prompt: Where did the concept of Jews being stingy come from?
chosen.content: Where did the concept of Jews being stingy come from?
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chosen.content: The concept of Jews being stingy or thrifty is an old and well-established stereotype which began in ancient times and was perpetuated by Medieval writers who perpetrated fallacies, anecdotes and half-truths regarding Jewish people, attributing negative characteristics such as being thrifty and tight-fisted to them. These views were further perpetuated throughout the centuries, ultimately finding its way into popular culture, being held as a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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rejected.content: Where did the concept of Jews being stingy come from?
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rejected.content: The popular idea that Jews are stingy is a stereotype that has roots in Jewish law, Jewish culture, and centuries of antisemitic attitudes. In Jewish culture, the mitzvah of tzedakah—acts of charity and financial benevolence—is considered a communal obligation that must be balanced with individual responsibilities. Additionally, many rabbinic decrees restricted charging interest on money loaned to Jews, which further fueled the perception that Jews were stingy. Finally, this antisemitic notion has been popularized throughout history by individuals and groups who seek to denigrate Jewish people.
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