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While it was a small town in the 16th century, İzmir, which developed in the 17th century and became an important port city of the empire, was beginning to receive immigration. Those who came to the city were not only Turks living in the surrounding areas, but also Greeks, Armenians and Jews. The Jews have become a settled community within the centuries, in general, they became one of the most populous groups in Izmir, after Turks, Greeks and Armenians. Although Izmir Jews generally live in peace with other ethnic-religious groups, they were in conflict from time to time for social, economic, cultural and religious reasons. Economic competition among non-Muslims would accelerate especially in the late 18th century, this competition would have some consequences against the Jews since the 19th century. The rapprochements and conflicts between ethnic groups at certain periods are too complex to be explained by a single theme of history. Therefore, the holistic history of Izmir Jews becomes mandatory. This article studies, the social, economic, cultural history of the Jewish community of İzmir and their attitude towards certain political developments. Although this study focuses on first quarter of the 20th century, it also engages the previous centuries.

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