Doing some rough calculations, we should reach 8 billion before the end of the year. Right around Hanukkah, it would seem. Hanukkah is from December 18th to 26th this year. Will look more into this when I have time. Perhaps with all the lost 10 tribes being factored in, there are 222.2 million Jewish people on earth? Just a thought. I think it was Patricia N who posted an article recently that talked about how Israel will realign the populous. Anyone formerly considered "Other" will now be considered Jewish. There are stipulations as to what they can do, like marriage and worship but they are still going to be considered Jewish. This will exclude the Arab population but does include all others. I do not recall how large that group is but if it is significant then perhaps that will factor in.
