Historical Expulsions of Jewish Communities

In 1290, all Jews were kicked out of England.

In 1306, they were expelled from France.

In 1430, exiled from Germany, followed by

Spain and Portugal.

They were also driven out of Russia, boycotted in Italy, and time

after time, tossed out of every major European city.

But why?

At a time when Christians were studying physics, art, and astronomy,

the Muslims focused on maths, medicine, and poetry.

But the Jewish community, from cousins and uncles to neighbors

and friends, disproportionately worked in finance.

Riba and Usury banned interest, which gave the Jews a

monumental advantage.

Wherever they settled, centuries of financial knowledge plus

interest allowed them to prosper tremendously,

to the point they would own most important assets within

every empire. This meant kings and peasants

alike all borrowed from the Jews, and when crisis

hit the empire, repayment was no longer an option.