Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Jewish Peoples

People Cluster: Jews

Language: Awngi - (awn)

Alternate Name(s): "Falasha", Ethiopian Jews, Beta Esráel

Primary Religion: Judaism

Country: Israel

Also found in: Ethiopia

Population: 166,000

Global Population: 175,600

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Ethiopian Jews of Israel, numbering 166,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Jews people cluster within the Jewish Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 175,600 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Awngi. The primary religion practiced by the Ethiopian Jews is Judaism, a religion developed among the ancient Hebrews and characterized by belief in one transcendent God who has revealed himself to Abraham, Moses, and the Hebrew prophets and by a religious life in accordance with Scriptures and rabbinic traditions.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available