5 Surprising Locations Jews Live Today

From Iquitos, Peru to Namibia, Gibraltar, Japan, and Siberia, Jewish communities are found on every continent today outside of Antarctica. Each presenting a unique flavor of Judaism, these communities have continued to cling to their Jewish culture and keep their ancient traditions alive.

Big Ideas

1. Jews have lived in places all over the world.
2. There were once thriving Jewish communities in many areas you would least expect.
3. Jews moved to new areas of the globe for many reasons such as business opportunities and antisemitism.

Essential Questions

1. How did Jews end up living in such surprising locations?
2. Why do Jews continue to live in remote and obscure locations?
3. How do Jews who live in unexpected places maintain Jewish culture and tradition?