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The Jewish community in South Florida has a rich history, dating back to the 19th century. The population is diverse, with roots from Ashkenazi communities in Eastern Europe, Latin America, France, Morocco, Syria, Bukhara, Israel, as well as Sephardic and Mizrachi communities. Currently, there are about 514,000 Jews residing in South Florida, with 15.8% of the population in Palm Beach County being Jewish. Boca Raton, a city with a population of 95,000, has a thriving Jewish community with 16 synagogues.