Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue

23/03/2026

All Community members are hereby invited for the community Seder.

18/03/2026

Celebrating a vibrant start to 2026 at the Sir Jacob Sassoon Charity Trust, from the joy of Purim and moving Holocaust Memorial Day services to the prestigious visit of HRH Princess Patricia. We are proud to bridge history and the future, honoring international dignitaries while celebrating the success of the Florrie Sopher Elocution winners and our visiting students.

18/03/2026

A journey through faith, celebration, and cherished memories ✨

From the warmth of Hanukkah lights to meaningful community gatherings and historic milestones—every moment reflects our unity, legacy, and spirit together. Grateful for the past, inspired for the future.”

18/03/2026

The Sir Jacob Sassoon Charity Trust maintains two Synagogues in Mumbai (Knesseth Eliyahoo and Magen David) and Ohel David Synagogue in Pune. We hold regular prayer services in all three. We also maintain two Cemeteries (one in Mumbai and the other in Pune).

The Trust has recently launched a bimonthly Newsletter that features key events held at our institutions along with highlights from the history of the Baghdadi Jewish community in India.

We have this far produced editions in October and December 2025 and one in February 2026. While issues are widely distributed on whatsapp or email, we also produced a limited number of hard copies.

We have found this to be a very effective way of communicating with the Baghdadi Jewish community settled outside India as well as other Indian Jewish communities here and abroad.

Please feel free to access any of these editions.

10/03/2026

A group of well-wishers from Synagogues across the US visited Knesseth Eliyahoo Synagogue today, 10th March 2026.

They were keen to learn about the history of the Baghdadi Jewish community in India and about its founders.

They were very impressed by the architecture and layout of the building and were delighted to meet the Chairman Mr. Solomon F. Sopher, who addressed them.

04/03/2026

03/03/2026

It was an evening to remember, celebrating the Purim party at the Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue. An artist, John, drew Mordechai and a great choreographer, Laura from England gave a dance 💃 performance. We had guests from Paris, England, Israel and India. Dance performances by the kids were amazing. Many games were played and prizes distributed.

27/02/2026

Students from the Department of Inter-Religious Studies at St. Xavier's College visited the historic Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue as part of their programme, “Respecting the Others.”

During the visit, they discovered the synagogue’s magnificent heritage, rich traditions, and the enduring legacy of the Jewish community in India. The students explored the history of Jewish presence in Mumbai, gained insight into Jewish religious practices, festivals, and customs, and admired the architectural beauty and spiritual significance of the landmark synagogue.

A particularly memorable moment of the visit was meeting the Chairman, Solomon F. Sopher. The students respectfully received his blessings and were delighted and honoured to see him face to face. His presence and words of encouragement made the experience even more meaningful.

The visit fostered meaningful interfaith dialogue, mutual respect, and a deeper appreciation for cultural and religious diversity—strengthening the students’ commitment to understanding and respecting faith traditions beyond their own.

27/02/2026

A joyful visit to the Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue , everyone left with smiles, beautiful memories, and a deep appreciation for our heritage on 27th February,2026

24/02/2026

Dear community members we are pleased to inform you that the Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue will be organizing a Purim party on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 from 7 pm onwards. All are cordially invited to celebrate this joyous day.

24/02/2026

A joyful visit to the Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue , everyone left with smiles, beautiful memories, and a deep appreciation for our heritage.

20/02/2026

✨ “Not just a group — a vibe! When they arrived, we shared history, sang like nobody was watching, and turned every moment into magic. Unforgettable vibes with unforgettable people ❤️🎶💃”