Nissin Rubin, a Jewish Indian-American, expressed heartfelt appreciation for India’s longstanding tradition of harmony and inclusivity, particularly highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to acknowledge the country’s ancient relationship with the Jewish community.
Rubin spoke at the launch of the Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM) in Maryland on Friday, a significant event aimed at uniting and advocating for the welfare of minority groups within the Indian American community.
Highlights From Nissin Rubin’s Address
Addressing the gathering, Rubin reflected on India’s unique history of welcoming and protecting its Jewish population for over 2,000 years, a fact he feels the West often overlooks.
Rubin stated, “I’m from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, where we proudly say that our motherland, India, is the only country in the world with absolutely no history of anti-Semitism in its 2,000-year history. This is a fact that has been not-so-well-known in the West but is now gaining recognition, thanks to Prime Minister Modi mentioning it in his speeches. While the relationship with Israel is relatively new, spanning the last thirty years, the bonds with the Jewish people are ancient.”
Rubin also spoke about India’s inclusive ethos, providing examples of interfaith cooperation.
“What is not well-known is that in our 120-year-old Jewish girls’ school in Calcutta, and the two Sassoon schools in Mumbai, the majority of students are Muslim. Even during periods of severe violence in the Middle East, not a single stone was thrown at these schools, which are located within Jewish synagogue compounds in Calcutta and Mumbai. Remarkably, these schools are in Muslim-majority neighbourhoods, showcasing the resilience and harmony of the Indian people,” he added.
Rubin emphasized the importance of international collaboration for global peace, particularly in the Middle East.
He further asserted, “We are looking forward to a robust partnership between the United States, India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other partners to ensure a free, stable, prosperous, and secure Middle East.”
AIAM Launches At Sligo Church; PM Modi Honored With Global Peace Award
The Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Maryland launched the AIAM, a newly formed non-governmental organization focused on supporting minority communities within the Indian American diaspora.
During the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Global Peace Award for Minority Upliftment in absentia, presented by Washington Adventist University and AIAM.
The award recognizes PM Modi’s contributions to inclusive development and his advocacy for the welfare of minorities.
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