Jewish Geography

A beautiful corner of Eastern Europe, it has been home to Jews for centuries.

Learn about the Jewish villages of Troglodytes (“cave dwellers”) who lived in the frontier of Tripolitania.

Not too long ago, it was one of the most favorable Arab countries to live in as a Jew.

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Famous for prominent yeshivahs and their dedication to Torah study

For centuries, it was home to a thriving Jewish community whose unique identity fused chassidic warmth, Torah scholarship, and strong Jewish values.

For hundreds of thousands of Jews of all types and stripes, it’s not just a dream—it’s home.

Afghanistan today hardly seems a place for a Jew to call home, yet for hundreds of years it hosted a large, flourishing Jewish community.

For centuries, Poland was home to the largest and most vibrant Jewish community in the world. The country overflowed with Jewish life, in large cities like Warsaw, Krakow, and Lublin, and in the hundreds of shtetls that dotted the landscape.

India was a surprising hub of Jewish life for centuries.

Discover the vibrant Jewish community at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.

Gibraltar’s Jews are known for their widespread observance of Jewish law, maintaining strong traditions amid broader assimilation.

The island of Djerba is home to one of the few remaining Jewish communities in the Muslim world.

It was once home to one of the oldest and most influential Jewish communities in the world—second only to the Land of Israel.

Kurdistan is often in the news, as the region is a battleground between several countries. But did you know that the region was home to a thriving Jewish community?

From radical hatred to royal honor, their story is truly one of thorns and roses.

The country with the largest Jewish population, after the Land of Israel and the United States, French Jews have experienced both severe persecution and incredible growth.

Bukharian Jews have a rich history that spans thousands of years.

Santa Teresa is about as remote and exotic as you can possibly get.

Did you know that China has been home to Jewish communities for centuries?

Yemen was historically home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world.

This is the story of an antisemitic warlord, a brutal purge, and a tiny pocket of Jewish life in one of the least expected places on earth.

The findings revealed much more than just a building. They uncovered a glimpse into the lives of ancient Jews.

The UAE is home to a thriving Jewish community, featuring Chabad-sponsored synagogues, summer camps, abundant opportunities for Jewish education, and kosher restaurants.

Virtually cut off from other Jewish centers, the Mountain Jews developed their own way of life.

Once among Europe’s largest and most influential communities, rich with scholarship and synagogues.

A haven for Jews escaping religious persecution, Amsterdam was a center of Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jewish life.

These terms will help you navigate basic Jewsh llife.

From the Western Wall to the mountains of Alaska, Jews grab the opportunity to do a mitzvah on the go.

A pogrom in the Americas, Jewish cowboys roaming the streets, and more facts you didn't know.

Instead of hiding in fear, as British Jewry would have done in past centuries, our congregation gathered to celebrate our heritage in confidence and joy.

A century ago, there was a thriving Jewish community in Egypt, as there had been since before the Second Temple. Learn more about this unique Sephardic community that has all-but disappeared.

Before long, shouts of “Happy Chanukah” were ringing out, up and down Main Street.

Descendants of the first established Greek Jewish Community are known as Romaniotes. They were joined by Ladino-speaking Sephardim.

Neither Ashkenazim nor Sephardim, Rome’s Jews have a 2,000-year-old history, their own dialect, and a rich and ancient culture.

Learn about an ancient Jewish community that lives on in Israel, the U.S. and elsewhere…

At times, they were welcomed, and at times, they were persecuted, but the Jewish presence remained throughout.

Among the cultures that make up the Jewish nation, the Jews from Germany occupy a special place.

Australia’s Jewish community is uniquely cohesive and traditional.

These songs can uplift the soul to profound heights.

Today Hungary is home to approximately 80,000 Jewish people, most of whom are native Hungarian Jews.

Take this quiz to see how well you know the Jewish community of the United Kingdom.

Jewish people have been living in Persia (roughly modern-day Iran) since the second part of the First Temple era.

The current Jewish population of Canada is estimated at almost 400,000, making it the fourth-largest in the world, after Israel, the US, and France.

How much do you know about South African Jewry? Take this quiz to find out!