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Rare Rabbinic Polemic Pamphlet – “Bnei Israel” of India | Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch | Jerusalem, 1961 - A rare 4-page polemic pamphlet authored by Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, strongly opposing the decision of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel to recognize the “Bnei Israel” community from India as Jews. Published in early 1961 (5722), the text presents a sharp halakhic critique and an urgent appeal to the public to resist legitimizing the ruling, reflecting major debates in Israeli religious society at the time.  • Author: Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch  • Subject: Chief Rabbinate ruling on “Bnei Israel” (India)  • Place: Jerusalem  • Date: Early 1961 (5722)  • Length: 4 pages  • Size: 24.5 × 17.5 cm  • Condition: Used — folds, light stains, and edge wear. An exceptionally rare and significant historical document, offering insight into rabbinic polemics, halakhic debates, and the status of Indian Jewry in early Israeli society.