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Some find the 'Lucky Jew' phenomenon anti-Semitic, others find it harmless and rooted in nostalgia. (Jason Francisco/via JTA)

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By Cnaan Liphshiz

Offensive to some and just bizarre to others, the sale of stereotypical figures of Jews as good luck charms started in the 1960s

Some find the 'Lucky Jew' phenomenon anti-Semitic, others find it harmless and rooted in nostalgia. (Jason Francisco/via JTA)

Why ‘Lucky Jew’ imagery is so popular in Poland

By Cnaan Liphshiz

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In this file photo taken on June 21, 2018 UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks during a press conference after his meeting with the Russian foreign minister in Moscow. (AFP Photo/Yuri Kadobnov)

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Khaled Fawzi (3rd-L) head of the Egyptian Intelligence services, shares a laugh with Hamas leader Izzat al-Rishq (2nd-L) and Fatah's Azzam al-Ahmad (C) following the signing of a reconciliation deal in Cairo on October 12, 2017. (AFP/Khaled Desouki)

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A picture taken on August 17, 2018 shows tear gas canisters thrown by Israeli forces at Palestinian protesters during a demonstration along the border of the Gaza Strip, east of Gaza City (AFP PHOTO / MAHMUD HAMS)

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