The City in Her Walls of Esther David: Place, Identity and alteration of Indian Jewish Women

Abstract

Indian Jewish population happen to be a marginalized one in terms of number. Only a limited and handful number of people are a part of this community and thus require more attention. Their place, identity and customs required to be dealt with in order to spread awareness. The Indian Jewish women have a unique place in the society and have hospitable means which is praised world-wide. The problems of these minorities are harrowing and the riots prior to India Pakistan division has left the community in bruises. The people of this community mainly the women have lost their identity with the changing time and feel displaced. The text is an effort by Esther David to throw light on the marginalized condition of Indian Jewish women and to highlight the importance of food and hospitality in their lives. Food also becomes the metaphor of the staleness and ripeness according their own social position.
Keywords: Jewish, Marginalized, Identity, Customs, Hospitality.