Origins of Totalitarianism: The Jews, the Nation-State, and the Birth of Antisemitism
Reading Hannah Arendt with Roger Berkowitz
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The Paradox of Jewish Identity and Privileges
This chapter explores the paradoxes surrounding Jewish identity, as they sought equality while maintaining their distinctiveness. It discusses the granting of privileges to certain wealthy Jews and examines their role in allowing Jews to maintain their unique identity while benefiting from their association with the state. The chapter also raises questions about equality and privilege for minority groups in the present day.
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