Mirah Lapidoth ends up marrying her rescuer, a member of this group who was raised by Sir (*) Hugo Mallinger after his mother's death.
In one book, a radio producer for the BBC becomes obsessed with these people after being mugged by a woman who hisses a derogatory insult at him. Julian Treslove's friend Sam is one of these people, and his "question" provides the title of a 2010 novel by Howard Jacobson. One of these people tries to drown herself in the Thames after failing to find her mother and brother, but is rescued by a man loved by Gwendolyn Harleth. Mirah Lapidoth ends up marrying her rescuer, a member of this group who was raised by Sir (*) Hugo Mallinger after his mother's death. Daniel Deronda caused controversy due to the fact that its protagonist was idealistic and sympathetic, as members of this group were frequently caricatured as sinister or avaricious. For 10 points, name this religious group whose members include Sir Walter Scott's Rebecca and Shakespeare's Shylock.
In one book, a radio producer for the BBC becomes obsessed with these people after being mugged by a woman who hisses a derogatory insult at him.
Jewish people [or Jews; accept “The Finkler Question” before “these people” is read]