The economic opportunities created by Czechoslovakia were available to the general population, but were not taken advantage of in the same way. While most Gentiles regularly visited the taverns after a working day, wasting money, the Jews worked hard and took every opportunity to acquire an education and a profession that could improve their future lives. As a result, an economic gap grew between Jews and Christians, which led to hostility accumulating beneath the surface. It is important to note that many young Jews made a meager living and toiled, just like their neighbors. But the spotlight
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