The two countries with the greatest shares of the world's Jewish population are the United States and Israel. The United States had been a hub of Jewish immigration since the nineteenth century, as Jewish people sought to escape persecution in Europe by emigrating across the Atlantic. The Jewish population in the U.S. is largely congregated in major urban areas, such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, with the New York metropolitan area being the city with the second largest Jewish population worldwide, after Tel Aviv, Israel. Israel is the world's only officially Jewish state, having been founded in 1948 following the first Arab-Israeli War. While Jews had been emigrating to the holy lands since the nineteenth century, when they were controlled by the Ottoman Empire, immigration increased rapidly following the establishment of the state of Israel. Jewish communities in Eastern Europe who had survived the Holocaust saw Israel as a haven from persecution, while the state encouraged immigration from Jewish communities in other regions, notably the Middle East & North Africa. Smaller Jewish communities remain in Europe in countries such as France, the UK, and Germany, and in other countries which were hotspots for Jewish migration in the twentieth century, such as Canada and Argentina.

The world's Jewish population has had a complex and tumultuous history over the past millennia, regularly dealing with persecution, pogroms, and even genocide. The legacy of expulsion and persecution of Jews, including bans on land ownership, meant that Jewish communities disproportionately lived in urban areas, working as artisans or traders, and often lived in their own settlements separate to the rest of the urban population. This separation contributed to the impression that events such as pandemics, famines, or economic shocks did not affect Jews as much as other populations, and such factors came to form the basis of the mistrust and stereotypes of wealth (characterized as greed) that have made up anti-Semitic rhetoric for centuries. Development since the Middle Ages The concentration of Jewish populations across the world has shifted across different centuries. In the Middle Ages, the largest Jewish populations were found in Palestine and the wider Levant region, with other sizeable populations in present-day France, Italy, and Spain. Later, however, the Jewish disapora became increasingly concentrated in Eastern Europe after waves of pogroms in the west saw Jewish communities move eastward. Poland in particular was often considered a refuge for Jews from the late-Middle Ages until the 18th century, when it was then partitioned between Austria, Prussia, and Russia, and persecution increased. Push factors such as major pogroms in the Russian Empire in the 19th century and growing oppression in the west during the interwar period then saw many Jews migrate to the United States in search of opportunity.

This statistic shows the top 25 countries in the world with the largest number of Jewish population in 2010. In 2010, there were living about 5.7 million Jews in the United States.

The Pew Research Center Survey of U.S. Jews 2013 is a comprehensive national survey of the Jewish population. The survey explores attitudes, beliefs, practices and experiences of Jews living in the United States. There are two datasets, a respondent dataset (where there is one row per respondent) and a household dataset (where there is one row per person in the sampled households). The respondent dataset includes all of the information collected as part of the survey. The household dataset is a reshaped version of the respondent dataset that includes a limited number of variables describing the demographic characteristics and Jewish status of all of the people in the surveyed households.

The data reported here are from the 2000 Annual Survey of American Jewish Opinion, sponsored by the American Jewish Committee, detailing the views of American Jews about a broad range of subjects. Among the topics covered in the present survey are the Israel-Arab peace process, the attachment of American Jews to Israel, political and social issues in the United States, Jewish perceptions of anti-Semitism, Jewish opinion about various countries, and Jewish identity concerns. Some of the questions appearing in the survey are new; others are drawn from previous American Jewish Committee surveys, including the 1997, 1998, and 1999 Annual Surveys of American Jewish Opinion. The 2000 survey was conducted for the American Jewish Committee by Market Facts, Inc., a leading survey-research organization. Respondents were interviewed by telephone during September 14-28, 2000; no interviewing took place on the Sabbath. The sample consisted of 1,010 self-identified Jewish respondents selected from the Market Facts consumer mail panel. The respondents are demographically representative of the United States adult Jewish population on a variety of measures. (AJC 3/4/2015).

Please Note: This dataset is part of the historical CISER Data Archive Collection and is also available at the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research at https://doi.org/10.25940/ROPER-31094161. We highly recommend using the Roper Center version as they may make this dataset available in multiple data formats in the future.

This statistic shows the denominational affiliation of Jewish community members in the United States, as of January 2017. 28 percent of Jews identified with the Reform movement while 29 percent considered themselves to be "just Jewish"

The Pew Research Center Survey of U.S. Jews 2013, is a comprehensive national survey of the Jewish population. The survey explores attitudes, beliefs, practices and experiences of Jews living in the United States. There are two datasets, a respondent dataset (where there is one row per respondent) and a household dataset (where there is one row per person in the sampled households). The respondent dataset includes all of the information collected as part of the survey. The household dataset is a reshaped version of the respondent dataset that includes a limited number of variables describing the demographic characteristics and Jewish status of all of the people in the surveyed households.

Among the topics covered in the present survey are the consequences of the September 11 terrorist attack on the United States, the Israel-Arab peace process, the attachment of American Jews to Israel, political and social issues in the United States, Jewish perceptions of anti-Semitism, Jewish opinion about various countries, and Jewish identity concerns. Some of the questions appearing in the survey are new; others are drawn from previous American Jewish Committee surveys, including the Annual Surveys of American Jewish Opinion carried out in 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. The 2001 survey was conducted for the American Jewish Committee by Market Facts, Inc., a leading survey-research organization. Respondents were interviewed by telephone during November 19 - December 4, 2001; no interviewing took place on the Sabbath. The sample consisted of 1,015 self-identified Jewish respondents selected from the Market Facts consumer mail panel. The respondents are demographically representative of the United States adult Jewish population on a variety of measures. (AJC 3/4/2015)

Please Note: This dataset is part of the historical CISER Data Archive Collection and is also available at the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research at https://doi.org/10.25940/ROPER-31094162. We highly recommend using the Roper Center version as they may make this dataset available in multiple data formats in the future.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 3 cities in the Walton County, FL by Israeli population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Israeli Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Walton County, FL by their Israeli population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Israeli Population: The Israeli population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Israeli. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Walton County Israeli Population: This tells us how much of the entire Walton County, FL Israeli population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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In 1995, Israel had a Jewish population of approximately 4.5 million people, of whom approximately 1.75 million were born abroad. Over one million of these immigrants were born in Europe, with over 650,000 of these born in the former Soviet Union. Despite Poland having the largest Jewish population in the world in the pre-WWII years, the number of Polish Jewish migrants and descendents in Israel was relatively small in 1995 when compared to the USSR due to the impact of the Holocaust.

Outside of Europe, Morocco had the largest number of Jewish immigrants and descendents in Israel by 1995. Morocco had the largest Jewish population in the Muslim world when Israel was founded in 1948, with over 250,000 people. Many Moroccan Jews sought to emigrate to Israel at this time, but often faced resistance from authorities and local populations who believed the Jews would join in the fight against the Arab forces seeking to establish a Muslim state in Palestine. The government of Morocco then officially prohibited emigration to Israel after gaining independence from France in 1956, however this policy was reversed in 1961 whereby the Moroccan government began facilitating Jewish emigration to Israel in return for payments from Jewish organizations in the U.S. and Israel. By the 1970s, Morocco's Jewish population had fallen to less than 15 percent of its size in 1948.

Among the topics covered are the war against terrorism and Iraq; the Israel-Arab conflict; the attachment of American Jews to Israel; transatlantic relations; political and social issues in the United States; Jewish perceptions of anti-Semitism; and Jewish identity concerns. Some of the questions appearing in the survey are new, others are drawn from previous AJC surveys conducted annually since 1997. The 2003 survey was conducted for AJC by Market Facts, a leading survey-research organization. Respondents were interviewed by telephone between November 25 and December 11. The sample consisted of 1,000 self-identifying Jewish respondents selected from the Market Facts consumer mail panel. The respondents are demographically representative of the U.S. adult Jewish population on a variety of measures. (AJC 3/4/2015)

Please Note: This dataset is part of the historical CISER Data Archive Collection and is also available at the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research at https://doi.org/10.25940/ROPER-31094163. We highly recommend using the Roper Center version as they may make this dataset available in multiple data formats in the future.

Kosher Ready Meals Market Outlook

As per our latest research, the global kosher ready meals market size reached USD 14.2 billion in 2024, marking a robust presence in the convenience food sector. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2025 to 2033, reaching an estimated USD 27.7 billion by 2033. This growth is primarily driven by increasing consumer demand for convenient, high-quality, and ethically prepared food products, alongside a rising awareness of kosher dietary laws among both Jewish and non-Jewish populations worldwide.

One of the most significant growth factors for the kosher ready meals market is the expanding consumer base that seeks out kosher-certified products for perceived health, safety, and quality benefits. While kosher foods are traditionally consumed by Jewish communities, the market has witnessed a notable surge in demand from health-conscious individuals and those with specific dietary requirements, such as lactose intolerance or food allergies. Kosher certification, which involves stringent quality controls, appeals to these consumers by offering a level of assurance regarding food safety and ingredient transparency. This broadening of the consumer base has resulted in increased product innovation, with manufacturers introducing a diverse range of kosher ready meals to cater to various tastes and dietary preferences.

Another critical driver is the rapid urbanization and changing lifestyles, especially in developed regions, which have fueled the demand for convenient meal solutions. With busy schedules and a growing number of dual-income households, consumers are increasingly turning to ready-to-eat meals that save time without compromising on quality or religious observance. The rise in single-person households and the growing trend of on-the-go consumption further bolster the demand for kosher ready meals. Additionally, advancements in food processing and packaging technologies have improved the shelf life and nutritional value of these products, making them more appealing to a broader audience and supporting market expansion.

The globalization of food trade and the proliferation of international cuisines have also contributed to the growth of the kosher ready meals market. The availability of a wide variety of kosher ready meals, spanning Sephardic, Ashkenazi, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisines, has attracted a diverse consumer demographic. This trend is particularly evident in multicultural urban centers, where consumers seek authentic ethnic flavors alongside the assurance of kosher certification. Furthermore, the increasing presence of kosher ready meals in mainstream supermarkets, online platforms, and specialty stores has enhanced accessibility, further driving market growth.

Regionally, North America remains the dominant market, accounting for the largest share of global revenue in 2024, followed by Europe and the Asia Pacific. The United States, with its substantial Jewish population and high awareness of kosher food standards, leads the market both in terms of consumption and product innovation. Europe is witnessing steady growth due to increasing multiculturalism and the rising popularity of kosher foods among non-Jewish consumers. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is emerging as a promising market, driven by urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and a growing interest in international cuisines. The Middle East & Africa and Latin America also present significant opportunities, albeit with unique challenges related to regulatory frameworks and consumer awareness.

The introduction of Frozen Matzah Ball Soup into the kosher ready meals market exemplifies the ongoing innovation within the frozen product segment. This traditional dish, beloved for its comforting taste and cultural significance, has been adapted to meet the demands of modern consumers who seek both convenience and authenticity. The frozen variant ensures that the soup retains its rich flavors and nutritional value, making it a popular choice among those who appreciate classic Jewish cuisine. As more consumers explore the diverse offerings within the kosher ready meals sector, products like Frozen Matzah Ball Soup not only cater to traditional tastes but also attract new audiences interested in experiencing the warmth and heritage of Ashkenazi culinary traditions.

Throughout history, the displacement and migration of Jewish populations has been a repeating theme. In ancient times, the worlds Jewish population was concentrated in the Middle East, especially around Judaism's spiritual homeland in present-day Israel. However, the population distribution of the world's Jewry began to shift in the Middle Ages, with an increasing share living in Europe. Initially, Western Europe (particularly France, Italy, and Spain) had the largest Jewish populations, before they then migrated eastward in later centuries. Between the 18th and mid-20th centuries, over half of the worl'd Jews lived in Europe, with over 80 percent of these living in Eastern Europe.

Poland had become a refuge for Jews fleeing persecution in the Middle Ages, although shifting borders and foreign influence meant that long-term security was never fully attained, and a series of pogroms in the Russian Empire in the 1800s, and rising anti-Semitism in Central Europe in the early-1900s contributred to waves of migration to the United States and Israel during this time. After the Holocaust saw the genocide of up to six million Jews (over one third of the world's Jewish population), the share of Jews living in Europe dropped drastically, and emmigration outside of Europe increased. Today, the United States has the world's largest Jewish population in the world at around 7.3 million people, just ahead of Israel with 7.1 million.

The global Kosher Food market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach a significant valuation of approximately USD 35,000 million by 2025. This expansion is driven by an increasing demand for certified kosher products beyond traditional Jewish communities, fueled by growing awareness of stringent quality and safety standards associated with kosher certification. The market is anticipated to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of around 6.5% from 2019-2033, indicating sustained momentum. Key growth drivers include the rising health consciousness among consumers, who perceive kosher foods as healthier and more reliably produced, and the increasing availability of kosher options in mainstream supermarkets. Furthermore, dietary trends and religious observances of other communities that align with kosher principles are contributing to its broader appeal. The market's evolution is marked by innovation in product offerings, with manufacturers expanding into convenience foods, snacks, and even a wider range of pareve and dairy-free options to cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences. The market landscape for Kosher Food is characterized by a dynamic interplay of established players and emerging brands, all vying for a share of this expanding segment. Major companies like Empire Kosher Poultry (Hain Celestial), B. Manischewitz, General Mills, Kellogg, Cargill, and Nestle are key contributors, offering a wide array of kosher-certified products. The certification bodies, such as Orthodox Union (OU), OK Kosher Certification, and Star-K Kosher Certification, play a pivotal role in shaping consumer trust and product accessibility. While the market benefits from strong demand, it also faces restraints such as higher production costs associated with stringent kosher compliance and the potential for limited raw material availability for specialized kosher ingredients. Geographically, North America, particularly the United States, leads the market due to a significant Jewish population and widespread adoption of kosher products. Europe and Asia Pacific are emerging as growth hotspots, driven by increasing awareness and a growing demand for safe, high-quality food products. The forecast period (2025-2033) is expected to witness continued diversification in product categories and increased penetration into international markets. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global Kosher food market, projecting a market value of approximately $350 million in 2023, with an anticipated Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.2% over the next five years, reaching an estimated $450 million by 2028. The report delves into market dynamics, product innovations, regulatory impacts, and the evolving consumer landscape, offering insights for stakeholders navigating this specialized yet expanding sector.

Kosher Hair Mask Market Outlook

According to our latest research, the Global Kosher Hair Mask market size was valued at $1.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $4.1 billion by 2033, expanding at a robust CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period of 2024–2033. The primary growth driver for this market is the increasing demand for clean-label and ethically-certified personal care products, particularly among health-conscious and religiously observant consumers. The rising awareness regarding the benefits of kosher certification, which assures consumers of product safety, purity, and adherence to strict manufacturing standards, is further accelerating market expansion on a global scale. As consumers become more vigilant about ingredient transparency and religious compliance in their beauty regimens, the kosher hair mask market is poised for significant growth and diversification.

Regional Outlook

North America currently commands the largest share of the kosher hair mask market, accounting for approximately 38% of the global revenue in 2024. This dominance is attributed to a mature beauty and personal care industry, widespread consumer awareness about kosher certification, and a significant Jewish population in the United States and Canada. The region's robust regulatory framework and high disposable income levels have fostered an environment where premium and specialty hair care products, such as kosher hair masks, are in high demand. Additionally, the proliferation of specialty stores and the presence of established hair care brands have further cemented North America’s leadership in this market segment. The region is also witnessing increasing adoption of kosher-certified products among non-Jewish consumers who perceive them as safer and of higher quality, further driving market growth.

The Asia Pacific region is projected to be the fastest-growing market for kosher hair masks, with an impressive CAGR of 12.3% forecasted through 2033. This rapid expansion is driven by rising disposable incomes, a burgeoning middle class, and increasing urbanization, particularly in countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, and India. The region is experiencing a significant shift toward premiumization in personal care, supported by a growing awareness of international certifications and ethical consumption. Investments by global and regional cosmetic giants in product innovation and aggressive marketing campaigns are making kosher-certified hair masks more accessible to a broader consumer base. Furthermore, the influence of K-beauty and J-beauty trends, which prioritize ingredient transparency and product safety, is fueling demand for kosher-certified hair care solutions across Asia Pacific.

In emerging economies, particularly in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, the kosher hair mask market is gaining momentum, albeit from a smaller base. Adoption challenges in these regions often stem from limited consumer awareness, lower purchasing power, and the lack of robust distribution networks. However, localized demand is gradually increasing due to rising urbanization, exposure to global beauty trends, and supportive government policies aimed at promoting halal and kosher certifications for export-oriented products. In the Middle East, the overlap between kosher and halal certifications is also opening new opportunities for product innovation and cross-market penetration. Despite these positive trends, manufacturers face hurdles related to regulatory compliance, certification costs, and the need for consumer education, which may temper growth in the short term.

Report Scope

This study, designed and carried out by the Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB), compiled data on the number of congregations and adherents for 236 religious groups in each county of the United States. Participants included 217 Christian denominations, associations, or communions (including Latter-day Saints, Messianic Jews, and Unitarian/Universalist groups); counts of Jain, Shinto, Sikh, Tao and National Spiritualist Association congregations, and counts of congregations and adherents from Bahá'ís, three Buddhist groupings, four Hindu groupings, four Jewish groupings, Muslims and Zoroastrians. The 236 groups reported a total of 344,894 congregations with 150,686,156 adherents, comprising 48.8 percent of the total U.S. population of 308,745,538 in 2010.

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With the heightened threat to Germany's Jewish population following the Nazi Party's ascent to power in 1933, many German Jews chose to flee or emigrate. In 1933, Germany's Jewish population was approximately 500,000 people; by the end of the war, it is estimated that 300,000 fled the country, and 165,000 were murdered in the Holocaust. In order to flee, most Jewish emigrants from Germany had to give up the majority of their wealth to the German state, whose emigration tax and seizure of property stripped Jews of their financial assets. Destination and transit For Germany's Jewish refugees, the most common destination country was the United States, and almost half of all these refugees would arrive in the U.S. over this 12 year period. As the United States had a strict quota of 27,000 German migrants per year, many refugees were forced to enter via other countries. France was the second most common destination country, receiving 100,000 refugees. However, France was also used as a transit country for German Jews wishing to travel further afield, especially after it was annexed by Germany in 1940. This was also true for several other European countries, such as the Netherlands, which had provided protection for German Jews in the mid-1930s, before rapidly becoming very unsafe following the outbreak of war in 1939. The Frank family Possibly the most famous example of this was the story of Anne Frank and her family. Anne had been born in Frankfurt, Germany in 1929, but her family moved to the Netherlands in 1934 after Hitler came to power. The family then led a relatively comfortable and successful life in Amsterdam, with her father, Otto, founding his own businesses. When the Netherlands was invaded by the Germans in 1940, the family tried to emigrate once more; Otto had been granted a single Cuban visa in 1942, but the family was forced to go into hiding as the restrictions tightened. For the next two years, with the help of non-Jewish friends, they lived in secret in the upper floor of Otto's business premises with several other Jewish refugees, in a small space concealed behind a bookcase. In August 1944, through unknown means, the group was betrayed and then arrested by Dutch authorities, and the Frank family was sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau thereafter. Anne's mother, Edith, died of starvation in Auschwitz within five months of her capture, while Anne and her sister, Margot, died one month later after being transferred to the Bergen-Belsen camp in Germany. Otto was the sole survivor of the group. Otto's secretary, Miep Gies, had saved Anne's diary the day after the group was arrested, which she then gave to Otto; he then devoted much of the remainder of his life to the publication and promotion of his daughter's diary, which has now become one of the most famous and widely-read books in recent history. Additionally, the hiding space is now open to the public, and has become one of the Netherlands' most popular tourist museums.

This study, designed and carried out by the "http://www.asarb.org/" Target="_blank">Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB), compiled data on 372 religious bodies by county in the United States. Of these, the ASARB was able to gather data on congregations and adherents for 217 religious bodies and on congregations only for 155. Participating bodies included 354 Christian denominations, associations, or communions (including Latter-day Saints, Messianic Jews, and Unitarian/Universalist groups); counts of Jain, Shinto, Sikh, Tao, Zoroastrian, American Ethical Union, and National Spiritualist Association congregations, and counts of congregations and adherents from Baha'i, three Buddhist groupings, two Hindu groupings, and four Jewish groupings, and Muslims. The 372 groups reported a total of 356,642 congregations with 161,224,088 adherents, comprising 48.6 percent of the total U.S. population of 331,449,281. Membership totals were estimated for some religious groups.

In January 2024, the ARDA added 21 religious tradition (RELTRAD) variables to this dataset. These variables start at variable #8 (TOTCNG_2020). Categories were assigned based on pages 88-94 in the original "https://www.usreligioncensus.org/index.php/node/1638" Target="_blank">2020 U.S. Religion Census Report.

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According to a study conducted between July 2023 and March 2024, the majority of the Jewish population in the United States was white, at ** percent. Christians and Christian denominations, such as Latter-day Saints (Mormons), Orthodox Christians, Protestants, and Catholics, were also made up of white majorities, in addition to those who identified as religiously unaffiliated, including atheists, agnostic, or nothing in particular.

According to a survey conducted in 2022, ** percent of Jewish Americans said that they made 100,000 U.S. dollars or more in the United States. In comparison, ** percent of Muslim Americans said that they made less than 30,000 U.S. dollars.