Model: The Paradesi Synagogue

The Paradesi Synagogue Cochin, southwestern India

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Founded in 1568 by Jews expelled from Spain, it is still active today.

The Torah is read from two platforms (bimot) in this synagogue. A regular bimah is used for readings on Mondays and Thursdays while an unusually high bimah of four meters is used on the Sabbath and holidays.

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