Learning Hebrew is the first big hurdle for Bnei Menashe migrants in Israel

Thousands of Bnei Menashe community members from Manipur and Mizoram are migrating to Israel hoping for a fresh start, but face hurdles including religious recognition, language lessons, interrupted education and the search for work. One 17-year-old from Manipur, who completed Class 12 but could not sit her final exams, began learning Hebrew after arriving in April 2026 to continue her studies.