David Joseph Ezra

Beth El Synagogue, Calcutta

David Joseph Ezra (died 1882) was a merchant, property investor, and prominent member of the Baghdadi Jewish community in Calcutta, India. By the time of his death, he was the largest property owner in the city.

Family

His eldest son was Elias David Ezra who built[1] the Magen David Synagogue in 1884[2] in honour of his father.[3]

His grandson was Sir David Ezra.

Property

Ezra owned the Esplanade, Ezra and Chowringhee Mansions, and Ezra Terrace. Ezra Street in Calcutta was named after him.[2] By the time of his death he was the largest property owner in the city.[3]

Philanthropy

With Ezekiel Judah he built the Beth El synagogue in 1856 on Pollock Street.[4]

Death

David Joseph Ezra died in 1882.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Calcutta". Joseph Jacobs & Joseph Ezekiel, jewishencyclopedia.com Retrieved 6 September 2015.
  2. 1 2 Jewish jewels. Samhita Chakraborty Lahiri, The Telegraph, 25 April 2010. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 David Joseph Ezra. Recalling Jewish Calcutta: Memories of the Jewish community in Calcutta. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
  4. ↑ Muslim families look after Kolkata synagogues. Priyanka Borpujari, Al Jazeera, 13 Oct 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2015.


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