The colonies grew out of the same back to the land sentiment that led to the development of the first modern Jewish agricultural settlements in Palestine. Founded in 1882, the settlements survived for over thirty years. The community of Alliances population alone grew to nearly 1000 by 1908....
This chapter examines the size, geographic distribution, and selected characteristics of the Jewish population of the US. Section 5.1 addresses the procedures employed to estimate the Jewish population of more than 900 local Jewish communities and parts
This chapter examines the size, geographic distribution, and selected characteristics of the Jewish population of the US. Section 5.1 addresses the procedures employed to estimate the Jewish population of more than 900 local Jewish communities and parts
Jersey City has a growing Jewish population, the size of which is variously estimated, but is certainly not less than 1,500 families. Its oldest congregations are Beth-El, on York street, founded in 1870, and Bnai Israel, established in 1882. Since then two other congregations have been ...
JEWISH LIFE IN BYRON BAY Location: Byron Bay, NSW Byron Bay is located at Australia's most eastern point, and boasts a population of almost 29,000. Renowned for its great weather and stunning beaches, Byron Bay is a popular tourist destination. Each year, hundreds of Israeli backpackers unit...
“Mass displacement violates fundamental human rights, international law, and the very values for which the US and Israel stand. History has repeatedly shown that forced population transfers do not bring stability – they bring suffering, radicalization, and long-term insecurity. The world has seen ...
JEWISH LIFE IN BYRON BAY Location: Byron Bay, NSW Byron Bay is located at Australia's most eastern point, and boasts a population of almost 29,000. Renowned for its great weather and stunning beaches, Byron Bay is a popular tourist destination. Each year, hundreds of Israeli backpackers unit...
In a city with the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, Mamdani’s choices are being closely scrutinized—not only for what they suggest about his political worldview, but for the message they send to Jewish New Yorkers at a time when antisemitism is surging nationwide. ...
Finally, if the child’s father is a Kohen or Levi, or if the mother is a daughter of a Kohen or Levi, no Pidyon HaBen is needed. Kohanim and Levi’im make up about 8% of the Jewish population, bringing us to our final estimate of 1 in 13 births. ...
jewishla.org About Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles is a non-profit organization focused on serving the Jewish community and addressing social issues within the Jewish population. The organization provides services such as combating antisemitism, addre...