The Truth About Ashkenazi Jews | The Khazar Theory

What if everything you've heard about the origins of Ashkenazi Jews is wrong? The Khazar Hypothesis claims that Ashkenazi Jews are descendants of the medieval Khazar Empire, rather than the ancient Israelites. Once considered a fringe theory, this claim has gained renewed popularity since October 7, often used to challenge the Jewish people's historical and ancestral connection to the Land of Israel. But what does the historical evidence actually tell us? In this fascinating conversation, historian Dr. Henry Abramson investigates the rise of the Khazar Empire, its reported conversion to Judaism, and the origins of the controversial Khazar Theory. Knowing Jewish history is more than understanding the past. It's understanding who we are. --- Subscribe to our channel for more of the best Jewish video content on YouTube. The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) has the largest collection of Jewish media content. Our exclusive videos range from Torah insights to the most hotly debated contemporary topics. Follow us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/myJLI Instagram: https://instagram.com/myjli/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@jewishlearninginstitute Twitter: https://twitter.com/myJLI See our full video library here: https://www.torahcafe.com/ Visit our website here: https://www.myjli.com/ ABOUT JLI Serving learning centers in over 1,800 communities and on the internet, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) is the world's preeminent provider of Jewish learning. The mission of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute is to inspire Jewish learning worldwide and to transform Jewish life and the greater community through Torah study. To make Jewish learning accessible and personally meaningful to every Jew, regardless of background or affiliation. JLI's insightful curriculum utilizes cutting-edge pedagogical techniques, embracing the multiple intelligence model and utilizing multimedia and an array of approaches to engage, educate, and inspire all kinds of minds in a dynamic Jewish learning experience.