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Amazing discoveries and dancing around a bonfire with the Chinese Jews of Kaifeng  

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Dancing around bonfire on L'ag B'Omer
 

Hebrew University student Shulamit Gershovich, our correspondent in Kaifeng, visits a traditional Chinese massage parlor every so often. About two weeks ago, her regular masseur realized she was from Israel and shared with her an amazing story: his grandmother was Jewish!

 

Shulamit told him that there is the small but thriving Jewish community in Kaifeng - he'd never heard of it. Since then, he has come to Shabbat services several times and has even participated in the lessons on Judaism that Shulamit gives via Skype. He has brought his son with him as well.

 

This is just one of the inspiring stories that emerge all the time in this far away community that is actively seeking to further its Jewish knowledge and commitment. Click here to read more stories.

 

[EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] Bnei Menashe children sing "Guardian of Israel" in India

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Click here to watch our video of Bnei Menashe children singing

Shavei Israel Chairman Michael Freund just returned from a week-long visit to the Bnei Menashe in India. While there, he captured this stirring song from a choir of Bnei Menashe children in the village of Tuila in Manipur, The composition is called "Shomer Israel" meaning "Guardian of Israel." It is even that much more moving now as some of these children may become part of the long-awaiting resumption of aliyah from India later this year.

 
Click here to watch the video. And please help us transform the Bnei Menashe's ancient dream into a living reality by making a donation on our website.

Roots #51 - June 12, 2012

  

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