India is known for yoga, the Taj Mahal and mysticism. But what you may not know is that it has a long history as the most hospitable Jewish home in all of the Diaspora. With no experience of persecution, Jews found in India a haven that allowed them to freely practice their faith and contribute to every sphere of the society. Travel with INDIA: My Second Home and you’ll see the major sights of bustling Mumbai, the port city of Kochi, the cultural center of Kolkata, the capital of New Delhi, and mystical Agra. Highlights will include the fabled Taj Mahal, Gateway of India, Gandhi Memorial, Elephanta Island with its 5th century rock-cut temples, several UNESCO World Heritage sites, and so much more. Make new friends and learn new traditions at Shabbat services and dinners in Mumbai and New Delhi, explore rural Jewish settlements, tour Kochi’s beautiful 16th-century synagogue, the oldest in the British Commonwealth, and enjoy person-to-person dialogues as you meet and get to know Indian Jews and their neighbors. Delight in cultural performances and be transported back in time by cruising through Kerala’s scenic waterways. Experience the magical mosaic that is India!
‘See the major sights of bustling Mumbai, the port city of Kochi, the cultural center of Kolkata, the capital of New Delhi, and mystical Agra, home to the Taj Mahal. Meet and get to know Indian Jews and their neighbors. Experience the magical mosaic that is India!’