Restoration of Mala Jewish Synagogue in Kerala begins, three-month deadline set

The Jewish synagogue at Mala in Thrissur. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The long-awaited restoration of the historic Mala Jewish Synagogue has begun, nearly a year after its roof collapsed during heavy rain, leaving one of Kerala’s important Jewish heritage monuments in a state of neglect.The restoration has been taken up under the State government’s 100-day programme as part of the Muziris Heritage Project. Muziris Heritage Project Limited has entrusted the work to Steel Industrials Kerala Limited (SILK).Officials expect to complete the restoration within three months. However, continuous monsoon rain could affect the pace of the construction.Structural stabilityThe work will include rebuilding the collapsed roof and restoring the synagogue’s walls. Engineers will also assess whethe