Oxford Jewish Community

From The Times 3rd September 1844

It having been rumoured for several days previous that a wedding would be solemnized between Mr Nathan Jacob, a Polish Jew, and son of the unfortunate High Priest, who with his daughter, was burned to death in St. Ebbe's, in this City, in March last, and Miss Hannah Wolff, a fair Jewess, who, with her friends, has resided in Oxford for several years, upward of 300 respectable citizens, chiefly females, attended to witness the imposing ceremony, which was performed yesterday in the garden of Mr. Kemp, mercer, of Queen-street, by the Rev. Aaron Levi, of London.  Immediately on the introduction of the fair bride, the ceremony commenced, and although the chanting and service were in the Hebrew language, the company was most attentive.  Amongst them we observed the lady of the Professor of Geology and family; Mrs Hall, widow of the late Dr. Hall, Master of Pembroke College, and family; Mr. T.R. Fisher, Mrs. Hobdell, &c.  This being the first Jewish wedding that had every taken place in Oxford, it created an unusual degree of interest. - Banbury Guardian

Back to the Oxford Community Page