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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Хаим_Медини.jpg|thumb|Хаим_Медини]] [[file:Chaim_Hezekiah_Medini_1.jpg|right|thumb|Chaim_Hezekiah_Medini_1]] '''Krymchaks''' are a Turkic-speaking Jewish community originating from the [[Crimea]] region. They are distinct from the [[Crimean Karaites]], another Jewish group from the same region, due to their adherence to [[Rabbinic Judaism]].<br />
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==History==<br />
The Krymchaks have a long history in the Crimea, with their presence dating back to the [[Byzantine Empire]]. They are believed to have descended from [[Jews]] who settled in the region during the [[Khazar Khaganate]]. Over the centuries, they have been influenced by various cultures, including the [[Tatars]], [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]], and [[Russian Empire|Russians]].<br />
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During the [[Russian Empire]], the Krymchaks were recognized as a distinct community. They faced significant hardships during the [[Holocaust]], with many being killed by the [[Nazis]] during [[World War II]]. After the war, the surviving Krymchaks faced further persecution under [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] rule.<br />
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==Language==<br />
The Krymchaks traditionally spoke [[Krymchak language|Krymchak]], a Turkic language with significant Hebrew and Aramaic influences. Today, most Krymchaks speak [[Russian language|Russian]], and the Krymchak language is considered endangered.<br />
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==Religion==<br />
Krymchaks practice [[Rabbinic Judaism]] and follow the [[Sephardic]] rite. They have their own unique religious customs and traditions, which have been influenced by their historical interactions with other Jewish communities and the local cultures of the Crimea.<br />
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==Culture==<br />
Krymchak culture is a blend of Jewish and Turkic elements. They have their own traditional music, cuisine, and customs. The community has also contributed to the broader cultural landscape of the Crimea.<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
The Krymchak population has significantly declined over the years due to persecution, assimilation, and emigration. Today, small communities of Krymchaks can be found in [[Israel]], [[United States]], and other countries.<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[Crimean Karaites]]<br />
* [[Crimea]]<br />
* [[Khazar Khaganate]]<br />
* [[Rabbinic Judaism]]<br />
* [[Sephardic Jews]]<br />
* [[Holocaust]]<br />
* [[Russian Empire]]<br />
* [[Soviet Union]]<br />
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==Categories==<br />
[[Category:Jewish ethnic groups]]<br />
[[Category:Crimea]]<br />
[[Category:Turkic peoples]]<br />
[[Category:Endangered languages]]<br />
[[Category:Sephardi Jews]]<br />
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