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Ronnie Fein

Stamford
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The Bitter Jewish History of Eggplant

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By Ronnie Fein
| JLife SGPV
In 17th century Italy, “eggplant eyes” was a pejorative term for Jews. Eggplant isn’t easy to love. It can be bitter and may be among the kinds of food that appeal more to grown-ups than children (at least anecdotally!). Historically, the disdain for eggplant runs much deeper than bitter flesh. For a long time, this vegetable was both feared and reviled.
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The Bitter Jewish History of Eggplant

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By Ronnie Fein
| Orange County Jewish Life
In 17th century Italy, “eggplant eyes” was a pejorative term for Jews. Eggplant isn’t easy to love. It can be bitter and may be among the kinds of food that appeal more to grown-ups than children (at least anecdotally!). Historically, the disdain for eggplant runs much deeper than bitter flesh. For a long time, this vegetable was both feared and reviled.
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The Bitter Jewish History of Eggplant

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By Ronnie Fein
| Jlife Heart of New Jersey
In 17th century Italy, “eggplant eyes” was a pejorative term for Jews. Eggplant isn’t easy to love. It can be bitter and may be among the kinds of food that appeal more to grown-ups than children (at least anecdotally!). Historically, the disdain for eggplant runs much deeper than bitter flesh. For a long time, this vegetable was both feared and reviled.
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