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Colchester and District Jewish CommunityColchester, Essex |
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Colchester and District Jewish CommunityColchester, Essex |
Updated 13 February 2006
The Borough of Colchester
The historic town of Colchester, which styles itself as the oldest town in England, is situated in southeast England about 55 miles to the northeast of London and has a population of about 160,000. The present boundaries date back to1974, when the municipal borough of Colchester was merged with surrounding areas to form the local government district (later Borough) of Colchester within the county of Essex.
Only one Jewish congregation, known as the Colchester and District Jewish Community, is known to have existed in Colchester in modern times, although there was a medieval Jewish community.
Congregation Data
| Name: | Colchester and District Jewish Community |
| Address: | The Synagogue, Fennings Chase, Priory Street, Colchester CO1 2QB |
| Date Founded: | 1957 |
| Current Status: | Active |
| Ritual: | Ashkenazi Orthodox |
| Membership Data: | 1999 - 82 (Board of Deputies) |
Jewish Population Data
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1955 1965 1990 2004 |
- 45 (The Jewish Year Book 1956) - 27 (The Jewish Year Book 1966) - 100 (The Jewish Year Book 1991) - 100 (The Jewish Year Book 2005) |
Other Information
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