Mountain Jews of Russian Federation (PGID: PG000906)

The Mountain Jews of Russian Federation

The Mountain Jews of Russian Federation, numbering approximately 11,500 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are a distinct Jewish ethnocultural group indigenous to the eastern Caucasus region, especially Dagestan and Azerbaijan. They mostly adhere to Judaism and Judeo-Tat is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Jewish Peoples
Country: Russian Federation
People Cluster: Jews
Primary Language(s): Judeo-Tat (jdt)
Primary Religion(s): Judaism
Population: 11,500
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG000906
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Judaism
Religious Affiliation: Judaism

95%

Judaism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Judeo-Tat
Language Family: Indo-European

83%

Judeo-Tat Speakers

Media Resources in Judeo-Tat:

Films:

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Bible Resources in Judeo-Tat:

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Mountain Jews are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

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Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me! O LORD, be my helper!
Psalm 30:10

Pray that people in the depths of despair and suffering and living outside of relationship with Christ will cry out to the Lord and find help, peace, and joy in Him.

Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Matthew 16:16

Pray that many will see clearly that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and put their trust in Him.

The LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:26

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will be blessed with peace in their lives, knowing that God is with them.

Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.
Luke 10:3

Ask God to raise up and send humble believers who will depend on Him as they go out like lambs among wolves to share the good news with those who need to hear it.

Jew, Mountain Across Countries (ROP3 - 116827) reported in the following countries:

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3 people groups

People Group ID	Name	Country	Population	Strategic Progress Index	Language ▲	Religion
PG000906	Mountain Jews	Russian Federation	11,500	Engaged yet Unreached	Judeo-Tat	Judaism
PG011736	Caucasian Mountain Jews	Israel	87,000	Engaged yet Unreached	Judeo-Tat	Judaism
PG050377	Mountain Jews	United States	10,000	Unengaged and Unreached	Judeo-Tat	Judaism

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