Jew, Eastern Yiddish-Speaking in Israel

Jew, Eastern Yiddish-Speaking in Israel Yiddish is a Germanic language, spoken throughout the world and written with the Hebrew alphabet. For a significant portion of its history it was the primary spoken language by the Ashkenazi (European) Jews. Yiddish is written and spoken as a living language in many Orthodox Jewish communities around the world. It is most notably used as a first language in most Hasidic communities, where it is the first language learned in childhood and used in home, schooling and many social settings. Ministry Obstacles Orthodox Jews find it quite difficult to accept Jesus as the Messiah of Scripture, the anointed of God. Outreach Ideas The Messianic Jews of Israel may be able to demonstrate with their lives that trust in Jesus has validity and brings life. Pray for the followers of Christ There may be a few followers of Christ the Messiah among the Yiddish speaking Jews. Pray they will become firmly grounded in the finished work of Christ on the cross, trusting him fully for salvation and for a fruitful life. Pray for the entire people group Pray for the Yiddish speaking Jews to see that the scriptural references to the coming Messiah describe so well the person of Jesus Christ, his life and finished work. Scripture Focus "Since Abraham will surely become a great and mighty nation, and in him all the nations of the earth will be blessed." Genesis 18:18		People Name: Jew, Eastern Yiddish-Speaking Country: Israel 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 261,000 World Population: 622,000 Language: Yiddish, Eastern Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions Bible: Complete Audio NT (FCBH): No Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: