Muslim Caretakers Of Kolkata Synagogues Speak Of Mutual Respect With Jewish Employers

Muslim Families Look After Kolkata Synagogues
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA - 2007/11/04: Exterior view of the entryway to the Magen David Synagogue, built in the 1880s. The temple is generally closed to the public and religious services are held only every other week, alternating with the one other remaining Jewish temple in the city. There are only about 60 Jews remaining in Kolkata, and the temple is now cared for by a Muslim man from the neighboring community.. (Photo by Jerry Redfern/LightRocket via Getty Images)
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA - 2007/11/04: Exterior view of the entryway to the Magen David Synagogue, built in the 1880s. The temple is generally closed to the public and religious services are held only every other week, alternating with the one other remaining Jewish temple in the city. There are only about 60 Jews remaining in Kolkata, and the temple is now cared for by a Muslim man from the neighboring community.. (Photo by Jerry Redfern/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Kolkata, India - Generations of Muslim families have been taking care of the maintenance of three synagogues in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata, which was once home to a thriving Jewish community.

The city's Jewish population has dwindled over the decades to just about 20 as compared to 3,000 at its peak before the country became independent from British rule in 1947.

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