5 Jewish Communities Most Jews Have Never Heard Of

Jewish identity is so much bigger than Ashkenazi, Sephardic, and Mizrahi. From Jewish warriors in the Caucasus to “Muslims with blue caps” in China, here are five remarkable Jewish communities most Jews have never heard of.
The Mountain Jews, Kaifeng Jews, Bene Israel of India, Karaites, and the descendants of Spanish Jews hid their identity for centuries, a their stories reveal a Jewish Diaspora that is far more diverse, resilient, and surprising than most people realize.