As of 2001, the city has about 500 Jewish residents.

The maximum number of Jewish residents counted in 1895 is a 130 people.

Little came of this venture, and within a few decades there were apparently no Jewish residents in the town.

In 1710 a synagogue was built on land owned by one of the Jewish residents.

In 1850, the town had 3439 Jewish residents, 31.4% of the population.

However, the Jewish resident were only allowed to enter a few professions, such as trade.

Some opposition also comes from Jewish residents who have become polarized on the issue.

And they said it would help to forge better relationships with Jewish residents of the community.

The approach is proving attractive to many of the area's Jewish residents.

The highest number of Jewish residents was reached in 1880, at about 3,300.