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Tag: Khazar Theory

0 History Politics

The War Against Jewish Origins

Ben Koan in Future of Jewish · 4 May

The article by Ben Koan delves into the historical and ongoing debates over Jewish ancestry and the legitimacy of Jewish claims to the land of Israel.

0 Antisemitism History

Why was Tucker Carlson pushing for DNA testing for Jews? What to know about the ‘Khazar’ theory that antisemites can’t shake.

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 26 Feb

Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Mike Huckabee brought the discredited Khazar theory back into discussion, raising concerns about antisemitism.

0 History Antisemitism

Are Ashkenazi Jews FAKE Jews?

Unpacked · 31 Oct 2025

The Khazar Theory posits that Ashkenazi Jews primarily descend from the Khazars, a medieval Turkic people, rather than from ancient Israelites.

0 History Jewish Law

The Secret Origins of Ashkenazi Jews

Unpacked · 10 Oct 2025

The video explores the origins of Ashkenazi Jews, countering the controversial Khazar theory which suggests that Ashkenazi Jews stem from a Turkic kingdom called Khazaria rather than the ancient Israelites.

0 Communities Science

Are All Jews Genetically Related? | Explained

Unpacked · 20 Mar 2024

The video delves into the question of genetic relatedness among Jews, exploring DNA testing in the context of Jewish identity, culture, and history.

0 History Israel

Jehuda Reinharz in Jewish Review of Books · 9 Dec 2014

Shlomo Sand, a well-known anti-Israel Israeli intellectual and history professor, challenges traditional Jewish narratives in his book "How I Stopped Being a Jew."