Overview of Jewish populations in the world and the roots for making a modern nation. Distribution of main Jewish communities in the world and their ethnic and cultural diversity. Immigration to Palestine/Israel and ties with home countries. The problem of “who’s a Jew”; the relationship between Zionism and Judaism. Jews in the world and their relations with Israel. Economic, political, military, media power of Jewish communities in the world and their influence in/for Israel. Zionist organization among these communities (AIPAC, ADL, etc.).
