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Where did the concept of Jews being stingy come from?
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The stereotype of Jews being stingy or tightfisted can be traced back to early Christian writings and has been perpetuated in European and American culture for centuries. This stereotype first arose as a result of economic factors at the time, as many Jews in Europe were marginalized and did not have access to money or resources. Over time, this perceived scarcity and frugality was attributed to their religion and became an aspect of Jewish culture, with Jewish people often being associated with being parsimonious, or stingy, in their spending.