Purim with the Bnei Menashe in India and Israel

Purim with the Bnei Menashe in India and Israel

It’s that time of year again: when the Jewish world puts on a happy face – literally. When the masks come off, it’s nothing but smiles as Jewish communities everywhere celebrate the holiday of Purim.

And we’ve got the photos to prove it.

Let’s start with a visit to India to see how the Bnei Menashe celebrated in 2017:

Meanwhile, in Israel, where thousands of Bnei Menashe have moved with Shavei Israel’s help, the Purim merriment was in full swing:

It wasn’t all about the costumes, of course. There was also a megillah to be read. Here are a few shots of the Bnei Menashe in Israel in synagogue:

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