South African Jews in Israel

South African Jews in Israel

Total population
(20,000)
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.

Immigration 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.

Notable people

• Abba Eban
• Danny Amos
• Adi Bielski
• Leo Camron
• Mervyn Gotsman
• David Schneider (tennis)
• Benjamin Pogrund

See also

• Aliyah
• History of the Jews in South Africa
• Jewish ethnic divisions
• One Million Plan