- Indian Jews are also known as Bene Israels.
- There are 80,000 Indian Jews in Israel.
- The majority of Bene Jews believe they fled India because their community’s growth was diminishing.
Over the last few decades, the Bene Israel, or “Sons of Israel,” are reported to have moved from India. Many people are surprised to learn that they are also referred to as the Indian Jewish community. There are around 80,000 Indian Jews in Israel, which is one of the four sub-communities of Jews.
