Judaism in Kerala

Thekkumbhagam Synagogue, Mattancherry

The Thekkumbhagam Synagogue in Mattancherry was a Jewish place of worship located in Ernakulam district of Kerala. It was patronized by Malabari Jews (or ‘“Black”’ Jews, born of union between the European Jews and the natives).  After the congregation worshipping at this synagogue left for Israel, it was demolished and a house was constructed in its place. However some of its relics were recovered which are presently housed at the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, University of California in Berkeley.