Since 1947 Cochin Jews
along china , georgia, india part of eurasia, anti-semitism never took root in spite of having sizable jewish population in past. india became independent british occupation in 1947 , israel established nation in 1948. heightened emphasis on partition of india secular republic of india , semi-theocratic pakistan, of cochin jews emigrated india. went israel (made aliyah). many migrants joined moshavim (agricultural settlements) of nevatim, shahar, yuval, , mesilat zion. others settled in neighbourhood of katamon in jerusalem, , in beersheba, ramla, dimona , yeruham, many bene israel had settled. since late 20th century, former cochin jews have immigrated united states.
in cochin, paradesi synagogue still active place of worship, jewish community small. building attracts visitors historic tourist site. of 2008, ticket-seller @ synagogue, yaheh hallegua, last female paradesi jew of child-bearing age in community.
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