Evolution of The Bene Israels and their Synagogues in The Konkan

by Dr Irene Judah and Dr Irene Judah

Jews in India, mainly those in Maharashtra are called Bene Israels, which in Hebrew means 'Sons of Israel"". The author goes into their history, starting from the Galilee, going into details about the various possibilities about their journey, where, what, and how did they come, starting from their land of origin to their landing on the shores of India, more than 2000 years ago. Then what happened over the years to their language, customs, culture,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9385665561
• ISBN13: 9789385665561
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Vishwakarma Publications
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"