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Tamil Nadu's Last Remaining Jewish Family Keeps Hanukkah Traditions Alive

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Tamil Nadu's Last Remaining Jewish Family Keeps Hanukkah Traditions Alive

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  • Anne Sheela Samuel and her daughter Rivka have been lighting a candle on the menorah for Hanukkah, connecting with family in Israel.
  • Most Jews from Tamil Nadu have migrated, leaving Anne as one of the few practicing members in the region.
  • Anne's late husband established the Zion Torah Centre in Erode to promote Jewish culture and connect with Israeli visitors.
  • She faces challenges finding kosher food and maintaining Jewish practices in Tamil Nadu, often home-schooling her daughters.
  • The family adapts traditional Jewish celebrations with local cuisine, emphasizing the joy of Hanukkah and the resilience of their faith.

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