Polish Jews in Africa in the interwar period

Abstract

The article presents the emigration of Polish Jewish community to the individual regions in Africa in the years 1918-1939 It is stated in it that Africa was not really popular among Polish immigrants Before 1939 only about 4200 people who had Polish citizenship lived on this large continent Polish Jews occupied an important place among the population.
Relatively the largest colonies of Polish Jews were then in North Africa (Egypt and the Maghreb) and in South Africa Smaller ones were created in West, Central and East Africa The wealthiest group of Polish Jews lived in Egypt and South Africa, where they were engaged in trade In other regions, that group dealt with craft, had small shops or livied on hired labor.
Polish Jews were involved in the development of Polish and of Polish origin association life in Africa They contributed also to establishing business contacts between Poland and African lands
Individuals received satisfactory material status and a good professional position or were engaged in political activities.