“Preserving the vanishing heritage of the Bene Israel community"
Welcome to the "Preserve Bene Israel Heritage"
Initiative, dedicated to safeguarding the rich and unique traditions of the Bene Israel community. Our mission is to celebrate and document the history, customs, and cultural practices of one of India’s oldest Jewish communities, whose heritage is at risk of fading due to modern influences and demographic changes.
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generations. It is taught to us, and
we visit these historical sites,
similar to a local pilgrimage, to
connect as a community.


whose name translates to “Children of Israel.” They
belong to the subset of Jews known as Sephardic Jews and
have lived in India for about 2000 years.


First Synagogue
in the British army who later fought against Tipu
Sultan in the Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780-84),
established the first synagogue in Bombay.


the Bene Israel community began migrating to
Bombay,drawn by the opportunity to work with
the British East India Company.

TRADITIONS
community decided to integrate into local society by
taking up local professions, primarily oil pressing.