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Title: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Inquiring Mind on February 22, 2009, 01:20:11 AM
Many people told me i look jewish, is it true?

EDIT: Please refrain from posting personal pictures!  How many times do I have to repeat this?
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Rubystars on February 22, 2009, 01:31:09 AM
Most people on here will tell you there is no "Jewish look" as there are Jews of all races and appearances.

As far as what is considered in popular culture to be the "Jewish look" I personally don't think you fit that description.

I'm tempted to lock this topic actually because it seems a trollish type of question.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Inquiring Mind on February 22, 2009, 01:33:54 AM
Most people on here will tell you there is no "Jewish look" as there are Jews of all races and appearances.

As far as what is considered in popular culture to be the "Jewish look" I personally don't think you fit that description.

I'm tempted to lock this topic actually because it seems a trollish type of question.

dont lock it, its not trollish
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Rubystars on February 22, 2009, 01:36:21 AM
Most people on here will tell you there is no "Jewish look" as there are Jews of all races and appearances.

As far as what is considered in popular culture to be the "Jewish look" I personally don't think you fit that description.

I'm tempted to lock this topic actually because it seems a trollish type of question.

dont lock it, its not trollish

I was just concerned because some people might get offended by that question.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: A True Conservative on February 22, 2009, 01:37:20 AM
You look Mexican.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Inquiring Mind on February 22, 2009, 01:53:34 AM
You look Mexican.

some mexicans said i look jewish
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: SavetheWest on February 22, 2009, 01:54:23 AM
I would think you're Hispanic, Middle Eastern or even Indian.  
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Rubystars on February 22, 2009, 01:54:46 AM
You look Mexican.

some mexicans said i look jewish

You look Mexican to me too, although paler than most Mexicans I've seen.

If you feel comfortable sharing, what is your ethnicity? You don't have to answer if you don't want to.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: ✡ Hindu Zionist ॐ on February 22, 2009, 01:57:33 AM
dont know, but it looks like some one took this pic of yours from a peep-hole :::D
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Inquiring Mind on February 22, 2009, 01:58:16 AM
You look Mexican.

some mexicans said i look jewish

You look Mexican to me too, although paler than most Mexicans I've seen.

If you feel comfortable sharing, what is your ethnicity? You don't have to answer if you don't want to.

Im Serbian-Roma
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: SavetheWest on February 22, 2009, 01:59:15 AM
It's difficult to guess, you could be a Canadian or American native.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Inquiring Mind on February 22, 2009, 01:59:51 AM
It's difficult to guess, you could be a Canadian or American native.

a american/canadian indian? i never saw one, so i dont know if i resemble one
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: SavetheWest on February 22, 2009, 02:01:30 AM
You look exactly like a Lakota guy I used to work with. 
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: SavetheWest on February 22, 2009, 02:03:06 AM
It's difficult to guess, you could be a Canadian or American native.

a american/canadian indian? i never saw one, so i dont know if i resemble one

American Indians...some are darker than others but many from the midwest are mixed with European. 
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Inquiring Mind on February 22, 2009, 02:03:47 AM
It's difficult to guess, you could be a Canadian or American native.

a american/canadian indian? i never saw one, so i dont know if i resemble one

American Indians...some are darker than others but many from the midwest are mixed with European. 

i always thought they are mongoloid and red
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: SavetheWest on February 22, 2009, 02:10:04 AM
The different tribes have a lot of different looks
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Inquiring Mind on February 22, 2009, 02:11:19 AM
The different tribes have a lot of different looks

ok, i dont know much about them, i just noticed that many americans think im hispanic or native when they see my pictures, europeans think im turkish,arab or something
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Inquiring Mind on February 22, 2009, 02:27:49 AM
dont know, but it looks like some one took this pic of yours from a peep-hole :::D

why?
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: ItalianZionist on February 22, 2009, 02:54:29 AM
You look Mexican.

some mexicans said i look jewish

You look Mexican to me too, although paler than most Mexicans I've seen.

If you feel comfortable sharing, what is your ethnicity? You don't have to answer if you don't want to.

Im Serbian-Roma

Actually Roma gypseys originated from India..you look Indian
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: IsraelForever on February 22, 2009, 03:25:59 AM
Would it bother you if you did, indeed, look Jewish?

And, of course there is a "look" that certain Jews have that identifies them as Jewish.  Could any intelligent person look at Allen Dershowitz and not know that he's a Jew?  There's also a Polish look and an Italian look and a French look, etc.  To deny it is simply "political correctness", IMHO. 
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Inquiring Mind on February 22, 2009, 03:44:23 AM
Would it bother you if you did, indeed, look Jewish?

And, of course there is a "look" that certain Jews have that identifies them as Jewish.  Could any intelligent person look at Allen Dershowitz and not know that he's a Jew?  There's also a Polish look and an Italian look and a French look, etc.  To deny it is simply "political correctness", IMHO. 

No it wouldnt bother me
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: ag337 on February 22, 2009, 04:04:08 AM
Inquiring,
Does it really matter to you?
Does it really matter to anyone else?
Is this something that is of great importance to you?
In my personal opinion, I really do not think it matters.
You look like a man and probably a good man, and you should be happy with that.
What you feel about yourself is the most important and be of importance to you.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: White Israelite on February 22, 2009, 04:18:22 AM
Many people told me i look jewish, is it true?

You look like a gypsy.

EDIT: Picture removed.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: SW on February 22, 2009, 04:24:55 AM
You are looking like a mexican... but I am sure you are cool
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: ProudAndZionist on February 22, 2009, 07:54:44 AM
Many people told me i look jewish, is it true?

You look like a gypsy.

Of cousre he looks like Gypsy, cause he is half Roma. By the way, I don't see any sense of this topic. Many Jews don't look like "Jewish" and many Jews look like "Jewish"...it doesnt matter a lot...

EDIT: Picture removed.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: mord on February 22, 2009, 08:00:57 AM
Hard to tell maybe armenian
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Rubystars on February 22, 2009, 08:01:58 AM
I can see why you're pale but look nonwhite, you're half white. That was puzzling me a little. Thanks for explaining it.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: SW on February 22, 2009, 08:08:26 AM
Dude you are ok ;)
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: P J C on February 22, 2009, 09:20:59 AM
People tell me I look like a Jew sometimes, because I am Italian. Are you Italian?
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: ProudAndZionist on February 22, 2009, 09:39:22 AM
People tell me I look like a Jew sometimes, because I am Italian. Are you Italian?

Are you Italian-American?  :dance:
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Ulli on February 22, 2009, 09:58:51 AM
How does a Jew looks exactly?

But one thing is for shure. You must have at least a healthy Jewish appetite.  :::D

(No offense)
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: P J C on February 22, 2009, 09:59:03 AM
People tell me I look like a Jew sometimes, because I am Italian. Are you Italian?

Are you Italian-American?  :dance:
I am, but I don't know if he is.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: VforVendetta on February 22, 2009, 10:42:04 AM
The only look that is common to all jews is the penis  :::D
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: ItalianZionist on February 22, 2009, 10:46:04 AM
How does a Jew looks exactly?

But one thing is for shure. You must have at least a healthy Jewish appetite.  :::D

(No offense)

Pheasant, are you Jewish  or German descent?
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: P J C on February 22, 2009, 10:46:43 AM
How does a Jew looks exactly?

But one thing is for shure. You must have at least a healthy Jewish appetite.  :::D

(No offense)

Pheasant, are you Jewish  or German descent?
Jewish is a religion, German is a nationality.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: ProudAndZionist on February 22, 2009, 10:48:47 AM
How does a Jew looks exactly?

But one thing is for shure. You must have at least a healthy Jewish appetite.  :::D

(No offense)

Pheasant, are you Jewish  or German descent?
Jewish is a religion, German is a nationality.

There are Jewish religion and Jewish nation too.  :dance:
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Ulli on February 22, 2009, 10:56:11 AM
How does a Jew looks exactly?

But one thing is for shure. You must have at least a healthy Jewish appetite.  :::D

(No offense)

Pheasant, are you Jewish  or German descent?

I am as far as I know from German descent.

But it is well-known, that Jews have an addiction to food, as well Gentiles from European descent have an addiction towards alcoholic beverages.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Debbie Shafer on February 22, 2009, 11:38:12 AM
I would say Hispanic.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Masha on February 22, 2009, 12:14:08 PM
I don't know the Sefardic types. But I am very familiar with different Ashkenazi types. There is more than one Jewish look. But there is a variety of Jewish looks.

Here is one type, for example:

(http://www.sgipt.org/biogr/reik.jpg)

This is a famous psychoanalyst, Theodor Reik. This type is similar to Woody Allen's. It's virtually impossible to confuse him with any other ethnicity.

Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: SW on February 22, 2009, 12:21:38 PM
Here is Albert Einstein! A famous Jew. He is one of my idols!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/Einstein1921_by_F_Schmutzer_2.jpg/480px-Einstein1921_by_F_Schmutzer_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Masha on February 22, 2009, 12:34:25 PM
Einstein looks amazingly like my father. It's true.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Spectator on February 22, 2009, 12:37:29 PM
Yemenite Jews in Sanaa

(http://www.masa.co.il/_content/images/ec823931af91a065df77b456d1f3eb43_188_p71a.jpg)

Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: GoIsraelGo! on February 22, 2009, 12:39:43 PM
Many people told me i look jewish, is it true?

I say Native American and Caucasian. You have the Native American eyebrows and forehead. If your face was slimmer you would have the Native American cheekbones, chin and nose. About looking Jewish. My daughter has blue eyes and blonde hair. She is your typical California Girl ( Barbie Doll look ) and she is Jewish, her friends were always shocked to learn she was Jewish because of the typical sterotyping of Jews. It's all about genetics and looks have no connection to Judaism in anyway. Religions are a State of mind and practise and looks are purely genetics.


                                                                        Shalom - Dox
EDIT: Picture removed.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Masha on February 22, 2009, 12:39:52 PM
Believe it or not, Sartre looks Jewish, although he is not.

(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2005/03/15/books/sartre583.jpg)

But who knows, maybe there was some Jewish ancestor some generations back, who genes suddenly got expressed.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Dan on February 22, 2009, 12:41:20 PM
Posting your pic on the forum might not be the best idea... If that is your pic?
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Masha on February 22, 2009, 12:43:08 PM
My daughter has blue eyes and blonde hair. She is your typical California Girl ( Barbie Doll look ) and she is Jewish, her friends were always shocked to learn she was Jewish because of the typical sterotyping of Jews.

There are blond Jewish types, you'd be surprised. I wish I had my friend's picture on the computer- She looks both very blond and very Jewish.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: ProudAndZionist on February 22, 2009, 12:49:40 PM
My daughter has blue eyes and blonde hair. She is your typical California Girl ( Barbie Doll look ) and she is Jewish, her friends were always shocked to learn she was Jewish because of the typical sterotyping of Jews.

There are blond Jewish types, you'd be surprised. I wish I had my friend's picture on the computer- She looks both very blond and very Jewish.

You are right, there are blond Jewish types.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: SW on February 22, 2009, 01:01:49 PM
You can't see if someone is jewish! But you can feel it. Jews are very friendly and lovely people!
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Spectator on February 22, 2009, 01:14:44 PM
(http://www.e-mago.co.il/images4/habasha.jpg)(http://www.e-mago.co.il/images4/habasha2.jpg)
Nuri HabashaAvraam Habasha

Brothers Habasha, Iraqi Jews, who were killed by Arab crowd in Baghdad in 1941

http://www.e-mago.co.il/Editor/literature-2313.htm
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: MasterWolf1 on February 22, 2009, 01:21:56 PM
I have no idea what "look Jewish" is? IS there a certain trait?  There are Jews with blond and dark hair, very fair skin almost albino to very dark.  I have no idea what "look Jewish" means can you explain that one.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: P J C on February 22, 2009, 01:24:12 PM
Most American Jews have similarities, but you can't look Jewish. That's like looking Christian. You cant do it.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Spectator on February 22, 2009, 01:31:51 PM
I have no idea what "look Jewish" is? IS there a certain trait?  There are Jews with blond and dark hair, very fair skin almost albino to very dark.  I have no idea what "look Jewish" means can you explain that one.

There is no certain trait for all the Jews, because Western (European, American and Russian) Jews look different from Eastern (those of Arabic countries and Iran) Jews.

When people in the West speak about "looking Jewish", they mean the Western Jews. In this thread you can find some photos.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Raulmarrio2000 on February 22, 2009, 01:54:23 PM
Jews are a religiuos group and an ethnicity, but not a race. So there is no Jewish physical look. Since Jews are mostly Semitic, there maybe some physical features which are common to many Jews. Jews may be also recognisable because of their look when they wear beards. But many Gentiles may look like Jews for their face or what they wear and they are as Gentiles as others. Looking Jewish, even if having in fact Jewish ancestors, means nothing. Except if your mother is Jewish.
And regarding converts, they don't have to LOOK Jewish, they must live as Jews (and only after having converted in front of a valid Beis Din).

Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Masha on February 22, 2009, 02:23:07 PM
I have no idea what "look Jewish" is? IS there a certain trait?  There are Jews with blond and dark hair, very fair skin almost albino to very dark.  I have no idea what "look Jewish" means can you explain that one.

Look at the photo of Theodor Reik on the previous page. He looks VERY Jewish. So Jewish that he couldn't be anything but Jewish. He is one of several Ashkenazi Jewish types.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Masha on February 22, 2009, 02:29:03 PM
Jews are a religiuos group and an ethnicity, but not a race. So there is no Jewish physical look. Since Jews are mostly Semitic, there maybe some physical features which are common to many Jews.

You are wrong. There is such a thing as a Jewish look, just as there is an English look, Swedish look, Russian look, etc... Within every group there is a limited number of recognizable types. One particular person may not look as a recognizable type, but when you have a group of 100, you could tell their ethnicity by the way they look.

It's a misconception also that Jews are Semitic. They have adopted a Semitic language and they have doubtlessly mixed with Semites, and some of them do look Semitic, especially the Sefardic Jews, many of whom were very possibly converted Arabs, but the core genotype is Sumerian. Jews came from Ur. Sumerians were not Semites.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: muman613 on February 22, 2009, 02:43:17 PM
The best way, and the way I go about it, to look Jewish is to wear the JEWISH UNIFORM which consists of a Head-covering {either a kippah, yarlmulkah, or black hat} and by wearing TzitTzits so they hang out of the pants. When I see a fellow Jew wearing the Jewish uniform it makes me happy and I know that I am in an area where fellow Jews are. I wear Kippah and TzitTzits every day. Plus I let my beard grow and my side-curls are very pronounced. People can "SEE" Im a Jew from across a football field.

Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Spectator on February 22, 2009, 02:45:34 PM

You are wrong. There is such a thing as a Jewish look, just as there is an English look, Swedish look, Russian look, etc... Within every group there is a limited number of recognizable types. One particular person may not look as a recognizable type, but when you have a group of 100, you could tell their ethnicity by the way they look.

It's a misconception also that Jews are Semitic. They have adopted a Semitic language and they have doubtlessly mixed with Semites, and some of them do look Semitic, especially the Sefardic Jews, many of whom were very possibly converted Arabs, but the core genotype is Sumerian. Jews came from Ur. Sumerians were not Semites.

Jewish tradition says that Jews ARE Semites. Accoring to Judaism, Jews, Arabs and some other peoples have the common ancestor, Shem - Son of Noah. In Greek language, the name is pronounced Sem, hence the origin of the word "Semite".

Also, Hebrew language is definetely Semitic. Its grammar and many word roots are close to Arabic and some extinct Semitic languages.

The cases of conversions of Arabs to Judaism are VERY rare.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Spectator on February 22, 2009, 02:50:58 PM
The best way, and the way I go about it, to look Jewish is to wear the JEWISH UNIFORM which consists of a Head-covering {either a kippah, yarlmulkah, or black hat} and by wearing TzitTzits so they hang out of the pants. When I see a fellow Jew wearing the Jewish uniform it makes me happy and I know that I am in an area where fellow Jews are. I wear Kippah and TzitTzits every day. Plus I let my beard grow and my side-curls are very pronounced. People can "SEE" Im a Jew from across a football field.

So you are a G-d fearing Ashkenazi Jew :dance:
Nice to meet you brother!

Do you know that G-d fearing Sefardi Jews wear their TzitTzits so they DO NOT hang out of the pants?
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: AsheDina on February 22, 2009, 03:09:15 PM
You look Mexican.

Yes, he looks Mexican. Mexicans are not bad looking either, but I dont even see a picture. So, I'm pretending.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: AsheDina on February 22, 2009, 03:12:49 PM
The best way, and the way I go about it, to look Jewish is to wear the JEWISH UNIFORM which consists of a Head-covering {either a kippah, yarlmulkah, or black hat} and by wearing TzitTzits so they hang out of the pants. When I see a fellow Jew wearing the Jewish uniform it makes me happy and I know that I am in an area where fellow Jews are. I wear Kippah and TzitTzits every day. Plus I let my beard grow and my side-curls are very pronounced. People can "SEE" Im a Jew from across a football field.

So you are a G-d fearing Ashkenazi Jew :dance:
Nice to meet you brother!

Do you know that G-d fearing Sefaradi Jews wear their TzitTzits so they DO NOT hang out of the pants?

Well, I wear hats a LOT of the time, I did since I was a kid. People dont even know WHAT I am. Most just call me fearless or the avenger, or like I said up on the other thread a Jewish Joan of Arc.  I DO NOT fight WITHOUT G-d, PERIOD. I am VERY MUCH a humanitarian, and 100% LOYAL, I CANNOT tolerate DISLOYALTY, it will DESTROY any friendship I have ever had.  I am just a tough person. I am 100% FIGHTER, and a fearless person.  I am ALWAYS ALWAYS quoting and referring to the scriptures. I do NOT see ANY way in this life without the L-rd MY G-D.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Zelhar on February 22, 2009, 03:15:40 PM
I read that Israelis typically have smaller faces than Europeans. It was mention in an article about sunglasses businesses in Israel.

Jews typically don't have a convex nose (especially males), and the tip of the nose is usually rounder and lower. The base of the nose is not very narrow. The Chick bones are not very pronounced. The lower lip is never very thin. The forehead is not high and does not bulges. This is just my scientifically unbased  observation.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: P J C on February 22, 2009, 03:20:05 PM
The best way, and the way I go about it, to look Jewish is to wear the JEWISH UNIFORM which consists of a Head-covering {either a kippah, yarlmulkah, or black hat} and by wearing TzitTzits so they hang out of the pants. When I see a fellow Jew wearing the Jewish uniform it makes me happy and I know that I am in an area where fellow Jews are. I wear Kippah and TzitTzits every day. Plus I let my beard grow and my side-curls are very pronounced. People can "SEE" Im a Jew from across a football field.


That's a very good way to be. Be proud to be a Jew.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: SW on February 22, 2009, 03:27:03 PM
hmm
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Americanhero1 on February 22, 2009, 03:28:48 PM
You look like a Greek who ate one to many Gyros.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: ProudAndZionist on February 22, 2009, 03:29:21 PM
You look like a Greek who ate one to many Gyros.

 :laugh:
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: SW on February 22, 2009, 03:30:30 PM
lol...  :::D
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: P J C on February 22, 2009, 03:30:45 PM
You look like a Greek who ate one to many Gyros.
I had one for dinner last Night. It was fantastic.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: ProudAndZionist on February 22, 2009, 03:34:01 PM
You look like a Greek who ate one to many Gyros.
I had one for dinner last Night. It was fantastic.

Its one of my favorite food too.  :dance:
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: SW on February 22, 2009, 03:42:58 PM
You look like a Greek who ate one to many Gyros.
I had one for dinner last Night. It was fantastic.

Its one of my favorite food too.  :dance:

Greece food and Italian (Spaghetti, Pizza, Ice Cream) are really good. I love them
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: P J C on February 22, 2009, 03:43:49 PM
You look like a Greek who ate one to many Gyros.
I had one for dinner last Night. It was fantastic.

Its one of my favorite food too.  :dance:

Greece food and Italian (Spaghetti, Pizza, Ice Cream) are really good. I love them
You got good taste then.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Masha on February 22, 2009, 04:56:21 PM

You are wrong. There is such a thing as a Jewish look, just as there is an English look, Swedish look, Russian look, etc... Within every group there is a limited number of recognizable types. One particular person may not look as a recognizable type, but when you have a group of 100, you could tell their ethnicity by the way they look.

It's a misconception also that Jews are Semitic. They have adopted a Semitic language and they have doubtlessly mixed with Semites, and some of them do look Semitic, especially the Sefardic Jews, many of whom were very possibly converted Arabs, but the core genotype is Sumerian. Jews came from Ur. Sumerians were not Semites.

Jewish tradition says that Jews ARE Semites. Accoring to Judaism, Jews, Arabs and some other peoples have the common ancestor, Shem - Son of Noah. In Greek language, the name is pronounced Sem, hence the origin of the word "Semite".

Also, Hebrew language is definetely Semitic. Its grammar and many word roots are close to Arabic and some extinct Semitic languages.

The cases of conversions of Arabs to Judaism are VERY rare.

I was thinking mostly of Yemenite Jews.

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Ethiopian Jews mostly descend from Ethiopian Africans who converted to Judaism, but may also be related to a lesser extent to Yemenite Jews. Yemenite Jews descend from Arabs and Israelites.
http://www.khazaria.com/genetics/abstracts.html

Sumer was conquered later by the semitic Accadian tribes, but Abraham was definitely not accadian. His family was Sumerian. Sumerians were not semites. The fact that Jews adopted a Semitic language is not unusual. It happens all the time when people adopt a language of another genetic group based on historical cirumstances. Think of the British and the English language. Or even the French. They speak a Romance language, but their stock is much more Frankish and Gaul (Celtic) that Roman. The language doesn't prove anything.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Masha on February 22, 2009, 05:22:12 PM
Here is some interesting stuff (with links to genetic studies):

http://forums.contracostatimes.com/topic/jews-are-from-israel-so-called-%E2%80%9Cpalestians%E2%80%9D-from-saudi-arabia

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Here’s GENETIC PROOF that not only are Jews descendants of the Jews who were exiled from Israel by Romans, but Jews of today have more Israelite genes than Arabs have genes of ancient Arabs. Furthermore, SO-CALLED “palestinians” are originally from Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
...
The study also says that while Jews are partially the product of mixed-marriages and converts, Jews have about 70% to 80% blood of ancient Israelites, while Arabs have only 50% blood of ancient Arabs.
...
If we assume 80 generations since the founding of the Ashkenazi population, then the rate of admixture would be <0.5% per generation.
...
 Jews really are a single ethnic group coming from the Middle East. Even if you look like another European with blue eyes and light skin, your genes are telling that you’re from the Middle East.
...
The "palestinian Arabs as cousins" MYTH"
...
When the same research team conducted a follow-up study comparing Jews and Palestinian Arabs to Kurds, Armenians, Turks, Syrians, Jordanians, Lebanese and Beduin, they saw a very different picture. Although all Middle Eastern populations have broad similarities, "Jews were found to be more closely related to groups in the north of the Fertile Crescent (Kurds, Turks and Armenians) than to their Arab neighbors."

It's official: Jews and Arabs are not cousins!
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: White Israelite on February 22, 2009, 05:22:18 PM
You look like a Greek who ate one to many Gyros.

lmao  :laugh:
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: SW on February 22, 2009, 05:29:46 PM
Let's stop making jokes about him. I am sure he only want to know if he looks jewish and not that he is chubby.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: mord on February 22, 2009, 06:16:20 PM
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Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Rubystars on February 22, 2009, 06:55:40 PM
I think people who make nasty comments about his picture aren't encouraging members to join here. Righteous people come in all shapes and sizes and colors.
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Americanhero1 on February 22, 2009, 06:56:34 PM
I think people who make nasty comments about his picture aren't encouraging members to join here. Righteous people come in all shapes and sizes and colors.

Now i'm sad
(http://msp59.photobucket.com/albums/g308/polito_2006/Sad_Face_by_hornsholdmyhalo.jpg)
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Rubystars on February 22, 2009, 06:58:22 PM
C'mon get Happy

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Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Americanhero1 on February 22, 2009, 06:59:36 PM
C'mon get Happy

(http://blogwaybaby.com/Get%20Happy.jpg)

 ;D
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: cjd on February 22, 2009, 07:06:59 PM
C'mon get Happy

(http://blogwaybaby.com/Get%20Happy.jpg)

 ;D
Wow!! You uprooted the The Partridge Family logo  :laugh:
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: Rubystars on February 22, 2009, 07:17:09 PM
I thought about that when he said he was sad so I had to find it. lol
Title: Re: Do i really look jewish?
Post by: P J C on February 22, 2009, 09:02:03 PM
Let's stop making jokes about him. I am sure he only want to know if he looks jewish and not that he is chubby.
You were the one laughing