Jewish communities in the Indian subcontinent: torn between Indian nationalism and Zionism

Nathan Katz, Joan G Roland, Ithamar Theodor

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Abstract

This chapter gives an overview of the four different Jewish groups that have inhabited the Indian subcontinent during the modern era: the Cochin Jews in southwest India; Bene Israel; the Paradesi Jews; and the Baghdadi Jews. The chapter focuses on their encounter with modernization and their subsequent identity formation. It suggests that the main conflict these Jews have faced, both as a group and as individuals, was how to reconcile between Indian nationalism and Zionism.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationJewish Communities in Modern Asia
Pages91-112
Number of pages22
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023

RAMBI Publications

  • RAMBI Publications
  • Jews -- India -- History
  • Nationalism -- India
  • Zionism -- India -- History

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