After centuries in India, the last Cochin Jews try to keep their history alive
- Keith Hallegua and Elias Josephai are among the last Jews in Kochi, India, a community with roots dating back centuries.
- Hallegua, a Paradesi Jew, and Josephai, a Malabari Jew, maintain their synagogues despite dwindling numbers.
- Visitors view photos displayed inside a museum showcasing Cochin’s Jewish history next to the 458-year-old Paradesi Synagogue.
In Kochi, India, the last remaining members of the Jewish community, including Keith Hallegua and Elias Josephai, are working to preserve their heritage. This community has roots that trace back centuries, and its numbers have significantly dwindled over the years.
Hallegua, a Paradesi Jew, and Josephai, a Malabari Jew, are committed to maintaining their synagogues, which serve as important cultural and religious sites. Despite the challenges posed by their declining population, they continue to uphold their traditions and share their history with visitors.
Nearby, a museum dedicated to Cochin's Jewish history showcases photographs and artifacts, highlighting the rich legacy of the Jewish community in the region, particularly next to the historic Paradesi Synagogue, which is over 450 years old.
在印度经历了几个世纪后，最后的科钦犹太人努力保持他们的历史
在印度科钦，最后剩余的犹太社区成员，包括基思·哈勒瓜和以利亚斯·约瑟法，正在努力保护他们的遗产。这个社区的历史可以追溯到几个世纪前，近年来人数大幅减少。
哈勒瓜是帕拉德西犹太人，以利亚斯·约瑟法是马拉巴里犹太人，他们致力于维护自己的犹太教堂，这些教堂作为重要的文化和宗教场所。尽管面临人口减少的挑战，他们仍然坚持自己的传统，并与游客分享他们的历史。
在附近，一座专门展示科钦犹太历史的博物馆展出了照片和文物，突显了该地区犹太社区丰富的遗产，尤其是位于458年历史的帕拉德西犹太教堂旁边。