jews
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Place of Interest: Synagogue <> District: Ernakulam Kerala has always been a land of refuge, a place where faiths arriving from distant shores were not only tolerated but embraced. Among the many communities that found safety and dignity here, the Jews hold a special place in the cultural memory of the region. Long before Christian…
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Place of Interest: Synagogue <> District: Ernakulam Prominently in the heart of Kochi’s legendary Jew Town stands a timeless monument of faith, culture and coexistence, the Paradesi Synagogue, one of the oldest active synagogues in India. Locally known as Paradesi Palli, the very name “Paradesi” evokes its origins: a sanctuary shaped by the hands and hopes of…
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