Subbotnik Jews of Beit Shemesh celebrate Tu B’Shevat
The Subbotnik community of Beit Shemesh celebrated Tu B'Shevat by attending the traditional Tu BeShevat Seder...
Subbotnik Jews of Beit Shemesh celebrate Tu B’Shevat
New Torah Center in Colombia Welcomes All Jews
In the city of Cali, the small Jewish community now has their own Kollel (house of Torah study) that provides a space for those wishing to embrace their Jewish heritage....
A new Talmud Torah opens its doors for the children in Chile
A new Talmud Torah run by Rabbanit Esther Miriam Latapiat, whose husband, Rabbi Avraham Latapiat, serves as our emissary in Chile, opens its doors for local kids and offers them a wide range of exciting activities....
More stunning photos from Manipur
We shared with you a preview of some of the dramatic photos taken in December by Joel Shoot on his visit to the Bnei Menashe in India. His Manipur shots over Hanukah brought to light faces of the Bnei Menashe as we've never seen before....
PICTURES: Bnei Menashe weddings – round 2
Following their aliyah to Israel and formal conversion to Judaism, Bnei Menashe couples who were already married in India get a chance to step under the chuppah again, thanks to Shavei Israel which has been arranging for a "second" wedding ceremony in Israel according to...
New classes for Jewish kids of Lodz, Poland launched
One of the fundamental elements of traditional Jewish education, an integral part of every community's life, is the upbringing of the younger generation. ...
Bnei Menashe man injured in terrorist attack visits home
Even Ezer Holaring, a member of the Bnei Menashe community who was seriously injured in a November 2017 terrorist attack, has come home. The 35-year-old Bnei Menashe father of six was released this past weekend from the Hadassah Medical Center for a home visit....
Travel notes from Trancoso & Covilha, Portugal
The following is an excerpt from the writings of Nora Goldfinger, who has been touring some of the Jewish quarters in Spain and Portugal and has agreed to share her experiences with us. Trancoso and Covilha, Portugal Jewish immigrants started to arrive to Trancoso, Covilha and Castelo...
Our volunteers explore Jewish communities all over the world
It's no wonder that more and more people of different ages, interests and backgrounds are enthusiastically joining our projects, making their own huge contribution to the meaningful work of returning and bringing Jews closer to their national, religious and cultural heritage....
Rabbi Elisha Salas starts to work with the community of Alicante, Spain
Rabbi Elisha Salas, the 'Shavei Israel' emissary in Portugal, is currently expanding his activities to neighboring Spain, the home for many Bnei Anousim communities. This week, he begins to support the community of Alicante on an ongoing basis. Rabbi Salas and the community of Alicante have...