Five ways the Jews are like olive oil:
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As oil refuses to mix with other liquids, so the Jews have remained distinct throughout their exile.
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As oil soaks through everything, the Jews have been everywhere on the globe.
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As oil floats to the top, so Jews have risen to be leaders in humanity’s progress.
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As oil brings light to the world, so the Jews are a light to the nations.
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As the olive is crushed to produce oil, the Jews, when crushed, shine yet more light.
see Midrash Rabbah, Song of Songs, 1:3:2.
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