Jewish Community
The Jewish community of Antwerp consists of around 15,000 Jews; the majority of residents identifying themselves as Jewish belong to traditional or Orthodox communities, although levels of practice vary. The Haredi, or ultra-orthodox Jews, tend to live, concentrated, in the city center in an area close to the Antwerp Central railway station. This area is also sometimes known as "Jewish Antwerp" (Dutch: Joods Antwerpen). Its main attraction is its close proximity to the diamond bourse, where in earlier days a large part of the community worked. It is also where the Jewish schools, kosher food outlets, and general Jewish amenities are located.
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