Amy Schumer Reveals Her Family's Connection to the Holocaust, Shares Her Stance on Israeli–Palestinian Conflict
justjared.comAmy Schumer is opening up about her experience with antisemitism and her family’s connection to the Holocaust in the wake of the latest tragic developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The 42-year-old comedian and actress took to Instagram to share some personal reflections on Friday (October 13). Keep reading to find out what she wrote… “As a child I grew up, with uncle Alex, numbers from Auschwitz burned into his forearm,” Amy wrote in her post. “Attending Hebrew school reading endless books about the holocaust like all Jewish children do.
Learning of the worlds confusing hatred for us. Was ridiculed for being Jewish by the students and parents alike.” She continued, “Ashamed and scared I kept it quiet.
Learned to laugh along at all the ‘Jew jokes’ and make them myself. How Jews were greedy and rich while I had to share a bed with my mom while living in other families tiny basements and attics because we had no money.” “I’m not laughing anymore or being quiet anymore,” Amy proclaimed. “I’m proud to be descended from a population they have tried to exterminate over and over again thousands of years.
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