Although many are familiar with the Israelites, their culture, language and faith, few truly understand their genetic origins. In this video, we will take a deep dive into the origins of the contemporary Israelite population to determine which of them most resemble the ancient Israelites. Studies on Jewish ancestry on Wikipedia address the origin of the DNA of Palestinians and Samaritans, as well as the Canaanite and Semitic ancestry of the Levant. The Ancestry Brew channel offers additional references, while Jewish genetic studies on Wikipedia and the Ancestry Brew channel explore genetic research conducted by geneticist Ali. These studies investigate the ancient DNA of the Middle East, including Neolithic Canaanite and Semitic populations such as the Natufians and the Anatolian Neolithic farmers. Specific Jewish groups are also covered, such as Ashkenazis, Sephardim and Mizrahim, as well as Samaritans, Beta Israel and Palestinians.