Annapurna Bhavan
615 9th AvenueJoin us for brunch at Annapurna Bhavan, a kosher vegetarian restaurant in Hell's Kitchen, where Rahel Musleah — whose family roots trace back hundreds of years in India — will introduce us to the rich and distinctive heritages of the Jewish communities of India.
The fully vegan and Kosher menu welcomes everyone, with gluten-free options available! Reserve your spot now — tickets are $72 each.
This lunch is made possible thanks to the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Israel Committee with support from the Schwartz Israel Fund.
MEET RACHEL MUSLEAH
Through the vivid prism of her family's story, Rahel Musleah introduces audiences to the distinctive heritage of the Jews of India and Iraq. The seventh generation of a Calcutta family, she traces her roots to 17th-century Baghdad. Her multi-faceted visual, song and story presentations offer a rare and intimate view of a rich culture little-known to most. Rahel is an award-winning journalist, author, singer, storyteller, educator, tour leader, and pioneer as a woman prayer leader in the Sephardic/Mizrahi community. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications from The New York Times to Hadassah magazine. Her CD, Hodu: Jewish Rhythms from Baghdad to India, features songs for Shabbat and holidays that she grew up singing. She has been leading Jewish heritage tours of India since 2015. When she’s not on the road, she lives in Roslyn Heights, NY.
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Annapurna Bhavan
615 9th Avenue
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