They are not very vocal and generally donāt receive media attention. I know many people with Jewish ancestry; very few of them ālive lifeā as someone actively engaged in any Jewish community.
In Mexico, the Jewish community is generally well respected and pretty integrated, though, like anywhere, there are some stereotypes. They tend to be rich and have expensive tastes but are reluctant to spend freely, and they like things done their way.
Theyāre known for their impact on culture, economy, and society. A lot of Jewish people are seen as wealthy, running businesses and often working with other Jewish CEOs. They tend to live a “whitexican” lifestyle, which is all about privilege and elite status.
Fun fact, even the current president Claudia Sheinbaum has Jewish roots.
There arenāt a lot of Jewish people in Chile, only around 20.000 people and they are generally associated with high class. Iāve only met two Jewish people, one in school and one in college, and both of them were from EXTREMELY wealthy families.
Isolated, insular and wealthy. They more or less follow the exact same setup they do in other countries, where they self segregate to their own communities and are exclusionary to everyone else.
Iām a Mexican Jew, although from a secular family thatās very assimilated into mainstream Mexican culture. Jewish Chilangos (from Mexico City) are usually pretty insular, keep to themselves, go to private Jewish schools, marry other Jews and so on. Self-segregation is less common among Jews from the north, like Nuevo LeĆ³n. And I would imagine that the small Chabad-affiliated communities in Quintana Roo, are probably substantially comprised of expats.
Most synagogues are Orthodox, though this does not necessarily reflect the level of adherence of individual congregants. Weāre generally divided into three most notable communities: Ashkenazi (roots in Eastern and Central Europe), Sephardi (Mexican Sephardim mostly have roots in the Eastern Mediterranean and former Ottoman Empire, as opposed to the North African variety), and Mizrahi (in Mexico itās mostly Syrians) . Each with their own separate synagogues.
Thereās a considerable Jewish community in Argentina, specially in Buenos Aires. Youāll find entire neighborhoods that have a clear Jewish majority and lots of support for Jewish immigrants. Usually a vocal minority, well-integrated and organised. Thereās also a significant orthodox Jewish community of Eastern European origins , which tends to be a bit jarring when itās 40C and you see them pass by with their overcoats and fur hats.
Sadly, theyāve been the target of two bombings, worst terrorists attacks in Argentinian soil, both traced back to Hezbola. Both happened back in the 90s but they saw renewed interest a few years ago when the Argentinian government came to an āunderstandingā with Iran to ostensibly try to get to the bottom of things. The DA in charge of the case accused the president of covering up for Iran and was set to present evidence in Congress but he ācommitted suicideā the day before. Guy was Jewish as well.
Not very present but they actually have a significant presence in Iquitos, where a lot of my momās side of the family is from. There, there is an established Jewish community. There is a Jewish cemetery there still as well as a synagogue and there used to be Jewish school (itās since closed down). Many have main Aliyah to Israel.
There are successful, educated Jews in Argentina from both the Middle East and Eastern Europe, both secular and orthodox.They used to be a fairly large minority, though over time many assimilated into the non-Jewish population or emigrated to Israel. They’re sometimes perceived as having dual loyalties.
Very very small, they donāt really receive/attract media attention, I donāt think I ever meet a Jewish person on my hometown (religion Jewish, I have meet someone with Jewish descendency tough), at least that I am aware of
Let me tell you, there is a jew that I know here, that do this really strange thing. Every sunday, he help poor people, fixing their car or their house, however for you to get It back you to his little games, or dress like someone famous and sing. He is a really strange dude
Iām part Jewish myself (but no a Jew) and have a lot of Jewish friends and acquitainces, both in Argentina and Uruguay.
Argentina has the largest Jewish community in Latin America by far (along Uruguay percentage-wise), and itās not uncommon to have Jewish friends or acquitainces, especially in Buenos Aires and other big cities.
The highest concentration of Jews in Argentina is in the neighborhood of Balvanera in Buenos Aires. Most Jewish there are middle class and own stores in the area.
Thereās a big Orthodox community there, and even the only Kosher McDonaldās in the world outside Israel.
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They are not very vocal and generally donāt receive media attention. I know many people with Jewish ancestry; very few of them ālive lifeā as someone actively engaged in any Jewish community.
In Mexico, the Jewish community is generally well respected and pretty integrated, though, like anywhere, there are some stereotypes. They tend to be rich and have expensive tastes but are reluctant to spend freely, and they like things done their way.
Theyāre known for their impact on culture, economy, and society. A lot of Jewish people are seen as wealthy, running businesses and often working with other Jewish CEOs. They tend to live a “whitexican” lifestyle, which is all about privilege and elite status.
Fun fact, even the current president Claudia Sheinbaum has Jewish roots.
my entire family is sefardĆ and it’s common in my area. (except some who converted to seventh day adventist)
Rich ..
Its a small community, but at the same tima powerful one. Many of its members have been politicians
There arenāt a lot of Jewish people in Chile, only around 20.000 people and they are generally associated with high class. Iāve only met two Jewish people, one in school and one in college, and both of them were from EXTREMELY wealthy families.
They are mostly business owners they have a Bad reputation of being really hard to deal with as bosses and coworkers
Isolated, insular and wealthy. They more or less follow the exact same setup they do in other countries, where they self segregate to their own communities and are exclusionary to everyone else.
They arent a lot of them where I live, but have some friends because of my job. In Amazon, I met proportionately more, especially MacapƔ and BelƩm
Very small, and most are reformed. Both SĆ£o Paulo and Rio have an eruv though, so there are a few Orthodox Jews there.
Iām a Mexican Jew, although from a secular family thatās very assimilated into mainstream Mexican culture. Jewish Chilangos (from Mexico City) are usually pretty insular, keep to themselves, go to private Jewish schools, marry other Jews and so on. Self-segregation is less common among Jews from the north, like Nuevo LeĆ³n. And I would imagine that the small Chabad-affiliated communities in Quintana Roo, are probably substantially comprised of expats.
Most synagogues are Orthodox, though this does not necessarily reflect the level of adherence of individual congregants. Weāre generally divided into three most notable communities: Ashkenazi (roots in Eastern and Central Europe), Sephardi (Mexican Sephardim mostly have roots in the Eastern Mediterranean and former Ottoman Empire, as opposed to the North African variety), and Mizrahi (in Mexico itās mostly Syrians) . Each with their own separate synagogues.
Thereās a considerable Jewish community in Argentina, specially in Buenos Aires. Youāll find entire neighborhoods that have a clear Jewish majority and lots of support for Jewish immigrants. Usually a vocal minority, well-integrated and organised. Thereās also a significant orthodox Jewish community of Eastern European origins , which tends to be a bit jarring when itās 40C and you see them pass by with their overcoats and fur hats.
Sadly, theyāve been the target of two bombings, worst terrorists attacks in Argentinian soil, both traced back to Hezbola. Both happened back in the 90s but they saw renewed interest a few years ago when the Argentinian government came to an āunderstandingā with Iran to ostensibly try to get to the bottom of things. The DA in charge of the case accused the president of covering up for Iran and was set to present evidence in Congress but he ācommitted suicideā the day before. Guy was Jewish as well.
I have only heard of one Jew in Peru and heās a dishonest journalist.
Non existent, I guess
Upper middle class, well integrated. In Buenos Aires it’s not unusual to have Jewish friends and/or to go to a Jewish school not being Jewish.
Not very present but they actually have a significant presence in Iquitos, where a lot of my momās side of the family is from. There, there is an established Jewish community. There is a Jewish cemetery there still as well as a synagogue and there used to be Jewish school (itās since closed down). Many have main Aliyah to Israel.
There are successful, educated Jews in Argentina from both the Middle East and Eastern Europe, both secular and orthodox.They used to be a fairly large minority, though over time many assimilated into the non-Jewish population or emigrated to Israel. They’re sometimes perceived as having dual loyalties.
Never met one in Venezuela but I know they are somewhere
Very very small, they donāt really receive/attract media attention, I donāt think I ever meet a Jewish person on my hometown (religion Jewish, I have meet someone with Jewish descendency tough), at least that I am aware of
The Dominican Republic does have a Jewish community small but well respected jewish community in the Dominican Republic
Not big that I know of.
I live in Northern Mexico and don’t have any Jewish friends.
Let me tell you, there is a jew that I know here, that do this really strange thing. Every sunday, he help poor people, fixing their car or their house, however for you to get It back you to his little games, or dress like someone famous and sing. He is a really strange dude
At itās peak in 1950, Uruguay had the largest Jewish population per capita in the world (50K), excluding Israel.
Nowadays we have a small, tight-knit community of about 15K. Many have emigrated to Israel, Argentina, US, etc.
Source – Iām Jewish
Iām part Jewish myself (but no a Jew) and have a lot of Jewish friends and acquitainces, both in Argentina and Uruguay.
Argentina has the largest Jewish community in Latin America by far (along Uruguay percentage-wise), and itās not uncommon to have Jewish friends or acquitainces, especially in Buenos Aires and other big cities.
The highest concentration of Jews in Argentina is in the neighborhood of Balvanera in Buenos Aires. Most Jewish there are middle class and own stores in the area.
Thereās a big Orthodox community there, and even the only Kosher McDonaldās in the world outside Israel.
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