Israelis in India
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 40,000 - 70,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Goa · Maharashtra | |
| Languages | |
| Hebrew · Marathi · 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] 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.[2]
Approximately 70,000 Israelis live in India, almost 1% the population of Israel and over 1% of the population of Jewish Israelis.
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 (19 December 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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