• 03/10/2025

Role reversal, effigy burning, and cultural syncretism: Purim in Cochin

Jerusalem Post

 Cochin Jews at the 450th year celebration of the Paradesi synagogue, December 2017. (photo credit: Shalva Weil)
The unique Purim traditions of Cochini Jews have slowly faded from memory following their arrival in Israel and integration with the wider Jewish community.

https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-843433