The office-bearers of the Succoth Shelomo Synagogue are busy persuading the minuscule population of this Jewish community to come forth to celebrate the occasion on January 26 as Republic Day approaches.
Despite its diminishing numbers, the Bene Israel community in Pune takes pride in being “Indian” and hoists the tricolor on Republic Day and Independence Day to show its “patriotism.”
And, with Republic Day approaching, the office-bearers of the Succoth Shelomo Synagogue are busy persuading the minuscule Jewish community to come forward on January 26 to honor the occasion.
