Dutch Jewish in Israel


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Main Language
Largest Religion
Ethnic Religions (Judaism)
Christian
Evangelical
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Introduction / History

Jews represent the oldest monotheistic religion of modern times. Because of the uniqueness of their history and culture, all Jews have a strong sense of identity. Persecution of and discrimination against the Jews have been the historical reasons for their migrations and settlements around the world.

The Jews of Europe arrived on the continent at least 2,000 years ago during the early days of the Roman Empire. Since then, they have been a significant influence in the history and culture of Europe. Much of what is considered "Jewish" today finds its roots among the European Jews.

Western Europe now has the largest concentration of European Jewish residents. The Netherlands received a large influx of Sephardic Jews from Portugal in the late 1500s, and another contingent of Ashkenazic Jews after World War II. They have been very influential in the development of Dutch commerce.

Because of the Holocaust, many European Jews, including those from the Netherlands, emigrated to Israel. That Jewish homeland is also home to many Jews from the Netherlands.


Where Are they Located?

Most Dutch Jews live in the Netherlands, but many have gone to Israel, the Jewish homeland. There are also Dutch Jewish communities in Suriname.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Dutch Jews in Israel have been a blessing to their nation. They have been involved with many occupations. They have been involved with commerce, sports, the theater arts, music, politics, and civil service.


Because of the uniqueness of their history and culture, all Jews have a strong sense of identity.
What Are Their Beliefs?

For religious Jews, God is the Supreme Being, the Creator of the universe, and the ultimate judge of human affairs. Beyond this, the religious beliefs of the Jewish communities vary greatly. Each Jewish denomination maintains synagogues and celebrates the traditional Jewish holiday calendar. While most European Jews are religiously affiliated, there is a significant minority which is not religious.


What Are Their Needs?

The Jews have a wonderful understanding of their connection with the Abrahamic covenant. However, they also have a history of rejecting Jesus Christ as Messiah, the one who has fulfilled that covenant. Pray that as the Gospel is shared, it will not be viewed as anti-Semitic, but rather as the fulfillment of what God promised through Abraham centuries ago.


Prayer Points

Pray for his kingdom to come and his will to be done among the Dutch Jewish people in Israel.
Pray for a movement of Dutch Jewish households to study the Bible and accept the blessings of Christ.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will drive the Dutch Jewish people in Israel to the arms of Jesus.
Pray for workers who are filled with the fruit and the power of the Holy Spirit to go to these people.


Scripture Prayers for the Jewish, Dutch in Israel.


References

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11661/IS
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11661/NL
https://www.jhf.nl/about/our-history
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Dutch_Israelis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Jews_in_the_Netherlands
https://brill.com/view/title/7159


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Jewish, Dutch
People Name in Country Jewish, Dutch
Natural Name Dutch Jewish
Pronunciation dutch joo
Alternate Names
Population this Country 2,600
Population all Countries 33,000
Total Countries 4
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 11661
ROP3 Code 102791
Country Israel
Region Africa, North and Middle East
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Israel
Region Africa, North and Middle East
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions (Judaism)
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.30 %)
1.00 %
Ethnic Religions
98.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
1.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Dutch (2,600 speakers)
Language Code nld   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Dutch (2,600 speakers)
Language Code nld   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Dutch

Primary Language:  Dutch

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1477-2003)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1480-1992)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1525-2023)
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YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
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Amazon
World Bibles
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National Bible Societies
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Dutch 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 Rock International: King of Glory Rock International
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
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 Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app: Dutch YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Evangelische Bijbel Vertaling (EBV) General / Other
Mobile App Android Bible app: Evangelische Bijbel Vertaling - Studie (EBV-S) General / Other
Mobile App Android Book Reading app: JM Nederlands: Jezus Messias (1993) General / Other
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: Dutch YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Bible Gateway scripture Bible Gateway
Text / Printed Matter Cartoon Gospel tract General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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