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Some 30% of population expected to be haredi
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Israel's haredim projected to triple by 2059

Central Bureau of Statistics research predicts fast-growing ultra-Orthodox community will make up nearly third of country's population within 50 years

In new research, Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics is predicting that the fast-growing ultra-Orthodox Jewish community will make up nearly a third of the country's population within 50 years.

 

The figures have great implications for Israel, which is struggling with the high cost of supporting the largely impoverished ultra-Orthodox population.

 

The figures released this week predict that Israel's population of almost eight million will more than double by 2059. It projects that 30% of the population will be ultra-Orthodox, up from the current level of 10%.

 

Ultra-Orthodox Jews observe strict interpretations of Jewish law. They generally shun modern society, don't serve in the military and are often unemployed.

 

 


פרסום ראשון: 12.16.11, 15:09
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