Yep. Newark's Jewish population has drastically declined from its peak. While the city once boasted over 65,000 Jews, the community has dwindled significantly since the 1960s. In the 1940s, Newark's Jewish population was around 70,000 out of a total city population of about 420,000. Today, there are no Jews at Weequahic High School, where almost half the student body was Jewish in the 1960s. Here's a more detailed look: Historical Significance: Newark was once a major destination for Jewish immigrants in the early 1900s and had a community of over 80,000 Jews at its peak, according to Wikipedia.