Sadia Shepard was raised as a Muslim. Her grandma turned out to be Jewish, which is unusual in India. Sadia traveled to India in search of her ancestors' Jewish tribe, the Bene Israel, to learn more about her roots.
A virtual tour of the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County's revolving exhibit "Jews of India: The History and Practices of the Bene Israel, Cochin, and Baghdadi Jews" is available. The contribution of books and artifacts by community members...
One of Kochi's remaining Jewish inhabitants and her Muslim carer have a beautiful friendship. Sarah Cohen's Hand Embroidery is a world-famous boutique in Kerala's 'Jew Town' that sells Jewish specialty products. Sarah Aunty, who is 95 years old, is...
In India, Hitler is well-liked. People on the street describe Hitler as a "wonderful leader," "a lover," "a brilliant artist," and "a great innovator," among other things. Mein Kampf is available in bookstores along the footpath. Hitler is a...
The incredible story of Alfred Rosenfeld, who founded the Jewish Relief Association in India and generously helped many Central European Jews flee to India during World War II. Jess Rowland, a Lewes local, told him the story.
This week, we meet Shobha ("Fori") Nehru, an aristocratic Indian woman who is married to BK Nehru, a former Indian ambassador to the United States and nephew of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. She was born and raised...
According to the 2011 census, India has a total population of 4650 Jews.
They come from quite different backgrounds and come from very different communities.
The Paradesi Jews are one of these various groups.
They are the descendants of Sephardic Jews from...
For years, Muslims in Kolkata, India's West Bengal state capital, have looked after the city's three Jewish temples. As many as 600 Jews lived in Kolkata at one time. The congregation now has just over a dozen members, according...
In Israel, there are two small pieces of India: an 800-year-old hospice in Jerusalem and a popular restaurant in the heart of Ashdod.
