Ever since, Yael and her mother left for Israel, couple of months ago, going to the Synagogue is not so easy emotionally. She has been so much a part of the synagogue its nearly impossible for us to imagine she is not there at all and worse we may never see her again. 

Shamash lighting the Sabbath lamps..

Monsoon has withdrawn for a while and the last two Fridays have been free from rain. Just like any other off season, Mattancherry is very empty, so unlike our always busy Jew town on a sunny day. 

Few tourists walking around the street after the synagogue closed for the Sabbath. 

Away, at Chakkamadam, Nehemia Mootha's tomb continue to be the spiritual resort for the neighbours.

The candle stand from Israel has withstood few weeks of rain, a fond memory of a faithful's visit. 

Sabbath lamps glowing at the Synagogue door

God bless the memories, we pray the tradition and the practice will continue long after the few community members are gone.