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Though the population of the Jews has dropped drastically with the establishing of the Jewish State of Israel, Kerala has a rich Jewish culture. Once in a tour to Kerala you can visit the many famous synagogues in Kerala.
The Jewish Synagogue in Kerala
The Jewish Synagogue is built in 1568 and preserved till today. It is the oldest Synagogue in the common wealth countries. This synagogue stands out as a testimony of communal harmony in the state for centuries.
Find out the strangest fact about the Jewish Synagogue! Examine the old tiles displayed there and awestruck to discover that not one of the nearly two hundred year old tiles resembles another.
You can also explore the other articles of interest in the synagogue like the giant scrolls of the Old Testament, copper plates, painted Chinese tiles and Belgium chandeliers.
The Thekumbagum and the Kadavumbagham Synagogues in Kerala
Ernakulam once had a thriving Jewish community. The Thekumbagum synagogue, on Jew Street (Market Road), was built in 1580. The Kadavumbagham synagogue, also on Jew Street a short distance away, is reputed to have been built in 1200. Rebuilt in 1554, it was closed in 1972, when its Torah scrolls were sent to the Cochin synagogue near Beersheba. Today the building houses a plant nursery.
There are some other synagogues in Cochin, Sendamangalam, Parur and Mala that you can visit during your tour to Kerala.
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