Films, documentaries and readings #1
Working in Calcutta:
Aaron Harazi and Cyril Cohen speak of their working careers in the City.
A Virtual Tour of the Beth-El Synagogue.
Music from 'Hodu: Jewish Rhythms from Baghdad to India' by Rahel Musleah
Matzah Making in Calcutta:
The Jewish community used to make matzah on the grounds of the Beth-El Synagogue. This film describes how matzah-s were made towards the end of the Jewish sojourn.
Videographer: Raju Kapoor, Studio Foto Lite, McLeoud Street, Calcutta
School Days:
Aaron Harazi and Cyril Cohen speak of their schooling in Calcutta in the 30’s and 40's.
The Jewish Girls' School Then and Now:
Flower Silliman, a student in the thirties, Abeda Razeq, a student and current teacher, as well as a current student speak about their experience at the school.
Cooking up a Storm:
Flower Silliman prepares a Calcutta Jewish meal
A Virtual Tour of the Maghen David Synagogue
Music from 'Hodu: Jewish Rhythms from Baghdad to India' by Rahel Musleah
Memories of Agarpara:
The B. N. Elias family employed many Jews in their businesses as well as non-Jews. Minati De speaks of what it was like for her family to work at National Tobacco and live as part of a Jewish community in Calcutta.
