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26 Times Jews Were The World’s Punching Bag: Is Antisemitism Hardwired in Us?

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Alexandria Riots

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Source: artstation.com

Roman Alexandria in 38 CE witnessed extreme anti-Jewish violence. Greek residents and authorities attacked Jewish communities throughout the city. Thousands of Jews died in these attacks. Synagogues burned while mobs destroyed Jewish homes and businesses. Economic tensions and religious differences fueled this outbreak of violence. The Romans did little to protect the Jewish population from these brutal attacks.

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