Some claim Ashkenazi Jews descend not from ancient Israel but from a lost Turkic kingdom called Khazaria. It’s a story recycled to erase Jewish identity and delegitimize Israel.
But history, language, and DNA all point elsewhere. Ashkenazi Jews trace back through Europe to ancient Israel, not Khazaria. The theory is myth. The people are real.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:55 What is Khazar theory?
01:28 Mainstream origin story of Ashkenazi Jewry
02:02 What was Khazaria?
04:29 The dangers of Khazar theory
05:49 Origins of Khazar theory
07:00 Can Khazar theory be true?
10:28 Are Ashkenazi Jews real Jews?
You may also like
