There were 27,000 Jews living in Holland as of January 1 of this year, it was announced here today. The census included both Jews affiliated with congregations and those who are not. There were 140,000 Jews in the country before the Nazi occupation.
Intermarriage is increasing steadily, the poll revealed. There are 4,000 married couples where both members are Jews and 3,100 where only one partner is Jewish.
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