The Effects of Lifestyle Migration of Jews from Western Countries on Jerusalem
Lifestyle migration has mainly been studied in the context of rural or coastal tourist destinations, less in cities. This case-study deals with the immigration of Jews from Western countries to Jerusalem, Israel’s capital city. These immigrants generally enjoy a high socio-economic status, and are m...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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ZRC SAZU, Založba ZRC
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Dve Domovini |
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| Online Access: | https://ojs.zrc-sazu.si/twohomelands/article/view/10776 |
| Summary: | Lifestyle migration has mainly been studied in the context of rural or coastal tourist destinations, less in cities. This case-study deals with the immigration of Jews from Western countries to Jerusalem, Israel’s capital city. These immigrants generally enjoy a high socio-economic status, and are motivated by ideological and religious reasons. Moreover, these immigrants are highly desired by the State in their ‘homecoming’. The article focuses on Baka, a neighbourhood in Jerusalem, where large communities of English- and French-speaking immigrants reside. This case-study contributes to the understanding of the effects lifestyle migration has on places, particularly gentrification, and expands our understanding of who lifestyle migrants are, what motivates them and how they live in their adopted countries. |
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| ISSN: | 0353-6777 1581-1212 |