Adil Bhat | Sharique Ahmad in Manipur, India
February 6, 2026Advertisement
The Bnei Menashe community, which identifies as Jewish, is based in northeastern India.
Driven by faith, a desire for belonging and limited economic opportunities at home, many members want to migrate to Israel.
Despite warnings of discrimination in Israeli synagogues and active conflicts in the region, many see Israel as their promised land and look forward to a more prosperous future.