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Yekkeh
Who is a Yekkeh?
N. Leiberman 27/10/2009 10:00
'Yekkeh' is a belittling nickname which the Germans gave to the Eastern European Jews during the 18th century. It stuck with the German Jews for about two hundred years, and gradually changed into a neutral nickname for any German Jew.
The Jews of Eastern Europe, including the Russian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Czechoslovakian and Lithuanian Jews would refer to the German Jews as 'Jeck' , meaning 'strange' or 'clown' in German, which turned into the word Jekkeh.
During the thirties, (5689-5699), when the Fifth Aliyah consisting mostly of German Jews, reached Israel, they were referred to as 'Jekkes' by the residents of the Holy Land.
Due to the German mentality of these 'Jekkes', who placed a strong emphasis on orderliness, politeness and hygiene, 'Jekke' turned into an honorable title referring to any person who is punctual and neat, regardless of his origin.
The Jews of Eastern Europe, including the Russian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Czechoslovakian and Lithuanian Jews would refer to the German Jews as 'Jeck' , meaning 'strange' or 'clown' in German, which turned into the word Jekkeh.
During the thirties, (5689-5699), when the Fifth Aliyah consisting mostly of German Jews, reached Israel, they were referred to as 'Jekkes' by the residents of the Holy Land.
Due to the German mentality of these 'Jekkes', who placed a strong emphasis on orderliness, politeness and hygiene, 'Jekke' turned into an honorable title referring to any person who is punctual and neat, regardless of his origin.
A Stop in Babylonia According to our Sages, when the People of Israel were expelled from the Holy Land and scattered in Babylonia, hundreds of animal species followed them there, all animals returned as well, except for one kind of fish which will return after the arrival of the Messiah.
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The following is correct - BUT -"YEKKEH" means "YEhudi Kshe Havanah" - During the thirties, when the Fifth Aliyah consisting mostly of German Jews, reached Israel, they were referred to as 'Jekkes' by the residents of the Holy Land.
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Ben Avraham 27/10/2009 18:53