Kochi, India - If you have a yen for historical monuments and a hefty purse, then you can purchase a synagogue - a Jewish house of worship - in Kochi.
A section of the Jewish community in Kochi has already started efforts to sell off the centuries-old Thekkumbagom Synagogue.
“Illegal attempts are being made by some members of our community in Kochi to sell the Thekkumbagom synagogue,” said 64 year-old Jacob Ben-Eliahu, who now lives in Israel.
“These were given to our community as a gift by the Maharajas of Cochin State and no one has the right to sell it.”
“‘These synagogues are the only roots we possess in Kerala and we request the authorities to protect and declare them as heritage monuments,” said Mr Ben-Eliahu.
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