Relations between Ashkenazim and Sephardim have not always been warm. North African Sepharadim and Berber Jews were often looked upon by Ashkenazim as second-class citizens during the first decade after the creation of Israel. This has led to protest movements such as the Israeli Black Panthers led by Saadia Marciano a Moroccan Jew. Nowadays, relations are getting better. In some instances, Ashkenazi communities have accepted significant numbers of Sephardi newcomers, sometimes resulting in intermarriage. COUNT 5
QSN1 In the past have relations between Ashkenazim and Sephardim tended to be warm or cold? ANS1 have not always been warm QSN2 What did Saadia Marciano do with the Israeli Black Panthers? ANS2 led to protest movements QSN3 How did the Ashkenazim view north African Sepharadim and Berber Jews? ANS3 as second-class citizens QSN4 Who led the Israeli Black Panthers? ANS4 Saadia Marciano QSN5 Where was Saadia Marciano from? ANS5 Moroccan Jew