| Through the vivid prism of her family’s story, Rahel Musleah introduces the distinctive heritage of the Jews of India. The seventh generation of a Calcutta family with roots in Baghdad, she shares her rare and intimate knowledge of this ancient community's history, customs and melodies. She lives in Great Neck, NY. |
A fascinating personal journey mirrors the story of Calcutta's
Jews
with humor, poignancy and song.
An intriguing medley of ancient texts, distinctive
Shabbat rituals, customs and liturgy.
Rahel can lead much of the service and chant Torah and haftarah
in the Baghdadi-Indian nusah and tropes.
The saga of lost tribes, shipwrecks and remote
villages traces India’s oldest Jewish communities.
Seudah Shlishit as you’ve never experienced it! Havdalah and a
special musical Melaveh Malkah.
A touching tribute to legacy and continuity follows
five generations of women.
The heritage of Baghdad transplanted in Calcutta’ social, economic
and spiritual soil.
A dramatic historical, musical and visual journey behind and beyond the headlines.
An engaging presentation that shows Jewish life has
flourished in all four corners of the earth.
Share the powerful impact of a journey home after 33
years.
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"You were absolutely wonderful. You have a beautiful voice and a haunting one. I can still hear you…Your story was fascinating and you delivered it with such talent that it brought tears to my eyes." Esther Wilner, Congregation Beth El, Bethesda, MD |
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For information, or to schedule programs and lectures
please e-mail Rahel Musleah. 
