Israelis in India
Total population | |
---|---|
(40,000 - 60,000) | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Goa · Maharashtra | |
Languages | |
Hebrew · Konkani · Hindi | |
Religion | |
Judaism | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Indian Jews |
Israelis in India may be immigrants and expatriates from Israel, or Indians of Israeli descent. Many of them reside in Goa.[1] Some have started businesses such as restaurants and boutiques. Their children may learn local languages such as Konkani and Hindi as well as Hebrew.[2]
Popular Culture
- Flipping Out - An Israeli documentary film describing the drug use of Israeli men and women in India
See also
References
- ↑ A. Craig Copetas (December 19, 2007). "Karma Kosher Conscripts in New-Age Diaspora Seek Refuge in Goa". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- ↑ : Outlookindia.com - The Karma Kosher - Far from their drugged-out image, Goan Israelis are the new entrepreneurs
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