Hebrew lessons shape Bnei Menashe youth’s new life in Israel

For thousands of Bnei Menashe members from Manipur and Mizoram moving to Israel, learning Hebrew is key to continuing studies and finding work. The community, which traces its roots to the biblical Tribe of Manasseh, faces hurdles like religious recognition, interrupted schooling and job searches. Young migrants say mastering the language decides whether they merely settle in or truly move forward.