Once a thriving community of about 30 , about 30 Jews are left in Kolkata , India . Jews began arriving in India in 1947 from Kolkata , Iran and Iraq . Some 12,000 Jews began leaving when India gained independence in the 18th century .
Once a thriving community of 6,000 , about 30 Jews are left in Kolkata , India . Jews began arriving in India in the 18th century from Syria , Iran and Iraq . Some 12,000 Jews began leaving when India gained independence in 1947 .