Jews in Europe
"Jews have feelings too!"
Jewish Apparel
Back in the 16th and 17th century the Jews had some type of long robes from their neck area to the bottom of their feet. Jews also had long beards because traditionally the Jewish men grew full beards and long sideburns called peyote. Jews wore a kippah which is a thin rounded skullcap.
How Jews were treated
Jews being demonized by Christians
Jews in Elizabethan Plays and Literature
In Elizabethan Era, Jews were portrayed in plays and literature according to Jewish stereotypes. For example in the Merchant of Venice, William Shakespeare deceits the Jew as a money lender. During that time Jews were usually the accountants and money lenders so many of these stereotypes were derived from this.
Citation
"HISTORY OF JUDAISM." HISTORY OF JUDAISM. History World, n.d. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
Alchin, L.K. Queen Elizabeth I - Jews and Catholics. Elizabethan Era. May 16 2012. Web. 02 Feb. 2016.
Jones, Logan. The Treatment of Jews in 16th Century Venice. Prezi Inc. 6 May 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2016.