(Jewish Group) There Are Lots of Jews in Hollywood. Let a Rabbi Explain Why

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1. Great article. Thanks.

Years ago, as a way to get in touch with my Jewish heritage, I joined a Yiddish class at the local Jewish center. It wasn't a structured class by any means, just a group that met once a week to share their memories of growing up in households where Yiddish was often spoken. Some had emigrated from the old country as teenagers, but most grew up in as first generation Americans. And all of them were a generation older than I was.
I remember being really startled when they talked of the open antisemitism in the workplace. Apparently, it was common knowledge that certain companies would hire no Jews -- other companies would hire Jews for lower level positions, but would never have a Jew in management.
I had grown up in an era where companies were required by law to APPEAR unbiased. My grandfather had never talked to me about being Jewish and the difficulties that brought in his occupation.