A major portion of an ancient, n-operational synagogue of black Jews collapsed in heavy rains on Tuesday in Kochi, official sources said.

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Symbol of Racism among Jews

structure is kwn as 'karutha palli' (synagogue of black Jews) constructed some centuries back was considered as a symbol of racism that existed among Jews - Paresi Jews (white Jews) and native Jews (black Jews) - in Kerala, sources said. place of worship was located at Marakkavu in Mattancherry, a short distance away from Mattancherry's famous 'paresi' synagogue, local police officials said.

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Synagogue was in a ruined state before collapse

synagogue of black Jews was in a ruined state and it h been n-operational for worship for quite some time, district ministration officials said. It's front portion collapsed in morning due to continuous rains. interiors of some of ruined synagogues in Kerala were moved to Israel, restored and displayed in a museum re, sources said. Only 'paresi' synagogue in Mattancherry still functions as a synagogue. synagogue is open every day except Fridays, Saturdays and Jewish holidays.

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