French Jewish in France


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

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.
French Jews were often merchants who worked on behalf of Frankish (French) kings, especially during the Carolingian Period in the 700s and 800s. Through the centuries, Jewish people in France faced persecution from time to time, especially through the Middle Ages. They were freed from slavery after the French Revolution in the late 1700s.
In the 1700s and 1800s, Jewish people were active in France’s economic and political life though they sometimes faced antisemitism.
Jewish people in Europe sometimes speak either Ladino or Yiddish. However, they are more likely to speak the language of the country where they live. The Jewish people in France commonly speak French as their heart language.
Though thousands migrated to Israel through the previous decades, France is home to the world’s third largest Jewish population after Israel and the United States. There are 230 Jewish communities in urban France, especially in Paris.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Jewish and Muslim communities are near one another, and there have been conflicts flaring up since the 1980s. There have been a number of attacks on Jewish individuals and synagogues.
Still, French Jews have contributed greatly to this powerful country through the arts, the media, academics, science, sports and business.
The French speaking Jewish people have established many schools and community organizations. They have their own clubs for Jewish youth to keep them connected with their Jewish heritage. There are Jewish media outlets that span from radio to newspapers and others.


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. European Jews are extremely diverse in religious practice. The Orthodox are better known, but they are outnumbered by secularized Jewish individuals. Orthodox, conservative and reformed Jewish people can all find their places of worship in France.


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. Unfortunately, centuries of “Christian” persecution of Jewish people has left them with a hostility towards the gospel. Few are willing to listen to someone tell of the Messiah their ancestors rejected 2,000 years ago.


Prayer Points

Ask the Lord of the harvest to send forth loving Christians to work among France’s Jewish communities.
Ask the Holy Spirit to grant wisdom and favor to the mission agencies that are focusing on the French Jews.
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 their own people in France.
Pray that strong local churches will be raised up in each Jewish community in France.


Scripture Prayers for the Jewish, French in France.


References

https://www.worldjewishcongress.org/en/about/communities/fr
https://www.dw.com/en/being-jewish-in-france-just-go-back-to-tel-aviv/a-47714868
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_French_Jews
https://rpl.hds.harvard.edu/faq/judaism-france


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Jewish, French-speaking
People Name in Country Jewish, French
Natural Name French Jewish
Pronunciation french joo
Alternate Names French; French Jew; French Jews
Population this Country 442,000
Population all Countries 514,000
Total Countries 5
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 9
PeopleID3 11764
ROP3 Code 103063
Country France
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country France
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Map of Jewish, French in France
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions (Judaism)
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
75.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
25.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language French (442,000 speakers)
Language Code fra   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language French (442,000 speakers)
Language Code fra   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking French

Primary Language:  French

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1483-1989)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1474-1990)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1478-2020)
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
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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings DAVAR Partners recording, complete Bible DAVAR Partners International
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories Story Runners
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus film: view in French 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 Rock International: King of Glory Rock International
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video The Hope Video Mars Hill Media
Film / Video Walking with Jesus video Jesus Film Project
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 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
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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 Open-licensed Bible stories on mobile app Distant Shores
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
General Zume Resources Zume Project
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app: Bible Détaillé General / Other
Mobile App Android Bible app: French YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: La Bible du Semeur Biblica
Mobile App Android Book Reading app: JM Français: Jésus, Le Messie 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: French YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Ma Bible - Louis Segond 1910 Faith Comes by Hearing
Text / Printed Matter Bible Gateway scripture Bible Gateway
Text / Printed Matter Cartoon Gospel tract General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter Jesus Messiah comic book General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for French Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter The Ancient Path Live Global
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source People Group location: World Jewish Congress. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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