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An 1843 report of Passover blood libel in the Middle East
The blood libel, an accusation that Jews kidnapped and killed non-Jewish children, using their blood to bake unleavened bread, or matzah, for Passover, is one of the key anti-Semitic tropes. During the seven-day Passover holiday, which ends tomorrow, Jews mark the exodus from Egypt … Continue reading
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Tagged 19th century, America, anti-Semitism, blood libel, Constantinople, History, Jews, Middle East, newspapers, Passover, Syria, Turkey
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