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Global Jewish population nears pre-Holocaust numbers June 29, 2015

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Published: 29 June 2015

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Worldwide Jewish population nears pre-Holocaust numbers - The Times of Israel 26.06.15

New report indicates there are currently 14.2 million Jews worldwide, nearing pre-World War II global Jewish population of 16.6 million

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And see: Worldwide Jewry nowhere near pre-WWII numbers, says foremost Jewish demographer – The Times of Israel 28.06.15

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