In the heyday of the British Empire, Kolkata, India had a thriving Jewish community. Today, there are only about 20 or so Jewish people living in the entire city, and the synagogues that once held services there are closed. But one synagogue, built in the 19th century, recently opened its doors for an important occasion, the funeral services of one of the community’s elders. Reporter Sandip Roy brings us the story.
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