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Jewish community jumping ship as political storm takes Brazil

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Published: 17 August 2017

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Unemployment, lack of upward mobility and fear of street violence among reasons for rapid increase of Brazilian Jews making Aliyah

Violence and depress economy prompt exodus (Times of Israel)
The situation has been very trying for the country’s Jewish community of 110,000 and Brazil’s middle class is watching its standard of living disappear before their eyes (Aug 15)

Photo: Rochelle Rosensweig has an MBA in finance, but is considering becoming an Uber driver to pay the bills due to Brazil’s shrinking economy (Supplied)

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