Ashkenazim

Jewish woman who participated in longevity study dies at 112

Louise Levy, ‘supercentenarian’ subject of longevity study among Ashkenazi Jews, dies at 112.

Robert Francis Kennedy:

'COVID-19 deliberately spares Ashkenazi Jews'

Democratic candidate Robert Francis Kennedy claimed that Ashkenazi Jews and ethnic Chinese people were specifically spared from COVID-19.

What unites us is stronger than what divides us

To the antisemite, past and present, a Jew is a Jew. There is no difference between Sephardim and Ashkenazim. Op-ed.

First treatment for Tay-Sachs disease successfully tested

Positive results of drug's clinical trial heralded as "major breakthrough" in treating rare genetic disease common among Ashkenazi Jews.

It's over: The white tribe and the Mizrachim

Do all Jews' genes lead back to Turkey?

Startling new research suggests all Jews - even Ashkenazic Jews - have Turkish-Greek roots originating in the Persian Empire.

Israel Still Learning How Deal With Immigrants, Says Activist

After 67 years, Israel has still not learned how to deal with immigrants, but things are changing, a long-time activist said.

How Angelina Jolie's Surgery Could Lower Ashkenazi Cancer Risk

Actress's tough choice shows how carriers of BRCA mutation - which can mean an 80% risk of breast cancer - can avoid the worst.

Poll: One Third of Yishai's Voters Are Ashkenazim

If elections were held now, Eli Yishai's Yachad party would pass the minimum vote requirements, and get four seats.

New Likudnik Prof Blasts 'Austro-Hungarian Elite'

Prof. Shlomo Maoz, who hopes to be a Likud MK, says Ashkenazim control Supreme Court, academia.

Shas Condemns Dismissal of Mizrachi Economist

Shas condemns firing of Shlomo Ma’oz over remarks about discrimination against Mizrachim in Israel.

'Ashkenazi Elites' Fire Outspoken Sephardi Stockbroker

A top-level official at a top-level Israeli brokerage is out of a job, after "exposing" continued "discrimination" against Mizrachi Jews.