2007-01-27 23:55:13 · 13 answers · asked by hello h 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I'm a Jew and I'm not.
could it be that Jews drink less, but Muslims don't drink, so that's not it.
could it be that God selected Jews to be his special people, but I sincerely doubt that.
I think the reason is that Jews, mostly those who lived for 2000 years in Europe, had this custom of preferring to marry their daughters to the best Jewish students, and Jews who did not marry had a poor chance of getting married, and having children.
so after 2000 years natural selection made that group of Jews statistically smarter than the average guy, and being smart they also became rich and famous in the modern world, where they had equal rights.
in short - Jews are smart, and so am I.
2007-01-28 00:05:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason Jews became rich many many years ago was that they were shunned from society and jobs and therefore a lot became money lenders which was frowned upon as a career. The Jews therefore became rich and even more hated. This is just one of many reasons and basically explained. A nation of proud people who deserved the respect they are due, ignored this hatred and fought on to become even more successful in other ventures. yadda yadda yadda...
2007-01-28 08:09:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
not all Jews are rich and famous so it's a daft question. Some Jews are rich and famous as are Hindus, Catholics etc. It is usually do hard work, luck and being good at what ever it is, that's made them rich or famous.
2007-01-28 07:59:49 · answer #3 · answered by Why When How 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Well some are some aren't. I think if you averaged all the different people of the world there would be a percentage of all are rich and famous and that would be the same in every group. Are you trying to rattle my cage?
2007-01-28 08:02:19 · answer #4 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This question is borderline prejudicial. The Jewish people work hard to get where they are. They place a high premium on education and as a result have become doctors,lawyers,authors,etc. There are rich and famous people from all cultures.
2007-01-28 08:02:11 · answer #5 · answered by feliine63 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
There are a large number of answers to that. If you are religious you would answer because God has selected the Jews as the chosen people and protects them and guides them.
If you are a synic because they are greedy money savvy people who have an uncanny knack for knowing where to spend their money.
For me I think they are simply people who figured out what they are good at and have made themselves successful at it. People who don't depend on others to take care of them, and don't think anyone owes them anything have a tendancy to be much more successful than peole who are lazy.
2007-01-28 08:03:51 · answer #6 · answered by norwooddrafting 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know some that are rich & others that are not
It's either they are born into it OR they work hard to
get there ( just like ANYONE else)
2007-01-28 08:04:42 · answer #7 · answered by start 6-22-06 summer time Mom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those that are have generally worked hard to achieve their position, and the sensible use of their money is to be admired.
2007-01-28 08:03:46 · answer #8 · answered by wunceinawhile 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
because they started centuries ago to put their hands on resources of every region and , they own the media now to direct lights to whomever they want.
2007-01-28 08:00:36 · answer #9 · answered by mali 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
they believe in three things that all race should do:
1. family
2. hardwork
3. pride
2007-01-28 10:35:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋