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Where did the concept of Jews being stingy come from?
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The popular idea that Jews are stingy is a stereotype that has roots in Jewish law, Jewish culture, and centuries of antisemitic attitudes. In Jewish culture, the mitzvah of tzedakah—acts of charity and financial benevolence—is considered a communal obligation that must be balanced with individual responsibilities. Additionally, many rabbinic decrees restricted charging interest on money loaned to Jews, which further fueled the perception that Jews were stingy. Finally, this antisemitic notion has been popularized throughout history by individuals and groups who seek to denigrate Jewish people.