History of Venezuelan Jews in Israel in Timeline

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Venezuelan Jews in Israel

Venezuelan Jews in Israel constitute a segment of the Israeli population comprised of immigrants and their descendants from the Venezuelan Jewish communities. They represent a unique cultural and social group, contributing to the diverse fabric of Israeli society. While specific numbers and detailed socio-economic profiles are limited, their presence reflects broader patterns of Jewish migration and integration into Israel.

1999: Chávez took office

In 1999, when Chávez took office, the Jewish community in Venezuela was estimated to have 22,000 people according to the Latin American Jewish Congress.

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2007: Jewish population decline

Amid concerns of rising allegations of antisemitism, emigration saw Venezuela's 20,000 Jewish population drop by 20% in 2007. The Latin American Jewish Congress estimated that only between 12,000 and 13,000 Jews still resided in Venezuela.

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November 2010: Jewish emigration

By November 2010, more than 50% of Jewish Venezuelans had left the country since Chavez came to power, with some of those remaining behind complaining of "official antisemitism".

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2013: Jewish population in Venezuela

By early 2013, only 9,000 Jews lived in Venezuela.

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2015: Jewish population reported

In early 2015, it was reported that under 7,000 Jews lived in Venezuela.

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