jews in india

The finding is significant as it sheds light on south Indian Jewry, as well as information relating to what may be the oldest synagogue in the area.

Jewish communities around the globe have created events for Yom Ha'zikaron and are beginning to celebrate Independence Day.

The historic Kadavumbhagam Synagogue in Mattancherry had been used for centuries by Cochin Jews, but fell into a state of disrepair in recent years due to exposure to rain and other elements.

Bnei Israel, Baghdadi Jews’ heritage is rich and much of historic infrastructure remains intact.

“We’ve not changed the inside of the shop since 1902. The ceilings came from Italy and the showcases, I believe, came from Belgium,” owner Isaac Nahoum said.

Little do the people of Israel and world Jewry know that the Jews of India, known as Bene Israel, were actively involved with fructifying their dream of a return to Zion way back from about 1830.

In October, the US State Department took a shot at Pakistan for not taking enough steps to prevent terror.

The recognition means that Jews there “shall get benefits of welfare schemes formulated for religious minority communities"

Moshe Holtzberg is expected to attend the inauguration function of the memorial with Netanyahu.

Diplomatic reporter Herb Keinon accompanied the Israeli prime minister on the 5-day trip.