By the mid-16th century, 80% of the world's Jews lived and flourished in Poland and in Lithuania; most of western and central Europe was by that time closed to Jews.
16. sajandi keskpaigas elas ja õitses 80% maailma juutidest Poolas ja Leedus; enamus Lääne- ja Kesk-Euroopast oli sel ajal juutidele suletud.