Paradesi synagogue in the centre of Cochis Jewtown- is most ancient active synagogue in the entire British Commonwealth! It was built in 1567, on the land given to the Malabari Yehuden community by the local Raja. The name Paradesi- indicates that it was built by Spanish Jews ( it means foreign ) . Unique tiles on the floor are from China, it houses 9th century copper plates of privileges given to Yossef Rabban, the earliest known Cochini Jew. A tablet from 1344 synagogue in Cochin was installed on the outer wall. Great place for Shabbat prayers- on our Magic Kerala tour !
Posted on: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 13:22:47 +0000
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