Swiss Jewish in Switzerland

The Swiss Jewish have only been reported in Switzerland
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Ethnic Religions (Judaism)
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction

Jews have lived in Switzerland since the 13th century, frequently facing persecution. Today, most Swiss Jewish live in the large cities. The many Jewish organizations and communities in Switzerland, including ultra-Orthodox, Orthodox, Reform and Liberal Jews, are united by the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities. Judaism is a non-evangelistic religion. A non-Jew or Gentile can become a Jew only through a time of prolonged study and commitment. The two main holy days of the Jews are the Passover, and the Day of Atonement during which there is fasting, prayer and confession. The Jewish Shabbat runs from Friday evening until Saturday evening. Religious Jews use this time to attend synagogue and to spend time with their families.


Ministry Obstacles

There are few, if any, Jewish background believers in Switzerland. Workers among them are few. By keeping themselves removed from Christians for fear of oppression, Jews have cut themselves off from hearing about the salvation that Jesus offers.


Prayer Focus

Pray that Swiss Jewish would be willing to investigate the claims of Jesus.
Pray that God would open their spiritual eyes as they read and study the Old Testament.
Ask the Lord to send believers to demonstrate God's love to the Jewish in Switzerland.


Scripture Prayers for the Jewish, Swiss in Switzerland.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Jewish, Swiss-speaking
People Name in Country Jewish, Swiss
Natural Name Swiss Jewish
Pronunciation swiss JOO-ish
Alternate Names
Population this Country 19,000
Population all Countries 19,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 21846
ROP3 Code 118621
Country Switzerland
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Fribourg, Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel, and Vaud cantons.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Switzerland
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Fribourg, Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel, and Vaud cantons..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Map of Jewish, Swiss in Switzerland

Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions (Judaism)
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
70.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
30.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language German, Swiss (19,000 speakers)
Language Code gsw   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language German, Swiss (19,000 speakers)
Language Code gsw   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking German, Swiss

Primary Language:  German, Swiss

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1936-1986)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1984-1997)
Bible-Complete No
Possible Print Bibles
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Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Photo Source ClearFrost - Flickr  Creative Commons 
Map Source Location: World Jewish Congress, Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.