Jewish Trails: Exotic India

Posted By admin On November 17, 2012 @ 9:01 pm In Showcase,Uncategorized | Comments Disabled

 

 

 

This trip is over, and what a trip it was!

Enjoy the pictures.

 

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The Midrash BEN ISH HAI India Tour

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The Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, Mumbai, India

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Group picture inside the Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, Mumbai, India

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Magen David Synagogue, Mumbai, India

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Outside the Magen David Synagogue, Mumbai, India

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In the grounds of the Magen David Synagogue, Mumbai, India

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Jaipur

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Rickshaw rides in Jaipur

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Old world hand craftsmen

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Carpet collections

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Cows and bulls first. Everyone else next.

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Snake charmer

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Elephant rides

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That’s one of our oranges!

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Look, we saw a Rabbi in India!

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Five star hotel luxury

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Gem stones in Agra

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The Taj Mahal, Agra, India

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Rabbanith Ruth Menashe, at the Taj Mahal, Agra, India

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Artisans at work.

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Exotic fruits. Sheheheyanu.

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Do you take E-Z Pass?

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Lunch in a Delhi park

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Toy train to Matheran

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Coolies carry heavy bags on their heads,

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No cars allowed. Take a Rickshaw,

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walk, or ride a horse.

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No trucks allowed. Horses and mules transport bricks.

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Giant chess set and Lord’s hotel, Matheran.

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Room with a view.

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Halab Yisrael milk for breakfast

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One of the many “points” in Matheran.

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Group at Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, Mumbai , India.

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24 hr. police presence at all the Sassoon Synagogues.

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Lecture given by Rabbi Ya’aqob and Ruth Menashe, Mumbai, India.

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abbi Ya’aqob Menashe under portrai of Ben Ish Hai , at the Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, Mumbai, India.

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Mr. Solomon Sopher, Chairman of the Sassoon Trusts, addresses the crowd.

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The Hakham, Rabbi Ya’aqob Menashe, blesses the crowd.

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Dhobi Ghat. Bring your laundry,

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Crawford Market.

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Can you carry that on your head?

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Avoid inconvenience.

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Mr. Solomon Sopher, Hayim and Madhu, with the Hakham, at the Magen David (Sassoon) Synagogue, in Bombay, India,

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This was the flyer before the trip. If you are interested in a future trip, please contact us here ^[104].

The Taj Mahal

We are inviting you to join us on a unique and unparalleled, once-in-a-lifetime journey, discovering Jewish trails and exotic sites in India. Rabbi Ya’aqob Menashe, who spent his childhood in Bombay, and is closely associated with the Sassoon Synagogues there, will share his insight with us on the trip.

India is one of the most attractive, exotic and diverse countries you can visit. You will discover large, Western, cosmopolitan cities, quaint charming hill stations, where no cars are allowed, and the roots of vibrant Jewish communities in the world today, including the Babylonian Jewish communities and the indigenous Bene Israel communities.

The trip will include (among others):

The Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, Mumbai India

Mumbai: The major cosmopolitan city. Sightseeing, shopping in the silver market and artisan areas (bring your bargaining skills). Prayers in Sassoon Synagogues, and insights into Jewish life.

Jaipur: The beautiful “Amber City”, capital of Rajasthan.

Agra: On the Jumna river. Home of the Taj Mahal of Shah Jehan, for his wife Mumtaz.

Delhi: Capital of India

Gateway of India, Mumbai

Matheran: Eco sensitive hill station, 2,625 feet elevation, with breathtaking views. No cars allowed, but there are plenty of monkeys.

Please respond as soon as possible, if you would like to join us, or are thinking of it. Time is of the essence. Early bird expires Dec. 4, at 6:00 p.m.

Call us on (516) 487-6676 x 123. or contact us here ^[104].

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Subject to Terms & Conditions ^[106], available upon request. Subject to change without notice.

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