Anglo-Israelis, also referred to as Anglo-Saxim or English-speaking Israelis, are Anglophone Jewish olim, whether born-Jews or gerim, and their descendants in the State of Israel. They've become an integral part of Israeli Jewish society, bringing with them traditions from the countries of origin.[1][2][3]
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| Other Israeli Jews, American Jews, British Jews, Canadian Jews, South African Jews, Australian Jews, Indian Jews, and other Anglophone Jewish populations. |
As of 2022, it was estimated that there were 300,000 to 400,000 Anglos in Israel, comprising 4% of the total Jewish population.[4]
Anglo-Israelis come from a variety of different countries, such as the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, India, Kenya, the Caribbean, and South Africa.[5][6][7][8]
Name origin
editThe term "Anglo-Saxim" is not an ethnic term in Israel, but rather a cultural and linguistic term for diaspora Jews whose first language is English and who grew up in a country within the Anglosphere.[9][10][11]
The name derives from the ancient Anglo-Saxons who were the precursor population to the modern English people.[12]
History
editJews have existed in the English-speaking world since the Middle Ages when Jewish merchants from Normandy arrived in England in 1070.[13]
During the Israeli War of Independence in 1948, the 7th Armored Brigade became known as the "Anglo-Saxon Brigade", due to its heavy amount of Anglo-Jewish soldiers.[14]
See also
editSources
edit- ^ "Anglos in Israel: Their Lives, Their Communities, Their Influence on Israeli Society". Jewish Action. 2014-03-18. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ Friedman, Nancy (2023-04-13). "When I Was Anglo-Saxon". Medium. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ "Keeping the ball 'in touch': South Africa's contribution to Israeli rugby". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2014-12-14. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ Isaac, David (2022-10-06). "Anglos, fragmented politically, seek representation in the Israeli system". JNS.org. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ "Anglo politicians differ on forming English speakers party". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2020-09-13. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ Vadana, Ketkar (23 July 2007). "What it takes to be an Anglo-Israeli".
- ^ "Anglo Communities in Israel: What You Need To Know - TCS Telecom". admin.tcsisrael.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ Congress, World Jewish. "World Jewish Congress". World Jewish Congress. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ "THE SPECIAL STATUS OF THE ANGLO עולה, HOLIER THAN THOU, YOU BET WE ARE". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2016-03-24. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ "Jerusalem Post". www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ Isaac, David (2022-10-06). "Anglos, fragmented politically, seek representation in the Israeli system". JNS.org. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ "Our Migration Story: The Making of Britain". www.ourmigrationstory.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ Roth, Cecil (1964). A History of the Jews in England (Third ed.). Oxford: Clarendon Press. p. 4. ISBN 978-0198224884.
- ^ "1948 and the Anglo–Saxim: on Western involvement in expulsion of the Palestinians". Mondoweiss. 2018-04-09. Retrieved 2024-11-30.