The Enlightenment and the Jews. This paper discusses the Enlightenment and how it allowed Jews' position in society to improve, but the underlying prejudice not only remained, it increased. The Enlightenment reconstructed religion into a private matter which allowed the Jews to assimilate into society. This gave freedom and opportunity on the one hand, and a renewed vilification on the other. 6 pgs. 8 f/c. 4b. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 4 source(s) listed Filename: 2454 Enlightenment and Jews.doc Price: 53.70