In February 2024, the Sha’arei Shalom synagogue in Lod hosted a special event honoring the life and history of the Bene Israel community in Karachi. The evening featured an insightful lecture on Jewish life in Karachi delivered by Elias Dandekar, a noted historian and author specializing in the Bene Israel community. The gathering served as a meaningful tribute to this unique heritage, bringing together community members to learn and share in their collective history.