Are Jewish people all white Europeans?
The Nation of Israel is DIVERSE
Approximately two-thirds of the Jewish population in Europe was annihilated during the Holocaust, a devastating loss that deeply impacted the global Jewish community. European Jews, often referred to as Ashkenazi, were particularly affected by this tragedy. In the aftermath of World War II, around 850,000 Jews from the Arab world were forcibly expelled from their ancestral homes, despite having lived in those regions for thousands of years. These Jewish communities are known as Sephardic and Mizrahi. The displacement of these communities, alongside the trauma of the Holocaust, underscores the resilience and endurance of the Jewish people.
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​Today, the Jewish Nation, or "Am Israel," is a vibrant and diverse mosaic, encompassing a rich blend of Ashkenazi, Sephardic, and Mizrahi traditions and histories. This diversity reflects the global journey of the Jewish people and their ability to adapt and thrive across different cultures and societies. Each group brings its own unique contributions to the collective Jewish identity, enriching the cultural and historical legacy of the Jewish people.
Our Story
The Jewish people constitute a small fraction of the global population. Today, there are approximately 16 million Jews worldwide, which represents only about 0.2% of the total population. Over half of this Jewish population resides in the Land of Israel, their ancestral homeland. Despite their relatively small numbers, Jewish communities have made profound and lasting contributions to societies around the globe throughout their 3,000-year history of diaspora.
Jewish communities are diverse, with only around 65% of Jews being of European descent. The Jewish identity is not defined by skin color but by shared heritage, culture, and history. The State of Israel is a nation that embodies not just a geographical location, but a people, an ethnicity, and a rich cultural legacy. Jews around the world share a common historical narrative that binds them together, reflecting their ancient heritage and enduring spirit.
