It was a great learning experience after visiting the Pardeshi Synagogue, which is one of the oldest Jewish Synagogues in the Commonwealth nations.

It was a great learning experience after visiting the Pardeshi Synagogue, which is one of the oldest Jewish Synagogues in the Commonwealth nations. This synagogue is one of a kind. Built in 1568, almost 1500 years back, it is the origin of the Jewish connection with Kerala. The land for the holy place of worship was given by the then King of Cochin to the Jewish community. The name ‘Paradesi synagogue’ also has a fascinating history behind it.