Comments on: Have American immigrants in Israel formed a distinct community there?

Question: Have American immigrants in Israel formed a distinct community there?

jason's_planet — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 11:09:15 -0800

Have American immigrants to Israel formed a distinct community there in the way Moroccans and Russians have?

I ask this question because a young lawyer in my old temp job recently emigrated to Israel and I was just curious about the lives of American immigrants in that country. Do they have particular neighborhoods or cities where they congregate? Are there particular political parties that they support to advance their interests? Are there restaurants serving old-country food? What role do they play in Israeli politics and culture?

Or do they prefer not to band together as a community?

Just curious.

By: RavinDave

RavinDave — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 11:28:26 -0800

Just a suggestion. Tune in to Arutz Sheva radio. Most any show will do -- but maybe something like 'The Aliyah Revolution' -- you can email them this question and they'll go into it in great detail.

Frankly, I'd love to hear Simcha's on-air answer myself.

By: kickingtheground

kickingtheground — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 13:03:14 -0800

The english-speaking community are known as 'anglos.' You'll have more luck searching for that word: an article from today's Ha'aretz, for instance.

By: jourman2

jourman2 — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 13:26:42 -0800

Yes, the "anglos" usually settle in one of a couple of Americanized communities. Examples are Raanana, Ramat Beit Shemesh, various communities in Jerusalem to name a few.

By: PenDevil

PenDevil — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 14:24:08 -0800

Raanana is also a stronghold for South African's who make Aliyah.

By: jason's_planet

jason's_planet — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 20:01:20 -0800

OK. There's a lot here I can use here. The "anglo" keyword has been particularly helpful with Professor Google.

Thanks, guys! I appreciate it!

By: JamesMessick

JamesMessick — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 20:07:10 -0800

And like the Mexicans have here?