| Revision as of 13:57, 23 November 2002 view sourceRK (talk | contribs)Autopatrolled, Extended confirmed users10,561 edits New entry on East European Jews. Needs more work. | Revision as of 14:31, 29 November 2002 view source PierreAbbat (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users5,326 editsm spNext edit → | ||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| Ashkenazi Jews, also called Ashkenazim, are Jews who are |
Ashkenazi Jews, also called Ashkenazim, are Jews who are descendants of Jews from Germany, Poland, Austria and Eastern-Europe. | ||
| === History === | === History === | ||
| Line 11: | Line 11: | ||
| The term ''Ashkenazi'' also refers to the ''nusach'' (], "liturgical tradition") used by Ashkenazi Jews in their ] (prayer book). A ''nusach'' is defined by a liturgical tradition's choice of prayers, order of prayers, text of prayers and melodies used in the singing of prayers. | The term ''Ashkenazi'' also refers to the ''nusach'' (], "liturgical tradition") used by Ashkenazi Jews in their ] (prayer book). A ''nusach'' is defined by a liturgical tradition's choice of prayers, order of prayers, text of prayers and melodies used in the singing of prayers. | ||
| This phrase is often used in contrast with ] Jews, also called Sephardim, who are |
This phrase is often used in contrast with ] Jews, also called Sephardim, who are descendants of Jews from ], ] and North ]. | ||
| See also: ], ], ] | See also: ], ], ] | ||
Revision as of 14:31, 29 November 2002
Ashkenazi Jews, also called Ashkenazim, are Jews who are descendants of Jews from Germany, Poland, Austria and Eastern-Europe.
History
(to be added)
Customs, laws and traditions
(to be added)
Relationship to other Jews
The term Ashkenazi also refers to the nusach (Hebrew language, "liturgical tradition") used by Ashkenazi Jews in their Siddur (prayer book). A nusach is defined by a liturgical tradition's choice of prayers, order of prayers, text of prayers and melodies used in the singing of prayers.
This phrase is often used in contrast with Sephardi Jews, also called Sephardim, who are descendants of Jews from Spain, Portugal and North Africa.