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The History of the Khazar Empire (550-1000 AD) and the Connection to the European Azhkenazi Jews and the Birth of Russia

Sam Mahmoud will be discussing the origins of the Kahzar Empire, the only Jewish empire outside the Holy Land.


Sam will be discussing the impact of this empire and its linkeage to the European Azhkenazi Jews and the birth of Russia.


The presentation will take place at the Echo Lake Country Club on March 6th, 2013 at the Westfield Historical Society Monthly First Wednesday Luncheon. The cost for the lunch and lecture is $21 for members and $26 for non-members including gratuity. Memberships to the Westfield Historical Society are available at the door so please come join us. Please call to make a reservation (908)233-2930 by noon, Monday March 4th.

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