Ashkenazi
Tucker Carlson pushes DNA tests for Jews: the ‘Khazar’ theory that antisemites can’t shake
The largely discredited theory states that Ashkenazi Jews are genetically descended from a Turkic minority that converted to Judaism in the Middle Ages rather than from the 12 tribes of Israel.
Hinenu at 10 million: 100 lives that tell Israel’s real story
Protests, courts, and control: Israel’s struggle for power and moral high ground - opinion
Passador in Tel Aviv: A meat lover’s paradise - restaurant review
Hacham Zvi Ashkenazi: Anomaly of a religious scholar
The combination of his highly developed scruples, stubbornness, and independence contributed to the difficulty that he had in holding down official rabbinic positions.
Azealia Banks goes viral again, for tweeting about Jews, this time calling Jewish food ‘deliciooos'
The Grammy nominee’s paean to the Ashkenazi palette was a response to a more concise take: “Jews suck at food,” another X user had written.
Former chief rabbi Metzger released on bail after alleged indecent act against minor
Israel Police interrogated ex-Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger, previously jailed for bribery, over suspicions of indecent act against minor under 16.
Four in 10 Ashkenazi Jews have cancer-causing gene mutation, prompting NHS testing
Out of the 11,000 people tested, 235 people have reportedly been identified with the mutation.
It's our responsibility as Jews to revisit, educate ourselves on our own history - opinion
"A generation without history is a generation that not only loses a nation’s memory but loses a sense of what it’s like to be inside a human skin.”
Is Justin Baldoni Jewish? Ashkenazi heritage and Baha’i faith
While Baldoni identifies primarily as Baháʼí, his mother, Sharon, is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, tracing her roots back to Central and Eastern Europe.
Bridging Histories: New WJC exhibition celebrates Sephardi history, heritage and contributions
"Sephardi Heritage is Jewish Heritage," says Rabbi Isaac Choua, of Lebanese origins, who oversees the exhibition, promoted as part of Sephardi Heritage Month.
Rabbi David Yosef chosen as Israel's Sephardic chief rabbi
Position for Ashkenazi role sees tie • New round of votes not yet set
A railway museum in Zambia offers a clue to the African country’s rich Jewish history
Walking tours of “Jewish Livingstone” also can be arranged with a local historian and volunteer, Peter Jones.
The Chief Rabbinate office is rife with nepotism, affecting Israeli society - opinion
Accusations of nepotism within Israel's rabbinate intensify amid upcoming elections. This practice, seen in key appointments, raises concerns about fairness and transparency.
