26:13 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The difference is in the land of origin, i.e. all those born in Europe (west and east) USA, England etc. whose families originally thousands of years ago left Israel and went either to the Islamic countries or to the so-called European countries. Genetically all Jews are similar (though some genetic experts say for instance that Jews born in Arab countries are more similar to the Arabs than to the Jews). Famous? The list is impossibly long starting with Freud, Einstein, even Karl Marx (whose father became Christian) Trotxky, Bejamin Disraeli etc.etc. on the Ashkenazi side to the Rambam (Rabi Moshe Ben Maymon) , Yehuda Halevi, Ibn Gvirol etc. etc. Sphardic all.
Answered by unknown - Sun Apr 6 11:45:02 2008
Q. Is that difference genetic or more cultural/historical? Do you know which of the famous Jews are Sephardic/Ashkenazi?
Asked by Jelena L. - Sun Apr 6 11:26:13 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The difference is in the land of origin, i.e. all those born in Europe (west and east) USA, England etc. whose families originally thousands of years ago left Israel and went either to the Islamic countries or to the so-called European countries. Genetically all Jews are similar (though some genetic experts say for instance that Jews born in Arab countries are more similar to the Arabs than to the Jews). Famous? The list is impossibly long starting with Freud, Einstein, even Karl Marx (whose father became Christian) Trotxky, Bejamin Disraeli etc.etc. on the Ashkenazi side to the Rambam (Rabi Moshe Ben Maymon) , Yehuda Halevi, Ibn Gvirol etc. etc. Sphardic all.
Answered by unknown - Sun Apr 6 11:45:02 2008
What is the relationship between Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews or Mizrachi Jews in Israel?
Q. As someone pointed out in a question, why all prime ministers of Israel are ashkenazi? only Katsav wasn't a ashkenazi Jew but all others have been ashkenazi?
Asked by Born in the USA - Sat Dec 22 17:10:22 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Both Sephardim and Ashkenazim are starting to get along. There was a time when both groups couldn't get along. I have to disagree as far as for most of Israel's history the majority of Jews in Israel have been Ashkenazi cuz that is not true. The Sephardi Jews have a long history with Israel, most Ashkenazi come from a convert background, since they consider themselves a religion. Sephardi Jews are a culture and a heritage, and we don't do conversions in our Esnoga. (Synagogue).
Answered by Davey Boy Smith #1 Fan- VACATION - Mon Dec 24 14:06:05 2007
Q. As someone pointed out in a question, why all prime ministers of Israel are ashkenazi? only Katsav wasn't a ashkenazi Jew but all others have been ashkenazi?
Asked by Born in the USA - Sat Dec 22 17:10:22 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Both Sephardim and Ashkenazim are starting to get along. There was a time when both groups couldn't get along. I have to disagree as far as for most of Israel's history the majority of Jews in Israel have been Ashkenazi cuz that is not true. The Sephardi Jews have a long history with Israel, most Ashkenazi come from a convert background, since they consider themselves a religion. Sephardi Jews are a culture and a heritage, and we don't do conversions in our Esnoga. (Synagogue).
Answered by Davey Boy Smith #1 Fan- VACATION - Mon Dec 24 14:06:05 2007
Is there any link between the Ashkenazi Jews of Germany and the nazi fascist party?
Q. I have been told that the name nazi comes from from the German words for National and Socialism. I then discovered that there was a Jewish group in Germany at the time of the rise of the third reich called AshkeNAZI. While I know the official story, it seemed unlikely to me that the name came from two words when the name itself already existed at the time.
Asked by Ron T - Thu Jul 9 14:57:26 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I have been told that the name nazi comes from from the German words for National and Socialism. I then discovered that there was a Jewish group in Germany at the time of the rise of the third reich called AshkeNAZI. While I know the official story, it seemed unlikely to me that the name came from two words when the name itself already existed at the time.
Asked by Ron T - Thu Jul 9 14:57:26 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
Is there a difference on how Sephardic Jews and Ashkenazi Jews celebrate Hannukah?
Q. If so what is the difference as far as music songs and foods?
Asked by Proud Grandma - Mon Dec 3 12:02:41 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, there is a difference on the foods and some of the songs. We don't eat Latkes, atleast not in my family traditions... We also eat Sufganyot-Bimuelos... The songs can vary between families...
Answered by ....??? - Wed Dec 5 12:25:33 2007
Q. If so what is the difference as far as music songs and foods?
Asked by Proud Grandma - Mon Dec 3 12:02:41 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, there is a difference on the foods and some of the songs. We don't eat Latkes, atleast not in my family traditions... We also eat Sufganyot-Bimuelos... The songs can vary between families...
Answered by ....??? - Wed Dec 5 12:25:33 2007
Is it possible that Ashkenazi Jews could have undergone genetic selection?
Q. It has been scientifically proven by geneticists that the large bulk of Ashkenazi Jewry is of Israelite lineage, with very little intermarriage with neighboring European communities. I don't mean to generalize in any way, but it is often clear that very few Ashkenazi Jews have have the middle eastern features of palestinians, syrians, etc. Is it at all possible that in several thousand years, the Ashkenazi gene pool could have evolved in terms of physical traits, due to change in climate and vegetation, etc, to look slightly more like their European neighbors?
Asked by Gavri'el Gruszka - Thu Aug 7 02:51:43 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In general Jews tend to resemble the resident population of whatever nation they're in. Prior to the Holocaust a survey was done of Jews in Germany to show they were genetically inferior because they had a smaller proportion of Aryan's then rest of the German population - the results of the survey were suppressed when the results showed that more Jews were Aryan then the Germans. The similarity is greater then can be excused through conversion, which in general has always been rather minuscule because Jews are forbidden to have missionaries. It would seem reasonable that the genes for most phenotypes were extant in Jewish communities, even if not expressed, and became more prevalent due to their environment. An interesting… [cont.]
Answered by Jonathan H - Sun Aug 10 19:21:26 2008
Q. It has been scientifically proven by geneticists that the large bulk of Ashkenazi Jewry is of Israelite lineage, with very little intermarriage with neighboring European communities. I don't mean to generalize in any way, but it is often clear that very few Ashkenazi Jews have have the middle eastern features of palestinians, syrians, etc. Is it at all possible that in several thousand years, the Ashkenazi gene pool could have evolved in terms of physical traits, due to change in climate and vegetation, etc, to look slightly more like their European neighbors?
Asked by Gavri'el Gruszka - Thu Aug 7 02:51:43 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In general Jews tend to resemble the resident population of whatever nation they're in. Prior to the Holocaust a survey was done of Jews in Germany to show they were genetically inferior because they had a smaller proportion of Aryan's then rest of the German population - the results of the survey were suppressed when the results showed that more Jews were Aryan then the Germans. The similarity is greater then can be excused through conversion, which in general has always been rather minuscule because Jews are forbidden to have missionaries. It would seem reasonable that the genes for most phenotypes were extant in Jewish communities, even if not expressed, and became more prevalent due to their environment. An interesting… [cont.]
Answered by Jonathan H - Sun Aug 10 19:21:26 2008
Do the Ashkenazi Jews have the same ancestry as other Jews?
Q. Because why do Ashkenazi Jews have a more European appearance while the Israeli Jews look more similar to other Middle Easterners (like Arabs etc.) I thought they are the same ethnic group?
Asked by Lucas Einstein - Mon Nov 3 02:49:51 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Jews are semetic peoples (they come from the Middle East), but Ashkenazi Jews' ancestors went from the Middle East (Israel) to Europe, intermixed with local non-Jew Europeans, and produced the Ashkenazi Jews as we know them today (brown curly hair, big nose, glasses, etc. lol). So a German Jew is simply a mixture of Germanic and Israeli blood. They have a lot more German blood though.
Answered by Johnny - Mon Nov 3 03:47:18 2008
Q. Because why do Ashkenazi Jews have a more European appearance while the Israeli Jews look more similar to other Middle Easterners (like Arabs etc.) I thought they are the same ethnic group?
Asked by Lucas Einstein - Mon Nov 3 02:49:51 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Jews are semetic peoples (they come from the Middle East), but Ashkenazi Jews' ancestors went from the Middle East (Israel) to Europe, intermixed with local non-Jew Europeans, and produced the Ashkenazi Jews as we know them today (brown curly hair, big nose, glasses, etc. lol). So a German Jew is simply a mixture of Germanic and Israeli blood. They have a lot more German blood though.
Answered by Johnny - Mon Nov 3 03:47:18 2008
Why do the ashkenazi Jews in Israel feel they are superior to the Sephari Jews?
Q. Why are we so divided? What??? Do you live in la la land? Obviously you haven't been to Israel to know reality. There are Intermarriages my @**. There is too much prejudice in Israel. You have NO Clue. Now I know you aren't from Israel.
Asked by George C - Mon Apr 14 16:15:20 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. erzats israel is the most racist and most hated country in the world. Who can honestly say why that is?
Answered by Peace not zion - Mon Apr 14 19:49:06 2008
Q. Why are we so divided? What??? Do you live in la la land? Obviously you haven't been to Israel to know reality. There are Intermarriages my @**. There is too much prejudice in Israel. You have NO Clue. Now I know you aren't from Israel.
Asked by George C - Mon Apr 14 16:15:20 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. erzats israel is the most racist and most hated country in the world. Who can honestly say why that is?
Answered by Peace not zion - Mon Apr 14 19:49:06 2008
Who are the Ashkenazi so called modern Jews and why are they in political power in Israel?
Q. As i understood they only made up of 3 percent of the Jewish population during Medieval times, i guess i like to see where there political history lays since Zionism is just about 100 years old but when you ask them they claim its 3000. Why in the hell did the US allow foreign national interests to supersede the interests of Americans themselves?
Asked by Divine Light - Sun Sep 21 05:19:05 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Some Jewish people hold top positions in the White House as well
Answered by Chris - Sun Sep 21 05:48:52 2008
Q. As i understood they only made up of 3 percent of the Jewish population during Medieval times, i guess i like to see where there political history lays since Zionism is just about 100 years old but when you ask them they claim its 3000. Why in the hell did the US allow foreign national interests to supersede the interests of Americans themselves?
Asked by Divine Light - Sun Sep 21 05:19:05 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Some Jewish people hold top positions in the White House as well
Answered by Chris - Sun Sep 21 05:48:52 2008
Can someone explain to me the Ashkenazi Jewish religion?
Q. in layman's terms. where are they from and why are they more prone to more illness and cancers?? is it the food where they live? I work in a women's cancer center and that is one question we have to ask and i tried looking it up with results that i cant understand. Can you please help me?
Asked by Tinker Bell - Wed Oct 29 18:45:26 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Ashkenazi is not a religion. It is a geographic background. Ashkenazi Jews are from Northern and Western Europe. Most Ashkenazi Jews do not live in those areas anymore (Europe did a thorough job of getting rid of them). Ashkenazi Jews were always targeted throughout history - the Crusades, the Expulsions from France and England, the Inquisition (though many Jews there were Sephardic), the Cossacks, the ghettos, the World Wars, etc. Therefore the prospective gene pool was pretty small, and cousins married cousins, strengthening harmful genes. So Ashkenazi Jews may be more prone to certain diseases, but that has nothing to do with the religion or food - it's the intermarriage and continuation of the genes.
Answered by GivPerf - Wed Oct 29 18:59:41 2008
Q. in layman's terms. where are they from and why are they more prone to more illness and cancers?? is it the food where they live? I work in a women's cancer center and that is one question we have to ask and i tried looking it up with results that i cant understand. Can you please help me?
Asked by Tinker Bell - Wed Oct 29 18:45:26 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Ashkenazi is not a religion. It is a geographic background. Ashkenazi Jews are from Northern and Western Europe. Most Ashkenazi Jews do not live in those areas anymore (Europe did a thorough job of getting rid of them). Ashkenazi Jews were always targeted throughout history - the Crusades, the Expulsions from France and England, the Inquisition (though many Jews there were Sephardic), the Cossacks, the ghettos, the World Wars, etc. Therefore the prospective gene pool was pretty small, and cousins married cousins, strengthening harmful genes. So Ashkenazi Jews may be more prone to certain diseases, but that has nothing to do with the religion or food - it's the intermarriage and continuation of the genes.
Answered by GivPerf - Wed Oct 29 18:59:41 2008
How genetically distinctive are Ashkenazi Jews and Roma from Europeans?
Q. How much do European Jews resemble other Europeans and how much do they resemble Middle Easterners? The same for European Roma (Gypsies)--how much do they resemble other Europeans, and how much do they resemble people from the Indian subcontinent? I'm curious only about genotypes.
Asked by Irene F - Tue Apr 10 02:57:49 2007 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Good question! The Romani more resemble the East Indians in genotype, however, the Romani migrated away from India long, long ago, so there is variance between us (I am one) and Indians today. If we had to be asked "do you look like the average European or do you look Indian", we look more Indian, for the most part. Most of us have darker skin, black or brown hair, black or brown eyes. Of course, not all of us are like that. My Clan, for instance, is known for the occasional violet eyed person. Not common, but it does occur. Blondes also occur in some Clans, but are not common. Personally, I think the blonde individuals are the result of old race mixing somewhere. The violet eyes were documented hundreds of years ago and are… [cont.]
Answered by just a guy - Tue Apr 10 14:34:07 2007
Q. How much do European Jews resemble other Europeans and how much do they resemble Middle Easterners? The same for European Roma (Gypsies)--how much do they resemble other Europeans, and how much do they resemble people from the Indian subcontinent? I'm curious only about genotypes.
Asked by Irene F - Tue Apr 10 02:57:49 2007 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Good question! The Romani more resemble the East Indians in genotype, however, the Romani migrated away from India long, long ago, so there is variance between us (I am one) and Indians today. If we had to be asked "do you look like the average European or do you look Indian", we look more Indian, for the most part. Most of us have darker skin, black or brown hair, black or brown eyes. Of course, not all of us are like that. My Clan, for instance, is known for the occasional violet eyed person. Not common, but it does occur. Blondes also occur in some Clans, but are not common. Personally, I think the blonde individuals are the result of old race mixing somewhere. The violet eyes were documented hundreds of years ago and are… [cont.]
Answered by just a guy - Tue Apr 10 14:34:07 2007
What is the difference between Ashkenazi Jews and Sephardi Jews?
Q. What is the difference between Ashkenazi Jews and Sephardi Jews?
Asked by J.guy - Thu Feb 21 16:20:23 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The difference is the language. Ashkenazi speak Yiddish Sefardi speak Judeo-Castillian The rituals have a different style and even the Hebrew language has a difference of pronounciation. The Ashkenazi like to convert non-Jews into the religion, while the Sefardi Jews don't convert non0Jews. The Ashkenazi have different ways of celebrating Jewish holidays from the Sefardi Jews. The foods are different, very different. As far as Sefardi Jews being of dark color, that is a myth. There are lots of Sefardi Jews who are white and blue eyes with blond hair, unless from the Middle Eastern who are known as Mizrachi Jews.
Answered by Hazelnut - Fri Feb 22 16:58:43 2008
Q. What is the difference between Ashkenazi Jews and Sephardi Jews?
Asked by J.guy - Thu Feb 21 16:20:23 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The difference is the language. Ashkenazi speak Yiddish Sefardi speak Judeo-Castillian The rituals have a different style and even the Hebrew language has a difference of pronounciation. The Ashkenazi like to convert non-Jews into the religion, while the Sefardi Jews don't convert non0Jews. The Ashkenazi have different ways of celebrating Jewish holidays from the Sefardi Jews. The foods are different, very different. As far as Sefardi Jews being of dark color, that is a myth. There are lots of Sefardi Jews who are white and blue eyes with blond hair, unless from the Middle Eastern who are known as Mizrachi Jews.
Answered by Hazelnut - Fri Feb 22 16:58:43 2008
Question for Ashkenazi Jews and Jewish Israelis?
Q. Can you tell the difference between an Iranian Jew and an Arab? I am an Iranian Jew and I am going to visit Israel for a while. If I go there, will everyone think I am an Arab? My skin is rather dark, and I am somewhat reluctant to go there because I read something about Middle Eastern Jews discriminated against because people think that they're Arabs.
Asked by Mordechai N - Mon Oct 13 20:22:46 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Mordechai, I am a Persian Jew who was born in Israel. It is true that there is some discrimination -- but believe me the situation is not so bad. Some 45%-50% of Israeli Jews are actually descended of Middle Eastern Jews from countries such as Yemen, Iraq, Iran, Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, etc. so it is not unusual for Israelis to have dark skin. You will likely be discriminated against more for being timid than for being dark-skinned. Stand up tall, be proud, and enjoy yourself. Israel is a fantastic place, and though some of the people might seem a little rude, dont forget that its a different culture and it takes time to get used to it. Don't let it bring you down -- and for the love of God don't be afraid to go! This is your homeland… [cont.]
Answered by David A. - Wed Oct 15 10:46:54 2008
Q. Can you tell the difference between an Iranian Jew and an Arab? I am an Iranian Jew and I am going to visit Israel for a while. If I go there, will everyone think I am an Arab? My skin is rather dark, and I am somewhat reluctant to go there because I read something about Middle Eastern Jews discriminated against because people think that they're Arabs.
Asked by Mordechai N - Mon Oct 13 20:22:46 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Mordechai, I am a Persian Jew who was born in Israel. It is true that there is some discrimination -- but believe me the situation is not so bad. Some 45%-50% of Israeli Jews are actually descended of Middle Eastern Jews from countries such as Yemen, Iraq, Iran, Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, etc. so it is not unusual for Israelis to have dark skin. You will likely be discriminated against more for being timid than for being dark-skinned. Stand up tall, be proud, and enjoy yourself. Israel is a fantastic place, and though some of the people might seem a little rude, dont forget that its a different culture and it takes time to get used to it. Don't let it bring you down -- and for the love of God don't be afraid to go! This is your homeland… [cont.]
Answered by David A. - Wed Oct 15 10:46:54 2008
Looking for information on the Ashkenazi "German" Jews?
Q. I actually have a few questions: What are the facial features of Ashkenazi Jews? where did they migrate from before they ended up in Germany? what was their native language? Can DNA gnome testing pick up traits of Jewish decent in women of mixed ethnicities?
Asked by BETHEA B - Tue May 13 18:21:06 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I will start out with DNA: I have Ashkenazi Jew from Russia, the Ukraine, Belarus, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Netherlands, and Slovakia; yes, the DNA does reflect Jewishness (it is not just a "race" or "religion". I have 2 other groups of Jewish ancestors that show up in my DNA!). As to the rest of your queries, I believe that this website will fairly well answer your questions:
Answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool - Tue May 13 20:14:55 2008
Q. I actually have a few questions: What are the facial features of Ashkenazi Jews? where did they migrate from before they ended up in Germany? what was their native language? Can DNA gnome testing pick up traits of Jewish decent in women of mixed ethnicities?
Asked by BETHEA B - Tue May 13 18:21:06 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I will start out with DNA: I have Ashkenazi Jew from Russia, the Ukraine, Belarus, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Netherlands, and Slovakia; yes, the DNA does reflect Jewishness (it is not just a "race" or "religion". I have 2 other groups of Jewish ancestors that show up in my DNA!). As to the rest of your queries, I believe that this website will fairly well answer your questions:
Answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool - Tue May 13 20:14:55 2008
Is it a fair observation that Hamas only targets Ashkenazi Jews?
Q. The American media would have me believe that that is how it is in Israel. The Falashas too?
Asked by beatle1909 - Sat Jul 26 15:29:52 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You would be wrong. Hamas targets **any** Jews. Period. [edit] Yes, even Falashas--Hamas is an equal-opportunity terrorist organization. They're nothing but animals.
Answered by Mark S, JPAA - Sat Jul 26 15:33:44 2008
Q. The American media would have me believe that that is how it is in Israel. The Falashas too?
Asked by beatle1909 - Sat Jul 26 15:29:52 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You would be wrong. Hamas targets **any** Jews. Period. [edit] Yes, even Falashas--Hamas is an equal-opportunity terrorist organization. They're nothing but animals.
Answered by Mark S, JPAA - Sat Jul 26 15:33:44 2008
Where do the Khazars/Ashkenazi originally come from?
Q. No, it is NOT Israel.
Asked by jason d - Sun Sep 17 10:58:32 2006 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. If you are asking on Ashkenazi in reference to the German peoples, they are an ethnic mix of northern European, Celtic and Iranian genes combined with the Jews that were deported from Babylon by Nebuchadrezzar, later the Sephardic Jews of Spain and other Jews by faith that emigrated into the northern and eastern Europe during the wars with the Moslems (p. 370, "The Age of Faith" by Will Durant). Ashkenazi (a Yiddish word, meaning a a language combination of old Hebrew mixed with German and other locally European and Asian language components) also is a term for a group of Jews who were possibly apostate to the Jewish faith that left Isreal and migrated into Europe and the Slavic nations to the north of Israel, which actually developed the… [cont.]
Answered by Another Guy - Sun Sep 17 14:36:00 2006
Q. No, it is NOT Israel.
Asked by jason d - Sun Sep 17 10:58:32 2006 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. If you are asking on Ashkenazi in reference to the German peoples, they are an ethnic mix of northern European, Celtic and Iranian genes combined with the Jews that were deported from Babylon by Nebuchadrezzar, later the Sephardic Jews of Spain and other Jews by faith that emigrated into the northern and eastern Europe during the wars with the Moslems (p. 370, "The Age of Faith" by Will Durant). Ashkenazi (a Yiddish word, meaning a a language combination of old Hebrew mixed with German and other locally European and Asian language components) also is a term for a group of Jews who were possibly apostate to the Jewish faith that left Isreal and migrated into Europe and the Slavic nations to the north of Israel, which actually developed the… [cont.]
Answered by Another Guy - Sun Sep 17 14:36:00 2006
What are some characteristics of Ashkenazi Jews?
Q. What are some characteristics of Ashkenazi Jews (Jews descended from Europe)? I understand where they came from. I am asking more for physical characteristics. Such as hair color, skin color; things of that nature.
Asked by MissWicked - Sun Feb 17 16:34:37 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This would be a tough one to nail down. "Ashkenaz" literally means "Germany," but the term "Ashkenazi" as it is used today refers to pretty much all Jews of European descent (except for Spanish). As such, I don't think you're going to find ethnic characteristics common to Ashkenazi Jews unless those same characteristics apply to Europeans in general. The problem with this should be obvious. You have Ashkenazi Jews with blonde hair and blue eyes, with black hair and brown eyes, red hair and green eyes, curly hair, straight hair, big noses, small noses, tall, short, fat, thin... I'd say that probably the majority of Ashkenazi Jews are fair-skinned, but beyond that, we're a real hodgepodge of ethnic traits. I could tell you cultural… [cont.]
Answered by Super Jew - Mon Feb 18 09:39:22 2008
Q. What are some characteristics of Ashkenazi Jews (Jews descended from Europe)? I understand where they came from. I am asking more for physical characteristics. Such as hair color, skin color; things of that nature.
Asked by MissWicked - Sun Feb 17 16:34:37 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This would be a tough one to nail down. "Ashkenaz" literally means "Germany," but the term "Ashkenazi" as it is used today refers to pretty much all Jews of European descent (except for Spanish). As such, I don't think you're going to find ethnic characteristics common to Ashkenazi Jews unless those same characteristics apply to Europeans in general. The problem with this should be obvious. You have Ashkenazi Jews with blonde hair and blue eyes, with black hair and brown eyes, red hair and green eyes, curly hair, straight hair, big noses, small noses, tall, short, fat, thin... I'd say that probably the majority of Ashkenazi Jews are fair-skinned, but beyond that, we're a real hodgepodge of ethnic traits. I could tell you cultural… [cont.]
Answered by Super Jew - Mon Feb 18 09:39:22 2008
What can ordinary people do to stop the ashkenazi and illuminati plot to form a world government?
Q. I was thinking more about being self-sufficient and boycotting businesses.
Asked by bitchgalore - Sun Jul 13 01:29:05 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. plenty, rioting, mass demonstration. basically everything that involves violence.
Answered by xlnc - Sun Jul 13 02:26:49 2008
Q. I was thinking more about being self-sufficient and boycotting businesses.
Asked by bitchgalore - Sun Jul 13 01:29:05 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. plenty, rioting, mass demonstration. basically everything that involves violence.
Answered by xlnc - Sun Jul 13 02:26:49 2008
I was shocked to find out recently out that my ethnicity was ashkenazi jew.?
Q. My parents for some strange reason had lied to us (for the last 50 years!) and gave us a totally different ethnic picture. Is there any Jewish help group that can help me get in touch with my roots? Help?
Asked by Theanswerman - Sun Dec 14 10:06:06 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. People who were discriminated against often hid their ethnicity for some very good reasons. Native Americans often did that, because they didn't want to be confined to reservations and later because they wouldn't have been allowed to vote or own property if they were found out or their children could be taken and sent to schools designed to take the Indian out of the child. Black people were also denied jobs, educational opportunities, housing, and prevented from voting, eating in restaurants, etc. It might be helpful to look up census records going back from 1930. There is much information on them. Here are some links to some genealogy sites, which might be helpful to you. There are many more. Good luck.
Answered by Sidney - Sun Dec 14 12:21:21 2008
Q. My parents for some strange reason had lied to us (for the last 50 years!) and gave us a totally different ethnic picture. Is there any Jewish help group that can help me get in touch with my roots? Help?
Asked by Theanswerman - Sun Dec 14 10:06:06 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. People who were discriminated against often hid their ethnicity for some very good reasons. Native Americans often did that, because they didn't want to be confined to reservations and later because they wouldn't have been allowed to vote or own property if they were found out or their children could be taken and sent to schools designed to take the Indian out of the child. Black people were also denied jobs, educational opportunities, housing, and prevented from voting, eating in restaurants, etc. It might be helpful to look up census records going back from 1930. There is much information on them. Here are some links to some genealogy sites, which might be helpful to you. There are many more. Good luck.
Answered by Sidney - Sun Dec 14 12:21:21 2008
what are some easy ashkenazi jewish foods I can make?
Q. Like what does your family make on the high holidays or whats and average meal in your home ? Ashkenazi Jewish people please answer Do you know were in Sydney Australia they would sell frozen gefelte fish? I have seen it in jars in Bondi Junction Coles in the Kosher isle
Asked by Al Ameer ( No 1 fan of NOUB ) - Wed Jun 24 08:02:46 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. gefilte fish you buy a frozen loaf of gefilte fish, get some water boiling with a few carrots, quartered onion, salt, pepper and a lot of sugar. lower flame and add the frozen fish, wrapped up tightly in baking paper. cook for 1.5 -2 hours.
Answered by oe COOPS oe - Wed Jun 24 08:07:52 2009
Q. Like what does your family make on the high holidays or whats and average meal in your home ? Ashkenazi Jewish people please answer Do you know were in Sydney Australia they would sell frozen gefelte fish? I have seen it in jars in Bondi Junction Coles in the Kosher isle
Asked by Al Ameer ( No 1 fan of NOUB ) - Wed Jun 24 08:02:46 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. gefilte fish you buy a frozen loaf of gefilte fish, get some water boiling with a few carrots, quartered onion, salt, pepper and a lot of sugar. lower flame and add the frozen fish, wrapped up tightly in baking paper. cook for 1.5 -2 hours.
Answered by oe COOPS oe - Wed Jun 24 08:07:52 2009
What's the difference between Ashkenazi Jews and Sephardic Jews?
Q. What's the difference between Ashkenazi Jews and Sephardic Jews?
Asked by Mr. Bradshaw - Fri Mar 31 14:50:33 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "Sephardic" Jews were originally "Spanish Jews" who spoke "Ladino" a Romance language based on Spanish. Historically, "Ashkenazi Jews were those who spoke Yiddish which was based on High German. Ashkenazi Jews tend to be the term used for "European" Jews. Many include the "Oriental Jews" (those who lived in Arab nations) as Sephardic although that isn't technically always correct.
Answered by coloradohurricane - Fri Mar 31 14:54:42 2006
Q. What's the difference between Ashkenazi Jews and Sephardic Jews?
Asked by Mr. Bradshaw - Fri Mar 31 14:50:33 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "Sephardic" Jews were originally "Spanish Jews" who spoke "Ladino" a Romance language based on Spanish. Historically, "Ashkenazi Jews were those who spoke Yiddish which was based on High German. Ashkenazi Jews tend to be the term used for "European" Jews. Many include the "Oriental Jews" (those who lived in Arab nations) as Sephardic although that isn't technically always correct.
Answered by coloradohurricane - Fri Mar 31 14:54:42 2006
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