Jews started settling in Mumbai (then Bombay) and other coastal towns of Maharashtra during the 18th century, due to its economic opportunities.
[2] There are a total of ten active synagogues in Maharashtra.
There are three on the outskirts of Mumbai, including one each in Thane, Alibaug and Panvel.
Eight of these are located in Raigad District, one each in Mumbai and Pune.
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