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India-Israel Relations			INDIAN COMMUNITY IN ISRAEL There are approximately 70,000 Jews of Indian origin in Israel, most of who are Israeli nationals. A majority of them are engaged in agriculture or work in the new development towns outside the traditional urban centres. The main waves of immigration into Israel from India took place in the fifties and sixties. The majority is from Maharashtra and smaller numbers are from Kerala and Calcutta. The older generation still maintains an Indian lifestyle and their cultural links with India, while the younger generation is increasingly assimilated into Israeli society. Schemes and Programs for Overseas Indians Ø “Trace the Roots” programme Ø Overseas Citizenship of India Scheme Ø Know India Program: Internship Program for Diaspora Youth Ø Scholarship Scheme for Indian Diaspora Children to study in Higher and Technical Institutions in India List of Diaspora organizations · Central Organization of Indian Jews in Israel. Contact – Mr. Noah Massil, President PO Box No. 23850, Jerusalem – 91237 Tel – 00972- 2-5301012 · Cochini Jews in Israel Contact – Mr. Yitzhak Nechema, Chairman 93, Moshav Nevatim, Nevatim – 85540 Tel- 00972– 3-6955060 · Indian Women’s Association Contact – Ms. Elizabeth David 130, Kedim Street, Shoham Tel –00972– 3-9732510 · Indian Jewish Community Centre in Israel Contact – Mr. Isaac Wasker, President 7, Hareav Rephail Enkareh Street Haifa – 31459 Fax –00972– 4-9590399 · Indian Jewish Association, Beer Sheva Contact – Mr. Haim Reuveni Tele – 08-6486046 · ‘Sitar’ Indian Cultural Association of Eilat Contact – Mr. Isaac Solomon Tel –00972– 8-6377438 "Know India Program" - Internship Program for Diaspora Youth (IPDY) This program for Diaspora Youth is conducted by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) two to three times in a year. These are in the nature of an orientation program which will enable the participants to get exposure to various facets of Indian way of life, culture, spirituality, adventure and sports, creativity and composite character of India and interaction with youth from different parts of India. Details and the eligibility criteria for the Internship program are as follows: ü Candidates should be Overseas Indian students/young professionals in the age group of 18-25 years. ü Candidates should mention their first name, middle name and the surname with Ms. or Mr. as the case may be along with passport number, date of birth, nationality, educational qualification and work experience. ü Interest in a particular area of study or training should be indicated to further the participant's career prospects. ü They should submit a medical card with details of blood group, known allergies and other details relating to their health. This should be accompanied by other particulars of the nominee. ü A health Insurance should also be taken for the period of stay in India at their cost. ü The participants should bring formal dress for formal occasions/ meeting with Indian dignitaries. ü The participants have to bear the cost of their international airfares from Israel to Delhi (India) and back. ü Expenditure on local hospitality including their lodging, boarding, internal transport internship fees and other charges will be borne by the Ministry and the State Government. They will also be granted gratis visa. ü Details of the program are available in the MOIA website http://www.moia.gov.in Comments by returning Indian Diaspora Youth members “The accommodation surpassed all of our expectations and was very good…I am very grateful for having been given the opportunity to participate in the program as it has broadened my horizons and perception of my birthplace." Raviv Israel (Dec 2005-Jan 2006) “The entire visit was well organized and we were well hosted and the accommodation was good. I was impressed by the progress made by Indian companies in the IT sector…. Overall the program was very informative and is an excellent tool initiated by the Government of India for the Diaspora Youth to be exposed and updated on various facets of Indian culture and technology." Aviva Israel (Dec 2005-Jan 2006) “The program showed us India we did not know and have not heard about. Technology, education, infrastructure and much more that will definitely put India in the leading forces of the world. As a part of the Jewish people, who see the land of Israel as 'the land of the fathers', I must mention that IPDY has definitely made me refer to India as 'mother land'." Eyal Y. Dekel (Dec 2005-Jan 2006) “The secret cause of success of the 12^th KIP was in fact the participants from all over the world- we were all Indians speaking different languages, born and brought up in countries spanning the globe. But it didn’t take long to prove that ‘we are Indians and we are proud to be one and we get along fine’ no matter from where we are. We were the true global Indians and KIP connects the world of Indians & brings them together” Avital Benjamin (Dec 2008-Jan 2009) Back to top
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