Israeli Ethiopian Jews who Convert to Christianity often struggle to find housing and jobs.
Israeli Ethiopian Jews who Convert to Christianity often struggle to find housing and jobs.
Jun. 26, 2025 | Israel

Ethiopian Jews Who Follow Christ Face Challenges

[7] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for young converts.

Many Ethiopian Jews in Israel face discrimination based on their ethnicity. For some, this rejection causes disillusionment, leading to a life of drug addiction and crime. One Ethiopian Jew who placed his faith in Christ years ago says that while the Ethiopian community forms less than 2% of Israel’s population, it makes up about 45% of the Jewish prison population. Some, however, are turning to Christ as their Messiah. When they do, they face new forms of discrimination, usually from family members, who force them from their homes. The impact can be particularly challenging for young people who do not have established lives or incomes. Front-line workers request prayer for those young converts for secure housing, job training and ongoing discipleship so they will grow in their faith.

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  • Please Lord Father,
    Help the new Ethiopian believers in Israel to grow strong in their faith. Help them to secure the housing and job training they need to meet their daily needs. I pray this for all Christian believers in Israel. Use them in a mighty way to further Your kingdom. In Jesus name, amen.
    Scott P - USA
  • Dear God, I pray that You may bless these young converts. I pray that You may bless the rejected with loving community. Please bless these people with educations and job training so that they may grow and develop as people. I pray for their peace and their protection. Thank You. In Jesus's name, Amen.
    Rae M - USA
  • Lord God we come together and lift up Israeli Ethiopian Jews who placed their faith in You. Come in Your great power and might, freeing them from the oppression and persecution they face so they can freely praise and worship You. Please let them stand strong for You and grow in their faith. Release provision, including housing, jobs and discipleship.
    Roberta V - USA
  • Dear Father we pray for the Ethiopian Jews in Israel who face discrimination because of their ethnicity. we pray especially for those who follow Jesus and are then rejected by their families. We pray provide these young people with secure housing.job training and discipleship in the faith.
    In the name of Jesus,
    Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    We pray for the Ethiopian Jewish community who have placed their faith in Christ! Front-line workers request prayer for those young converts for secure housing, job training and ongoing discipleship so they will grow in their faith. Release them from lives of drug addiction and crime, and allow them to leave prison restored in You!

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for the safety of Ethiopian Jews in Israel, especially the young converts, and that they are provided with secure housing, job training and ongoing discipleship so they will grow in their faith. I pray that more Jews will come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
    Allison R - USA
  • Beloved Father: Please soften the hearts of Israeli citizens to be more accepting of their Ethiopian brethren & to lessen the burden of discrimination. Please be with those Ethiopian Jews who profess faith in Jesus, especially the young people who need stable housing, job training, & discipleship. Please comfort these brethren. In the Name of Jesus.
    Mario C - USA
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