Magen Abraham Synagogue

Bene Israel Jews first arrived in Gujarat from Maharashtra in the mid-19th century; and the congregation was formed in 1848. Designed by Daniel Samson and Ellis Abraham Bhinjekar, the synagogue was built in the Indo-Judaic Art Deco architectural form with marble chequered floors and a large ark. The furniture consists of movable pews arranged around a central Bimah. The Ark contains multiple Torah scrolls of many sizes and in hard cases. The women's balcony is unusual, when compared to other synagogues in India, in that it is not supported by pillars. The synagogue has Grecian pillars with triangular roof and high ceiling. There are several religious artefacts including artistic grills, stained glass windows and chandeliers. == Community ==

The size of the Jewish community in Ahmedabad has reduced considerably since the 1980s, as many families made aliyah to Israel, or emigrated to the United States or Europe. In 2018, the Gujarat government granted minority status to Jews living in the state. , there were 120 members. The synagogue has a small and active community. Pesah and High Holy Days are observed annually. • Esther David, an author, artist, and sculptor and recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award; daughter of Reuben David • Esther Solomon, a leading scholar in the study of Sanskrit; awarded a Padma Shri == Gallery ==

Synagogue Madhupura Ahmedabad India.jpg|The synagogue and adjacent markets, in 2012 == See also ==