In the past, India has been a safe place for people of all religions to live. Across the world, Jews found safety in India. Synagogues they have built all over the country show that they have a history together.
Bombay has a lot of hidden gems, but one of them stands out above the rest. Samuel Street is one of them. If you look at this synagogue, you’ll see that it is called the “Gate of Mercy Synagogue.”
The Gate of Mercy, the first place of worship for the Bene Israel Jews of India, has a lot of interesting history behind it. But it’s still hidden in the history books.