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Independence Day 2021 : Embassy of India, Tel Aviv, Israel

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Independence Day 2021 : Embassy of India, Tel Aviv, Israel

August 15, 2021 to August 16, 2021
The Indian Jewish diaspora in Israel came together to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav with the launch of the Indian Jewish Artefacts Exhibition at ICC Tel Aviv in association with the Indian Jewish Heritage Center (IJHC), Israel on the special occasion of India’s Independence Day, which marks the beginning of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Young Indian Jews in Israel were able to experience the Indian Jewish legacy brought to Israel by their forefathers through Indian Jewish artifacts.

Friends of India in Israel created videos to send out Independence Day greetings, which were shared on the Embassy’s social media networks. The Embassy also posted a video of famed Israeli singer Keren Porat Snapir performing the Indian National Anthem on its social media pages.

On the occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day, the Embassy held a remembrance ceremony at Junction Station Cemetery in Nahal Sorek, which honors Indian soldiers who perished in this sector during World War I. Representatives from the four Indian Jewish communities in Israel, Indian students, WWI Jewish historians, members of the Indian Army in UNDOF, State Bank of India, and Air India also attended the ceremony.

Source: https://www.amritmahotsav.nic.in/event-detail.htm?500

Meet the Muslim family who looks after a Jewish synagogue in India

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Meet the Muslim family who looks after a Jewish synagogue in India

More than half a century ago, the magnificent synagogues of Kolkata were packed with members of a vibrant Indian Jewish community. The congregations are no longer present—less than two dozen remain—but the mosques are still maintained by numerous generations of Muslim families.

In 1798, a Syrian jewel salesman named Shalom Cohen became the first Jew to arrive in Kolkata. More immigrants arrived, mostly from Iraq and Syria, to start enterprises and export silk, indigo, and opium. Synagogues were established in the mid-to-late-1800s to accommodate the city’s 3,000 Jews. The minority community produced famous cinema stars and pageant queens. Hybrid foods, which combine Middle Eastern and Indian flavors, were created. Jews escaping Europe found refuge in Kolkata during World War II.

Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/muslim-caretakers-jewish-synagogue-india?fbclid=IwAR3LIR599PGmfFKfEy6IebvMuJsB6Faga6J-_nT8Ip3o5R2dePAFT3jCnLU

Jewish History & Bollywood Presence: A Long Forgotten But Significant Legacy

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Jewish History & Bollywood Presence: A Long-Forgotten But Significant Legacy

When we think of the subcontinent, we think of the Mughal invasions of 1526 and the partition dates of 1947. The subcontinent’s destiny and final division would be shaped by the Durrani regimes, Mughal emperors, British rule, and the violent politics of partition during this huge period of history. The Jewish community of the subcontinent, on the other hand, is a portion of our history that many people are unaware of.

South Asian Jews come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, including Baghdadi, Pashtun, Balochi, Sindhi, Sephardi, Ashkenazi, and European. The Jewish community is a vibrant religious community that has played a crucial role in merchant trade routes, as well as influencing the mindsets of our orthodox film industries and cultural enrichment, with some groups claiming to be descendants of Israel’s Ten Lost Tribes and others claiming to have arrived in India with King Solomon’s merchants.

Source: https://www.feminisminindia.com/2021/03/26/jewish-bollywood-india-history/

Jews of Mizoram – India

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Thousands of previously God-fearing Christians are switching to Judaism in the Indian state of Mizoram. They claim they are related to one of Israel’s twelve lost tribes.

Samson Koletkar, the World’s Only Indian Jewish Standup Comedian, Features in Mahatma Moses Comedy Caravan Shows in Seattle & San Francisco in August

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Samson Koletkar, the World’s Only Indian Jewish Standup Comedian, Features in Mahatma Moses Comedy Caravan Shows in Seattle & San Francisco in August

Samson’s solo presentation follows him from the shattered streets of Mumbai to the twisted streets of San Francisco, capturing his Indian Jewish upbringing, becoming an American citizen, and adopting an Afghan child. His show has been featured on NBC, CBS, NPR, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Abhay N. is the opening act.

Mahatma Moses, also known as Samson Koletkar, is the world’s only Indian Jewish standup comedian. 2015 International Society of Humor Studies Comedy Competition Winner, Co-Founder of Desi Comedy Fest, and featured on NBC, CBS, NPR, and NDTV, according to BookMyShow’s “10 Best Indian-Origin Comedians of the Last Decade.” He has performed throughout the United States, Canada, and India.

Source: https://www.prweb.com/releases/samson_koletkar_the_world_s_only_indian_jewish_standup_comedian_features_in_mahatma_moses_comedy_caravan_shows_in_seattle_san_francisco_in_august/prweb16443223.htm

Israeli writer fighting Indian deportation order

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Israeli writer fighting Indian deportation order

According to the Times of India, an Israeli-British writer obtained a deportation order from a municipal court in Kochi, India, and aims to challenge the matter to India’s Supreme Court.

Susan Nathan, 62, was born in England and moved to Israel in 1999. Her book “The Other Side of Israel,” published in 2004, studied the lives of Israel’s Arab population and was translated into various languages.

According to the report, Nathan, who has lived in India for some years, came under suspicion in 2011 after a translation of her book appeared in Malayalam, the local native language, and caused controversy. Nathan is suspected of working with religious extremist groups in southern India, according to Indian police.

Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-writer-fights-indian-deportation-order/

How Israel fell in love with Indian classical music

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How Israel fell in love with Indian classical music

It may seem hard to believe, but the most ardent audiences and lovers of classical Indian music nowadays may be found in the tiny state of Israel, which is located outside of India (population some 8 million, far less than the size of one of the major Indian cities). To some part, this odd fact reflects the tens of thousands of Israeli visitors that visit India each year. Some of them come for several months, frequently after completing their army service, to get away from Israel’s constant pressure cooker and chronic violence. Israelis, like Jews in general, are restless travelers who are fascinated by various countries and cultures, and India is surely one of their top choices. For many of them, India gives spiritual nourishment, a response to their longing for deeper purpose and experience. Many young Israelis learn classical Hindustani music from renowned vocalists, flutists, drummers, and violinists while in India. When they return home, they share what they’ve learned with others. As a result, any Indian artist who comes to Israel to perform will find a large and receptive audience.

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/music/sweet-note-how-israel-fell-in-love-with-indian-classical-music/story-sE1lbBhPdJPh9se4fvMV3J.html

In-between Histories and Stories: Jewish Indian Identities in the Fiction of Esther David

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In-between Histories and Stories: Jewish Indian Identities in the Fiction of Esther David

This study examines novelist Esther David’s restorative fictional creations, The Book of Esther (2000) and The Book of Rachel (2001), through partial historical recovery (2006). David, a renowned writer from India’s Bene Israel Jewish community, utilizes fiction to redefine Indian Jews’ link to a past that is Jewish, Indian, and global, as well as ancient, current, and forward-looking. In reconstructing a historical past that must be fragmented due to the lack of an authentic archive, David also uses that past to create a fictional Jewish-Indian identity that does not fit neatly with the life stories of Jewish communities around the world, particularly the larger narrative of oppression and haven in the Promised Land.

Source: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02759527.2013.11932927

Indian-origin British sculptor wins $1 million ‘Jewish Nobel’

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Indian-origin British sculptor wins $1 million ‘Jewish Nobel’

Anish Kapoor, a well-known Indian-origin British sculptor, was declared the recipient of Israel’s coveted $1 million Genesis Prize on Monday for his commitment to Jewish ideals.

As the recipient of this year’s Genesis prize, called the Jewish Nobel, Mr. Kapoor (62) spoke out against “abhorrent government practices” toward refugees.

Mr. Kapoor joins Itzhak Perlman, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and actor-director Michael Douglas on the prize committee, overseen by Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky, as “one of the most important and innovative artists of his generation.”

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/Indian-origin-British-sculptor-wins-1-million-%E2%80%98Jewish-Nobel%E2%80%99/article17201551.ece

A life across shores

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A life across shores

The story of the Cochini Jews has been told and replayed so many times that it has been reduced to anecdotal, tourist-friendly clichés. Documentary: Rohan

Sabharwal’s film on the Cochini Jews looks at the group from the perspective of individuals However, Mumbai-based Punjabi director Rohan Sabharwal was not interested in this story. “How far can civilization be shattered?” ” he inquires. He responds, “Down to each individual.” In his documentary Where The Heart Is, Rohan intended to chronicle Cochini Jewish history, stretching from Kochi to Israel, via individual personalities and their tales.

Rohan first heard of Kochi’s Jews in 2002, while studying for his Master’s in Mumbai, through a friend pursuing his Ph.D. Years later, Mathew Antony, the grandson of A.B. Antony, an Indian Jewish idol, Salem approached him after reading Rohan’s Wikipedia page, where he stated his interest in the community. Rohan arrived in Kochi in March 2012, accompanied by Mathew, to interview families practically door-to-door. The film depicts Cochini Jews who are currently residing in Kochi, Israel, and Bangalore. “I started this project with no information, which I enjoy because it allows me to learn as I go. The film follows a similar path; as it proceeds, I pose the topics that the spectator is also considering at the time.”

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-life-across-shores/article5433605.ece

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