160 Bnei Menashe visited the Kotel (the Western Wall) last month. All were part of the most recent waves of aliyah from Mizoram who arrived in the early part of 2014. This was the first visit of the group since they completed a full return...
Every year, when Purim comes around, Shavei Israel communities around the world celebrate big time. The Megillah readings, outlandish costumes, extravagant parties, sumptuous kosher food, and far out festivities never cease to amaze us. And so, as we do every year, here’s a selection of...
Forty more Bnei Menashe made aliyah from the Indian state of Mizoram on Thursday, January 23, 2014. This followed 40 the week before, with a final group of 40 from Mizoram arriving next Thursday, January 30, 2014, for a total of 120 new immigrants in...
On Thursday, January 16, 2014, another 40 Bnei Menashe made aliyah from the Indian state of Mizoram. They will be followed by another 40 the following week on January 23, and 40 more on January 30. That's a total of 120 new immigrants who...
Award-winning professional photographer Gali Tibbon, who has focused her career on documenting groups from far flung communities around the world, accompanied Shavei Israel Chairman Michael Freund and 38 Bnei Menashe on their journey from India to Israel on December 26, 2013. We present a selection...
The first group of Bnei Menashe from Mizoram have arrived! 38 Bnei Menashe men, women and children flew from Mizoram to New Delhi, India and then on to Israel on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Here is our exclusive photo gallery of pictures from each stop...
Nearly 5,000 new siddurim (prayer books) were sent from Israel to India recently and the Bnei Menashe celebrated with an outpouring of creativity, including folk dances presented by community members from various Bnei Menashe villages of Monglenphai, Sijang, Zohar, Patlen and Beith El Imphal (the residents...
At the conclusion of the holiday of Sukkot, we have a fabulous tour of some of the most creative temporary "booths" built for the festival - direct from India. Check out these beautiful sukkot built by the Bnei Menashe in the villages of Matiyang, Tuibong,...
94 Bnei Menashe Fellows completed a 25 day training course in the remote Indian state of Sikkim. The course was sponsored by Shavei Israel to train the "next generation" of Fellows, who will soon be replacing the current group which is making aliyah. Here are...
Every month the Bnei Menashe celebrate Rosh Hodesh - the holiday marking the first day of the month. The day includes classes, food, prayers and the "Seder Amenim" where Bnei Menashe women recite blessings over food followed by a resounding "Amen" from all the participants....
