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…ceived notion of some people; it was a disconnect [between] two tribes that don't know each other. I was the only Jew these guys have seen in the last 20 years, since the Koreans took over the corner groceries. There's no connection. [Jews] don't exist for them." Ironically, Simon has been accused of anti-Semitism. There are two regular characters on The Wire with Jewish names. Rhonda Pearlman, a conscien- tious assistant state's attorney, is ...…









































