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Many in Mizoram believe they are lost tribe of Israel
For many among thousands of living in Mizoram and Manipur, Israel is the promised land and believe they are the lost tribes of Israel.
Moving across Aizwal, Israel Store and Zion Street are common sights and a newcomer to the state capital could be excused if he momentarily wonders he is in any part of Israel.
For many among thousands of living in Mizoram and Manipur, Israel is the promised land and believe they are the lost tribes of Israel.
They were overjoyed when the Sephardic Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar reportedly recognised them as 'descendants of Israel'.
After the recognition and announcement on March 30, 'Amishav Hebrew Centre', the institute for learning Hebrew language, Jewish religion and culture at Republic Veng locality in Aizawl, was re-christened as 'Shavey Israel Hebrew Centre'.
While 'Amishav' means 'Return my people', 'Shavei' conveys that these people are now citizens of Israel, it is noteworthy that Principal of the institute Alenby Sela and his family have already migrated to Israel after the announcement.
Veronica K Zatluangi, land lady of the centre, said that Jewish rabbis would be coming here to teach and formally convert the 'Bnei Menashe', or the children of Menashe,'one of the lost tribes of Israel', from the first part of May.
