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Message written in Hebrew and English at the wall of the Synagogue in Cochin.
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The Jews formed a prosperous trading community of Kerala, and they controlled a major part of world -wide spice trade. In 1568, the Jews of Kerala, South India constructed the Paradesi Synagogue adjacent to Mattancherry Palace, Cochin, now part of the Indian city of Ernakulam. The original synagogue was
built in the 4th century in Kodungallur (Cranganore) when the Jews had a mercantile role in the South Indian areas along the Malabar Coast now called Kerala.
In Fort Cochin, the famous Jewish Synagogue built in 1568, is preserved till today. The population of the Jews has dropped drastically with the establishing of the Jewish State of Israel. There are only about 17 Jews left. The Jewish Synagogue will be probably be taken over by a Trust, and because of it's historical importance to the history of Cochin (Kochi), will be preserved. The ancient scrolls of the Old Testament, the unique Chinese tiles and the Belgian chandeliers are the main attraction of the synagogue.
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