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JCC Manhattan presents the

The Jews of Mumbai: Personal Reflections
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th
NYC

Nathaniel Jhirad is a member of the Indian Bnai Yisrael community of Mumbai whose ancestors claim to have arrived in India over 2200 years ago. He serves the community as hazan, torah reader and peer inspirer. What is it like to be a Jewish teen, deeply committed to ones Judaism in India today. Are there influences from Hindu culture? Are there challenges? Peter Geffen, Founder and Executive Director of KIVUNIM will interview and engage in discussion with Nathaniel. The evening promises to be both informative and fascinating including some sample chanting with traditional Indian Jewish nusah (melodies used in religious settings).

Tickets available online.