Australian Jews in Israel

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Australian Jews in Israel
Total population
(7,000[1])
Regions with significant populations
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv
Languages
Hebrew, Australian English
Religion
Judaism

Australian Jews in Israel are immigrants and descendants of the immigrants of the Australian Jewish communities, who now reside within the State of Israel. They number around 7,000.[2] They form one of the largest communities of expatriate Australians in Western Asia.[citation needed]

Immigration history

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From 2008 to 2012, more than 400 Australian Jews moved to Israel and most of them have done compulsory military service.[3] There was an almost 50 percent increase in immigration from Australia to Israel between 2009 and 2010.[4] There was a 45 percent increase in percentage of immigration in 2010, the highest of the English-speaking countries; 240 Australians moved to Israel, up from 165 in 2009.[5]

Notable people

See also

References

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  3. ↑ http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-28/australian-zionists-prepare-to-join-israeli-army/4397478
  4. ↑ JA cuts deal to keep immigration emissary Down Under
  5. ↑ JAFI reforms may hurt Australian immigration to Israel, leader says

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