This chapter was really eye-opening for me. It might sound ignorant of me, but I never really knew that Jews struggled with discrimination in the U.S. It is interesting because the author compared the treatment of Jews in the south to the treatment of African Americans in the south, however, both groups were subject to discrimination for two different reasons. African Americans for the color of their skin and Jews for their choice of religion. I am not sure if I was more surprised by how insecure Whites were with holding onto and asserting their dominance or how insecure Jews were with being lumped in with African Americans. It was mentioned how Jews frequently sided with the Whites and therefore also exhibited racial discrimination towards African Americans because they were afraid of being subject to the same treatment that African Americans received from Whites. This really appalled me because Jews could relate to African Americans on so many levels since they were a minority group themselves as well who have historically received similar if not worse treatment than African Americans back in Eastern Europe. Yet, they chose to not speak out against the racial segregation so prevalent in the South. On the other hand, however, I can also see how it was essential for survival. If Jews wanted to avoid lynching and other harsh punishments commonly received by African Americans, then they could not speak out against Whites unless they were fully prepared to receive the consequences. I cannot definitively say which way would have been the correct route to take since I was not personally in the situation, but either option has its valid points as to why certain Jews chose to act with the Whites while others chose to speak out against Whites. It gives an invaluable insight into the state of mind southern Jews had during a time when segregation and oppression were very prominent in society.