Thaha's Legacy: Preserving Jewish Heritage in Kochi
Update: 2025-12-14
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Thaha Ibrahim, a Muslim man, runs the last Jewish embroidery shop in Kochi, India, once owned by Sarah Cohen, a Jewish woman. Their unlikely friendship spanned nearly four decades, with Thaha caring for Sarah in her later years. The Jewish community in Kochi has dwindled to one remaining member, but Thaha honors Sarahs legacy by maintaining the shop and observing Jewish traditions, preserving the memory of the Jewish community and Sarah Cohen for tourists.
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