COCHIN, INDIA (Reuters) – After each civilization has found paradise in this beach village, it has placed its flag and then vanished.
The Jews of Cochin, the only survivors of a historic spice-trading colony on India’s southwest coast, are dwindling.
Their forefathers began arriving in the 1300s, many after arduous journeys from Europe and the Middle East to escape repression. They created their universe, cramming much of it into the short street that is still known as Jew Town Road.
Source: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-mar-16-mn-9440-story.html