Swansea Hebrew Congregation

Swansea, South Wales

Created: 18 April 2003
Latest update or revision: 30 December 2011

Congregation Data

Name:	Swansea Hebrew Congregation
Address:	Ffynone, Swansea
Former Address:	Goat Street, Swansea (rebuilt 1859; destroyed in a German air raid in February 1941)
Current Status:	Active
Date Founded:	1780 (building of first synagogue)
Also Incorporates:	Former Swansea Beth Hemedrash, and former Llanelli and Port Talbot congregations.
Ritual:	Ashkenazi Orthodox
Affiliation:	A provincial synagogue under the aegis of the Chief Rabbi.
Marriage Certification:	Group: BOD (Board of Deputies) Appears in 1998 General Registrar Official List: Yes; Worship Number: 64800 Registration District: Swansea
Membership Data:	1900 - 60 seatholders (The Jewish Year Book 1900/01)

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