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Plymouth Hebrew Congregation

(Plymouth Synagogue)

Plymouth, Devon

Created 2 March 2004
Latest Update 5 May 2006

Congregation Data

Name: Plymouth Hebrew Congregation
Address: Catherine Street (adjoining Guild Hall), Plymouth PL1 2AD - the Plymouth Synagogue is the oldest Ashkenazi synagogue still standing in the English speaking world, built 1762
Current Status: Active
Date Founded: 1761
Ritual: Ashkenazi Orthodox
Marriage Certification: Group: Board of Deputies
Appears in 1998 General Registrar Official List: Yes;
Worship Number: 21598
Registration District: Plymouth
Membership Data: 1898 -   70 seat holders (Jewish Year Book 1898/9)
1899 -   66 seat holders (Jewish Year Book 1900/1)
1905 -   70 seat holders (Jewish Year Book 1906)
1919 -   80 seat holders (Jewish Year Book 1920)
1946 - 115 members (Jewish Year Book 1947)
1999 -   72 members (Board of Deputies)

Other  Information

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