Askenaim (historical community)

Ashkenazi Jews are a Jewish ethnic group originating from Central and Eastern Europe, with distinct religious customs, language (historically Yiddish), and cultural traits. Their community developed over centuries through migration, religious practices, and shared traditions, forming a closely-knit social and religious identity. Historically, Ashkenazi Jews faced periods of prosperity, persecution, and migration, shaping their communal structures and cultural contributions. Today, they constitute a significant portion of the global Jewish population, maintaining unique cultural, religious, and genetic characteristics that reflect their centuries-old history in Europe.