Madras Synagogue
Madras Synagogue | |
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Madras, Tamil Nadu | |
Architecture | |
Type | Synagogue |
Completed | 1644 |
The Madras Synagogue is the only
The
Stone inscription of the oldest synagogue in Tamil Nadu has been discovered near Valantharai near Ramanathapuram[1] This inscription dates back to the 13th century CE.
History
1600s The first Madras Synagogues and Cemeteries was built by
1644 The Second Madras Synagogue and
1934 The Second Madras Synagogue and
5 June 1968 Local government fully demolished the remaining Madras Synagogue and
1983, The tombstones from Central Park of Madras and opposite Kasimedu cemetery were moved to Lloyds Road, when the Chennai Harbour expansion project was approved.
Present
After ISIS planned attack,[9] Madras Synagogue is at undisclosed location under custody of Isaac and Rosa Charitable Trust, Henriques De Castro family.
Henriques De Castro family has decided to handover everything to Archaeological Survey of India
Objects of antiquity
Madras Synagogue has eight Scrolls of the Law, several gold, silver and brass Antique Judaica Items.
Henriques De Castro family has decided to handover everything to Archaeological Survey of India
Image gallery
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2 out of 8Sefer Torah in 2nd Torah ark(or Aron Kodesh).
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Silver Yad
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Menorah
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Prayer book of Rabbi Salomon Halevi (Last Rabbi of Madras Synagogue)-8
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Prayer book of Rabbi Salomon Halevi (Last Rabbi of Madras Synagogue)-10
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Prayer book of Rabbi Salomon Halevi (Last Rabbi of Madras Synagogue)-11
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Prayer book of Rabbi Salomon Halevi (Last Rabbi of Madras Synagogue)-12
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Books from Madras Synagogue (1)
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Books from Madras Synagogue (2)
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Books from Madras Synagogue (2a)
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Books from Madras Synagogue (3)
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Shabbat Candlesticks
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Handwashing cup for Handwashing in Judaism and Wine Cups for Kiddush
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HanukkahMenorah
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Madras Synagogue Mezuzah
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Madras Synagogue Office
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Sefer Torahdecoration jewels
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Shabbat Secretary Desk
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Silver and copper plates
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Silver lining Challah cover
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SilverRimmonim, from the Hebrew for "Pomegranate")
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Silver Iteams and Shofar
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Spice Besamim Box from madras synagogue
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1873 Filigree Spice Besamim Box from madras synagogue
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Jewish Maim Mayim Achronim for Netilat Yadayim , Hand Washing After Meal
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Madras Synagogue Tefillin
References
Notes
Citations
- ^ "Stone Inscription of Oldest Synagogue in Tamil Nadu Found | Chennai News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ISBN 9780143030263. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ^ "The last family of Pardesi Jews in Madras « Madras Musings | We Care for Madras that is Chennai". 9 February 2018.
- ^ Arbell, Mordechai. "The Portuguese Jewish Community Of Madras, India, In The Seventeenth Century". Sefarad.org. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ^ "18th century Jewish cemetery lies in shambles, craves for attention". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "The Hindu : Will Chennai's Jews be there?". The Hindu. 12 March 2003. Archived from the original on 12 March 2003.
- ^ "18th century Jewish cemetery lies in shambles, craves for attention".
- ^ Sampath, Janani (10 May 2016). "Chennai's link to its Jewish past, cemetery in Mylapore fading into oblivion". DT Next. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
- ^ "ISIS planned attack on Kodai Jews". 12 August 2017.
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