The Moshav of Nevatim lies in the Negev desert east of Be’er Sheba, amid scenery reminiscent more of Rajasthan than the native Cochin of its founders. Mr. Netanyahu praised the Zionist commitment of Indian Jews, who embody the vision the biblical prophets’ vision of “The Ingathering of the Exiles to the Land of Israel” and simultaneously “serve as a living …
“Hanukkah is a happy festival for us,” points out author Esther David. It had to be pressed which was a week-long affair, but the lamp stayed lit for eight days which is now celebrated as Hanukkah—the festival of light and miracles.” Inevitably, oily fried food is symbolic. She shares, “Today, I had friends over who brought apple cake.” Pezarkar who …
Esther David, 76, is an Indian Jew who grew up in a large joint family in Ahmedabad and made a career as an art critic, columnist and visiting professor in art history at CEPT University, before writing her first book at the age of 45. David’s latest book, Bene Appetit, takes readers into the kitchens of five Jewish communities across …
