Indonesian Jewish in Indonesia

The Indonesian Jewish have only been reported in Indonesia
This people group’s population is unknown or estimated to be extremely small. This people group may have assimilated into larger surrounding groups and may no longer be recognizable as a distinct group. To ensure every people group is represented, Joshua Project includes unknown and very small population people groups until on-site research determines they do not exist. More info at Small People Group Policy.
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Introduction / History

Very few (if any) Indonesian-speaking Jews remain in Indonesia. This population may be composed of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe.

The Jews of Europe arrived on the continent at least 2,000 years ago during the early days of the Roman empire. Since then, they have been a significant influence in the history and culture of Europe. Much of what is considered "Jewish" today finds its roots among the European Jews.

European Jews distinguish between the Ashkenazic Jews and the Sephardic Jews. The word Ashkenaz is derived from a Biblical word for the larger Germanic region of Europe. Therefore, Ashkenazim Jews are those whose ancestry is linked to that area. This group traditionally speaks the Yiddish language, which is a German dialect that has Hebrew and Slavic elements.

"Sephard" was the name used by Jews in medieval times for the Iberian peninsula. Sephardim Jews, then, are the descendants of the Jews who lived in Spain or Portugal prior to expulsion in 1492 by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Sephardim also have a distinctive language called Ladino, or Judeo-Spanish. This is a dialect of Castilian Spanish with Hebrew and Turkish elements.

As a general rule, when Jewish people emigrated to other countries, they adopted the local language. In the case of Indonesia, they adopted Bahasa (Indonesian).


What Are Their Lives Like?

There are so few Indonesian speaking Jewish people that we are not sure if they are even in Indonesia any longer.


What Are Their Beliefs?

For religious Jews, 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. European Jews are extremely diverse in religious practice.

The Ashkenazic Jews are the most prevalent, representing the Orthodox, ultra-Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform movements. The unusual and adamantly traditional Hasidic movement was born in Poland and has gained a strong following in the United States and Israel.

The Sephardic denomination resembles the Orthodox Ashkenazic but allows more variance on dietary rules and some religious practices. Each Jewish denomination maintains synagogues and celebrates the traditional Jewish holiday calendar. While most European Jews are religiously affiliated, a significant minority do not practice any religion.


What Are Their Needs?

The Jews have a wonderful understanding of their connection with the Abrahamic covenant. However, they also have a history of rejecting Jesus Christ as Messiah, the one who has fulfilled that covenant. Because of the silence of much of the Church in Europe during the Holocaust, many Jews may distrust Christians.


Prayer Points

Ask the Lord of the harvest to send forth loving Christ followers to work among Indonesia s Jewish communities.
Ask the Lord to soften the hearts of the Jews towards Christians so that they might hear and receive the message of salvation.
Pray for a movement of multiplying local bodies of believers in the Indonesian Jewish community.


Scripture Prayers for the Jewish, Indonesian in Indonesia.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Jews_in_Indonesia
https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/community/articles/indonesia-jews-come-out
https://www.jta.org/2023/11/29/global/despite-unrest-in-indonesia-a-jewish-community-finds-peace-among-o


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Jewish, Indonesian-speaking
People Name in Country Jewish, Indonesian
Natural Name Indonesian Jewish
Pronunciation in-do-NEE-zhun joo
Alternate Names
Population this Country 200
Population all Countries 200
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 19235
ROP3 Code 115644
Country Indonesia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 42  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Widespread in Indonesia   Source:  Ethnologue 2010
Country Indonesia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 42  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Widespread in Indonesia.   Source:  Ethnologue 2010

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions (Judaism)
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
100.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Indonesian (200 speakers)
Language Code ind   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Indonesian (200 speakers)
Language Code ind   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Indonesian

Primary Language:  Indonesian

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1955-1968)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1968-2000)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1963-2021)
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) 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 DAVAR Partners recording, complete Bible DAVAR Partners International
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Indonesian 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 Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rivka video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rock International: King of Glory Rock International
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Media
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 Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Four Spiritual Laws Cru
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Voice of the Martyrs resources Voice of the Martyrs
General Walk with the Prophets and meet the Messiah Al Massira
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Resources Zume Project
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app: Al Injil (Indonesian and Arabic) General / Other
Mobile App Android Bible app: Alkitab TB & Deuterokanonika LAI General / Other
Mobile App Android Bible app: Alkitab TB LAI - Lite General / Other
Mobile App Android Bible app: Alkitab Yang Terbuka General / Other
Mobile App Android Bible app: Cerita Alkitab Terbuka General / Other
Mobile App Android Bible app: CIA - Cerita INJIL Audio General / Other
Mobile App Android Bible app: Indonesian YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Kitab TZI General / Other
Mobile App Android Book Reading app: Alkitab AYT Bergambar General / Other
Mobile App Android Book Reading app: BaKat (Bahan/Bahasa Katalog) General / Other
Mobile App Android Book Reading app: Kidung General / Other
Mobile App Android Book Reading app: Komik Alkitab Bergambar General / Other
Mobile App Android Book Reading app: Komik Alkitab Suci General / Other
Mobile App Android Book Reading app: Komik Yesus Hidup General / Other
Mobile App Android Book Reading app: Renungan e-SH /Santapan Harian General / Other
Mobile App Android Book Reading app: Renungan Oswald Chambers General / Other
Mobile App Android Book Reading app: Tafsiran Matthew Henry General / Other
Mobile App Android Book Reading app: Yesus -- Hidup-Nya General / Other
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Alkitab Karaoke General / Other
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Alkitab SABDA General / Other
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Indonesian YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Book Reading App: Cerita Alkitab Terbuka General / Other
Mobile App iOS Book Reading App: Renungan e-SH/Santapan Harian General / Other
Mobile App iOS Book Reading App: Tafsiran Matthew Henry General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Bible: Comic Book Version Super Bible / Comic Bible Society
Text / Printed Matter Cartoon Gospel tract General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Jesus Messiah comic book General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Indonesian Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter The Ancient Path Live Global
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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