The Central Jewish Board of Bombay reported today that, for two weeks, discussions on Jewish religious lore and Hebrew melodies were heard in the Valley of Kashmir, where a seminar encampment of Bane Akiba youth leaders and Hebrew teachers was held.
H. Cynowicz, president of the Jewish Board, traveled 1,200 miles to spent the Shavuoth holiday with the seminar members. He spoke on the history of the Jews in India, stressing their peaceful life over the past 2,000 years.
Mr. Cynowicz was received in Srinagar and Kashmir by Chief Minister G.M. Sadiq. He said the Chief Minister was gratified to learn that the seminar members had met only friendship. He also reported that the seminar participants discussed theories about the affinity of the ancient Kashmiri and Jewish peoples, in the light of myths and legends still current in the Kashmir Valley.
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