Paravur Synagogue
The Paravur Synagogue aka Parur Synagogue (Malayalam: പറവൂർ ജൂതപള്ളി) (Hebrew: בית הכנסת פראבור) is one of the largest and most complete among the Jewish synagogues in Kerala, located in North Paravur (Parur). Built by the Malabar Jews, it has undergone successive phases of destruction and reconstruction. The present synagogue complex dates to 1616 A.D., but it was built on top of a much older building speculated to have been constructed as early as 750 A.D or 1105 A.D., making it one of the oldest synagogues in India and the Common Wealth of Nations. It is currently non-operational as a synagogue for worship. It has been renovated by the Government of Kerala and is open to public visits as the Kerala Jews History Museum.
| Paravur Synagogue
בית הכנסת פראבור പറവൂർ ജൂതപള്ളി | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Rite | Sephardi |
| Status | Kerala Jews Lifestyle Museum |
| Location | |
| Location | Paravur Taluk, Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 10.1797°N 76.2097°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Synagogue |
| Style |
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| Completed | 1616 |
| Direction of façade | South |
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