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{{Short description|Israeli citizens and nationals or descendants in Britain}}
{{Redirect|British Israeli|the belief that the British people are direct lineal descendants of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel|British Israelism}}
{{Redirect|British Israeli|the belief that the British people are direct lineal descendants of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel|British Israelism}}
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{{Infobox ethnic group
|group = Israelis in the United Kingdom
| group = Israelis in the United Kingdom
| total = 11,892 UK residents born in Israel
|image = [[image:Uri Geller in Russia2.jpg|84px]][[image:Avram Grant (2008).jpg|83px]][[image:Yossibenayounch.jpg|102px]]
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|caption = [[Uri Geller]]<br>[[Avram Grant]]{{·}}[[Yossi Benayoun]]</small>
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|poptime = '''UK residents born in Israel'''<br>11,892 (2001 Census)<br>'''Total Israelis'''<br>50,000-70,000<ref>{{cite news|last=HAVIV RETTIG GUR|title=Officials to US to bring Israelis home|url=http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Officials-to-US-to-bring-Israelis-home|accessdate=19 October 2013|newspaper=[[Jpost]]|date=4 June 2008}}</ref><ref name=ISLON/>
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| langs = [[British English]], [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]], [[Arabic language|Arabic]]
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|popplace = [[London]]
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| rels = predominantly [[Judaism]]<br/>minority [[Islam]], [[Christianity]]{{citation needed|date=October 2013}}
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|langs = [[British English]], [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]], [[Arabic language|Arabic]], [[Russian language|Russian]]
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|rels = [[Judaism]], [[Islam]], [[Christianity]]{{cn|date=October 2013}}
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{{Lists of British people}}
'''Israelis in the United Kingdom''' are citizens or residents of the [[United Kingdom]] who were originally from [[Israel]] or are of Israeli descent.
'''Israelis in the United Kingdom''' or '''Israeli Britons''' are citizens or residents of the [[United Kingdom]] who were originally from [[Israel]] or are of Israeli descent.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
In 2001 Israel was the 68th most common birthplace for British residents; some 11,892 Israeli natives called the UK home.<ref name=OECD>{{cite web|url=http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/18/23/34792376.xls|title=Country-of-birth database|publisher=[[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development]]|accessdate=23 December 2008}}</ref> It is unknown how many people born in the UK are of Israeli descent, as this was not listed as a separate ethnic group in the [[2001 UK Census|2001 Census]].<ref name=ISLON>{{cite web|url=http://jta.org/news/article/2008/03/30/107719/israelisinlondon|title=Israelis in London prefer their own|publisher=|accessdate=23 December 2008}}</ref> The majority of Israelis in the UK live in [[London]] and, in particular, the densely populated Jewish area of [[Golders Green]].<ref name=ISLON/> The vast majority of Israeli Britons follow the [[Jewish]] faith. The most common languages amongst the Israeli British community are [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]], [[Arabic language|Arabic]] and [[British English]].
In 2001 Israel was the 68th most common birthplace for British residents; some 11,892 people born in Israel lived in the UK.<ref name=OECD>{{cite web|url=http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/18/23/34792376.xls |title=Country-of-birth database |publisher=[[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development]] |access-date=23 December 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090617032129/http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/18/23/34792376.xls |archive-date=17 June 2009 }}</ref> It is unknown how many people born in the UK are of Israeli descent, as this was not listed as a separate ethnic group in the [[2001 UK Census|2001 Census]].<ref name=ISLON>{{cite web|url=http://jta.org/news/article/2008/03/30/107719/israelisinlondon|title=Israelis in London prefer their own|access-date=23 December 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110608160158/http://www.jta.org/news/article/2008/03/30/107719/israelisinlondon|archive-date=8 June 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The majority of Israelis in the UK live in [[London]] and, in particular, the densely populated Jewish area of [[Golders Green]].<ref name=ISLON/> The vast majority of Israeli Britons are [[Jewish]].{{citation needed|date=June 2016}} The most common languages amongst the Israeli British community are [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]], [[Arabic language|Arabic]] and [[British English]].{{citation needed|date=June 2016}}


==Contemporary issues==
==Contemporary issues==
Some Israelis expatriates in Europe complain of being excluded from the rest of the Jewish community. Only 2% of expats in Britain and France who responded to a survey conducted in 2008 said that they feel part of the local Jewish community. Despite many Israelis claiming not to feel connected to other Jewish groups in the country, around 33% of those interviewed feel more attached to their faith than to the identity of Israeli, compared to 11% who identify less as Jews.<ref>[http://www.thejc.com/articles/2008404122/expat-and-excluded-israelis-uk Expat and excluded, Israelis in the UK]</ref> A survey by JTA reported that the Israeli community in the UK had little involvement in the local Jewish community, even though they chose to live in predominantly Jewish areas. Israeli immigrants in the UK often complain of being discouraged by the "frosty" attitude of British Jews towards them. Yet at the same time, many Israelis in Britain are indifferent to the local Jewish community and reluctant to become part of it.<ref name=ISLON/>
Some Israeli-Jewish expatriates in Europe complain that they feel excluded from the rest of the Jewish community. Only 2% of expats in Britain and France who responded to a 2008 survey said that they feel part of the local Jewish community. Despite many Israelis claiming not to feel connected to other Jewish groups in the country, around 33% of those interviewed said they felt more attached to their Jewish identity rather than their Israeli identity, with 11% saying they identified less as Jews.<ref>[http://www.thejc.com/articles/2008404122/expat-and-excluded-israelis-uk Expat and excluded, Israelis in the UK]</ref> A survey by JTA reported that the Israeli community in the UK had little involvement in the local Jewish community, though Israeli expats often chose to live in predominantly Jewish areas. Israelis in the UK often complain of being discouraged by the perceived "frosty" attitude of British Jews towards them, but at the same time many Israelis in Britain are indifferent to the local Jewish community and reluctant to become part of it.<ref name=ISLON/>


==Media==
==Media==
'''Alondon''' is London's main Hebrew-language magazine that caters primarily to the British Israeli community.<ref>[http://www.alondon.net/ Alondon Official Website]</ref>
''[[Alondon]]'' is London's main [[Hebrew language|Hebrew-language]] magazine that caters primarily to the British Israeli community.<ref>[http://www.alondon.net/ Alondon official website]</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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{{further information|Category:British people of Israeli descent}}
One of the most notable British people of Israeli descent is [[Sacha Baron Cohen]], comedian, writer and [[Golden Globe]]-winning actor. His mother came from Israel.<ref>{{cite web|author=Kirsty Scott|title='He becomes the character, certainly with Ali G and Borat. He has a mix of Sellers's acting and Rod Hull's bottle'|publisher=''[[The Guardian]]''|date=29 September 2006|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2006/sep/29/film.media|accessdate=15 November 2008}}</ref> Others include entertainer [[Uri Geller]], former Chelsea manager [[Avram Grant]], and footballer [[Yossi Benayoun]].
One of the most notable British people of Israeli descent is [[Sacha Baron Cohen]], an English comedian and actor whose mother came from Israel.<ref>{{cite news|author=Scott, Kirsty|title='He becomes the character, certainly with Ali G and Borat. He has a mix of Sellers's acting and Rod Hull's bottle'|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=29 September 2006|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/sep/29/film.media|access-date=15 November 2008}}</ref> Others include English magician [[Uri Geller]] and Scottish professional wrestler [[Noam Dar]], both of whom were born in Israel and later moved to the UK.


In 2008, six Israelis were counted amongst the top 50 richest people in the UK, according to the [[Sunday Times Rich List|''Sunday Times'' Rich List]], equal to the number of people born in the UK who made the top 50.<ref name=SUNT>{{cite news|last=Harpaz|first=Moran|url=https://www.haaretz.co.il/hasen/pages/ShArtStEng.jhtml?itemNo=978643&contrassID=1&subContrassID=1&title='Six%20Israelis%20make%20list%20of%2050%20richest%20people%20in%20Britain%20'&dyn_server=172.20.5.5|title=Six Israelis make list of 50 richest people in Britain|work=[[Haaretz]]|date=24 April 2008|accessdate=7 January 2009}}</ref> They include [[Sammy Ofer|Sammy]] and [[Eyal Ofer]], who were listed as 15th with a total worth of £3.4 billion; [[Lev Avnerovich Leviev|Lev Leviev]] (worth £2.5 billion); [[Benny Steinmetz]]; and brothers [[Eddie Zakai|Eddie]] and [[Saul Zakai]].<ref name=SUNT/>
In 2008, six Israelis were counted amongst the top 50 richest people in the UK, according to the [[Sunday Times Rich List|''Sunday Times'' Rich List]]{{emdash}}equal to the number of people born in the UK who made the top 50.<ref name=SUNT>{{cite news|last=Harpaz|first=Moran|url=https://www.haaretz.co.il/hasen/pages/ShArtStEng.jhtml?itemNo=978643&contrassID=1&subContrassID=1&title='Six%20Israelis%20make%20list%20of%2050%20richest%20people%20in%20Britain%20'&dyn_server=172.20.5.5|title=Six Israelis make list of 50 richest people in Britain|work=[[Haaretz]]|date=24 April 2008|access-date=7 January 2009}}</ref> They include [[Lev Avnerovich Leviev|Lev Leviev]], Benny Steinmetz, and brothers Eddie and Saul Zakai.<ref name=SUNT/>


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|United Kingdom|Israel}}
{{Portal|United Kingdom|Israel}}
* [[Israel-United Kingdom relations]]
* [[British Israelism]]
* [[British Israelism]]
* [[Israeli diaspora]]
* [[Israeli diaspora]]
* [[Yerida]]
* [[Yerida]]
* [[History of the Jews in the United Kingdom]]

==References==
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"British Israeli" redirects here. For the belief that the British people are direct lineal descendants of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel, see British Israelism.

Israelis in the United Kingdom
Total population
11,892 UK residents born in Israel (2001 Census)
Regions with significant populations
London
Languages
British English, Hebrew, Arabic
Religion
predominantly Judaism
minority Islam, Christianity[citation needed]
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Israelis in the United Kingdom or Israeli Britons are citizens or residents of the United Kingdom who were originally from Israel or are of Israeli descent.

Demographics

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In 2001 Israel was the 68th most common birthplace for British residents; some 11,892 people born in Israel lived in the UK.[1] It is unknown how many people born in the UK are of Israeli descent, as this was not listed as a separate ethnic group in the 2001 Census.[2] The majority of Israelis in the UK live in London and, in particular, the densely populated Jewish area of Golders Green.[2] The vast majority of Israeli Britons are Jewish.[citation needed] The most common languages amongst the Israeli British community are Hebrew, Arabic and British English.[citation needed]

Contemporary issues

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Some Israeli-Jewish expatriates in Europe complain that they feel excluded from the rest of the Jewish community. Only 2% of expats in Britain and France who responded to a 2008 survey said that they feel part of the local Jewish community. Despite many Israelis claiming not to feel connected to other Jewish groups in the country, around 33% of those interviewed said they felt more attached to their Jewish identity rather than their Israeli identity, with 11% saying they identified less as Jews.[3] A survey by JTA reported that the Israeli community in the UK had little involvement in the local Jewish community, though Israeli expats often chose to live in predominantly Jewish areas. Israelis in the UK often complain of being discouraged by the perceived "frosty" attitude of British Jews towards them, but at the same time many Israelis in Britain are indifferent to the local Jewish community and reluctant to become part of it.[2]

Media

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Alondon is London's main Hebrew-language magazine that caters primarily to the British Israeli community.[4]

Notable people

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Further information: Category:British people of Israeli descent

One of the most notable British people of Israeli descent is Sacha Baron Cohen, an English comedian and actor whose mother came from Israel.[5] Others include English magician Uri Geller and Scottish professional wrestler Noam Dar, both of whom were born in Israel and later moved to the UK.

In 2008, six Israelis were counted amongst the top 50 richest people in the UK, according to the Sunday Times Rich List—equal to the number of people born in the UK who made the top 50.[6] They include Lev Leviev, Benny Steinmetz, and brothers Eddie and Saul Zakai.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Country-of-birth database". Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Archived from the original on 17 June 2009. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
  2. ^ a b c "Israelis in London prefer their own". Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
  3. ^ Expat and excluded, Israelis in the UK
  4. ^ Alondon official website
  5. ^ Scott, Kirsty (29 September 2006). "'He becomes the character, certainly with Ali G and Borat. He has a mix of Sellers's acting and Rod Hull's bottle'". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 November 2008.
  6. ^ a b Harpaz, Moran (24 April 2008). "Six Israelis make list of 50 richest people in Britain". Haaretz. Retrieved 7 January 2009.
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