This chapter focuses on presenting the Shanghai Baghdadi Jewish community from a new angle, that of its marginal status within Shanghai's Western community. David Sassoon established a trading firm upon his arrival in Bombay, and in less than a...
In Kolkata, in India (CNN) — The youngest person remaining is 65-year-old Ian Zachariah.
When did this happen? he says, nodding at the vacant synagogue where the yarmulke used to be.
While exploring the giant cathedral-like structure, his eyes rove around,...
Who are the Baghdadi Jews?
In the late 1800s, Jews from Arab countries and Iran came to India. They are called "Baghdadi Jews." There were a lot of 'Baghdadi' Jews who came from Baghdad, but there were also a lot...
This month, India celebrates 75 years of independence. The country is home to three historic Jewish communities, including Baghdadi Jews, who are Iraqi merchants. India is now home to a very small number of people.
Source: https://www.worldjewishcongress.org/hu/videos/jewish-world/the-baghdadi-jews-of-india
Members of the Bnei Menashe, a group that is said to be from the lost tribes, remarry in a ceremony in Israel.
People from the Bnei Menashe community in Northern India who moved to Israel were married on Aug. 5...