Ninety-five members of an Indian tribe that claims to be a lost tribe of ancient Israel were slated to arrive in Israel.The Bnei Menashe, who live in northeast India, claim they are descended from the biblical tribe of Menashe. The contingent arriving Thursday will study Hebrew and Judaism before undergoing formal conversion to Judaism.
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