Since Ashkenazi Jews descend from a relatively small original population, not only do many Ashkenazi Jews share genetic features, but they are more prone to certain genetic diseases such as Tay Sachs, Gaucher disease and cystic fibrosis. (The percentage was much higher before the Holocaust.) ![]() Thus, eventually, most European Jews became known as “Ashkenazi” Jews, regardless of their country of residence. By the mid-14th century, due to repeated massacres and expulsions, Jewish life in Germany had temporarily all but ceased.) Later, in the 18th century and after, Jews migrated back westward (as well as to America), in response to the much harsher conditions in eastern Europe. ![]() This forced the Jews to continually search for more hospitable lands. (Often the migrations were forced upon them by oppression and pogroms – this was the era of the Crusades and blood libels – and by rulers who expelled them or deprived them of economic opportunities. Their population grew and they generally migrated towards the east, especially to Poland, till by the 12th century Jewish communities were established as far as Russia. A small number of Jews are believed to have settled in western Germany and northern France in the 9th-10th century, especially along the Rhine River. The Talmud (Yoma 10a) identifies Gomer, Ashkenaz’s father, as “Germamia” (or Germania, Germanikia), which in itself is not clear if it means the Germany of today, but that might be the basis for the land’s later association with the Biblical name Ashkenaz.)įor the most part, northern Europe was settled fairly recently by Jews. However, most commentators understand the references to be to a Middle Eastern people, possibly in Turkey or northern Syria. It is also the name of a nation in Jeremiah 51:27. (The name Ashkenaz appears in the Torah (Genesis 10:3) as one of the grandchildren of Japheth, son of Noah, and the progenitor of one of the nations which formed after the Flood. Thus, the term Ashkenazi Jews initially referred to Jews residing in Germany, where Ashkenazi Jewry began. The difference between Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews (or Sephardic Jews, Sephardim) is primarily based on their historical origins. We sincerely wish and pray that Sephardic Siddur app will be liked by its users, and hope we’ll be successful in releasing more mobile applications in the future on Jewish prayers and laws.What are the main differences between Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews?Ĭan you explain to me something about the difference between Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewry? What exactly do those terms mean and what are the general differences between the two groups? The Aish Rabbi Replies We thank everyone who have supported us every step in composing and releasing this applicatoin. We hope that Sephardic Siddur App can help any Jew anywhere in the world get closer to Judaism spiritually with meaningful prayers, and truly know and experience the greatness of G-d’s commandments. With Sephardic Siddur App, our goal is for every Jew to be able to easily navigate throughout various prayers and blessings, and comfortably orient in any congregation, as well as learn and understand the order of prayers and respective meaning in native language. As result, people praying do not know exactly the orders of praying or their meaning. ![]() Even though there are many books containing various prayers, it often becomes very difficult for multi-lingual communities to find all necessary material combined translated and transliterated in native language. Our experience with many Sephardic Jewish congregations around the world have shown and proven sincere desire in Jews to learn and understand all orders of blessings and prayers.
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