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Israeli citizens and nationals or descendants in India

Ethnic group
Israelis in India
Total population
40,000 - 70,000
Regions with significant populations
Goa · Maharashtra · Delhi · Telangana · Karnataka
Languages
Hebrew · Marathi · Konkani · Telugu · Kannada · Hindi
Religion
Judaism
Related ethnic groups
Indian Jews

Israelis in India may be immigrants and expatriates from Israel, or Israelis residing in India - many of Indian Jewish descent. Many of them reside in Goa, Thane and Raigad districts of Maharashtra. Some have started businesses such as restaurants and boutiques. The most spoken languages among Jewish Indians and Israelis in India tend to be Marathi, Konkani and Hindi as well as their native language of Hebrew.

Popular culture

  • Flipping Out - An Israeli documentary film describing the drug use of Israeli men and women in India

See also

References

  1. A. Craig Copetas (19 December 2007). "Karma Kosher Conscripts in New-Age Diaspora Seek Refuge in Goa". Bloomberg.com. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. : Outlookindia.com - The Karma Kosher - Far from their drugged-out image, Goan Israelis are the new entrepreneurs
Immigration to India
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See also
Israelis abroad and their descendants
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