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Shavei Israel celebrates Hanukah: Hidden Jews and Subbotniks

For our final visit to the magical world of Hanukah, Shavei Israel visits two communities that began in Eastern Europe: the "Hidden Jews"...

27 December, 2016

Shavei Israel celebrates Hanukah: Bnei Anousim in Portugal, San Nicandro and El Salvador

We continue our Hanukah tour of Shavei Israel communities celebrating the Festival of Lights with visits to the Bnei Anousim of Portugal, El...

27 December, 2016

Shavei Israel celebrates Hanukah: Manipur, Mizoram and Erode, India

Shavei Israel communities around the world are celebrating Hanukah this week. Here’s a selection of photos from India. We take a trip to...

27 December, 2016

Conference asks: are there Bnei Anousim in Goa, India?

The history of the Bnei Anousim in the southern Indian region of Goa is usually overshadowed by the larger Bene Israel, Cochin and...

19 December, 2016

IDF on Facebook highlights Bnei Menashe soldier

Every day, the Israel Defense Force's Facebook page presents a new snippet on a soldier or an IDF program that will make you...

19 December, 2016

Bnei Menashe aliyah profile: Itzkhak Fanai – the singing carpenter

Ever hear the one about the singing carpenter? His name is Itzkhak Fanai and along with his wife and two children, he is...

14 December, 2016