A Purim tradition of the Cochin Jews.

A rare place where Jews and Muslims live in harmony.

Miss Samuel.

“Home of the Victory of Knowledge.”

A 13th-century inscription.

The imprints of Elijah’s chariot.

The Sassoons.

Many B’nei Menashe have fled their homes, synagogues have been burned, and at least one has been killed.

A 700-book collection reflecting the history of the local community.

The Sassoons, Rothschilds of the east.

Evidence of a 13th-century synagogue?

A community comes into its own as New Delhi begins to cultivate its diaspora.

“A diamond created by the vice-like pressure of persecution.”

They came to Israel not out of fear of persecution but out of love for their homeland.