Kerala: Ancient synagogue collapses due to heavy rains in Kochi

A major portion of an ancient, non-operational synagogue of black Jews collapsed in the heavy rains on Tuesday in Kochi, official sources said. READ | Kala Ghoda’s iconic Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue restored, services to be held from 7th February Symbol of Racism among Jews The structure is known as 'karutha palli' (synagogue of black Jews) constructed some centuries back was considered as a symbol of racism that existed among Jews - the Paradesi Jews (white Jews) and the native Jews (black Jews) - in Kerala, the sources said. The place of worship was located at Marakkadavu in Mattancherry, a short distance away from Mattancherry's famous 'paradesi' synagogue, local police officials said. READ | Pope Francis: 'I am not afraid' of schism in Catholic Church Synagogue was in a ruined state before the collapse The synagogue of black Jews was in a ruined state and it had been non-operational for worship for quite some time, district administration officials said. It's front portion collapsed in the morning due to the continuous rains. The interiors of some of the ruined synagogues in Kerala were moved to Israel, restored and displayed in a museum there, sources said. Only the 'paradesi' synagogue in Mattancherry still functions as a synagogue. The synagogue is open every day except Fridays, Saturdays and Jewish holidays. READ | Kerala Nun Rape Case: Sister Lucy dismissed from church for protesting against accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal READ | PM Modi launches redevelopment project of Hindu temple in Bahrain

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Kerala: Ancient synagogue collapses due to heavy rains in Kochi

A major portion of an ancient, non-operational synagogue of black Jews known as 'karutha palli' collapsed in the heavy rain on Tuesday in Kochi. It was ruined.

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