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- Опубликовано: 2 мар 2019
- Muslims have been the caretakers of the Magen David Synagogue in Kolkata, India for generations.
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More than half a century ago the pews of Kolkata’s stately synagogues were filled with members of a thriving Indian Jewish community. Today, the congregations are dwindling but dedicated Muslim caretakers tend to the three active synagogues in the city. One patriarch has been in the role for 60 years and works alongside his two sons. Atlas Obscura and filmmaker Ana Gonzalez share the history of Kolkata's Magen David Synagogue in this poignant short.
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Jewish people began moving out of Kolkata, India due to many global and national events. What are your thoughts on the maintenance of this synagogue?
@INDIAN PATNAITE National geographic should make a documentary how liars like you especially politicians are causing genocides against innocents around the world.
I think the the responsibility on Indian govt to preserve the community and the synagogue . Govt should wel come encourage more Jewish people to settle in kolkatha and rest of India, by affirming them saftey and peaceful environment.
We love and respect them ...
Lots of love respect from India...
@RUclips Meme
*YOU* are the new one to this.
Muslims & *THE REAL JEWS* have always taken care of each other.
Watch & listen carefully to what the *RABBIS* say about their lives under Muslim rule.
I haven't seen such a documentary that shows real meaning of islam. I am really proud from these people that are real muslims. We should show respect to all religious like that and I hope that jewish people can set up a new life that they can again live in there.
This is an inspiration. May it be the seed of a beautiful world of tolerance and love in the world Blessings and peace to peaceful people of any faith or of no faith. Amen
**And that's what news channels would never show**
Because these things are rare.
Respect for caretakers.
Yes TV channels will only show hate cz that boosts ratingd
these are really rare , and only probably around India, if not rare why not more documentaries at least
Yes and they will say we Muslims are Bad and They are Good Guys Stupid News always a liar on tv
@@humptydumpty8894 r u from malaysia? Because there's no such thinga here...if you heard it from media or anything medium else...good for you to dont believe it.
Sometimes the things that divide us, can bring us together. Peace to all.
@Xaxa xa napalm?
What are you casual?
Ever heard of nuke?
Ameen
If you are pointing out that religion can be brought together, you got to be joking. Majority of the time it's been about control, fear , pain, suffering and separation.
We are human before any religion 🙏
Judy Meyer : fool leftist!
You must an American assimilited person!
🙄
Its VERY dangerous and not casher!
"it's not ours or theirs, it's for both of us" - something I will teach my children from now on.
words are not enough... THIS IS JUST SO POWERFUL .... it almost brought me to tears- HAPPINESS.. ❤❤❤
*THE TRUE MUSLIM SPIRIT*
Peace & Respect all around! 💪
Natsume-chan H.
there is no muslim or jewish or any religious spirit!
there is only LOVE OR EMPATHY BETWEEN PEOPLE!
@@rosaphilosoph Yes. It's good for people to have empathy.
It should be a given.
Exactly! There are so many antisemitic people in my family and it breaks my heart. You cant even talk to them, like I feel like they won't ever change their views. It's so frustrating.
@@gummypoppa who's the real muslim you or your family?
Islam teaches to resppect others but the people are the one that make mistake not the religion ☝
Hazrat Omar (R.A) when he concurred Jerusalem and didn't prayed inside the Church despite the priest request. Because he knew once he had prayed inside the Church then his other muslim followers will start praying inside the Church. In his regime he took care of other religion properties and didn't encorched them... I am so happy to see these Muslims safeguarding the Jewish Synagogue in similar light of our beloved Hazrat Omar.
There is so much of commonality between the Abrahamic region of Jews, Christian and Islam just like cousin brothers. But due to geo-political rush of power the animosity has been imbibed through the poisonous leaders of each communities..
I pray the religion of book joint hands in solidarity toward peace and love..
Lastly, Great video Nat Geo..
This is very true. I live in Kolkata and I visited Magen David Synagogue during Hanukkah, the locality where it's located is mostly populated by Muslims and it's very true that they have preserved this structure built by the Ezras'.
are jewish still praying there?
@@religion_of_piss8494 As far as I know, synagogue services aren't held there but you're free to visit it
@@diprajitdas9749 what about now? Is there any Jews left? What's the situation?
Respect to all the Muslims !!
Thanks a lot.
Respect to you too .
Respect to you as well!
Thanma
Respect to you too
I'm from Tunisia and in my country 100 years ago (or less) we had many immigrants coming from Italy, Russia, and Greece. What did the *muslim* bey (king) do ? He built Churches for them that are still preserved till this day ( mostly in the capital)
Your media might lie to you but history never lies.
Queen Didon same in Egypt but they escaped because of our war with Israel
@@Lucifer-fn9lg Yeah, and one of Israel's most famous spies was an Egyptian Jew named Eli Cohen.
Love to Jewish community from a Muslim brother :)
Zionist are not Jewish. I have seen many Jewish who are against them ..
Love to Muslim community from a Jewish brother :)
I am a Middle Eastern Jewish girl and I cleaned the King Fahd Masjid for them many times. When I felt afraid I always felt comfortable going in and praying there.
@Ibrahim Somali I don't involve myself in any politics. Politics is mainly a phemonenon of a Greco-Roman west and serves the interests of Illuminati elites.
My focus has always been just on being a righteous woman and learning about people, music, food and culture. Only God and His will matter in the end anyway, so why involve in anything as politics? It is a waste of valuable time when improving one's community is a much better way to use time. At least that is my opinion.
Very nice brother
I literally cried watching this, my wife thought someone died....
♥
❤️
😂🤣
😂😂😂👍🏻
@Mustö Han lol his wife thought someone died and he was crying 😂😂😂🤣🤦♂️ but❤❤❤
I am a proud Jew. I love my god, and I love my religion. I’m so grateful to these men. I’m so grateful for those who stand and live in love and respect for everyone.
Your country?
Are you an Arab Jew ?
@@alasifkhan3597 maine bhi Islam chord Diya yahudi ban gaya hu
@@yamin_saints99 BC yahudi conversion pe believe nhi krte huttiyeee...
@@yamin_saints99 why
This is the unity that our Prophet Muhammad AS" Taught. Us
100% Brother Alhamdulilllah
Mohammed Adil 100%
That is the truth...Peace be upon him
Yes! 100% it's about uniting not dividing.
@Dio Rex Any proof to substantiate your claims ?
This is beautiful. Thank you nat geo ♥️
By seeing these stories I realize that real humans are still present in this world. 😥
Proud to be from Kolkata, India
👍🏽🌱
Kalakota mentioned in my favorite novel (Around the World in 80 Days) ❤ was a wonderful novel
@INDIAN PATNAITE Looks like its time for elections...Words similar to revenge,hate,propaganda will be liberally used by political parties and its supporters...
@Edbotikx I am an Indian.. And I love my Country place and my Place..
@@ShadabKhan-rh7om ya , Kerala is a really nice place though I have never visited it 😅😅
Love is the most Powerful weapon💕
max Shimul God is ❤️
Why is a weapon?
@@andrei877 it's not an actual weapon 😂😂😂
Where LOVE is,there is no place for any weapon.
muslim dude i agree with you
I think everyone should respect and try to preserve what is sacred to someone else or whatever religion they practice. I think that that kind of respect would be given back. People don’t forget.
Totally agree with you!
Maybe animist or pagan religions. Abrahamic religions tent to be aggressive and persecute non belivers to often for me to get behind.
Just as we do not forget that the Jews took our Muslim land.
@@angeliparraguirre7329 hahaha Abrahamic religions , actually yes although the roots of these religions are one still ......... But you know what still all these 3 religions live peacefully in many places (not all places) in middle East . Places like Egypt , Jordan . UAE , Qatar , Bahrain etc etc
Mutual respect is priceless, there should be more of it
Muslims protecting holy places since day one
Sun temple in Pakistan over 1000 yrs old is being used as a urinal.
vik 88 evidence? I’m Pakistani, if you can provide evidence, I will personally take it upon myself to challenge these people and fix this.
Yeah remember bamian buddha? Somnath temple? Some surely did protect cultural heritage of other people but all of them? Not really.
May God bless us all...Muslim☪️, Christian✝️ and Jews🕎❤️forever...
May god bless us all
@@pulkitgamerx4763 Hindu🕉 & Buddhist☸ lives forever...Karma...
Love❤you too...
Amen 🙏🏼
@X D We will get rewarded at the end...
Muslims and jews are such colorful people. Personslly being a hindu i have alot of muslim and a few jewish friends lovely people
We call it "Blessing to all universe"
Salam from Indonesia.
@@religion_of_piss8494 have u been to Indonesia.. lets meet up
Tasty Buds In fact Indonesia is the most tolerant muslim country in the world.
indonesia is'nt contradict the principle in Faith, Humanity and just, National unity, democrary, and also progress and prosperity of the nation.
So, confirm the information and not accept a hoax about Indonesia.
@@akbarharyo9317 stop talking jargons. Google all statements in my comment. Its all facts.
If tolerance exist in Indonesia, its not because of islam. its the nature of Indonesians. In fact it was this welcoming nature that gave way to islam to spread in nusantara.
@@francsinatra4562 jawab aja dulu hey tukang fitnah, pertanyaan gw di video mualaf
@@akbarharyo9317 vinneta tungal ekka
This is the Indian spirit we must not lose and preserve at all costs.
Beauty of my country 🇮🇳🇮🇳
Idk why but this is inspiring
Many Indians can learn a lot from this❤🕊
Jews and Muslims are living peacefully only because its india. I think the world should learn from India.
@stk stk if they have jews and Muslims and they are happy, kudos to them and a win for humanity.
@@Akelehimarenge what ? Bruh there still Jews living in muslim lands and what do you think where did Jews lived till 1400 years ago ? In muslim land only in countries like Jordan , Iraq , Lebanon , Egypt , Morroco and many are still living
Thank you Nat Geo for this beautiful story...it's very rare to see a peaceful relationship/friendship between these 2 prominent religions' followers ... I'm so touched by these gestures...really made my day....
Thank you, Nat Geo for educating us on beautiful examples of the Human experience.
*[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.*
Quran [22:40]
Thank you , God bless and Shalom from Jerusalem !
سلام عليك اخي 🙏🙏
This Synagogue has been designated as a historical monument by the Archaeological Survey of India and will stand forever.
My incredible INDIA ♥️🇮🇳♥️
INDIA is far from incredible. What about the violence muslims are going through in your "incredible" India? It is beautiful to see peace and love being expressed. I hope muslims and other religious groups in India get their rights and have the opportunity to live in peace.
@@MsSoccerstar92 no bro, Everyone is living peacefully in my INDIA.... Yes there are some issues (which every country had) but they are not so macro :-)
@@anuragyaduvanshiedu.3297 are you serious? Is that why several muslims have demonstrated? Is that why the India's largest religious minority is suffering and facing economic and educational difficulties? Don't live blindfolded. If you think that then you're justifying it and the problem will still be there if people don't stand up. For you it is micro but for people suffering it is MACRO. It will must likely not change as long as Modi is in charge
@@MsSoccerstar92 now i am sure are in trap.
@@anuragyaduvanshiedu.3297 exactly it's more of political government hate
Ibrahim. Abraham. Brahma.
Sarah. Sarah. Saraswati.
Ameen. Amen. Aum.
Peace. Peace. Peace. 💜
Prophet, prophet, god
Wait...what?
@@orde_plongo.3.0 People made them God. God has no image, no boundaries, no human form and God does not reproduce.
Aiswarya Sudheer 💋
Does Saraswati has some relations to Brahma in vedic scripts? Because Sarah is Ibrahim 's second wife
@@adiabd1 she is his wife.
I’m neither Jewish nor Muslim but this video brought tears to my eyes
This is my INDIA 🇮🇳
Same here
Can happen only in India. Unity in diversity 👍💪
S K
Well...in Suriname, the biggest mosque is located next to the biggest synagogue of the country (on keizerstraat).
But to be fair, it’s an Ahmadi mosque and Ahmadiyyas in Suriname are mainly Indians
@@fabeltjeskrantlezer5225 Not that, Ahmediyas aren't considered even Muslims by Sunnis and Shias.
@@themaverick7707
Their opinion is irrelevant. They are not allah.
And I'm talking about Lahoris and not Qadianis... surinamese ahmadiyyas are Lahoris... the mosque is a Lahori Ahmadi mosque...
Next time, make sure to google it
@@fabeltjeskrantlezer5225 Irrelevant? Their opinion is based off the prophets sayings. Ahmadis are not considered Muslims and rightfully so.
WinterWolf
I don’t think anyone wants to be related to Muslims anyways. It’s a bad rep.
so beautiful I actually cried. Reminds me of the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem where generations of Muslims have also been its caretaker. Love and peace should be the language of religion. Not dogma.
It happens only in India, the land of the blessed ones
At 2:04 "I was born and raised in Kolkata. This city taught me to love": Yup, this is the beauty of ami Kolkata 🇮🇳❤️
This is what we need in the world
Humanity first then religion second. That is peace. May Allah make us together and others for eternity
Bruh! Islam teaches humanity and harmony so it's waste to say such underrated statement
KOLKATA....always remember that name.....the city of joy friendship and worship.
Let’s chose a Love over hate .
Its simple and nothing to amaze... As Muslims are always ready to welcome every religion without any fear or prejudice!
Kolkata city learns and rises with love
This is why the poison communalism can never touch Kolkata , the whole world can learn about communal harmony from this documentary.
That's why bangladesh separated from united bengal
What a beautiful story and sad at the same time. Hope this beautiful synagogue will always survive with their micro community. Salam from indonesian muslim ❤️
People have a sense of peace in my country regardless of the religious beliefs. I mean how do think a population of 130 crore coexist in such a relatively smaller country size !
This is India.. Unity in diversity
As a Jew I express my gratitude. Thank you so much!
Hi
It is same in Bosnia and Croatia, not all Bosnians/Croats hate Serbs and many Serbian orthodox churches are being repaired and taken care of by Catholics and Muslims
Thanks slavic brothers!
Will Serbia Bulid Masjid
Quran, Al-Hajj : 40
الَّذِينَ أُخْرِجُوا مِن دِيٰرِهِم بِغَيْرِ حَقٍّ إِلَّآ أَن يَقُولُوا رَبُّنَا اللَّهُ ۗ وَلَوْلَا دَفْعُ اللَّهِ النَّاسَ بَعْضَهُم بِبَعْضٍ لَّهُدِّمَتْ صَوٰمِعُ وَبِيَعٌ وَصَلَوٰتٌ وَمَسٰجِدُ يُذْكَرُ فِيهَا اسْمُ اللَّهِ كَثِيرًا ۗ وَلَيَنصُرَنَّ اللَّهُ مَن يَنصُرُهُۥٓ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَقَوِىٌّ عَزِيزٌ
[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.
Subhan Allah
Tears of joy and tears of anger....... joyful at the love for our fellow humans and the respect being given, without being asked. Anger because THIS is what should be on the local and national news ...... glad it is here for me to see, but frankly this is more deserving of being heard in homes other than a random RUclips video.
That's my India ❤❤❤
bad people can be enter any religion as a diguise. but out there, theres so much good people in any religion, keep them good bro. spread our love!
This warmed my heart ♥️
This is The Practical Example of Tolerance and true way to follow your religion
India is a country ancient in civilisation and culture.Jews and Muslims trace their origin to Father Abraham and India is a country like no other.
May India’s cup of blessings always overflow.
We need these messages of love and compassion.
There is so much hatred being spread by the media and we forgot that we all are the people of book..
Lets spread love and let it spread beyond boundaries and into deep inside of our hearts.. Aameen!!
We can see how beautiful and we'll maintained is the synagogue
This is my INDIA🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
The is the beauty of India. This is the beauty of diversity.
That is why I always say that India 🇮🇳 is the greatest country there ever could be, the people of the Bhartiya janta party will never realise the religious harmony and the basis of love 💗 on which the country was made..... jai hind 🇮🇳
If politics wouldn’t have been there the country would have touched all planets and back safe!
*this is what love and peace between regions look like.*
Kolkata in general is a very liberal city. I’ve heard of stories from dad about how a Muslim family he knew sponsored a Hindu festival. I was born to a Hindu family, I used to go to St. Paul’s Cathedral on Christmas Eve every year to listen to the choir, I’ve been to Sikh Gurdwaras,a mosque , Buddhist Monasteries and never once turned away.
Because this is India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
THAT'S CALLED THE TRUE ISLAM 👍❤️
Mashallah, what a nice message of peace.
We had and still have that brotherly love and respect. The morrocan jews cried when they had to leave the country and the muslims also. They lived so long in peace togheter. They still do come every year to visit their saints. This was so nice to see. For once it was not we against them
diversity will always be our greatest strength.
National Geographics. Thanks for this video
Spread love not hate
There is saying childhood friendships never vanished. It pure,innocent children don't discriminate but as we grow up we lose all r innocence and start keeping hatred towards another human.i love this story.tear came to my eyes seeing that elderly person alone in synagogue.
We can still learn from the people who are still there.. pass on the traditions and we shall have a 1000 years of peace love and coexistence together..
Things that make me proud of my beautiful country.
lol
Religion is the way to connect us not to separate us.
I have visited many Temples, Gurudwaras, Mosques and Churches. I found the same God everywhere.
This can happen only in India.
Proud to be an Indian
A muslim family is also caretaker of the Main church of Palastine. Next to Masjid Al Aqsa and Wailing Wall.
This is the kind of stuff you won’t hear in the mainstream news...sad really.
Because this kind of thing is not mainstream at all in the muslim world.
Can’t believe NatGeo actually made a documentary on this place. Our entire family is really into history in general and visiting places with historical significance has always been one of our favourite pastimes. If you’re in Kolkata for a visit, do check out some of these beautiful hidden gems the city has on offer! ( highly recommend St. John’s Church which even has Job Charnock’s mausoleum). The city has so much more than just the National Museum or the beloved Victoria Memorial, although these places are a must visit as well. You won’t believe how rich Kolkata is in history. Definitely one of the reasons why I love the city so much.❤️
02:21 that statement touched my heart " only the people missing"
The modern day city of Kolkata was built by Jewish archeologists under English rule.
When the time came, they went but left their legacy for us to understand their culture.
This is India ❤️
As our world could be. As our world should be❤️
Great video nat geo! Thanks for sharing this wonderful story
That is why i respect INDIA no matter to which religion we belong we all are one 😊
I believe in Judaism I am a Hindu brahmin. I am learninh Hebrew and reading the Bible.
Bible is against casteism.
Allah is Great! Peace and love in our hearts. No more hate! Stop!
If humanity counts first then no religion can cause disharmony! Love peace Happiness from Bhutan! P.s I just saw uncle Elisa a few days ago! I'm optimistic that the kolkata Synagogue will be cherished for all the times to come! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Anyone familiar with Jewish and Islamic history knows that the two communities were intertwined, cooperative and generated some of the greatest religious literature during their heyday together. The conflicts today are an aberration and will eventually end.
Absolutely loved this story
If all human born from Same Parent so why to worry. There is a need to build Universal Brotherhood. Only one needs to think differently.
Beautiful mutual understanding despite some minor differences...
I am from kolkata 🇮🇳
Wow this is amazingly beautiful!😍💖💖
Thank you National Geographic for this heart touching video
That's the essence of Kolkata, city of Joy.
"Protect the Synagogues,the Churches and the Mosques for without them the Abrahamic religion tree will fall" - Hadith from the Al-Quran.
good