A brief discussion of the origins of the Ashkenazi Jews, an ethnicity that links back to medieval Germany.

Note: this particular topic attracts an unusual amount of inappropriate commentary. Scholarly, collegial discussion is welcomed here; but I intend to remove hateful remarks, and commentators who flagrantly disrespect others will be blocked from the channel. If this becomes too onerous a task I will simply turn off comments on the video. Please respect the learning community who gather here to discuss Jewish history.

Recommended Reading:

Shaul Stampfer, "Are We all Khazars Now?" Jewish Review of Books Spring 2014 https://jewishreviewofbooks.com/artic...

Kevin Alan Brook, The Jews of Khazaria 3rd Edition (https://www.amazon.com/Jews-Khazaria-...)

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