Turkish Jewish in Türkiye (Turkey)


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Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
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Introduction / History

The history of the Jews in Turkey covers about 2400 years. The Turkish Jews form one of the main non-Muslim communities in Turkey. With the establishment of the State of Israel, they now live in a small Jewish community in Turkey. 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 to live near the mosque and high buildings. The establishment of the Republic of Turkey lessened Jewish immigration to Israel. Migration began to increase with events seen as signs of hostility towards Jews. Discrimination took place at the beginning of these events. Jews in Turkey supported the State of Israel's establishment. In 1948, with the establishment of the State of Israel, immigration from Turkey increased. These migrations were different from other forced migrations because the Jews emigrated to Israel by their own will. These people have maintained their links with Turkish culture and Turkey. These people are also strong advocates of Israel-Turkey relations.


Where Are they Located?

According to the World Jewish Congress, 95% of the Jews in Turkey live in Istanbul (Constantinople), around 2,500 live in Izmir (Smyrna) and smaller groups live in Adana, Ankara, Bursa, Canakkale, Iskenderun and Kırklareli.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Anti-Semitism is quite common in Turkey. Antisemitism is generally seen in books, newspapers, and magazines, and most of them are usually from the Islamic side. Some of them hide their names in their daily lives. Neve Shalom Synagogue in Istanbul was attacked at least four times.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The majority believe in Judaism. A few have left their religion.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Turkish people to abandon any anti-Semitic thinking.
Pray for the Turkish Jews to find Christ.
Pray for the spread of Christianity throughout the Middle East.


Scripture Prayers for the Jewish, Turkish in Türkiye (Turkey).


References

hasturktv.com
wikipedia.org
salom.com.tr
odatv.com


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

Additional Info
Global Prayer Digest: 2015-11-22
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
People ID 20119
ROP3 Code 115960
Country Türkiye (Turkey)
Region Asia, Central
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 41  (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 41  (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
Religion Subdivision: 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)
Bible-NT Audio 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 Story of Jesus audio Jesus Film Project
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 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, audio, video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video Faith Comes by Hearing
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
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Turkish YouVersion Bibles
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source People Group location: World Jewish Congress, Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Anonymous 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.