The welcome address by Deputy Consular General Mr. Matan Zamir

Mr. Matan Zamir is the Deputy Head of Mission at the Consulate General of Israel at Mumbai.

He desired to see cultural exchanges between Israel and Goa, and a possible partnership to develop Heritage tourism.

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‪The legacy of Jewish Naturalist Garcia da Orta in Goa‬

Garcia da Orta are among the most famous goans. A paper was presented in the local press by Dr. Nandkumar M. Kamat of Goa University, to bring light to the legacy of this Portuguese Jewish scholar.

An OP-ED was published in The Navhind Times on 8th of April 2013.

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‪Catholic priest Cosme confirms Apostle Thomas came to Goa‬

Catholic priest Cosme of Pilar quote Chronicle confirming Jewish Apostle Thomas arrived in Goa in India, where he baptized two Hindus.

After his arrival in Goa, the Apostle traveled south to the coast of Kerala.