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Small town life and casual racism in 1960s Israel

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Oct

Turn Left at the End of the World, a whimsical comedy-drama by Avi Nesher, explores the immigrant experience in 1960s Israel through the lens of two families—one Indian and one Moroccan—relocated to a small Negev town.

0 Literature Culture

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

Rivkush · 11 Jun

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.

0 Communities Israel

Did the Lost Tribe of Menashe End Up in India? | Unpacked

Unpacked · 3 Apr

The YouTube video explores the connection between the Bene Menashe community in India and the tribe of Menashe, delving into their claims of descent from ancient Israel and the challenges they face in asserting their Jewish identity amidst ethnic violence and discrimination.

0 Israel Communities

Indian Bnei Menashe Jews miraculously survived Oct. 7. Now they’re fighting wars in Israel and India.

BCohen in Forward · 7 Dec 2023

The Bnei Menashe Jews, believed to be descendants of the lost tribe of Manasseh, have faced challenges on two fronts: in Israel and in Manipur, India.

0 Food Communities

Jews From Cochin Bring Their Unique Indian Cuisine to Israeli Diners

Dana Kessler in Tablet · 23 Oct 2013

The article discusses the rich culinary tradition of the Cochin Jews of South India who have brought their unique Indian cuisine to Israel, particularly in the moshavim like Nevatim.