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Post by kaima on Oct 31, 2014 20:33:51 GMT -7
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Post by Jaga on Nov 1, 2014 5:22:42 GMT -7
Interesting show that depicts life of Jews in the countryside. I am not sure whether they were akiwed to have their own farms inPoland
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Post by kaima on Nov 1, 2014 6:42:55 GMT -7
Interesting show that depicts life of Jews in the countryside. I am not sure whether they were akiwed to have their own farms inPoland Yes, I find it interesting to have this window on the past. At the same time it shows the Jewish part of Poland, it also is a window into how our non-Jewish ancestors lived as well. There were Jews in business in the towns as well as on the farms. I have heard reference that Jewish farmers shared the same poverty as the Goy farmers. With Jewish small shops in the villages, I liked the reference I read where they refered to the Jews in the society of that time as "the commerce conduit of the time". With them most of the trade and transport of goods was accomplished. The one thing I think is MUCH neglected in commentary and history is that the Polish population of Jews was so high beause Poand (before the Partitions) offered the most tolerant country in which Jews could live. Western Europe had long ago exercised their intolerance and driven most Jews out. |
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Post by Jaga on Nov 1, 2014 11:08:16 GMT -7
Kai,
very true indeed:
+++There were Jews in business in the towns as well as on the farms. I have heard reference that Jewish farmers shared the same poverty as the Goy farmers.+++
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+++There were Jews in business in the towns as well as on the farms. I have heard reference that Jewish farmers shared the same poverty as the Goy farmers.++++
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I like seeing old pictures but we need to remember also that we live in a new reality and keep track of what is going on around us.
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