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Polish Jewish in Poland
POHL-ish joo
Jews have lived in Poland for about 1,000 years. Poland is overwhelmingly Roman Catholic (90%). Polish Jewry constitute fewer than 1% of its people, yet they have played a significant role in Polish history, usually as scapegoats. Indeed, during World War II, Nazis sent Jews to Poland to die in death camps and pogroms continued after the war. Today, their numbers continue to decline, as they emigrate to Israel and Western Europe and the United States.
Ministry Obstacles
Memory of pogroms, the Holocaust and anti-Semitism are the major obstacles to reaching the Polish Jew in Poland, a country labeled as Christian.
Scripture Focus
"You have made known to me the paths of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’" Acts 2:28
Scripture Prayer
Pray the Lord makes known to today’s people group the true path of life. Pray they learn to rejoice in God’s presence.
Prayer Focus
Pray that the Church would publicly and genuinely repent for its complicity in the Holocaust. Pray it would sincerely repent of post-World War II anti-Semitism and prejudice against Jews. Pray that such repentance would be accepted as genuine. Pray that Messianic Jewish witness would be well received, and that Christian witness would be seen as an act of love. Pray for a spiritual hunger among Polish Jews that will lead the way to thousands accepting their Messiah.
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| People Name: |
Polish Jewish |
| Pronunciation: |
POHL-ish joo |
| Country: |
Poland |
| 10/40 Window: |
No |
| Population: |
7,900 |
| World Population: |
143,900 |
| Primary Language: |
Polish |
| Primary Religion: |
Ethnic Religions |
| Scripture: |
Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: |
Yes |
| Jesus Film: |
Yes |
| Audio Recordings: |
Yes |
| Christ Followers: |
Few, less than 2% |
| Status: |
Unreached |
| Progress Level: |
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