The visit of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Britain provides the opportunity to assess the links between his country's diaspora and the Jewish community.
The announcement in June that he would visit Israel later this year revealed the depth of India's diplomatic, business and cultural ties with Jerusalem, and his arrival in London this week shines a light on the ever-strengthening relationship between British Hindus and Jews.
For three decades communal leaders have worked together to make the most of shared experiences as minorities.The Indian Jewish Association UK, set up in the 1990s, has co-ordinated joint initiatives between the Board of Deputies and prominent British Hindus.
Jewish community building skills have been used to aid the creation of the Hindu Council and then the Hindu Forum of Britain. The association, which has charitable status, meets twice a year and consults both communities when urgent matters arise.
