Not long ago, while browsing an open market, I overheard a phrase that hit like a gut punch: "You just have to ‘Jew them down’ to get a good price." The words were casual, almost thoughtless, but the harm they carried was immense. That single sentence reflected a centuries-old stereotype that paints Jewish people as greedy or manipulative—a false narrative that has fueled hatred and discrimination for generations.

In that moment, I realized the importance of speaking up. Polite but firm, I said, "I’ve heard that phrase before, it comes from a really harmful stereotype about Jewish people. I think we can express ourselves better without using it." The woman paused, visibly taken aback but thoughtful. She nodded and replied, "I never really thought about it that way. Thank you for telling me."

It was a small moment, but it mattered. In a world where harmful stereotypes go unchallenged, silence can perpetuate prejudice. And now, with the results of a shocking...