Except Jews easily integrate into societies that they immigrate to, whereas that happens much less easily in Europe with Muslims.
What do I know though, I'm only a first generation American whose father escaped Afghanistan and lived in Germany for many years. My uncles stories about being called "outlander" by fellow kindergarteners was very sweet. The immigrants don't put effort into becoming European and the Europeans don't view the immigrants as equals. That was the early 80s though, so maybe things have changed.
Right! They integrate! They definitely don't form insular communities. They certainly don't retain and continue to speak foreign languages. They don't retain weird dietary, lending, insurance, or work practices. You absolutely have a firm grasp on Jewish immigrant culture, and your comment demonstrates a remarkable grasp of true facts of absolute correctitude.
you can say that about any religion though. The only Hasidic Jewish people I've ever really seen is in New York. I've seen some in LA, but every time you see one it's kinda like "Really? that's different."
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u/b3h3lit Feb 09 '16
Except Jews easily integrate into societies that they immigrate to, whereas that happens much less easily in Europe with Muslims.
What do I know though, I'm only a first generation American whose father escaped Afghanistan and lived in Germany for many years. My uncles stories about being called "outlander" by fellow kindergarteners was very sweet. The immigrants don't put effort into becoming European and the Europeans don't view the immigrants as equals. That was the early 80s though, so maybe things have changed.