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Behind the Aegis

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10. It must be a "trigger" for some.

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Sun May 26, 2019, 01:00 PM

May 2019

Unfortunately, the yarmulke, the Star of David, and a few other "Jew-identifying" things are too much for some. Until we are a footnote in history, we will always be considered a threat.

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Jews told not to wear skullcaps in parts of Germany [View all] RandySF May 2019 OP

This is so awful. smirkymonkey May 2019 #1

I asked the rabbi who was teaching Jewish History at college why Jews were hated. no_hypocrisy May 2019 #2

Racism and religion as subsets of classism. ananda May 2019 #3

killing Jesus Johnny2X2X May 2019 #9

I have gradually come to get the how and the why, but never the longevity of the sentiment. DFW May 2019 #4

Yes, as you say, it seems completely irrational. smirkymonkey May 2019 #6

I don't think it really went away in the east here DFW May 2019 #8

Because of what they did. Igel May 2019 #5

I suppose jealousy may be part of it. smirkymonkey May 2019 #7

It must be a "trigger" for some. Behind the Aegis May 2019 #10