The year of the plague and the ride of words

This text presents itself as a reflection on the relationship between fear, ignorance, and the historical tendency to blame Jews during epidemics. The title, "The year of the plague and the ride of words," suggests a connection to past events of plagues and the language used to describe them. The article suggests that when fear cannot find a rational explanation, people tend to look for a responsible face, often choosing those they have already learned to despise. The text connects the habit of blaming Jews to a long tradition of ignorance, although it does not provide specific details about events, dates, or people involved.