The story of how Jews arrived in India as early as 370 AD is amazing. Be sure to read the historical information displayed in the synagogue and purchase the booklet, "Kerala and Her Jews" that they sell for 10 rupees. Talk to the Catholic caretaker who also speaks Hebrew. Sarah Cohen, one of the few remaining synagogue members can be... More

Don't waste your time. If you want to take some picture you don't have to go inside. there is really nothing there. More

The "synagogue of the foreigners" is in an interesting section of Kochi called Jew Town. No spurious political correctness here! It was built by the Rajah of Kochi in 1568 and shares a wall with the Mattancherry Palace. The area originally had 7 synagogues but this is the only one that is still in use by the very few remaining... More

A visit to Mattanchery Jewish town, takes you to another world and time era. It is so different from the world outside of the township. The township, the buildings, the church, the street, shops, everything takes us to the history of time and shows us a rich culture. Anyone will surely fall in love with this. The Jewish synagogue is... More

AS a JEw this was a highlight, the history, the beauty,etc More

To visit a "working" synagogue in a country with so few Jews was moving. Also visit Sarah's Hand Embroidery and chat to her. One of the very few Jews still living there. A very sweet old lady! More

The Synagogue is rated as the 1st one in India, though there was one older at Kodungallur. You should notice the floor tiles. Each one is different from the other. They have an excellent collection of lamp shades. More

Very busy with tourists and not so special. You've seen it in 15 minutes More

Interesting place but very crowded when we went, not a great deal to see More