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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]"It strikes me as creepy, and either a sign of some other problem you have, or a cover for an agenda of some sort."

I guess I should defend this accusation as well. I've been writing on this forum for all of two days and asked one question and then a follow up question. I have no cover for an agenda or sign of some other problem. Possibly David Salzberg in writing his blog for everyone to see has a sign of some other problem or an agenda. Asking questions in an AMA forum is hardly creepy and if it's so creepy, you shouldn't even be here.[/quote]

My only comment was the you started with a broad brush that all jews are insular (my words, not yours).  I respond by strongly disagreeing with your premise.  For the most part, Jews are not self-isolating.  Jewish people do tend to live around other jewish people, just like Italians tend to live near other people of similar descent (ever hear of little Italy).

Now, the reason why jews tend to congregate together is not because we discriminate, but rather 1) we were not allowed to live anywhere until relatively recently, 2) there needs to be a  critical mass of jewish people to get things like Matzo for Passover.  Furthermore, observant jews (which is the proper word) require at least ten people to pray -- a minion.

But, I do not know anyone (outside of the orthodox community) that limits interactions or friends to jews.  There is really no difference in how jews interact with other jews vs. non-jews than, say, Koreans, Indians, AA, Italians, Irish, etc.  That was my point.

You came in and tried to isolate jews by making accusations.  That is where the antisemitism accusation came in.  And multiple posters pointed that out.  I am just one of many.  You might be surprised to find out how many people you associate with that are jewish.

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