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In India, my Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah not with fear, but in belonging

Nissim Pingle in JTA · 19 Dec 2025

The Jewish community in India, primarily based in Mumbai and consisting of about 4,500 people, stands as a testament to cultural integration and belonging, celebrated during Hanukkah with the vibrant Khai Fest.

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Stunning Indian Jewish Baby Names

Naomi Kaye Honova in Kveller · 26 Mar 2025

Indian Jewish names are a beautiful blend of traditional Jewish and diverse Indian linguistic and cultural influences.

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In her poetry, Zilka Joseph channels the stories of her Bene Israel ancestors in India

Rivkush · 11 Jun 2024

Zilka Joseph, an author and poet from the Bene Israel Jewish community in India, shares stories of her ancestors and personal experiences in her poetry collection, "Sweet Malida: Memories of a Bene Israel Woman."

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In her poetry, Zilka Joseph channels the stories of her Bene Israel ancestors in India

Rivkush · 11 Jun 2024

Zilka Joseph reflects on the rich history of the Bene Israel community in India through her poetry, exploring cultural traditions and personal stories that connect past and present.

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'What's Kosher?' An Indian-Jewish poet's take on memory, belonging, and her people's delicious history.

Sam Lin-Sommer in Forward · 31 May 2024

Zilka Joseph, an Indian Jewish poet, explores themes of memory, belonging, and her community's history in her poetry collection, focusing on the Bene Israel community's unique heritage and culinary traditions.