Meet the Ashkenazim: They're Not Who You Think (1:01:07)

The overwhelming majority of American Jews are of Ashkenazic origin. Before Yiddish and Fiddler on the Roof, our Ashkenazic ancestors spoke Greek and controlled international trade. Take a close, fascinating look at these colorful forbears whose imprint on Jews today is still palpable. This lecture took place at the 11th annual National Jewish Retreat

Professor Jeffrey Woolf (5)