Jews of Kolkata: A slice of history

Hurrying down the busy Burrabazar area, Elisha Twena, 78, one of the last Jews of Kolkata ducked into a gate hidden by pavement shops selling trinkets at the crossing of Brabourne Road with Canning Street, leading into a stately red building with a tall steeple. Walking in through an arched door with the 'Star of David' embellished over it, Twena entered a huge hall with

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