Israelis, Indian Jews start Hanukkah celebrations in Pushkar
- | Tuesday | 4th December, 2018
In Pushkar, around 150 Israelis are taking part in the celebration this year along with few Indian Jews.Not many people know but there is a micro minority of Indian Jews settled in Mumbai and Cochin. This year Hanukkah is being celebrated for eight days which started from Sunday, in the Chabad house of Pushkar. Once a thriving community, there are now less than 5,000 Jews in the country as most of them have migrated to Israel after its formation in 1947. Every day one flame is lit and on the eighth day when the festival is concluded, all the flames are kindled.” These eight days are celebrated as Hanukkah. We have Israeli dishes prepared along with Indian dishes as we Israelis are fond of Indian cuisine,” said Michelle.She added, “Menorah has nine flames, one of which is shamash (attendant), which is used to kindle the other eight lights.
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