Shaniwar Teli News Letters
The Shaniwar Teli e‑Newsletter celebrates the unique history of the Bene‑Israel community from India’s Konkan coast. According to tradition, their ancestors—members of the Tribe of Levi—arrived in India after a shipwreck in 175 BCE. Over time, they became known as Shaniwar Teli, or “oil‑pressers who do not work on Saturday,” a name reflecting both their ancient role in producing oil for Jewish ritual use and their continued observance of the Sabbath. This identity helped reconnect them with the global Jewish world after more than a millennium. Today, our newsletter shares their story, heritage, and ongoing contributions with readers around the globe.
Newsletters
Shaniwar Teli - Description
17 New Year Greetings 2023-24.docx
18 SHANIWAR TELI One Pahe Jan 2024 Engliah
19 SHANIWAR TELI One Pahe Jan 2024 Marathi
20 SHANIWAR TELI One Page Jan 2024 Hebrew
21 Shaniwar Teli Dimona 1960's 2025
22 Shaniwar-Teli Kurla Prayer Hall
23 Shaniwar-Teli Short Jan 1, 2026 Kehimkar-Panvel
24 Shaniwar Teli May 10, 2026 Jewish symbals in Shavaji's hands
25 Shaniwar Teli - July 1, 2026 - The Jabalpur Jewish Story
26 Shaniwar Teli - The Ajmer Jewish Story 10 July 2026
The e‑newsletter was established by Elijah (Leo) Jacob Daniels Walwatker, with the strong support of Dr. Shulamith Charikar, author of “The Bene‑Israel of Konkan Coast of Maharashtra, India; An Ethnographic Study,” and Mr. Nissim Moses Talkar, historian of the Bene‑Israel community and author of “Bene Israel of India: Heritage and Customs, Including Distinguished Personalities of Indian Jewish Communities.” Since 2020, the initiative has also received encouragement from numerous distinguished members of the Bene‑Israel community, including Dr. Neomi Solomon Awaskar of the Weizmann Institute of Science.
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