The Muslims Preserving Kolkata's Last Jewish Synagogues

[@edmundmb]

Respects to this Muslim Caretaker. Great Story.

[@muhammadrakib2459]

Yes if Israel were to kind to Palestine

[@ILoveIslam-cu1ox]

What's name your country?

[@surojitdutta1703]

Jews are safe because India is Hindus country

[@dylaningobernoble9971]

An example for the rest of the world!

[@oe5943]

Very common in Morocco. There's still a Jewish community but it is small and cannot maintain all synagogues and cemeteries. Muslim do it.

[@furqanahmad8791]

@K D Jews were always well off and protected in Muslim countries.. Infact Muslim countries provided them refuge.. Even today Jews live happily in Morocco, Tunisia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkey and some in Yemen..

[@prenom8793]

@K D what about radicalism In Judaism

[@biratcoalhi6183]

More like a new mosque coming up in town !

[@asimsparks]

When Jews arrived in what is now known as Mumbai (Bombay), they chose to live with Muslims. Local Hindus didn't even understand the difference between Jews and Muslims. Even to his day, they Synagogue in Mumbai is called a Masjid. The muslims prayer "Salat" is referred to by its Persian name "Namaz" in the Indian sub continent. And guess what, the Jews of Mumbai and surrounding areas also call their Jewish prayers as "Namaz".

[@Dhruba011]

once i thought that jews are rich Muslim

[@vikramrazdan5680]

Islam was created out of Jewish scriptures

[@hfur7758]

@@vikramrazdan5680 All the Abraham's religion are the extension s to be from One God even the peace message is the same Shlomo or Salam. You should travel and see how they all still living in harmony in Morocco, Eygept, Turkey,and so on.

[@vikramrazdan5680]

@@hfur7758 - You must be joking. Except for Turkey (which is ex-Caliphate), all are Islamic Republics!. First change them to 'secular' republic and then try to make an argument on harmony. Life is about equality, rights, mutual respect, honour, dignity, and cannot be measured in terms of 'harmony' where the non-Muslims don't have the same rights/equality as the Muslims in an Islamic Republic. Your argument is not only flawed, it is naive.

[@Mohd_Firoz_Alam]

@@vikramrazdan5680 As we can see in India too with your same perspective...We feel alienated from the rest of population. We also don't have same rights, equality, respect in so called secular hindu countries. So before putting any point just analyse properly. If you want to see the real Islamic Rule. Read about Umar R.A. as Caliph. When he conquered Jerusalem then He allows Jew to come, settle and worship there for the first time after centuries of persecution of Jew under different empires like Roman, Alexander, Persian rules. Drishti IAS has made a 5-6 hours of video about it. You can watch it and rectify your knowledge.

[@afthabkp587]

It's mentioned in our book to protect Synagogue and churches and where ever God's name is glorified

[@abrarfarseemquraish9440]

"Protect the Synagogues,the Churches and the Mosques for without them the Abrahamic religion tree will fall" - Hadiths

[@abrarfarseemquraish9440]

@псих sorry I made a mistake,it has been so many months and yet no one said that I made a mistake on hadiths and the holy Quran itself.

[@abrarfarseemquraish9440]

but thank you man.

[@Ahmedkaram.M]

Source?

[@superbaby4622]

@@abrarfarseemquraish9440 Which hadiths?

[@sanjidaahmed7981]

It's a Quranic verse

[@ampz1466]

That was a really beautiful story. This doesn't happen a lot with KZbin videos or even most social media posts but whenever I've finished watching an Atlas Obscura video, I always feel grateful that I got to see it.

[@atlasobscura]

This was the nicest comment, and we're so humbled that you feel that way! Thank you for letting us know-we love sharing stories like this. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@otiliatibljas2814]

Well said 💚✌

[@IsaDesOsiers]

What a lovely story. There have been many places where there was cross cultural appreciation for centuries between Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus, and everything in between. This is a reminder.

[@NekoWinters]

Proof that radicalization doesn't make all of a religion evil, hate is taught but also so is Love and where Love is had it shall endure much more than hate can

[@LadyMaven]

It isn't "radicalization." The ideology of Islam is indeed "evil,". but certainly not all Muslims are bad. Muslims are people. Islam is an ideology, open to criticism. Jew and infidel hatred is part and parcel of the quran. This is a fact. However, many choose not to follow those tenets. Those who seek to reform it put their very lives in danger. The situation here is the exception and not the rule, would that it were. We could use more of this attitude, acceptance, love and cooperation all over the world.

[@tedf1471]

All religions share one fatal characteristic; CERTAINTY - @@LadyMaven

[@rodrigogier]

@@LadyMaven Islam is as evil as Christianity and Judaism, if out of context. Hebrew bible is full of horrific content.

[@abdullaalsayed8391]

Solange Silverman prove it

[@khanish_daan]

@@LadyMaven "Jew hatred". The Jews were literally saved by Islamic rule in Spain and under the Ottomans. If anything, it was the absence of an Islamic empire that lead to the massacre of Jews throughout history. If there was "Jew hatred", then Jews wouldn't exist, because most of them lived under Islamic rule, some even fled Christian lands. You're historically inaccurate.

[@christinewalsh3043]

In my cultures there is a saying "When your neighbor must leave, be the keeper of his home, the protector of his family that remains, pray he returns safely. One day, he will return, and his children and yours will play in his garden that you kept alive. This is what makes the Creator smile most."

[@mohamedabuzaid6538]

So sad that video doesn't goes a trend in KZbin That's the real Muslim and the real Jewish Love the story thanks for posting this 👍👍

[@snehwadaye7367]

Same GOD for Jewish Muslim Christian. Shalom to everyone

[@mohamedusaid456]

Walaikumassalam warahmatullah wabarakatuhu

[@anonymousxmrr]

@@mohamedusaid456 which means peace be upon to u

[@aadatta64]

Include Hindu Borsha and Jain as well. Non semitic religions born in Indian subcontinent 5 thousand years old.

[@thelionheartzr1341]

All 3 religion is Abrahamic religion believe the for father was adam and eva p b a h...

[@luxuriousmocktail8378]

Elohim and Allah are the same .. One God , formless, shapeless, most compassionate...

[@user-cg4pi5fi9u]

Isn't it sad that such a good "cross religious" story should be such a 'standout' rather than being the norm. I am sure that there are many more scenarios like this however that never see the light of day due to the plethora of drivel published on YT. Thanks AO for this.

[@NekoWinters]

Thank you for this, as short as it is, it made my day much brighter and as a law enforcement officer I don't have many days filled with hope or love right now❤

[@atlasobscura]

❤ You are so welcome. Glad we could offer a dose of happiness :)

[@meliacogan1586]

What a model for what humans can be 🥰🥰. Kind and accepting and honoring of one another regardless of ethnicity or religious belief. Such a beautiful synagogue❤

[@Goosebelldog]

I love how heartwarming this is

[@arwanpawar419]

Yaa Allah, how tears I am, I always miss peace between the two Islam and Jews where ever they are, I am a muslim Islam loves my brotheren Jews May Hashem always blessing us all.

[@Justice_Warriors]

this reminds me of Hazrat Omar farooq the second caliphate of Islam, he was also take care Medina Jews and even when he went to Jerusalem , many Jewish people praised him Humanity restored here and faith

[@roysoumyadeep1992]

Whenever I visit these synagogues, I am usually the only one around. I wish we had more Jews in Calcutta like the old days. And not just the Jews, people of other communities as well like the Armenians and Chinese who called Calcutta their home but are reduced to a handful now.

[@commentboxtube1123]

they have moved to their zionist hub

[@sonam2555]

Wow M proud Muslim and kolkatian....And Ofcourse Indian 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@daniellalyngdoh6211]

This is how all religions should behave treat each other with respect and love. Don't let religion be a poison to the society and a divider as well but instead all religions should come together under one umbrella to fight against crimes. # with love from Meghalaya

[@saptarshic]

A heart-warming story-beautifully shot.

[@adamrhaman5833]

I hope to see people will learn to live together despite practicing different religions in my lifetime. It's so beautiful to see people caring for each other.

[@robertoliver7903]

Elisha Twena is my distant relative. He promised his old mother to stay in kolkata and look after the synagogue. He is the headmaster of the boys Jewish school as well. He never married, has all his relatives in Israel and Europe. Yet he remain alone after his mother passed away at the age of 90.

[@lipazdotan4021]

First time seeing this, and I'm touched. Blessed be those people for protecting this house of God. May HaShem keep them and the worshippers. Let us all just get along!

[@mohin202]

I have met the man at the Maghen David Synagogue. He is a nice guy.

[@degomb]

Amazing video! Powerful images and an incredible story. Well done

[@syngatesavenge2947]

The problem is not the religion. But the politics and the corrupt leaders

[@blacksheepansari1181]

Thats so beautiful ..proud to be an Indian

[@luniisolar.]

Shalom to Jewish brothers and sisters from Kolkata.There was a time when every one in ten kolkatan was a Jew now they make less than one percent of the population.I wish there were more.And I have mixed muslim-christian background.My mom is a Christian and my dad is a Muslim.We go to mosque on Friday and church on Sundays.I respect both the faiths and none of my parents faith preaches me antisemitism

[@khannafi1998]

Brother just curious. Why don't you have a Christian/Muslim name?

[@MdIbrahim-bk3vy]

​@@khannafi1998troll

[@surajde19]

Yes jews and muslims can stay in harmony.. israel and arab world should stop blaming each other and save innocent humans

[@ImranAhmed-vd1wv]

There was no problem btwn Jews and Arabs before creation of Israel in 1948..indeed the Jews lived with Muslim neighbour to escape from the perspectuion of Christian Kingdom..(the history) but the Britian ruined everything by giving the Palestinian land (the Britian have no right over the Arab land) but they gave to Zionist for their own benefit from Zionists

[@SangJebatAdilBakti94]

Assalamuallaikum Brother And Sister Of Humanity , May Peace And Mercy Of Almighty God Upon All Of Us . No Matter what Religion , Race , Skin Colour n Etc , We Always The Same as Humanity .

[@jewswife62]

A beautiful tribute to love and cooperation. It proves that evil doesn't have to win! God bless these people who come together to worship and care for the synagogue as one.

[@awaisbaloch9688]

There is no diffrance between Jews and muslims

[@huzaifasaeed7730]

Evil is winning in Palestine

[@tarakbhattachariya517]

This is my India. Don't ruin it bloody politicians

[@mrvillain1197]

@@Somu77716 Lol ... you are anti-Islamic That is why you are blaming Muslims .. People like you don't need the world ... the world needs peace ..

[@Somu77716]

@@mrvillain1197 india does not need people like you..

[@hasankhalandar7000]

Yeah our India ❤️❤️🇮🇳

[@knowledgefinder1]

What a precious story! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@ivanbarbosa81]

Beautiful lesson of tolerance and respect

[@niceguy3983]

That was very beautiful

[@shellysgall5654]

Muslin are not violent they loved everyone. As Jews I have great muslin friends, and I don’t think Muslim would like to get relieve from Jews as we are so close in religions and traditions, Muslim loves Jews and they know it, no matter what we’ve done

[@jennifer8090]

What a gorgeous synagogue

[@_iShahrukh]

Just as the tension is high all over the world, came here to refresh myself up.

[@views-tq3zi]

They are] those who have been evicted from their homes without right - only because they say, "Our Lord is Allah." And were it not that Allah checks the people, some by means of others, there would have been demolished monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques in which the name of Allah is much mentioned. And Allah will surely support those who support Him. Indeed, Allah is Powerful and Exalted in Might -Al Quraan

[@nn9tnataor947]

🤲🤲🤲Allah send these kind of muslims to the world🤲🤲🤲

[@TheKnitch]

Lovely story, and tradition. Shared on my FB page.

[@atlasobscura]

Thank you for the lovely note and for sharing our video-we're so glad that you like it!

[@fhgamingyt101]

Even Jewish muslim and Christian worship same god and prophets.He is merciful and gracious and we should praise for his creation

[@stevenkatz1057]

A moving and well recorded video...thanks to Atlas Obscura for making it available.

[@faridaparveen9347]

Beautifully designed and s lot of love respect for each other should be saved

[@shaizzz123]

I m muslim too jews and muslim almost are similar in their beliefs.. we should always remember humanity where ever we live our religion teaches us that..wish the muslim were safe too in isreal.. politicians are destroying peace everywhere.. just like they did in this city.. all religion can live together but politicians never want this

[@Siddharth.Patil76548]

Every place of worship is so peaceful place and feels good to spend the time, whether it's church or masjid or synagogue

[@sergeantmajorgross]

Shi bola bhai

[@danielharrison1065]

And fox news say muslims are Anti semetic 😂😂

[@internasxoi]

Bro...Arab are semetic so...

[@ESO529]

Thank you for this beautiful report - it gives me another ray of hope that one day we human beings will be able to live together in peace and tranquility where everybody respects the spirituality of his/her neighbours no matter what they believe 🙏🙏

[@jason55434]

It's is real abrahamic religion . Who take care every one

[@dirtydancer6184]

This is my lovely India😍😍.

[@TheIndianAnalyst]

Government of India and Government of Israel should promote tourism and maintain it under Cultural and Heritage Program!

[@alyaalisha919]

Agreed, make this as one of tourist attraction

[@mdfaiyazuddin2148]

I am too from kolkata ,can we get the address of this synagogue

[@robertmawe2261]

This video should be promoted in the Middle East. Faith is blind when God is the centre of all religion.

[@sonbahar5296]

it is from the middle east culture, in the west(Europe) 1900 years Christians kill and tortured Jews blaming Jews for the death of Jesus( Jews kill our God), last 80-year Jews and Muslims have a problem because of the Zionist agenda.😊😊😊

[@gh0rochi363]

It’s sad that people rather watch controversy instead of unity.

[@faizanali-nk7qp]

May Allah (One God) of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Jesus & Muhammad pbuh bless Jews people and all Abrahamic religion. Be unite love each other as God taught us the same things in all the books. We should unite to make the world Peaceful.

[@imansabkuchhai2302]

This video has brought tears in my eyes 😭😭😭 we love jews we also Jewish synagogue in my village in kerela which is in South India . I think we can solve the problem of Israel Palestinian conflict peacefully after all we all are brothers .

[@samalashivasurya5574]

O my lovely india,🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@akkashjamadar9047]

I am an Indian Bengali Muslim. I live near Kolkata district/city. But I didn't know that Jewis men are here... Wow... Unity In Diversity.

[@parthapratimganguly2400]

This is the people of city of Joy .

[@yalcineroglu8120]

Its nice to see jews and muslims happy together but sad to see jews are nearly disappear from there bless them

[@Ritukg]

Feel Proud today as Indian

[@DyanneGavin]

So, so beautiful!

[@aniruddha453]

This happen only in My India 🇮🇳

[@sumeyasiraat2763]

Ow!...your india who are killing muslims in delhi and are intorelant we 🇹🇷🇹🇷 pray for our brothers and sisters in india

[@aniruddha453]

@@sumeyasiraat2763 sir i invited u plz come in my country.....definitely it's incredible journey for u

[@shamimsarker839]

@@aniruddha453 i think only Kolkata, Kerala, Kashmiri and the south Indian people are so good in India.

[@aniruddha453]

Your welcome in Maharashtra sir plz visit....

[@shamimsarker839]

@@aniruddha453 😅😅 thanks for your suggestion. I don't know too much about India. Btw, i hate only bad people. All countries have bad people. We cannot judge a country by them. Love from #Bangladesh.

[@Dancetilldeathdousapart]

Amazing story...love it❤❤

[@meanjeanmcqueen6171]

That is seriously lovely and I wish that the rest of the world could be so tolerant of others' beliefs!

[@AkhtarKhan-nk4tb]

Can anyone tell me the proper address.. Love to visit this place of our Kolkata.. i didn’t know that we have Jews in Kolkata..

[@pugsandcoffeeplease]

This made me tear up. Beautiful.

[@darkgolden7069]

Oww we muslim,jewish and christian are brother

[@christinasubramoniam8829]

God himself wanted us to love one another. Who are we to hate others in his name

[@darkgolden7069]

Love u guys from bangladesh i am muslim and how about you

[@shaking_hearts]

This brotherhood is a tight slap for Zionist

[@swaliulhaque8125]

Kolkata have 3 synagogues, i visited all of them care taker of all 3 are muslims you have put your name on visiter register & give aadhar number they will give you put Yarmuke on head , that's it Jewish cemetery is near phoolbagan

[@fkrockerzz91]

" [They are] those who have been evicted from their homes without right - only because they say, "Our Lord is Allah." And were it not that Allah checks the people, some by means of others, there would have been demolished monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques in which the name of Allah is much mentioned. And Allah will surely support those who support Him. Indeed, Allah is Powerful and Exalted in Might." - Qur'an 22:40

[@mollicksin]

We all belong to our father Abraham, and we all have the same duty to worship the same god and wait for the day of judgement where we will be rewarded for our deeds (IA).

[@Riyaz313]

Time is near when All Abramic religion come together to protect this word & humanity.

[@TorahEternity]

May we see it all over the world!

[@afdhalyras9931]

So touching.. Lets make love not war

[@esthersfeelgoodchannel45]

Amazing!!!

[@Manasroychoudhary]

How many synagogues are there in pakistan it's hindu majority that's why synagogues are safe.

[@isageziyor]

1:02 we all need peace back in the world again!!

[@abdulrahman4985]

Mashaallah allah give hidayah to all ameen

[@robleluuqlev7203]

Very beautiful indeed but as a reminder Islam teaches tolerance and respect of humanity and especially The People Of The Book who are practicing and following their Torah or Old Testament. Salaam All

[@jamese5936]

It's amazing that you don't see the problem with your comment that seems seemingly harmless. The fact that you put "especially" already dilutes what should be a universal human dignity. It should've matter who the person is or what their faith is. Tolerance must always be universal. Old Testament Jew or Hindu. Anything that dilutes that just makes war inevitable.

[@hex1915]

One of the comandment of quoran is préserve, all mosque church or cynagog all place where we gllorify the name of god

[@amberhesamisogynistheard2653]

I hope this place finds its people again

[@KohanKilletz]

i used to live in Casablanca And there is a Muslim man who takes care of the synagogue there as well. But I think if you interviewed him, he would not be as cute about Jews complaining that his bosses don't pay him enough for his work😂 But the truth is, it's not just Jews who are cheap in Morocco with their workers

[@kotraaziz8073]

ALLAH HU AKBAR OUR BELOVED BROTHER JEWISH

[@yashaswisahay8561]

God reward heaven to this people god job jay bengal

[@abidahaider3406]

Huge respect! 💓

[@Goku-xr2rw]

This is my india. And rest of 57 muslims countries should learn from this

[@Mohd_Firoz_Alam]

You forgot one thing. The caretakers are Muslim.

[@ImranAhmed-vd1wv]

Excuse me... the majority of Jews were in arab land for years before the creation of Israel in 1948 🙄🙄 the Muslims and Christan lived together... only very few Jews lived in india 🙄🙄🤪 your propaganda s my God 🙄🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TinaDavisblackrose]

That is touching.....

[@deepakbenedict6826]

the Jewish religion came to be known in the 1st century....❤

[@raymonddavidson3151]

I'm a Jewish Muslim mash Allah

[@Junaid-dr9oj]

You mean Jewish by race Muslim by faith Are you a revert Muslim?

[@oyekanmieniolanaheemat3063]

What the media doesn't show

[@fhgamingyt101]

Abrahamic religions follow different prophets. But the God is same almighty his merciful and gracious.Which is known as Yahweh in Hebrew and Allah in Arabic

[@loading3138]

This is 1 min from my home Infact it is visible from my home

[@kori5679]

Common people being common people and being nice and seeing holiness in each other ... and being godly for being like that... Only if it wasn't for politicians, "priests" , "pastors", "rabbis", "mullahs" , "ayatollahs" or sacerdotes in any religion in their wishes to control amd divide others (us)

[@421sap]

Thank you....

[@zai-rulelaskar]

Missing the Jews people in Kolkata Synagogue was not arrive prayers. Lost😢. Muslim enter Synagogue to prayer and cleaning.

[@mohdshujauddin8839]

We believe in one true God