Queenie Hallegua, Second-to-Last Jewish Resident of Historic Indian Jewish Community, Dies at 89

Queenie Hallegua, one of the last remaining Jewish residents of Cochin, India, passed away at 89.

Born into a historic Jewish community with roots tracing back 2,000 years, Hallegua witnessed the decline of the once-thriving Jewish population in the region. Her death symbolizes the near end of the Cochin Jewish community, which played a significant role in Indian Jewish history.

Despite the dwindling numbers, the community remains a touchstone for many Jews of Indian descent worldwide. Hallegua’s passing is a reminder of the fragility of these ancient diasporic communities.

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