French Jewish in Belgium
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The majority of Belgium's Jews live in Brussels and Antwerp. Brussels has more than a dozen synagogues, including the largest synagogue in Europe. These places of worship vary from Reform to Orthodox. It also is where the leading Jewish newspaper, The Regards, is published and Radio Judaica, the first European Jewish radio station, is located. The city has three Jewish schools and the European Union for Jewish Students is in Brussels. There are 30 Orthodox synagogues in Antwerp along with several kosher restaurants and grocery stores. Approximately 95% of Jewish children in Antwerp attend Jewish day schools and receive intensive religious education. Currently anti-Semitism is increasing in Belgium and other parts of Europe. This is partly related to the immigration of Muslims to the country. Some of these Belgian Jews have migrated to Israel.

Ministry Obstacles
The majority of Jews in Belgium have a strong Jewish identity and are not receptive to accept Jesus as their Messiah.

Outreach Ideas
Messianic Jewish believers, especially those with Jews For Jesus, have brought a few Belgian Jews to the Lord.

Scripture Focus
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!"  Psalm 33:12

Scripture Prayer
May this nation choose the Lord, and no other!

Prayer Focus
Pray that believers would patiently befriend Belgium's Jews and give them the peace only found in knowing their true Messiah, Jesus. Pray that the Holy Spirit would begin even now to soften the hearts of Jews in Belgium and open their eyes to the realization that Messiah has come.

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