Welcome to the Indian Jewish Heritage Center in Nevatim, Israel!
The first Indian Jewish Center in the World!
Join us our journey to build our Indian Jewish Center by donating towards our $1,000,000 campaign to raise money to build our Auditorium and Multi-purpose center, Phase 1 in our master plan.
The Indian Jewish Heritage Center and Nevatim museum joined hands in 2018 to incorporate all the Indian Jewish Communities – The Bene Israel, Cochini, Baghdadi, Burmese, Goa, and Bnei Menashe.
Moshav Nevatim was established in 1946 as one of the 11 settlements in the Negev. Nevatim was re-established in 1954 by Cochin Jews who had immigrated from Kochi, India and made Aliyah.
Phase One: By 2023 - Raise $1M US, funds required to complete our Auditorium & Multi-Purpose Room including Stage, lighting, acoustics and seating.
Phase Two: 2024-2026 - Raise $20M for Museum
If you wish to make a contribution to Cochin Jewish Heritage Center please send us a check payable to "PEF Israel Endowment Funds, Inc." and note in the memo portion of the check, or include in a separate note, your recommendation that we should make a contribution to Cochin Jewish Heritage Center.
Please include the ID Number (58-0222552) for the charity as well. Please do not include any other words (such as the name of the charity) on the payee line of your check or else our bank will not accept it and we will have to return the check.
Please be sure to provide your name and mailing address so that we can acknowledge your contribution. The minimum contribution accepted is $25. Mail your check and recommendation to:
PEF Israel Endowment Funds, Inc.
630 Third Ave, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10017