List Of Chilean Jews
Chilean Jews are Chileans residing in the country of Chile who are of either Jewish ancestry or observe the Jewish faith.
An estimated 75,000-150,000 Chilean Jews live in the country, the majority live in Santiago and are predominantly found in higher-paying professions and all walks of public life. The Chilean Jewish population decreased in the political turmoil of the 1970s and 1980s, but their identity as Jews in Chile remains. Here is a list of some prominent Chilean Jews.
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