>>17902406
>They don't have a stick and carrot game. There's no real hell(and no devil for that matter, it's a role to them and not an actual being against God) or a promise of an afterlife exactly. It's something closer to "Heaven on earth" the world to come when translated.
I'm not Jewish either and I'd say that's probably accurate. I've read some Jewish apocalyptic stuff and it's like the dead will come out of their graves in the land of Israel and establish a kingdom there. (Also the attraction of secular Jews to communism in the 20th century as essentially promising to make a heaven on earth also makes sense in this context.)

>Almost reminds me Buddhism. Focus on the here and now and try to promote a good life for yourself and others.
There's also a notion (that exists in Islam) or at least in certain teachings that emphasize practical effort and activity. It's like, if a person is facing a hurricane and the flood waters are rising, he might only have a bucket but he has a duty to strive and to act with whatever he has to hand anyways in the belief that those actions will contribute to his salvation. Basically, Jews can be busy bees.

They're good at giving gifts too. I've received gifts from Jews on a few occasions and it wasn't for things I'd expect gifts for. Books on two occasions and a Jewish home prayer... blessing... poster? Or something. Protection of the home I think with a "hamsa" on it, like this.

I think a lot of antisemitism is projection. What people say about the Jews is usually something they're saying about themselves (which they don't like about themselves). Really. In my experience they're a tough, determined, clever people. Pretty direct. Friendly but you're in for a rough time if you get on their bad side. If they get pissed they will let you know exactly what they think without any beating around the bush. Kind of like characters in Barton Fink:
https://youtu.be/VN54kkl_nTI