History of Venezuelan Jews in Israel in Timeline
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.
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.
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".
2013: Jewish population in Venezuela
By early 2013, only 9,000 Jews lived in Venezuela.
2015: Jewish population reported
In early 2015, it was reported that under 7,000 Jews lived in Venezuela.
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