There was great excitement as recent immigrants to Israel from the Bnei Menashe (sons of Manasseh) community in India got to celebrate Chanukah in Israel for the first time.
The latest group of Bnei Menashe came to Israel last summer after yearning for so many years to reach the Holy Land.
A grand celebration was held by OU Israel featuring a band of Bnei Menashe from Tiberias who sang a mix of Chanukah songs.
There are still 7,000 Bnei Menashe who reside in India and they all desire to return home to Israel.
The Bnei Menashe claim to be descendants from one of the ten lost tribes of Israel, sent into exile by the Assyrian Empire more than 27 centuries ago.
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Bring Chanukah Joy to Israeli Soldiers – Say Thank You!
We are honored to thank the young men and women of the IDF who risk their lives every day to protect and defend the citizens of Israel. Join us in sending winter care packages (and personal notes of support) to Israeli soldiers who are out in the cold all day long.
Warm up a soldier’s heart with essential winter wear including a fleece jacket, hat, gloves and neck warmer. Keep an entire unit warm by ordering 10 packages! The soldiers greatly appreciate your love and concern.
Send a gift and write your personal message to a soldier today!
Click Here to Send Your Gift to Israeli Soldiers
Source: United with Israel
