Photos show the last Jews trying to save their community's history in the Indian city of Kochi

KOCHI, India (AP) — The last Jews try to save their community’s history in the Indian city of Kochi. ____ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Keith Hallegua, a Paradesi Jew, stands next to his dining table as his cat walks past at his home in the historic Jew Town neighborhood of Kochi, India, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Keith Hallegua, a Paradesi Jew, opens the door to enter the 458-year-old Paradesi Synagogue in the historic Jew Town neighborhood of Kochi, India, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Tourists visit the main hall adorned with 19th-century Belgian crystal chandeliers and colorful glass lanterns at the 458-year-old Paradesi Synagogue in the historic Jew Town neighborhood of Kochi, India, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Synagogue trustee M.C. Praveen removes the ornate ceremonial curtain from the carved teakwood Torah ark, located on the western wall facing Jerusalem, at the 458-year-old Paradesi Synagogue in the historic Jew Town neighborhood of Kochi, India, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)