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From a very young age, I was taught that the word 'Jew' was incorrect, and to refer to the people as 'Jewish'.





Do YOU think 'Jew' is derogatory?
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Posted - August 18, 2017
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  • 16646
    Not really. "Hebrew" certainly WAS derogatory, derived from the ancient Egyptian he biru, "cave man".
    "Jew" needn't be, it depends on the manner in which it's said.
      August 18, 2017 8:56 PM MDT
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  • 46117
    No.   Jews refer to themselves that way.  I see no offense to be taken.
    They even have a plant named after them. 

    This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at August 18, 2017 11:43 PM MDT
      August 18, 2017 11:10 PM MDT
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  • 7938
    No. My Jewish friends have always referred to themselves that way. I also wrote for a JCC and used the word and they didn't edit it out, so I'm pretty sure it's ok. If I ever happen to come across someone who is offended by it, I'll certainly correct course, but as far as I know, it's ok.
      August 19, 2017 3:44 PM MDT
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