There is a small Jewish community in Indonesia located in Surabaya.
The history of Jews in Indonesia can be traced back to the 17th century when the Dutch control this region.
There are several synagogues in Indonesia, including in Jakarta and Surabaya.
One of the important celebrations in Judaism is Hanukkah, also known as a lamp festival.
The Torah, the Jewish scriptures, is considered as a holy book that is as important as the Bible and the Quran.
Some famous Jewish foods in Indonesia are Matzo Ball Soup and Challah Bread.
Jews are known for their contribution in art and culture, including in the fields of music and literature.
There are many words in Indonesian that come from Hebrew words, such as simple (tsinah) and nature (haqqiqah).
Although the Jewish community in Indonesia is small, they have a strong relationship with the state of Israel and often hold events to commemorate important events in Jewish history.
