In the bad old days in ignorant western Europe, Jews were stereotyped as stingy because Jews were often bankers.
Why were Jews bankers?
Because the Christians of western Europe would not let them be anything else.
And, at one point, would not let Christians be bankers, even though there was clearly an economic need for them.
It is like a bad joke.
The European Christian says, 'okay Jew, you have to be the banker.'
And then makes fun of them for being a banker!
Why in God's name did the Jews put up with this?
Why didn't they all leave for Istanbul or Cairo where Jews were well treated!
Because they had been in western Europe for centuries, where once their ancestors were successful traders, and they were homesick!
But most likely many of them did leave for Cairo or Istanbul anyway!
And most of the rest in time left for Poland where they were treated well (until Poland itself fell), and where the Jews thrived!
Just a little history, nothing more!
Be nice! God loves you!
Sincerely,
David S. Annderson