Bedford's First Jewish Congregations

Bedford, Bedfordshire

Previous update 25 November 2005
Latest revision or update: 22 December 2011

Congregation Data

Description:	Bedford's first Jewish congregations
Chronology & Addresses:	1803 - A congregation was formed by Michael Joseph, but this was dismantled in 1827. 1827 to 1837 - No organised congregation 1837 - Congregation meets in a room in Offa Street, St. Peter's and subsequently in a Synagogue in High Street, St. Peter's, which closed about 1853. 1903 - Congregation re-established, but this also closed 1939 - Establishment of latest congregation. see Bedford United Hebrew Congregation
Ritual:	Ashkenazi Orthodox

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Congregation History: See articles on Community page

Bedford Community

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