Census

New data:

Global Jewish population increased by 100,000 since last year

On the eve of Rosh Hashanah 5785, Jewish population worldwide stands at 15.8 million, with 7.3 million Jews living in Israel, Jewish Agency data shows.

Torah Mitzion:

Of Names and Numbers

Counting people, according to Rav Mordechai Yosef Leiner, the author of the Mei haShiloach, can be a two edged sword.

12 times more than in 1948:

Ahead of Independence Day: 9.9 million people living in Israel

Since last Independence day, Israel's population has grown by 189,000 people; by next Independence Day, Israel's population is expected to reach over 10 million.

Count by the number of the names

Each name is a thread in the tapestry that is Am Israel - but why not do the same in parashat Pinchas, a later census?

How could the Jewish people behave this way?

I wonder to myself,,,

UK census: Median age of Jews in England and Wales is 41

Newly released data also shows that in Jewish communities in England and Wales, women outnumber men.

UK census finds 271,000 Jews in England and Wales

Number of Jews increases slightly from 10 years ago but remains stable as a percentage of the population.

Jewish population of Australia close to 100,000 for first time

New census data reveals that there are almost 100,000 Jews in Australia, the highest number ever recorded.

Bamidbar: The intrinsic significance of 600,000 Israelites

The Vilna Gaon said as quoted in Kol haTor, “The essence of the ingathering of exiles requires no fewer than six hundred thousand." Why?

President Herzog kicks off 2022 Israeli population census

Massive study of Israeli population, analyzing data from 700,000 Israelis from all sectors, launched Monday.

Why can't we count Jews?

A census presupposes that in battle and when compared to other nations, there is strength in numbers, numbers count. Not with the Jews.

New census of part-time Jewish education collecting crucial info

Launched by The Jewish Education Project, the census includes congregational schools and independent programs.

US Census: Haredi areas among fastest-growing in NY, New Jersey

Orthodox areas are among the fastest growing in New York and New Jersey, census data shows.

Talking about issues of Modesty

In a generation where youth are exposed to a plethora of information, it is necessary to develop a dialogue with them on issues of modesty.

The US census: We want 100% but we won’t even give 50%

The opportunity to be counted in the census is closing and you, as a member of the community, should be as upset as I am. Here's why. Op-ed.

Why this year's census will likely under count NY Orthodox Jews

Only 49% of Boro Park residents filled out 2010 census, and with census period cut, some fear locals will be significantly under counted.

It's not our fault: 'Leadership' in the time of COVID

Imagine how many lives could have been saved these past months if pikuach nefesh had trumped politics!

Parashat Bamidbar: What is important about 600,000 Israelites?

Why the number 600,000, to Chazal, is the quintessential expression of completeness in all mathematical units, and where it appears again.

72nd Independence Day

6.8 million Jews in Israel

Israel's population grows by 1.9% over the past year.

Why I am not upset with the dwindling American Jewish population

Israel's Population Grows 2% Over 2014 to 8.345 Million

Independence Day census: 176,000 babies were born and 32,000 people immigrated in 2014; Israel now has 6.251 million Jews.

How Many Arabs, Jews Live in Judea-Samaria?

Gap of over one million people in census data from Judea-Samaria population counts; experts accuse PA of falsifying, omitting information.

Hospital Bed, Medical Equipment Shortage Revealed in OECD Report

Israel's hospitals are consistently full-to-bursting, lack enough advanced medical equipment, according to 2012-based survey.

Study: More Jews in US Than in Israel

A new population study conducted by two US universities claims that more Jews still live in the United States than in Israel.

UNICEF: Israeli Infant, Child Mortality Rate Dropped

Israel is in the top 16th global percentile in reducing the mortality rate of infants and children under five in the past decade, says UNICEF.

Israel’s Jewish Population Nears Six Million

The number of Jewish citizens towards the Rosh HaShanah New Year nears six million, as Jewish birth rate continues to climb.

Inflated Census Figures Show False Demographic Picture

Barak presented inflated figures on the number of Arabs, says a defense industry official: Jews make up a far larger part of Israel than in 1948.