Now thriving is a exaggeration cause most of them have moved over to Israel and other greener patches ~~ So all thats left there today is a handful of people(The count doesnt exceed 10). While googling up about this place ~~Here is a interesting snippet I came across about the ticket seller of the synagogue! She is the youngest of the lot there(and is almost hitting 40) and her refusal to marry the only eligible Jewish bachelors in Kochi (who happen to be her cousins) will bring this community to extinction in few decades.
Makes me wonder, if I were in her place ~~ Would I agree to marry a Man-not-of-my-choice jus cause thts the only way to keep a 2000+ old tradition alive?
Linking this to ABC Wednesday ( J is for Jewish Synagogue)
What an interesting story!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post and a really interesting question that I am not sure how I'd answer either.
ReplyDeleteLoved the post - have a great week.
unexpected piece of history!
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Very informative, thanks for sharing!
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Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
I'm late getting here but I'm glad I did eventually - a most interesting story. I think I have to be honest and say No, I wouldn't marry someone not of my choice to keep the tradition alive but I'd always feel guilty about it. What a terrible situation to be in.
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