Turkish Jewish in Türkiye (Turkey)


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Ethnic Religions (Judaism)
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

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.


What Are Their Lives Like?

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.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Most believe in Judaism. A few have left their religion and became secularized.


What Are Their Needs?

Jewish people in Turkey need the protection of the Lord. They also need hearts that are open to hearing and responding to the gospel.


Prayer Points

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
PeopleID3 20119
ROP3 Code 115960
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
Map of Jewish, Turkish in Türkiye (Turkey)

Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions (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
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
Film / Video God's Love Story General / Other
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Turkish 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 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
Mobile App Android and iOS Bible App: Incil Gercek Medya
Mobile App Android Bible app: Biblica Türkçe Biblica
Mobile App Android Bible app: INCIL Bible League
Mobile App Android Bible app: İncilʼin Temel Türkçe Tercümesi (Basic Turkish) 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 from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Turkish YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Bible: Comic Book Version Super Bible / Comic Bible Society
Text / Printed Matter Jesus Messiah comic book General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Turkish 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
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.


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