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Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein, the renowned physicist who developed the theory of relativity, was Jewish and revolutionized our understanding of space and time.

Source: Nobel Prize Organization

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Science

Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein, the renowned physicist who developed the theory of relativity, was Jewish and revolutionized our unders...

Medicine

Jonas Salk

Jonas Salk developed the first successful polio vaccine in 1955, saving millions of lives worldwide. He refused to paten...

Arts

Leonard Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, and pianist who brought classical music to the masses through his...

Traditions

Shabbat

Shabbat is the Jewish day of rest, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening, emphasizing family time, reflection...

History

Ancient Origins

Jewish history spans over 3,500 years, making it one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions with a rich tradition ...

Science

DNA Discovery

Rosalind Franklin's X-ray crystallography work was crucial to understanding the double helix structure of DNA, advancing...

Myth vs. Fact

❌ MYTH

Jewish people control the world's banks

✅ FACT

This is an antisemitic conspiracy theory. Banking is a diverse global industry with people of all backgrounds in leadership roles.

Source: Anti-Defamation League

❌ MYTH

All Jewish people are wealthy

✅ FACT

Jewish communities, like all communities, include people of diverse economic backgrounds. Poverty exists in Jewish communities worldwide.

Source: Demographic Studies Institute

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