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Swansea Hebrew Congregation

Swansea, South Wales

Created 18 April 2003
Latest Update 14 November 2005

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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