The history of the Jews in Turkey covers about 2400 years. In the Ottoman Empire, the situation of the Jews was tied to the Sultan's whims. For example, Murad III wanted non-Muslims to be submissive and poor. He forbade non-Muslims from living near the mosque.
Turkish Jews form one of the main non-Muslim communities in Turkey. With the establishment of the state of Israel, there remains only a small Jewish community in Turkey. Migration to Israel increased when there were signs of hostility towards Jews. In 1948, with the establishment of the State of Israel, Jewish immigration from Turkey increased. Jewish people are strong advocates of Israel-Turkey relations.
According to the World Jewish Congress, 95% of the Jews in Turkey live in Istanbul Izmir and smaller groups live in Adana, Ankara, Bursa, Canakkale, Iskenderun and K?rklareli.
Anti-Semitism is quite common in Turkey. Antisemitism is generally seen in books, newspapers, and magazines. Neve Shalom Synagogue in Istanbul was attacked at least four times. Some Jewish people hide their names.
Most believe in Judaism. A few have left their religion and became secularized.
Jewish people in Turkey need the protection of the Lord. They also need hearts that are open to hearing and responding to the gospel.
Pray for the Turkish Jews to find Christ and their rock and redeemer.
Pray for loving gospel workers to take Christ to Jewish people in Turkey.
Pray for the Turkish people to have the spiritual hunger it takes to question their Islamic beliefs.
Scripture Prayers for the Jewish, Turkish in Türkiye (Turkey).
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Jewish, Turkish |
People Name in Country | Jewish, Turkish |
Natural Name | Turkish Jewish |
Pronunciation |
TER-kish joo
|
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 1,500 |
Population all Countries | 51,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 20119 |
ROP3 Code | 115960 |
ROP25 Code | 303368 |
ROP25 Name | Jewish |
Country | Türkiye (Turkey) | ||
Region | Asia, Central | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 50 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Widespread in Turkey as L1 or L2 Source: Ethnologue 2010 |
Country | Türkiye (Turkey) |
Region | Asia, Central |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 50 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Widespread in Turkey as L1 or L2. Source: Ethnologue 2010 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Religion Subdivision: | Judaism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
97.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
3.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Turkish (1,500 speakers) |
Language Code | tur Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Turkish (1,500 speakers) |
Language Code | tur Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Turkish |
Primary Language: Turkish
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1782-1985) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1819-1993) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1827-2009) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group location: World Jewish Congress, Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |