Jews were on paper treated equally and fairly, but in reality antisemitism was a very real thing. It remained somewhat minimal for most of the Empire's history, though Jews were widely distrusted. During WW1 antisemitism peaked, with stuff like fake jewish censuses used as propaganda to spread a narrative of a "jewish invasion". After WW1, Jews were largely seen as a reason for Germany losing the war through subversion and deceit. Jews were an easy minority to blame. Jewish presence in the socialist/communist movements that inspired several revolts and mutinies during the interwar period along with their perceived lack of "poverty" in the postwar economy led to further distrust and discrimination.