Congregation Data
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Name |
Bexley Heath and District Hebrew Congregation(i)
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Address: |
75 Lion Road, Bexleyheath, Kent(iii)
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Formed: |
The congregation was formed in March 1935(iv)
and the consecration of the synagogue by the Chief Rabbi, in an
impressive ceremony, took place on 13 December 1936.(v) |
Status: |
Closed, probably in late 1930s.(vi) |
Ritual: |
Ashkenazi Orthodox
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Affiliation: |
None known, although it was clearly under the aegis
of the Chief Rabbi, who consecrated the synagogue. |
Minister: |
Rev. S. Wolfe
- hon. minister from 1936(x)
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Officers:
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The founder and trustee of the congregation was
Isaac Schwartz.(xi)
The following officers are mentioned in at least one Jewish Chronicle press report.(xii)
A. Bloom - chairman
Mr. Mayo - vice chairman
N. Cowen - treasurer, later secretary for marriages
L. Harris - hon. secretary
A. Myerson - representative at the Board of Deputies |
Local Government District:
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Since 1 April 1965, Bexleyheath has formed part of London
Borough of Bexley within the administrative area of Greater London.
Previously Bexleyheath was divided between the former municipal boroughs of
Bexley and Erith. Both municipal boroughs were within the
County of Kent.(xv)
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Registration District (BMD):
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Bexley(xvi)
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Link to Register Office website
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Cemetery
Information: |
There is no Jewish cemetery in the London
Borough of Bexley |
Notes &
Sources (↵ returns to text above)
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Bibliography, On-line Articles and Other Material relating to this Congregation
on JCR-UK
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List of Independent Ashkenazi Congregations in London
Jewish Congregations in the London Borough of
Bexley
Jewish Congregations in Greater London
Greater London home page
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Latest revision or update: 4 February 2021
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