Tag: India

In her poetry collection "Sweet Malida: Memories of a Bene Israel Woman," Zilka Joseph delves into the history and culture of the Bene Israel community in India, highlighting their unique journey of blending into Indian culture while maintaining their Jewish identity.
"Monkey Man," Dev Patel's directorial debut and starring vehicle, presents a fast, furious, and gory revenge story akin to "John Wick," with Patel's character, Kid, seeking vengeance for his mother's murder in India's criminal underworld.
Alan Zweig, a filmmaker who took a different path from law to pursue documentaries after transformative trips to India, reflects on his career with friend Ralph Benmergui.
Avy Reid recounts her journey from Nigeria to Jerusalem, where her family history and struggles shape her life.
Moshe Klein, a globetrotter, visited Kolkata, India, hoping to discover remnants of its Jewish community.
In her book "Colonizing Kashmir: State-Building Under Indian Occupation," historian Hafsa Kanjwal argues that India has maintained an occupation in Kashmir since 1947.
Seven members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community in India were killed in a rocket attack near a synagogue in the state of Manipur.
According to an Israeli parliamentary committee, seven members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community in India were killed in a rocket attack near a synagogue in Manipur state.
A rocket attack on a synagogue in northeast India resulted in the death of seven members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community, a group that identifies as descendants of the Israelite tribe of Menasseh.
This week's Antisemitism Monitor highlights several incidents.
This 2007 article by Rachel Safier explores the Bnei Menashe, a Jewish group in northeast India who claim to be descendants of the lost tribe of Menashe.
Consumers are being warned of potentially fraudulent kosher symbols on food from India and other parts of Asia.
The article discusses the use of the pro-Israel playbook by Hindu American organizations to combat criticism of India.
In this article, the author discusses their personal experience as a trans writer wrestling with the classic movie "Yentl" starring Barbra Streisand.
The podcast discusses Israel's economic success on its 75th anniversary compared to India's economic challenges.
The book "The Blessings of Manasia," written by Isaac Thangjom and Hillel Halkin, explores the claim that the Kuki-Mizo, a Tibetan-Burmese ethnic group from northeast India, are descended from the Israelite tribe of Menashe.
In this episode, Yossi Shain, a top political science expert and member of the Knesset, discusses Israel's foreign policy.
Julius Rogenhofer from the University of Cambridge analyzes how populist movements have influenced the erosion of democracy in Turkey, India, and Israel.
Julius Rogenhofer from the University of Cambridge examines how nationalist-populist movements have impacted various countries, including Turkey, India, and Israel, each influenced by their unique social, ethnic, and religious divisions.
The text discusses Paul Saltzman's unique life journey, where he shares how after a difficult encounter with his father, he sought guidance from his soul, went through a breakup, and ultimately had a transformative experience meeting the Beatles at an ashram in India.
In this episode, Oded Eran, a former Ambassador, provides an overview of Israeli foreign policy and its relations with various countries and regions.
New York Times editor Vanessa Friedman criticized Ivanka Trump for cultural appropriation in her choice of clothing during a trip to India.
This text describes a Jewish traveler's experience observing Yom Kippur at a Buddhist meditation center in India.
Michael Walzer's exploration delves into the paradox of liberation and secularism in post-World War II India, Israel, and Algeria, focusing on the tension between secular ideals and the resurgence of religion in these nations.
A group of nearly 9,000 Bnei Menashe from northeastern India, believing themselves to be descendants of the Israelite tribe of Menashe, is making aliyah to Israel.