The numerical strength of the Jewish population in Warsaw in proportion to the general population has dropped considerably since 1917.
On January 1, 1928, the total Warsaw population was 1,050,187. Thirty per cent of this number was Jewish. In 1917 the Jewish population of Warsaw constituted forty-one per cent.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
