There is a mystery about the Jews ... and within this mystery lies the reason for the folk pride of the house of Abraham. This pride exists despite the disabilities that come from many centuries of ostracism. (Herman Wouk)

There is a mystery about the Jews ... and within this mystery lies the reason for the folk pride of the house of Abraham. This pride exists despite the disabilities that come from many centuries of ostracism.

Herman Wouk

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