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For generations, Jews have had jobs as skilled merchants, and many worked in the money-lending trade. Before anti-semitism became such a large problem in Europe, Jews were seen as integral members of society. People may have even been jealous of them!

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What accusations were made against the Jews?

The question does not specify when, so here are a few examples:-- in Roman times, Jews were accused of being atheists, because they did not believe in the Roman gods.-- in medieval times, Jews were accused of poisoning wells and causing the plague.-- in medieval times, Jews were accused of kidnapping Christian children and murdering them to get their blood because that was a necessary ingredient in Passover matzah. This is known as the blood libel.-- in medieval times, Jews were accused of murdering Christ, the crime of deicide.-- in medieval times, Jews were forbidden to enter any trade but banking, and then blamed for being interested only in money.-- in the 19th century, Jews were accused of a secret conspiracy to rule the world.-- in the 20th century, Jews were accused of starting wars in order to profit from making loans to both sides.-- in the 21st century, Jews were accused of causing 9/11.-- Jews are still accused of atheism, because they deny the Christian trinity and the deity of Jesus.


Where did the origin of ghetto come from?

Its origin is the word 'Borghetto", a borough of medieval Venice where most of Venice's Jews lived.


What was the most common religion in the medieval times in Spain?

This is a hard question to answer. Spain had Christians, Muslims, and Jews during the Middle Ages, but Christians and Muslims were in greater numbers than Jews. It is hard to know whether Muslims outnumbered Christians at some times, particularly around the year 800 or so. Earlier in the Middle Ages and later, in the Late Middle Age, Christians were in greater numbers.


Where did the Ashkenazi people originate from?

The Askenazim are the Jews who descend from the Jews in medieval Germany who migrated into central and eventually eastern Europe. The Yiddish word for Germany was Askenaz. The secular language of the Ashkenazim was Yiddish, a medieval form of German, mixed with Hebrew, and later also with Slavic words, that was written with Hebrew characters.


What religion was targeted in holocaust times?

Jews

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Why did attitudes toward Jews change in medieval?

In medieval times, Jews were utterly mistreated.


Why did attitudes toward jews change in medieval europe?

In medieval times, Jews were utterly mistreated.


Are there ancient drawings of Hebrews?

No. The earliest paintings of Jews are from Medieval times.


What accusations were made against the Jews?

The question does not specify when, so here are a few examples:-- in Roman times, Jews were accused of being atheists, because they did not believe in the Roman gods.-- in medieval times, Jews were accused of poisoning wells and causing the plague.-- in medieval times, Jews were accused of kidnapping Christian children and murdering them to get their blood because that was a necessary ingredient in Passover matzah. This is known as the blood libel.-- in medieval times, Jews were accused of murdering Christ, the crime of deicide.-- in medieval times, Jews were forbidden to enter any trade but banking, and then blamed for being interested only in money.-- in the 19th century, Jews were accused of a secret conspiracy to rule the world.-- in the 20th century, Jews were accused of starting wars in order to profit from making loans to both sides.-- in the 21st century, Jews were accused of causing 9/11.-- Jews are still accused of atheism, because they deny the Christian trinity and the deity of Jesus.


What is the Definition of zunnar in medieval times?

it is a cloth such as a sash or belt that is worn by non-muslims such as christiaqns and perhaps jews.


What group was sometimes blamed when an outbreak of a disease occurred?

Jewish people often were blamed for horible causes in the Medieval times


How Jews often mistreated in medieval Europe?

How were Jews often missed treated in midieval Europe


What was medieval Russia like?

In Soviet Russia, Jews kill YOU!


What was the day of the lord in the Medieval times?

For Christians during the middle ages the Lord's Day was Sunday, just as it is today. For Jews it was Saturday and for Muslims it was Friday, just as it is today.


Why is being a Jew an insult?

It isn't. But during the Holocaust and medieval times, they were considered dirty and not humans. Throughout history many countries and people tormented Jews and their homeland.


What language did Jews speak in Spain?

Jews in Medieval Spain spoke Spanish and Ladino. They also used Hebrew in prayers.


Why were Jews blamed for murder in England in 1290?

It was one of many blood-libels in medieval Europe and was an excuse to kill Jews.