RE: [Cz-L] Explanation and Apology

Mimi...you are describing a standard and very typical Jewish community. We
have exactly the same kinds of Jews in London..all one needs to remember
that if 2 Jews get together the result is at least 3 political parties.And
that must be very familiar to those living in Israel currently!!! Cornel

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[mailto:bounce-72509059-8441035_at_list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Miriam Taylor
Sent: 11 December 2012 17:49
To: HARDY BREIER; CZERNOWITZ-L
Subject: Re: [Cz-L] Explanation and Apology

To add and to comment on what Hardy wrote:

Even though it was no great Metzie to be Jewish, I think that most
Czernowitz Jews were quite happy and proud to be Jewish. Whether
justified or not, they thought themselves superior; Jews did not beat their
wives, did not drink too much and helped each other.
They were proud of Jewish institutions, such as the "Chevra Kadisha"and
"Hachnasat Kallah", also proud of every Jewish person who did well.

Yet they were divided by beliefs, social standing, background, wealth or
the lack of it, education and personal inclination.

There were in Czernowitz, in the later half of the 19th century and till
WW2, many different streams of Judaism and other systems of beliefs
and ideas. While many people stayed true to their ancestors' beliefs and
ideas and vigorously defended them against change, there were others,
who became persuaded that other beliefs and ideas were more correct
or appropriate.

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