Demographic Trends in the Land of Israel (1800-2007)
Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Research Articles
3. Opinion Articles
4. Press
5. Demographic Trends in the Land of Israel (1800-2007), Faitelson
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Demographic Trends in the Land of Israel (1800-2007)
Demographic Trends in the Land of Israel (1800-2007), 2009 Update.
Demographic Trends in the Land of Israel (1800-2007), 2011 Update.
The demographic "population bomb" has been perceived for decades as a looming threat to Jewish democracy in Israel. Lately it has been repeatedly cited as a justification for far-reaching territorial concessions. However, many recent studies seem to cast doubt on this threat. The Jewish majority in Israel has been fairly stable for decades, and the gap in birthrates has greatly narrowed.
A new study by Yaakov Faitelson brings a unique historical perspective to this issue. Looking at the past, we see that Jews in the land of Israel have been concerned about demographics since the 19th century, yet the Jewish population and majority has been steadily increasing for generations. Looking at the future, we see that careful demographic projections suggest that the Jewish majority in the land of Israel will likely be fairly stable for another generation. This doesn't mean that the demographic make-up of the local population is not a valid concern, but it does suggest that there is no justification for panic.
Article Full Text(PDF Format):
Demographic Trends in the Land of Israel (1800-2007)
Demographic Trends in the Land of Israel (1800-2007), 2009 Update.
