Jewish Synagogues of Kerala
Jews dispersed to over world during second century of Christian Era. So they
came to Kerala also. And kerala became one of the few places where Jews could lead a
peaceful life through out centuries.
There is various stories regarding arrival of the Jewish community in Kerala.
However ,this is undisputed thing, all rulers of the time welcome them and do due things
to survive. And at last during 1950s most of them migrated to Israel and to other
European countries . Now here remain mere number of persons. Synagogue are the their
worship places ,now most of them are abandoned and in ruin situation or ruined .Some
of them are under the super vision of the Kerala State Archeology Department.
The Synagogus presently we could see in Kerala are Mattachery Synagogu,
Porur Synagogu and Chendamanglam Synagogu.
Mattachery Synagogue :- located 10 km away from Ernakulam Town ,frequent public
transport buse are available to the place. It is considered as oldest Synagogue to
Commonwealth countries .Built in 16 th century AD.
Synagogue at Chennamangalam :- located at Paravur taluk of Ernakulam district and 35
km way from Ernakulam town. The Synagogu was built in 1614 AD
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