Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Jewish Peoples

People Cluster: Jews

Language: Persian, Iranian - (pes)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Judaism

Country: Israel

Also found in: United States

Population: 55,500

Global Population: 111,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Persian Jews of Israel, numbering 55,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Jews people cluster within the Jewish Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 111,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Persian, Iranian. The primary religion practiced by the Persian 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.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available