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Last Prayers in Kochi's Jewish Heritage | Odessa News
In Kochi, India, the last threads of a centuries-old Jewish community are fraying—Keith Hallegua and Elias Josephai stand as the final keepers of two historic synagogues, praying alone amid fading traditions. Once a thriving, interfaith haven where Sephardic Paradesi Jews and indigenous Malabari Jews coexisted, the community has dwindled to near extinction since most migrated to Israel in the 1950s. Yet, through dedicated non-Jews like Hindu M.C. Praveen and Muslim Thaha Ibrahim—who honor Jewish customs and preserve heritage—efforts continue to safeguard this unique legacy. The Paradesi…
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