South African Jews in Israel
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| (20,000[1]) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Savyon, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv | |
| Languages | |
| Hebrew, English language | |
| Religion | |
| Judaism |
South African Jews in Israel are immigrants and descendants of the immigrants of the South African Jewish communities, who now reside within the state of Israel. They number around 20,000.[1]
History
A number of South African Jews settled in Israel, forming a South African community in Israel. Perhaps the most famous South African community founded in Israel is Savyon, which remains the wealthiest suburb in Israel. Large houses were built in the style that the community was accustomed to from their life in South Africa, each with a pool, and developed around a country club.[2]
Notable people
- Abba Eban
- Danny Amos
- Adi Bielski
- Leo Camron
- Mervyn Gotsman
- David Schneider (tennis)
- Benjamin Pogrund
See also
References
- 1 2 "MIO.ORG.IL". Retrieved 2012-04-25.
- ↑ The Columbia Gazetteer of the World: P to Z - Page 3471, Saul Bernard Cohen - 2008
| Israelis by Religion | |
|---|---|
| Jews | |
| Arabs | |
| Other Semitic | |
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