Last Prayers in Kochi's Jewish Heritage | Dover News

In Kochi, India, only two Jews remain — Keith Hallegua, the last congregant of the Paradesi Synagogue, and Elias Josephai, sole caretaker of Kadavumbagam — guardians of a 1,000-year-old community now fading into silence. Once thriving without antisemitism, their legacy is marked by quiet solitude, lost traditions, and deep sorrow. Yet, through devoted non-Jews like Hindu archivist M.C. Praveen and Israeli dreamer Shulamit Kotzer, efforts to preserve this unique heritage continue — from museums and libraries to Muslim artisans keeping Jewish embroidery alive. As Josephai faces his own mortality, he vows to ensure their story endures, even as the echoes of their past grow fainter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/980ff4e67805be81