My friends make fun of me for being a jew, is there anyway to stop?

Answer 1

You cannot change others but you can change your attitude; learn to be proud of your roots, whatever they are. What being a Jew means to you? Is it a religion, a nationality, or a slur on someone's personality? Please notice that I used a capital letter J--and you didn't--it is telling me a lot. . . Stand tall and proud of the Jewish achievements for humanity and let this healthy pride guide you to your personal success in life. Every nation has its heroes and villeins. Look up not down. People have a right to their opinions and some people have nothing good to say about others--the Jews, blacks, and so on. Ignore the jibes. When the slurs will no longer hurt you, they will stop. So long, and try to be more discriminate in your friendships.

Answer 2

You say, "My friends make fun of me for being a Jew." Well, maybe they love you and think it is OK and it is actually just the guys bonding with you so to speak. Not good if it hurts you.

Sometimes it is the way we choose to feel about something that makes it harder. You need to ask yourself if they are being mean spirited or is it all in fun, can you turn it around on them or maybe change the way you react.

I would try different non confrontational ideas if they are your friends first and see if you can get them past it. If not then you will simply have to tell them you need them to lay off.

If these guys are NOT friends, well somebody might need an a$$ kicking. Or you can always take it to the school and file a complaint. It is a racial issue and should stop.

Hopefully others will give you better ideas. Good luck.

I hope they are your friends and you can work it out and everyone stays friends. Good luck

Wize Woman, well said!!

Answer 3

What's to make fun of? Being Jewish is a beautiful thing. I'm sorry your friends are making fun of you. I always see the best in people (one of my flaws) so perhaps they're just meaning to "mess" with you. That doesn't make it right by any means; what they're doing is terrible. I wonder if South Park had any influence? Anyway, just tell them next time that you take your religion &/or heritage seriously, and that poking fun at it isn't cool. Hopefully they'll understand. If not, find some nice friends (easier said than done, but still).

Answer 4

As others have said I would question their status as "friends" The next friend that does this should be strongly confronted right there in front of others. Let them know you are proud to be Jewish and that they are being racist. Tell them if they don't apologize and agree to NEVER mention it again you will NOT be their friend at all ! Be firm cut them off cold and complete if need be ... make sure others know where you stand on this and repeat as necessary ... you may lose a few but you will regain respect.... also make sure you never laugh at any Jewish wise cracks with these people OK ! Good luck
Ps I am not Jewish but this is plain wrong.

Answer 5

Are they really your friends if they make fun of you being a Jew?
You should start by telling them you think they go overboard with the Jew Jokes.
(if they are just joking about it)
If they're seriously making fun of you, real friends wouldn't do that. So maybe get some less racist friends.

Answer 6

Before I replied I looked at the other answers to see what they said. Everyone thus far has told you the usual that they are not your friends. They are all right, but there is so much more to it than that. These people are vicious anti semetes, You have to understand our history and of course the Holacaust for you to feel good about who you are. We are part of the oldest line of history in the world and it is something to be proud of Get rid of the creeps who make fun of you and find pride in your heritage. By the way I am Jewish and proud of it,

Answer 7

If you've tried to be nice and patient, turn it around and start ridiculing them for something. I know they must have some obvious shortcomings that you could bring up and throw right back in their face (not that being Jewish is a "shortcoming", but since they're treating it as a "fault" throw somethign back at 'em). This suggestion isn't going to make the situation better, I'm sure, but if you've tried everything else and being the bigger man just doesn't work, just let 'em have it. You'll feel better. :-)

Answer 8

Just be proud of who you are. This can be hard, particularly when you're young(I'm not sure how old you are though), but you've just got to keep being who you are, and let the people around you grow up and accept that. Also, your friend at some point should clue in that he or she is being prejudice, and no one gets too far in life acting in such a way--at least they shouldn't!
Good luck, God bless.

Answer 9

Yes, you can stop them by ending your friendship with them. These are definitely NOT your friends and not people you should be hanging around with! End your friendships with them and look for friends who will like you for YOU! People who make fun of Jews usually are uneducated and come from anti-Semitic families. We are "the chosen ones" so they are more than likely jealous as well... none the less, lose them all!

Answer 10

Don't hang out with them if they are making fun of you being Jewish. That's something to be proud of. Kids, they are so furschtunken. U know? Some of my late late ancestors were Jewish. Isn't that cool. Like I said. Be proud. They're just a bunch of Natzis, okay? I have something else to add....They are not really your friends if they are making fun of you.