The Beautiful Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue Has Been Restored
This page is being left in place for information purposes only. As the second-oldest surviving synagogue in Mumbai, Keneseth Eliyahoo is the center of the city?s Jewish cultural and religious life. With its Victorian stained glass windows, rich Burmese teak staircases and furnishings, and Minton tile floors imported from Stoke-on-Trent in England, the synagogue is...
Magen David Synagogue, Mumbai
Magen David Synagogue150
The Magen David Synagogue, Byculla, Mumbai (India)150th Year Celebration The Magen David Synagogue, which was built by David Sassoon and his family in Byculla, Bombay (now Mumbai), India, celebrated its 150th anniversary. It was a momentous occasion, with dignitaries from around the world who were present for the ceremonies. We are presenting (below) some of...
Baghdadian Jews of Bombay
Historical Insight into the Baghdadian Jews of Bombay and the Sassoon Synagogues By Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe Based on excerpts from the highly acclaimed book by M”I Mrs. Rachel Menashe, “The Baghdadian Jews in Bombay – Their Life and Achievements: A Personal and Historical Account”. More information may be found at http://www.BaghdadianJewsofBombay.com. In the early 19th...
Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue 125, Mumbai
The 125th Anniversary Celebration of the Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue, Mumbai (Bombay), India. Address by the hakham, Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe See the photo album here Watch the video by clicking the screen below, or download it to your computer from the bar on the right. Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe, addressed the capacity crowd at the Keneseth...
Ben Ish Hai 100, in Mumbai
The 100th year commemoration of Morenu, Rabbenu, Hakham Yoseph Hayyim, 'a"h, The Ben Ish Hai on the grounds of the Maghen Dawid (Magen David Sassoon) Synagogue, Mumbai (Bombay), India. Address by the hakham, Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe, addressed the capacity crowd on the grounds of the Magen David (Maghen Dawid)Sassoon Synagogue in Byculla,...
Ohel David Synagogue 150
The Magen David Synagogue, which was built by David Sassoon and his family in Byculla, Bombay (now Mumbai), India, celebrated its 150th anniversary. It was a momentous occasion, with dignitaries from around the world who were present for the ceremonies. We are presenting (below) some of the addresses made on that night, as well as...
