St Albans Synagogue

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)