Jewish people have a long history in Persia, today known as Iran. We can read about the experiences of Jewish people like Daniel who lived under Persian rule at the height of their power. After the Babylonian Captivity, many Jewish people remained in what became the Persian Empire. They have a deep and strong connection to Iran. For various reasons, some have migrated to the United States.
Persian Jews in the United States tend to be wealthy and secular. Many live in Beverly Hills, a wealthy part of Los Angeles.
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. European Jews are extremely diverse in religious practice. The Ashkenazic Jews are the most prevalent, representing the Orthodox, ultra-Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform movements. The unusual and adamantly traditional Hasidic movement was born in Poland and has gained a strong following in the United States and Israel. The Sephardic denomination is like the Orthodox Ashkenazic but is more permissive on dietary rules and some religious practices. 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.
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.
Ask the Lord of the harvest to send forth loving Christians to work among Persian Jewish communities in the United States.
Ask the Holy Spirit to grant wisdom and favor to the mission agencies that are focusing on the Persian Jewish people.
Pray that the Jewish people will understand that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah.
Pray that God will grant Jewish believers favor as they share their faith in Christ with the Persian Jewish community.
Scripture Prayers for the Jewish, Persian in United States.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_Jews
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Iranian_Americans_in_Los_Angeles
https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/columnist/317076/persian-and-jewish-american-and-persian-jewish-and-american/
https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/01/26/260779898/for-persian-jews-america-means-religious-pluralism-at-its-best
https://sephardiclosangeles.org/portfolios/iranian-jewish-los-angeles/
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Jewish, Judeo-Persian |
People Name in Country | Jewish, Persian |
Natural Name | Persian Jewish |
Pronunciation |
PUR-zhun joo
|
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 67,000 |
Population all Countries | 136,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 19241 |
ROP3 Code | 115645 |
ROP25 Code | 303368 |
ROP25 Name | Jewish |
Country | United States | ||
Region | America, North and Caribbean | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Los Angeles (Beverly Hills), New York (Great Neck) Source: Global Gates 2022 |
Country | United States |
Region | America, North and Caribbean |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Los Angeles (Beverly Hills), New York (Great Neck). Source: Global Gates 2022 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Religion Subdivision: | Judaism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
100.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Persian, Iranian (67,000 speakers) |
Language Code | pes Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Persian, Iranian (67,000 speakers) |
Language Code | pes Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Persian, Iranian |
Primary Language: Persian, Iranian
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1546-1965) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1815-1979) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1838-2020) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2024 BalkansCat - Shutterstock All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |