Judaism in Kerala

Decline

It was the migration to Israel that contributed to the decline of the Jews in Kerala. .  The Jews had one constant thought in their minds – Israel, their Promised Land.  India and Kerala represented only their temporary place of refuge.

One major factor that contributed to the decline of the Jews in Kerala was their migration to Israel.  Even as they settled down in Kerala, assimilated themselves with the local population and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the state, the Jews had one constant thought in their minds.  India and Kerala represented only their temporary place of refuge.  They considered Israel their Promised Land.