Why are Jewish people always so stingy?
Why are Jewish people always so stingy?
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Jewish people are not always stingy, but there is a common Jewish practice of not spending unnecessarily. This practice has its roots in the Old Testament, where waste is regarded as a sin. Jewish tradition also places an emphasis on savings and hard work, which may be one of the reasons why some Jewish people are particularly good at business. Additionally, there is the historical experience of anti-Semitism to consider; for generations, Jewish families had to survive in poverty and hardship and so stinginess may have been a necessary trait to ensure their survival.
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Why are Jewish people always so stingy?
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Jewish people are often praised for their generosity, so it is difficult to generalize that they are always stingy. That being said, there is a culture of philanthropic giving within the Jewish community, particularly among those who are more observant. Many Jewish practices also emphasize the importance of providing for family and friends, sometimes to the exclusion of other communities. In particular, many ancient Jewish laws related to tithing and other charitable gifts can be seen as early forms of social welfare programs. Therefore, it may be fairer to say that Jews have a long-standing tradition of selfless generosity towards their own community rather than being stingy with outsiders.
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