History of the Jews in New Caledonia

The history of the Jews in New Caledonia dates back to 1987, when the Jewish community was first established. The Jewish community numbers around 50 people, most of whom are located in Nouméa. In Nouméa there is a synagogue and a Jewish community center, the Association Culturelle Israelite de Nouvelle Caledonie. Almost all of the Jews in New Caledonia are Sephardi Jews of French descent. Most work in business and state government.[1]

New Caledoniann Jews
Juifs de Nouvelle-Calédonie
יהודים קלדוניים חדשים
Total population
50 (2013)[1]
Regions with significant populations
Nouméa
Languages
French, Hebrew, Tahitian
Religion
Judaism

Kosher food is imported from Australia.[1]

In 2017, a Chabad house opened in Nouméa. New Caledonia had a Jewish population of around 250 in 2017.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "New Caledonia". Jewish Virtual Library. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
  2. ^ "Chabad House opens in Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
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