South African Jews in Israel
Ethnic subgroup
Ethnic group
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 11,381 (2020) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Savyon, Ra'anana, 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. In 2020, 11,381 South Africans were recorded as living in Israel.[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
- Maxine Fassberg, CEO Intel Israel
- Mervyn Gotsman
- David Schneider (tennis)
- Benjamin Pogrund
- Morris Kahn
See also
Israel portal
South Africa portal
Judaism portal
References
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Israeli Jews by geographic origin in the Jewish diaspora
- Argentine Jews
- Australian Jews
- Polish Jews
- Romanian Jews
- Russian Jews
- South African Jews
- Uruguayan Jews
- Venezuelan Jews
- Aliyah
- Sabra
- Israelis abroad
- Historical Jewish population comparisons
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