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The largest synagogue in Asia outside Israel is considered to be in Pune (Ohel David Synagogue). [5] Found within all Indian synagogues is a central bimah (platform where the religious service is led), a Sephardic Jewish tradition.
Beth El Synagogue [3] Gate of Mercy Synagogue; Knesset Eliyahoo Synagogue; Magen David Synagogue (Byculla) Magen Hasidim Synagogue [4] Shaar Hashamaim Synagogue [5] [6] Share Rason Synagogue [7] Tephereth Israel Synagogue [8]
One of the largest synagogues built in India, Ohel David (Hebrew for Tent of David), constructed from 1863 to 1867, is located on a prominent site on Moledina Road near M. G. and Ambedkar Roads. This area came to be known as Pune Camp (or Cantonment), a military district established in 1918 to accommodate troops of the British Indian Army.
Ohel David Synagogue of Pune is the largest active synagogue in India. Judaism in Delhi is primarily focused on the expatriate community who work in Delhi, as well as Israeli diplomats and a small local community. In Paharganj, Chabad has set up a synagogue and religious center in a backpacker area regularly visited by Israeli tourists.
The Magen David Synagogue (Hebrew: בית הכנסת מגן דוד, lit. 'Shield of David Synagogue'; Malayalam : മാഗെൻ ഡേവിഡ് സിനഗോഗ് ) is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue , located in Byculla , Mumbai , in the state of Maharashtra , India .
The Paravur Synagogue (Hebrew: בית הכנסת פראבור; Malayalam: പറവൂർ ജൂതപള്ളി), also known as the Parur Synagogue, is a former Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located on Jewish Street in North Paravur (Parur), in the state of Kerala, India. The former synagogue is one of the largest and most ...
The present-day Kadavumbhagam Ernakulam Synagogue site is from 1200 CE, although the structure has been renovated. [14] The Jewish settlement of Mala followed, and the Mala Synagogue was established around 1200 CE as well. This synagogue site still exists and has one of the largest graveyards in India spread across 1.6 ha (4 acres). [citation ...
There were once synagogues in Ndola, Kitwe, and Mufulira, Zambia of the Copperbelt Region, but they are now African churches. Ndola's former synagogue, now used by the Catholic Church as offices, and they built a new prayer space for church services. In Kitwe, the former synagogue is today owned and operated by the Salvation Army.