Hungarian-speaking Jewish in Hungary


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Ethnic Religions (Judaism)
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

Jews represent the oldest monotheistic religion. 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. Though some speak Yiddish, most Jewish people in Eastern Europe primarily speak the local language. For example, those in Hungary speak Hungarian. Most Jewish people in Hungary live in Budapest, the capital city, but there are smaller groups in other parts of the country.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Jewish life has been revitalized in Hungary and other countries. Synagogues are functioning and kosher (traditional, acceptable) food is once again available. Since communism fell in 1991, Hungary has elected two prime ministers of partial Jewish heritage.

Hungarian speaking Jewish people have many of their own educational institutions, from Kindergarten through the university level. Jewish people publish several magazines and other publications which feature news for a Jewish audience. They started an annual summer festival in 1998 which features dance, music, food and movies. Their summer camp attracts Jewish children from all over Eastern Europe. Hungarian-speaking Jewish have two homes for the aged, one of which is for Orthodox Jews. There is also the Charity Jewish Hospital. More than half of Hungary’s Novel Prize winners have been Jewish.


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 Ashkenazic Jews are the most prevalent, representing the Orthodox, ultra-Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform movements. 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

Ask the Lord of the harvest to send forth loving Christians to work among the Jewish communities.
Ask the Holy Spirit to grant wisdom and favor to the missions agencies that are focusing on the European Jews.
Pray that the Jewish people will understand that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah.
Ask the Lord to soften the hearts of the Jews towards Christians so that they might hear and receive the message of salvation.
Pray that God will grant Jewish believers favor as they share their faith in Christ with their own people.
Pray that strong local churches will be raised up in each Jewish community.


Scripture Prayers for the Jewish, Hungarian-speaking in Hungary.


References

https://www.worldjewishcongress.org/en/about/communities/HU
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Jews_in_Hungary
https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/5416744/jewish/13-Facts-About-Hungarian-Jews.htm
https://www.jns.org/what-is-the-real-story-behind-judaism-in-hungary/


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Jewish, Hungarian-speaking
People Name in Country Jewish, Hungarian-speaking
Natural Name Hungarian-speaking Jewish
Pronunciation hun-GARE-ee-un joo
Alternate Names Hungarian; Hungarian Jew
Population this Country 47,000
Population all Countries 72,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 12349
ROP3 Code 104246
Country Hungary
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Hungary
Region Europe, Eastern and Eurasia
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions (Judaism)
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.05 %)
0.10 %
Ethnic Religions
92.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
7.90 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Hungarian
Language Code hun   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Yiddish, Eastern
Primary Language Hungarian
Language Code hun   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Yiddish, Eastern
People Groups Speaking Hungarian

Primary Language:  Hungarian

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1533-1988)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1541-2003)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1590-2014)
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Audio Recordings General Ministry Resources General / Other
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Hungarian 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 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 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 YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Hungarian YouVersion Bibles
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: Hungarian YouVersion Bibles
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 Hungarian 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
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