"Jews first arrived in Brazil in the mid-15th century; today, the Jewish population is approximately 95,300 - the tenth largest Jewish community in the world. Although they make up around half of one percent of Brazil's population, the Jewish community is very active in several aspects of Brazilian society. According Professor Anita Novinsky, a specialist on the Jews at the University of Sao Paulo, "Brazil was made by the Jews."" (Quoted from article)