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
- Jews have lived in places all over the world.
- There were once thriving Jewish communities in many areas you would least expect.
- Jews moved to new areas of the globe for many reasons such as business opportunities and antisemitism.
Essential Questions
- How did Jews end up living in such surprising locations?
- Why do Jews continue to live in remote and obscure locations?
- How do Jews who live in unexpected places maintain Jewish culture and tradition?
