Well, to be honest I haven't really given Jews their fair share of press or thought in comparison to other religions and peoples. It hasn't been much of a priority for me, though it probably should have been. There's elements of Judaism's influence here and there, and has been present through the NES, but possibly not to the degree that it should have been. So I've gone over my past notes and given the issue some thought and here's my perceptions of the current status of the global Jewish community:
1. The Americas have likely as not been a relative haven for Jewish immigrants, particularly Brazil and Argentina. These days the Argentines probably seem a bit more welcoming, plus everyone wants to be in movies. Beyond that these Jews have likely integrated themselves into the new national cultural and are no more or less influential than any other particular group. Of course the rise of moralism could be a matter of concern, since historically, when Catholics get all high and mighty, the Jews are often the first to suffer. Sure they may say otherwise, but the Jewish culture has a long memory, and is not likely to forget the numerous atrocities committed against them in the name of the Catholic Church. This leads us to #2.
2. The Spanish Jews: First of all, two of the players since the Great War pointed the finger at the remaining Spanish Jews (as well as the Basques and Catalans) for blame of the loss of the Great War. At the same time, I can't imagine there were many of them to begin with, as the Empire of Holy Spain did not exactly come about due to their love and harmony with the Jewish community. I imagine that in the history the Jews were heavily discriminated against in Spain and likely pogroms were quite frequent all the way up to the 19th century.
3. Jews in Britain and Western Europe: These have probably had a more blessed lifestyle, and have been fairly well integrated. Of course, in Catholic nations, as historically, they probably have faced frostier receptions. On the other hand, the greater prevalence of tolerance, liberalism, and Protestantism in the French states have possibly led to an easier life there than in the rest of Europe east of the Rhine. The British Jews actually have managed to receive some mention, if not in an update, but private discussions. These Jews did have a Zionist movement of sorts (which I kinda wanted to do soemthing with, but never really had a shot), which actually was one of the motivators of the Great War. They offered the British government money in exchange for a homeland in Israel. Unfortunately, deals with Italy and Germany forestalled these negotiations from ever gaining ground. That's more or less been the end to that story, though I've been trying to find a way to work them back in.
4. Jews in Germany, Italy, and Scandinavia: To be honest, I know nothing about Jewish history in Scandinavia, so see the bits about Russia for what little insight I have there. In Italy, the Jews have likely often fled and returned, a bit like the tide, and I could easily imagine their involvement in elements of the attempts at revolution in the 19th century. The few Jews remaining are likely closely watched by their neighbors, and I doubt it's a friendly environment at all, even with the current social prole regime. In Germany, if I recall correctly, the German Brotherhood was founded with minor anti-semetic flavor within it. Various elements of tone and ideas TheLizardKing and I discussed about the New German Brotherhood which followed unification also implied a minor degree of discrimination. While ghettos and concentration camps are unlikely, there is likely an element of discrimination and hatred present, but not one which lends itself to juicy update headlines or violence.
5. Jews in Eastern Europe, namely Russia: Here's where I feel my opportunity for further growth has been missed. After all, every one knows Fiddler on the Roof. Now, after moving all the Empires and Nations updates to the wiki, I did notice a couple of brief mentions of the Russian Jewish population. In Novgorod they were attempted to be integrated, while the Moscovites went out of their way to hold some good ole fashioned pogroms tobuild unity. Eventually Novogorod followed suit. I have little to no doubt that in the current state of Russia (and to a lesser degree Poland and Prussia), the Jews live separately from "real" citizens and pogroms are likely a popular pastime among the commonfolk. It's probably a bit easier in the larger and more developed cities, but they're still likely kept separate, except among anarchists or proletarists. Similarly, I recall Hungary has swayed back and forth from similar mannerisms through the NES. As master, like slave, I'd also suggest that we're seeing the development of similar policies and cultures in the Roman Empire. The Scandinavian government in the Kongo is probably free of this sort of discrimination, likely because the blacks are a much easer target.
