Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Jews

People Cluster: Jews

Language: Awngi - (awn)

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

Primary Religion: Judaism

Country: Israel

Also found in: Ethiopia

Population: 163,000

Global Population: 172,400

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 163,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Jews people cluster within the Jews affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 172,400 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