Israel’s population hits 10.1M despite emigration
Israel’s population reached 10.1M ahead of Rosh Hashanah, driven by births and aliyah despite record exits.
71% of Israelis say national mood is poor before Rosh Hashanah
Most Israelis see the country’s mood as gloomy before the holiday, though personal hopes improved.
World's Jewish population hits 15.8 million on eve of Rosh Hashanah
The global Jewish population is now estimated at 15.8 million, according to reports released ahead of Rosh Hashanah. Israel hosts 7.2 million Jews, constituting over 45% of the global Jewish population.