
Jews and India
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Explore the rich history of Jewish communities in India at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. Join Professor Nathan Katz for his lecture Jews and India on Tuesday, April 15.
This talk delves into the fascinating story of Jewish presence in India for over two thousand years. Professor Katz will explore how these communities interacted with their Hindu neighbors, and the influence they had on each other's cultures.
The lecture will examine how individual Jews impacted Indian religious practices, commercial ethics and even the decisions of Mughal emperors. You'll also learn about more recent interfaith dialogues between Jewish and Hindu/Buddhist/Jain leaders.
Professor Nathan Katz is a distinguished scholar in the field of Indo-Judaic Studies. He has authored numerous books and articles on the topic, and has been instrumental in fostering inter-religious dialogues.