Since ancient times, Jewish people have regarded knowledge as a special kind of capital because it can generate wealth and assets that cannot be taken away.
Historically, the Jewish people are known as a religious ethnic group originating from Israel. Although Jews now live scattered across many different countries, Israel remains the only Jewish state in the world, with the majority of its population being Jewish and its national religion being Judaism.
The Jewish community has a religious tradition that requires its followers not only to observe and comply but also to debate and criticize. They often do not live in luxury as a minority, fully understanding the customs of the country they inhabit while maintaining a certain distance.
There is a belief embodied within the Jewish community that an individual’s life is only valuable if it contributes to a more noble and beautiful world, according to the genius Einstein.
As of now, the global Jewish population is approximately 13.8 million (about 0.19% of the world’s population according to 2013 data), which means that for every 517 people, there is one Jew. However, around the mid-19th century, one-quarter of the world’s scientists were Jewish, and by 1978, more than half of the Nobel Prizes had been awarded to Jews. Thus, a mere 0.19% of the population accounted for 50% of contributions to human progress.
It is noted that being born into exile, the unity and values of the Jewish people seem to be shattered, while intangible things like knowledge have the potential for permanence.
Prominent figures of the 20th century include the genius of the century: Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Otto Frisch… all of whom were Jewish.
The community mandates that all males must be literate and numerate.
So why do generations of Jews possess such intelligence (the average IQ of Jews is 110 compared to the global average of 100)? The book “The Secret of Jewish Parenting for Wealth” offers specific explanations for this issue.
The Role of Jewish Mothers
Jewish mothers teach their children from the time they are pregnant. They often listen to music, play instruments, sing, and even do math until they give birth. Expectant mothers do this because they believe it will make their child smarter. Mothers choose to eat almonds, dates, take fish oil, and eat fish but avoid fish heads, believing that all these will help their children become wise.
From the time they are infants, mothers create a reading habit by using a little trick of putting a few drops of honey on a book and letting the baby lick it. In the child’s young mind, books become something very sweet and appealing.
The New York City Industrial Commission conducted a workforce survey in 1950 and found significant differences in employment between Italian women and Jewish women. Italian women often had to work and even forced their children to quit school to help support the family, while Jewish mothers, despite economic difficulties, stayed home to raise their children, placing all financial responsibility on their husbands, who worked during the day but were obligated to learn and teach their children at night.
Thanks to the care and encouragement of their parents, Jewish students are renowned in schools for their academic achievements and diligence, contrasting sharply with students from many other ethnic groups. In 1954, the public school system in New York City reported 28 students with extremely high IQs up to 170 points, of which 24 were Jewish. Furthermore, these individuals believed that grades were less important than the learning process, and if one learns, one must ask questions. Thus, Jewish students are encouraged to ask many questions of their teachers.
According to Jewish scientists, the vibrations of music stimulate the brain, which is why there are so many Jewish geniuses…
Public Education System
From grades 1 to 6, the subjects prioritized for children include business, mathematics, and science. All Jewish children participate in sports such as archery, shooting, and running because they believe that archery and shooting will train the brain to focus on decision-making and accuracy.
From grades 1 to 6, the subjects prioritized for children include business, mathematics, and science.
In high school, students gradually reduce their study of science and learn how to create products, delving into practical exercises. While some projects or assignments may seem ridiculous and useless, they all require serious focus, especially if they relate to weaponry, medicine, engineering; ideas will be introduced to scientific institutes or universities.
The business field is also given priority. In their final year of university, students are assigned a project to practice. They will complete it if their group (about 10 people per group) can generate a profit of 1 million USD.
Don’t be surprised; this is a reality and the reason why half of the world’s business activities are run by Jews.
The Jewish community has long valued literacy, books, and educated individuals
The Jewish people were the first in the world – since 64 AD – when the community mandated that all males must be literate and numerate; by the 2nd century, all men were required to teach their sons to read, write, and calculate. Thus, they implemented universal education for males centuries before other ethnic groups.
Israel also ranks first in the world for the population aged 14 and older who read books and leads in the number of books published per capita. No successful Jew does not take advantage of time to read, learn, and enrich their knowledge.
Therefore, since ancient times, Jewish people have viewed knowledge as a special type of capital because it can generate wealth and assets that cannot be taken away. This is a crucial factor that has helped Jews achieve extraordinary intelligence compared to the rest of the world.
