Work in Progress: This visualization is under development. The data has not been verified and some numbers are estimates or approximations for demonstration purposes.
Jewish Demographics & Historical Communities Map
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Biblical Era
Second Temple
Talmudic Era
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Modern
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About This Project
Project Overview
This interactive visualization explores the demographic history of Jewish communities worldwide,
tracking population changes and migration patterns from ancient times to the present. The map
displays Jewish communities (kehillot) with their estimated populations at different historical
periods, allowing users to understand the ebb and flow of Jewish life across centuries.
Features
Interactive Timeline: Navigate through 3,400+ years of Jewish history
Population Visualization: Community markers show population size and confidence levels
Historical Events: Major events and persecutions that shaped Jewish demographics
Migration Patterns: Visual representation of Jewish diaspora movements
Multilingual Support: Place names in local languages and English
Educational Resources: Links to historical sources and references
Data Sources
The data combines historical records, archaeological findings, demographic studies, and scholarly
research. Population estimates are based on available historical sources and may include approximations
for demonstration purposes. Sources include academic publications, historical documents, and
established demographic databases.
How to Use
Use the timeline slider to navigate through different time periods
Click on community markers to see detailed information
Hover over timeline markers to learn about historical events
Use the play button to animate through time automatically
Switch between different map views and language options
Credits
Developed by: Bezalel Brandwine and Ofer Manela Organization: Softwine LTD Contact:kehilot.history@gmail.com Map Data: OpenStreetMap contributors Timeline Technology: noUiSlider Mapping Library: Leaflet with MarkerCluster
Note: This visualization is under development. Some data points are estimates
or approximations for demonstration purposes and have not been fully verified. We welcome
feedback and corrections from historians and researchers.
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