Page created: 20 September 2003
Latest revision or update: 2 March 2013
City of Exeter
The city of
Exeter is situated on the river Exe in South West England and has a population
of about 115,000. It was a county borough from 1889 until 1974, when it became
a local government district of the county of Devon, of which it is the county
town. Exeter is the home to the third oldest synagogue in the United
Kingdom.
The Exeter Jewish Community
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See also
THE SUSSER
ARCHIVES The extensive documents and
papers of the late Rabbi Dr Bernard Susser, historian of
the Jews of South West England, placed in the care of Frank J Gent,
which have been donated to JCR-UK.
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Basic Congregation Data
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Address: |
Synagogue
Place, Mary Arches Street, Exeter EX4 3BA |
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Date Founded: |
10 August 1764 |
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Ritual: |
Combination of Ashkenazi orthodox, Reform, Liberal,
Masorti and occasionally others. |
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Status: |
Active |
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Marriage Certification: |
Group for Certification: Board of Deputies
Appears in 1998 General Registrar Official List
Worship Number: 20929
Registration District: Exeter |
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Membership Data: |
1896 - 8 seatholders (Jewish Year Book 1896/97)
1900 - 6 seatholders (Jewish Year Book 1900/01)
1999 - 50 members (Board of Deputies) |
Jewish
Property and Heritage & Places of Local Interest
Bibliography
and other sources
Exeter Cemetery Information (IAJGS - Cemetery Project)
Jewish Congregations in
Devon
Jewish Communities of England home page
Explanation of Terms Used
