Jewish Synagogue

August 12, 2024

Last Jewish woman in Kochi passes away

Her death leaves Keith, a relative of Queenie, as the only Jewish man in the city.

August 10, 2020
Column | When a Jewish king ruled over a small Kerala settlement

The undisputed legacy of Joseph Rabban is something that is celebrated by the Jews of Kerala and those who support the further development of the diplomatic relationship between India and Israel.
May 06, 2020
'Sarah Thaha Thoufeeq' rekindles memories of India's oldest Jew woman Sarah Cohen

On a documentary that showcases the heart-warming tale of friendship between late Sarah Cohen, the oldest Jew lived in India, Thaha Ibrahim, a local tailor and Thoufeek Zakriya, a calligraphy artist.
October 22, 2019
Kochi on Lonely Planet's top 10 cities to visit in 2020

Lonely Planet describes Kochi as a city that embraces its heritage while embracing the new-found cool.
September 10, 2019
Ancient synagogue of Black Jews in Kochi collapses in heavy rain

Known as 'Karutha Palli' (Synagogue of Black Jews) or Kadavumbagam Synagogue, it once served the Malabari Jews and was the epicentre of a racist struggle between White Jews and Black Jews within the Jewish community.
September 04, 2019
Unique Kerala | India's oldest Jewish woman was under the care of a Muslim and a Christian till last breath

Sarah was a member of the ever-shrinking Paradesi Jew community in Mattancherry, a small town all of the 5km radius facing Vembanad lake and home to 39 communities with diverse cultures.
September 01, 2019
Sarah Cohen, oldest Jew in India, dies at 96

Her last rites will be performed on Sunday at 2pm at the Paradesi Synagogue.

Jewish Synagogue

Last Jewish woman in Kochi passes away

Column | When a Jewish king ruled over a small Kerala settlement

'Sarah Thaha Thoufeeq' rekindles memories of India's oldest Jew woman Sarah Cohen

Kochi on Lonely Planet's top 10 cities to visit in 2020

Ancient synagogue of Black Jews in Kochi collapses in heavy rain

Unique Kerala | India's oldest Jewish woman was under the care of a Muslim and a Christian till last breath

Sarah Cohen, oldest Jew in India, dies at 96

Mattancherry's microcosm of universe: In just 5km radius, 39 communities, 39 cultures

Chendamangalam synagogue of former Murizis is must visit

Kochi Jew fulfils dream of revamping old synagogue