The Origin and History of the Calcutta Jews

Introduction by David HOROWITZ. "PUBLISHER'S NOTE Mr. Horowitz, a noted United Nations correspondent who has covered the World Organisation since its inception for a chain of newspapers serviced by the World-Union Press, of which he is editor, is also President of United Israel World Union--an Institution advocating Mosaic Law for One World--and editor of its publication, the United Israel Bulletin, with headquarters at 507 Fifth Avenue, New York City. A veteran journalist, he won a citation in 1963 from Sigma Delta Chi's Deadline Clun for "distinguished journalistic achievement as a UN correspondent." In 1966, he was unanimously elected President of the Foreign Press Association in New York after having served as its Secretary-General and Vice-President. Noted as a lecturer he has also written a number of expositions on biblical origins and is the author of "Thirty-Three Candles," termed by the New York Times as "a revealing and informal biography." Mr. Horowitz hails from Sweden and personally knew Mr. Dag Hammarskjold, the late Secretary-General of the UN. His weekly column "Behind the Scenes at the UN" is published by 35 newspapers around the world. His researches and writings have also won him the Doctorate of Philosophy from a mid-Western College in the U.S.A." Introduction. Author's Preface. Chapter 1. Ancient Origins and Babylonian Exile. Chapter 2. Early Settlers. Chapter 3. Synagogues & Institutions. Chapter 4. Customs & Usages. Chapter 5. Communal Affairs. Chapter 6. Prominent Personalities. Chapter 7. Prominent Visitors. Chapter 8. Autograph Hunter. Conclusion. An Appreciation