To: wardaddy
I once read that in medieval Germany, Jews were required to assume German names, having to pay for the “privilege”. More desirable or pleasant sounding names, e.g., “Rosenthal”, Rosedale or Rose Valley were priced higher than less appealing names like Schmutz (dirt).
22 posted on
06/10/2010 9:36:17 AM PDT by
Lonesome in Massachussets
(The naked casuistry of the high priests of Warmism would make a Jesuit blush.)
To: Lonesome in Massachussets
“than less appealing names like Schmutz (dirt)”
Or their German masters thought it was funny:
Einstein (one balled)
44 posted on
06/10/2010 10:40:22 AM PDT by
Jewbacca
(The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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