Two van-loads of Meitar folks drove through a desert sandstorm this morning to reach this place in the Negev.
What's under the big top?
A circus??
No!
Something better--a lunch prepared by the women of Nevatim!
Nice chicken, rice, salads.
Thankfully, not with TOO much Indian spices.
Tapioca pudding-type dessert with silvery pearl tapioca "beads."
In
the framework of the Agriculture and Tourism Ministries' 'Village 2000'
program, Nevatim was recognized as a 'Tourism-oriented Village' with
the aim of developing tourism as an alternative to the declining economy
of family farms. - See more at:
http://www.ica-is.org.il/en/projects/bnei-shimon-regional-council#sthash.Eka8Df1G.dpuf
These two women are part of the Cochin Jewish community who started to leave Kerala in the early 1950s and immigrate to the young state of Israel.Lunch was served after we had a fascinating lecture and video about the Jews of India, a guided tour of the Cochin Jewish Heritage Center, and a visit to the moshav's beautiful synagogue built in the Kerala style.
I'll try to post those photos over the coming days (grandchildren permitting).
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(Linking to Whimsical Windows, Delirious Doors and to Our World Tuesday.)
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In
the framework of the Agriculture and Tourism Ministries' 'Village 2000'
program, Nevatim was recognized as a 'Tourism-oriented Village' with
the aim of developing tourism as an alternative to the declining economy
of family farms. - See more at:
http://www.ica-is.org.il/en/projects/bnei-shimon-regional-council#sthash.Eka8Df1G.dpuf
In
the framework of the Agriculture and Tourism Ministries' 'Village 2000'
program, Nevatim was recognized as a 'Tourism-oriented Village' with
the aim of developing tourism as an alternative to the declining economy
of family farms. - See more at:
http://www.ica-is.org.il/en/projects/bnei-shimon-regional-council#sthash.Eka8Df1G.dpuf
In
the framework of the Agriculture and Tourism Ministries' 'Village 2000'
program, Nevatim was recognized as a 'Tourism-oriented Village' with
the aim of developing tourism as an alternative to the declining economy
of family farms. - See more at:
http://www.ica-is.org.il/en/projects/bnei-shimon-regional-council#sthash.Eka8Df1G.dpuf
In
the framework of the Agriculture and Tourism Ministries' 'Village 2000'
program, Nevatim was recognized as a 'Tourism-oriented Village' with
the aim of developing tourism as an alternative to the declining economy
of family farms. - See more at:
http://www.ica-is.org.il/en/projects/bnei-shimon-regional-council#sthash.Eka8Df1G.dpuf
In
the framework of the Agriculture and Tourism Ministries' 'Village 2000'
program, Nevatim was recognized as a 'Tourism-oriented Village' with
the aim of developing tourism as an alternative to the declining economy
of family farms. - See more at:
http://www.ica-is.org.il/en/projects/bnei-shimon-regional-council#sthash.Eka8Df1G.dpuf
Can't think of a better way to spend the day.
ReplyDeleteOh, toda raba for this, Dina. I think I know India really well, but I'd never even heard of Kerala Jews! Can't thing of any synagogue in Kochi, Cochin. I am truly fascinated, and this is definitely one more reason to come to this corner of the woods.
ReplyDeleteThat lunch looks delicious Dina!
ReplyDeleteThe buildings looks beautiful like a big tent.
Sounds fascinating Dina. Have fun with your grandkids:-)
ReplyDeleteJoe and I visited the wonderful old synagogues and community facilities in India, but there are very few Jews left. What happened, we wondered, to all those thousands of people?
ReplyDeleteThank you for the answer :)
No better way to learn than over a plate of delicious food!
ReplyDeleteOh what a fun thing to attend. It all looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteYum :)
ReplyDeleteI'd never thought of Jewish communities in India - so interesting.
I have read of the Cochin Jews, but din't think there were some just there in Meitar!
ReplyDeleteVP, I neglected to say how far we drove. Moshav Nevatim is a bit southwest of Beersheva.
ReplyDeleteWow, those are cool looking rooftops on that - is it a building, or a tent? Glad you enjoyed the trip :)
ReplyDeleteFriends, yes, it is a tent. I used "big top" because that's what we called a circus tent (at least in America).
ReplyDeleteI think such structures can also be called a marquee.
In the strong winds of the sandstorm the sides were making a terrible racket.
They've used shelters like that here as well, and I know on a windy day they can be quite noisy outside...
ReplyDeleteTerrific shots. Israel is a part of the world that I haven't been to, but I'd love to see it.
A good trip packed with good food! :)
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