Finnish Jew in Finland

The Finnish Jew have only been reported in Finland
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
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Introduction / History

Jewish people have lived in Finland since the 1700s. Their numbers rose when Jewish soldiers from Russia arrived in the 19th century and remained after their military service. Many immigrated to Israel when it was established, but more came to Finland after the collapse of the Soviet Union.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Jews of Finland hold all kinds of jobs. Many are executives and professionals in business. The largest population concentrations are in and around Helsinki, where they continue to face sporadic anti-Semitism.


Jews came to Finland as Russian soldiers in the 19th century and remained after their military service ended.
What Are Their Beliefs?

For religious Jews in Finland, God is the Supreme Being, the Creator of the universe, and the ultimate judge of human affairs. Beyond this, the religious beliefs of the Jewish communities vary greatly. Orthodox Jews generally follow the traditional religious beliefs and practices found in the Jewish literature that interprets Scripture regarding ethical, religious, civil, and criminal matters.


Reform Jews do not believe that the Jewish Law is divinely revealed. They are not restricted to kosher foods. They neither wear the skullcap (yarmulke) when praying nor use Hebrew in prayer. All religious Jews believe in the coming of a Messianic Age, but only the Orthodox Jews look for a personal Messiah.


Many Jewish people in Finland keep cultural Judaism, but they have rejected the spiritual elements taught in the Old Testament. Many practice the ritual feasts and identify closely with the long history and heritage of their people. They refuse to receive Jesus and are waiting for another Messiah.


What Are Their Needs?

The Jews in Finland need a powerful move of God's Spirit to set them free from bondage to religion. They are convinced that their relationship with God is guaranteed by his covenant and their ongoing works through rituals and traditions.


Prayer Points

Pray for Jesus to reveal himself to the Jews of Finland.


Pray for Messianic Jews to share the gospel with them and for the Lord to establish an unstoppable Christ-ward movement among them.


Pray for Jewish elders in Finland to accept the idea that Jesus fits the description of the Messiah.


Scripture Prayers for the Jew, Finnish in Finland.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

Additional Info
Global Prayer Digest: 2018-03-27
People Name General Jew, Finnish-speaking
People Name in Country Jew, Finnish
Natural Name Finnish Jew
Pronunciation FIH-nish joo
Alternate Names
Population this Country 1,300
Population all Countries 1,300
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 19233
ROP3 Code 115642
Country Finland
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Finland
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Map of Jew, Finnish in Finland
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Religion Subdivision: Judaism
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
85.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
15.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Finnish (1,300 speakers)
Language Code fin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Finnish (1,300 speakers)
Language Code fin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Finnish

Primary Language:  Finnish

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1891-1986)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1548-1976)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1642-1995)
Bible-NT Audio Online
Bible-NT Text Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Online New Testament Faith Comes by Hearing
Audio Recordings Online New Testament Faith Comes by Hearing
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Finnish Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Four Spiritual Laws Campus Crusade for Christ
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Walk with the Prophets and meet the Messiah Al Massira
Text / Printed Matter Bible: Finnish YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Bible: Finnish YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Bible: Finnish YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Bible: Finnish YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Cartoon Gospel tract General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Jesus Messiah comic book General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Campus Crusade for Christ
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Photo Source (Representative photo)
Copyrighted © 2023  Aleksandra Suzi - Shutterstock  All rights reserved.  Used with permission
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.