Tag: lost tribes
Fresh from India, 15 Bnei Menashe Couples Remarry in Israel
The Bnei Menashe claim descent from one of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel, who were sent into exile by the Assyrian Empire more than 2,700 years ago.
Beyond the Matrix – From Brews to Hebrews: Finding the Lost Tribes [audio]
Finding the lost tribes of Israel?
Northeastern Indian Lost Israelite Tribe Lighting Hanukkah Candles
Hundreds of the Bnei Menashe community from across northeastern India gathered Sunday in the town of Churachandpur in the Indian state of Manipur to light the first Hanukkah candle.
Senegalese Tribe Sounds Jewish, Acts Jewish but Says It’s Muslim
An African tribe, ‘Sons of Israel,” says it is descended from Jews and is "chosen.” Their language resembles Hebrew. They use the Star of David. But they are practicing Muslims.