Newport Hebrew Congregation

Newport, South Wales

Created: 2 March 2004
Latest revision or update: 25 January 2012

Congregation Data

Name:	Newport Synagogue
Address:	45 St. Marks Crescent, Risca Road, Newport NP20 4HY
Former Address:	3 Queens Hill Crescent, Newport (previously Francis Street, Newport)
City Location:	Newport (in Welsh - Casnewydd) is the third largest city in Wales, with population of nearly 140,000, and was only granted city status in 2001. It lies on the Bristol Channel at the mouth of the river Usk in South East Wales.
Local Government:	From 1996 - the county borough of Newport - a unitary authority 1974 to 1996 - the district of Newport in the county of Gwent 1890 to 1974 - the county borough of Newport in the county of Monmouthshire (which in many circumstances was considered part of England and not Wales)
Current Status:	Active
Date Founded:	1871 (Synagogue opened)
Ritual:	Ashkenazi Orthodox
Marriage Certification:	Group: BOD (Board of Deputies); Appears in 1998 General Registrar Official List: Yes; Worship Number: 55345; Registration District: Newport.
Records:	Newport Cemetery Information

Articles

Press Reports about the Newport Jewish Community 1849 - 1872

Jewish Population Data

1934
1945
1990
2004

- 250 (The Jewish Year Book 1935)
- 180 (The Jewish Year Book 1946)
- 110 (The Jewish Year Book 1991)
- 39 (The Jewish Year Book 2005)

Communities & Congregation in Wales

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