Last Voices of Kochi’s Jewish Legacy | Lubbock News

In Kochi, India, only two Jews remain in the historic Jew Town — Keith Hallegua at the Paradesi Synagogue and Elias Josephai at Kadavumbagam — guardians of a legacy spanning centuries. Once divided by ancestry and skin color, their community thrived under religious freedom before most moved to Israel in the 1950s. Though numbers dwindle, both men fiercely honor their roots, with Josephai alone tending his synagogue and Hallegua wrestling with his solitary role. But preservation isn’t just Jewish — Hindus and Muslims like M.C. Praveen and Thaha Ibrahim are stepping up, safeguarding synagogues, reviving traditions, and building museums to keep Cochin’s Jewish story alive across faiths and borders. 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/96b1829b13a0ae3e