David S. Koffman, J. Richard Shiff Chair for the Study of Canadian Jewry and Associate Professor in the Department of History at York University in Toronto will deliver a virtual lecture on April 27, 2020. Prof. Koffman's recent book,...
The Kadavumbagam Synagogue in Market Road, Ernakulam, Kochi, is cared for solely by Elias (Babu) Josepha. He explores the history of the Malabari (Baghdadi) Jewish community and describes practices that have been passed down unchanged since they arrived in...
We need to look no further than Kolkata's Jewish Synagogues for a case study on community peace. The Jewish population in Kolkata, which once numbered 6000 people, has shrunk to less than 20 people. The three main Jewish synagogues...
India's 'lost tribe' of Jews from Karishma Vyas on Vimeo.
India’s ‘lost tribe’ of Jews look to Israel
CHURACHANDPUR, India
They say they are the descendants of an ancient tribe of Jews exiled from the land of Israel almost 3000 years ago....
Chaï Chaï Films & Les Poissons Volants present
"Next year in Bombay" (documentary - 55 min - 2010)
Directed by Jonas Pariente and Mathias Magin
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Palm Springs International Film Festival, Mumbai FF, San Francisco Jewish FF, Cairo Documentary FF, Florence River-to-River...
https://www.youtube.com/embed/057TwFlGz10
A minor ethnic community in northeastern India claims to be one of Israel's lost tribes. The Kuki people's zeal has persuaded Israel's Chief Rabbi to authorize their immigration to the Promised...
Nathan Katz is a well-known figure. Emeritus Professor Nathan Katz, Ph.D., is well recognized for his work in Indo-Judaic Studies at Florida International University. His several award-winning publications on Indian Jewish communities highlight the linkages that bind the two...
