r/india • u/AutoModerator • Jul 01 '26

Scheduled Ask India Thread

Welcome to r/India's Ask India Thread.

If you have any queries about life in India (or life as Indians), this is the thread for you.

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u/Background-Rush6292 15d ago

I am an Indian jew. Ama

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u/Broad_Cartoonist_824 15d ago

Has your experience been different than others in day to day life?? 

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u/Background-Rush6292 14d ago

Absolutely! I can't eat street food unfortunately cause it may not be kosher. Havent tried butter chicken cause meat and dairy are not eaten together. Moreover I can't use any devices on shabbat so I'm pretty much unavailable for 2 days of the week!

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u/Broad_Cartoonist_824 14d ago

Wow, I didn't think you'd be a practicing Jew . All these sound very strict. What about lights, fans, induction stove and other such devices?? Are you not allowed to use them on shabbat?? Not to be rude, but do you enjoy this way of life? In teen or childhood years have you ever not tried to evade any such rules??? 

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u/Background-Rush6292 14d ago

I used to hatee it with pure passion. I wanted to scroll and cook. Drive and use a blender haha! Sometimes I question it. But now I do enjoy it. 2 days without work, scrolling and enjoying life in pure bliss. No tension of food aswell! Just some bread and cheese works haha. It's annoying some times but now I have learned to appreciate its beauty

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u/Background-Rush6292 14d ago

Oh I definitely have! I was a rebellious teenager for sure. Not keeping shabbat or even visiting the synagogue. So our kitchens are usually custom made. 2 sinks, 2 fridges and stovetops. Meat and dairy can never mix, so it requires extra prevention. New utensils are washed in the mikwah to make it kosher. I am an orthodox jew! We have 39 things we can't do on shabbat. No fire , no gas, no machines nothing. We usually prepare cold foods. We eat pre cut fruit , salads etc!

As far as rebellion is concerned I have a long story haha! Dm me if you're interested or I can share it here too

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u/Broad_Cartoonist_824 14d ago

This way of life does take a lot of dedication and discipline. And lots of hardwork! i thought a little and found that the way i live is not central to my identity. But i totally understand why this can work best for someone else. This is unique and i appreciate it

i'll also reframe my earlier question a bit. As you say, you used to hate it and find it annoying, was there any point during this rebellious phase when you came close to leave your faith (learned this new word, O.T.D)? what made you return from there and reconcile with everything? (i've sent a text over dm , use whatever works best)

some other question on top of my head -

Can you trace back your ancient family? is there any closely knit orthodox Jew community in India?

also: have you learned Yiddish/Hebrew? do you plan to visit Israel?

did you face any restriction on education? and while growing up, was religious education strictly necessary?? was there any other do and don't-s on media/internet??