Constitution over tradition: Why ‘essential practices’ must not override individual rightsIndia's Supreme Court is embarking on an examination of religious traditions to determine their compliance with fundamental rights. Key cas...
07 Apr, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Mahatma Gandhi's 80-year-old letter wishing Jews "era of peace" unveiled in Israel"Dear Shohet, You have my good wishes for your new year. How I wish the new year may mean an era of peace for your afflicted people. Yours ...
27 Sep, 2019, 12.41 PM IST
Indian Jews in Israel a vital link b/w two nations: Indian diplomatThe 85,000 strong Indian Jewish community form a vital and important link between India and Israel.
10 May, 2019, 06.24 PM IST
Ten years after 26/11 Chabad House continues to stand tallThe five-storeyed Chabad House building continues to stand tall in a quaint lane at Colaba in south Mumbai after it was attacked by Pakista...
24 Nov, 2018, 04.53 PM IST
India to set up Cultural Centre in IsraelModi, announced the opening of an Indian Cultural Centre in Israel, according to a joint statement issued after the talks between the two l...
05 Jul, 2017, 10.36 PM IST
Narendra Modi's visit has huge symbolic significance: Israeli ministryModi will also meet Israel's Leader of Opposition and later address a 4,000-strong gathering of Jews of Indian origin the same day.
03 Jul, 2017, 07.52 PM IST
4,000 Indian Jews settled in Israel likely to attend PM Modi's July 5 address in Tel AvivAn estimated 70,000 Indian Jews belonging to four different communities — Bene Israel, Cochinis, Baghdadis and Bnei Menashe — are settled i...
12 Jun, 2017, 11.15 AM IST
Modi may address PIOs during Israel visit, could be one of the biggest till dateModi may address the Indian diaspora in Israel during his visit in July which could become his biggest direct engagement abroad with Person...
04 Apr, 2017, 12.49 AM IST
Jews in Maharashtra to get minority status: Devendra FadnavisThe move, which was announced by then Maharashtra Minority Affairs Minister Eknath Khadse, is expected to make life easier for members of t...
22 Jun, 2016, 01.17 AM IST
Israel doubles budget for immigration of Indian JewsSome 700 Indian Jews will be able to immigrate to Israel this year, a three-fold increase over last year, after the Israeli government deci...
14 Mar, 2016, 04.54 PM IST
India to start Jewish heritage tours for Indian-origin JewsDevendra Fadnavis during his visit to Israel had said that his government would take initiatives to preserve the Jewish heritage sites.
16 Aug, 2015, 03.15 PM IST
Life of Jews in India compiled in a bookDr Kenneth Robbins, a psychiatrist by profession says he set out with the aim to recognise the contribution of Jews in various fields in th...
22 Nov, 2014, 09.01 AM IST
Christmas celebrated with Jewish cakes, other delicaciesAs Yuletide spirit swept City of Joy, memories about once-flourishing Jews community in Kolkata were revived when revellers gorged on yummy...
25 Dec, 2013, 06.57 PM IST
Israel allows 899 Indian Jews to immigrateIsrael has allowed 899 Indian Jews from Manipur and Mizoram, the members of the "lost" Bnei Menashe tribe, to immigrate to the Jewish state.
20 Oct, 2013, 07.01 PM IST
- Being Deeply Awake
Indians too have an old saying that goes, “The baser sinner is he who is agyaan paapi”.
18 Jun, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- More than 7,200 Indian Jews to immigrate to Israel
The Israeli government is expected to approve the long awaited 'aliyah' (immigration) of more than 7,200 Indian Jews from the north-eastern...
27 Sep, 2011, 05.10 PM IST
- Shaken, Jews seek security
The Indian Jew community on Monday expressed deep concern over their security and that of their synagogues across the country.
02 Dec, 2008, 12.53 PM IST