St Albans Synagogue

St Albans, Hertfordshire

Created 13 March 2006
Latest Update 4 December 2006

© D. Wenzerul 2001

One of the Stained Glass Windows from St Albans Synagogue
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Photographs kindly contributed by Derek Wenzerul

Congregation Data

Official Name:	St Albans Synagogue
Alternative Names:	St Albans United Synagogue (in general use) St Albans Affiliated Synagogue
Developed from:	St Albans Hebrew Congregation
Address:	Oswald Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3AQ (from March 1951)
Previous Address:	54 Clarence Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire (until 1951)
Current Status:	Active
Formation:	The St Albans Hebrew Congregation was established in St Albans in 1933, services taking place in the homes of members. During the during WWII, the congregation increased in size with the arrival of evacuees from heavily populated areas of Central and Eastern London. (Although editions of the Jewish Year Book at the time make reference to the existence of a United Synagogue Membership Group loosely linked with United Synagogue, this would appear to be inaccurate). Subsequently, the congregation sought formal affiliation to United Synagogue.
Ritual:	Ashkenazi Orthodox
Affiliation:	An Affiliated Synagogue of the United Synagogue since 5 April 1948. (List of United Synagogue congregations)
Website:	http://www.stalbanssynagogue.org.uk
Membership Data:	1947 - 112 male seatholders (United Synagogue 1870-1970) 1950 - 96 male seatholders (United Synagogue 1870-1970) 1960 - 69 male seatholders (United Synagogue 1870-1970) 1970 - 41 male seatholders (United Synagogue 1870-1970)

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