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How the Samuels, one of Tamil Nadu’s last Jewish families, keep the flame alive

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 1 January 2025 ()
Anne Sheela Samuel and her daughter Rivka light the menorah candles for Hanukkah at their Kovai home, part of a small remaining Jewish community in Tamil Nadu. Anne, who embraced Judaism after marriage, continues traditions despite challenges. Their son plans to return to India as a rabbi, reviving communal celebrations and maintaining religious practices.
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