Bnei menashe
India's Bnei Menashe Jewish community set for historic homecoming in Israel - opinion
With this resolution, Israel has stated clearly: We are responsible for all Jews, including those whose journeys were interrupted by the tides of exile.
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Gov't approves plan to bring India's remaining 'lost tribe' Bnei Menashe back to Israel
Israel's Bnei Menashe community finds a home in Sderot synagogue
India's Bnei Menashe Jews to celebrate Sukkot
The Bnei Menashe maintain a 2,700-year-long tradition of being the lost tribe of Menashe, and seek to return to the Land of Israel.
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Bnei Menashe Jews try gefilte fish for the first time
Some of them enjoyed the taste of gefilte fish, while others politely referred to the traditional dish as an "acquired taste."
'Aliyah Super Week' brings 500 immigrants from over 20 countries to Israel
“Given the intense conflict we have witnessed here over recent weeks, it is quite remarkable to see these hundreds of Jewish immigrants coming home to Israel from all directions."
16 Bnei Menashe immigrants to Israel diagnosed with COVID-19 on arrival
The immigrants were flown to Israel from India despite the Health Ministry’s recommendation against travel to and from the country – which has the highest amount of known infection in the world.
Homecoming to Israel for 'lost' Jews in India delayed by COVID-19
"We have been very excited," said Soizagin who goes by only one name and is recuperating at a Sikh temple, which has been turned into a COVID care center.
India's Bnei Menashe Jewish community prepares matzah for Passover
The Bnei Menashe ethnic group is said to number at around 10,000 total, and are believed by many to be descended from one of the Ten Lost Tribes, specifically that of Menashe.
Bnei Menashe and a marriage made in Zion
Those tying the knot were among the more than 250 Bnei Menashe who arrived in Israel in mid-December on a special EL AL charter flight arranged by Shavei Israel.
Five women from Bnei Menashe to make aliyah in New Year
After being processed by the Aliyah and Absorption Ministry, the sisters will enter quarantine in line with Health Ministry guidelines for new arrivals.
The arrival of the Bnei Menashe is a Hanukkah miracle
The group of 250 which made aliyah earlier this week was the first to arrive in two-and-a-half years.
252 Bnei Menashe immigrants to arrive in Israel on Tuesday
The new arrivals will enter COVID-19 quarantine in the Nordiya moshav close to Netanya and will remain there while they adjust to their new country and learn Hebrew
