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@JHASW2018

The Jewish History Association of Wales / Cymdeithas Hanes Iddewig Cymru: Preserving and sharing the heritage of Jewish communities in Wales.

 Cardiff, Wales
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Joined May 2018
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On this day in 1908, The Jewish Chronicle ran an advert for a Talmud Torah Cheder teacher in Swansea. Described as a 'Splendid opening for a capable man', it specified he must be a 'good disciplinarian'. These are the reprobates he would be dealing with...
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AI enhanced image of Swansea Talmud Torah Cheder Session 1908-9. The image shows three male officials behind a group of 19 children standing and sitting in three rows before them.

ALT AI enhanced image of Swansea Talmud Torah Cheder Session 1908-9. The image shows three male officials behind a group of 19 children standing and sitting in three rows before them.

An advert from The Jewish Chronicle on 23rd November 1908. It reads, "Swansea Talmud Torah Cheder. Wanted, experienced Hebrew teacher, good disciplinarian, must be able to translate in English. Good Baal-Korah. Salary 30/- [shillings] a week, with promotion. Splendid opening for a capable man. Apply to the president, Mr. S. Green, 2 George Street."

ALT An advert from The Jewish Chronicle on 23rd November 1908. It reads, "Swansea Talmud Torah Cheder. Wanted, experienced Hebrew teacher, good disciplinarian, must be able to translate in English. Good Baal-Korah. Salary 30/- [shillings] a week, with promotion. Splendid opening for a capable man. Apply to the president, Mr. S. Green, 2 George Street."

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Our thoughts are with the people of Aberfan as they mark the anniversary of a lost generation. Communities pull together at such times and we have captured memories of this day from the Jewish community in South Wales. Read some of their memories here jhasw.com/.../530441...
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An online talk by Professor Nathan Abrams, exploring the history of Jews in Wales, beginning in Roman times and including the medieval and early modern periods, when Jews were few in number but played an outsized role in the Welsh imagination. More details shorturl.at/51ftO
Poster giving details of an online talk by Professor Nathan Abrams on 15th October at 8.00 pm. Link to more details in the tweet.

ALT Poster giving details of an online talk by Professor Nathan Abrams on 15th October at 8.00 pm. Link to more details in the tweet.

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Sinfonia Cymru's latest collaboration is an expanded version of 'Songs We Carry', an acclaimed performance by Ana Silvera and Saied Silbak, exploring Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) music and the rich Maqams and intricate melodies of Arabic song. More details at ticketsource.com/sinfoniacym…
Songs We Carry, Cardiff at The Globe, Cardiff

Songs We Carry, Cardiff at The Globe, Cardiff

Tickets are now available for Songs We Carry, Cardiff at The Globe, Cardiff, 125 Albany Road on Thu 8 Oct 2026 at 8:00PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

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Our travelling exhibition on the Jewish History of North-West Wales moves to its new home in Llandudno Library on the afternoon of Friday 18th September. Pop in between 1 and 2 for a chat with Professor Nathan Abrams from Bangor University. #llandudnolibrary #llyfrgellllandudno
Poster giving details of the travelling exhibition The Jewish History of North-West Wales. The exhibition will be in Llandudno Library from the afternoon of Friday 18th September to Friday 25th September.

ALT Poster giving details of the travelling exhibition The Jewish History of North-West Wales. The exhibition will be in Llandudno Library from the afternoon of Friday 18th September to Friday 25th September.

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Tomorrow, our travelling exhibition is arriving at its first location in Anglesey, Oriel Môn @angleseycouncil @cyngormon Pop in between 1:00pm and 2:00pm if you would like a chat.
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An invitation to our free exhibition launch event at @DiwylliantConwy on 9th September, 12-2pm featuring a talk by Professor Nathan Abrams of @BangorUni The exhibition explores Llandudno's Jewish heritage #Llandudno
Exhibition launch poster giving details of the event at Conwy Culture Centre on 9th September, 12-2pm. The launch will feature at talk by Professor Nathan Abrams of Bangor University. The exhibition explores the Jewish heritage of Llandudno and runs until December 2026. Please call ahead for available times - 01492 576 089.

ALT Exhibition launch poster giving details of the event at Conwy Culture Centre on 9th September, 12-2pm. The launch will feature at talk by Professor Nathan Abrams of Bangor University. The exhibition explores the Jewish heritage of Llandudno and runs until December 2026. Please call ahead for available times - 01492 576 089.

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Very happy to have contributed to the 'Religious Community Heritage in Cardiff and Wales' exhibition @NorwegianChurch More details here fixr.co/event/religious-comm… Great to see @welshjewishCC represented too. Exhibition closes 21 June! Free entry!
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Our interns from Cardiff University have been researching the histories of Welsh-Jewish servicemen and women from WWI. We concluded the internship yesterday with a visit to @FiringLine Thanks to all the staff for a wonderful tour and insight into working in the heritage sector.
Four interns from Cardiff University, flanked by two members of staff from the Firing Line Museum of 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh, standing in front of framed regimental flags.

ALT Four interns from Cardiff University, flanked by two members of staff from the Firing Line Museum of 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh, standing in front of framed regimental flags.

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Our latest newsletter, with details of our new projects and much more besides, has now been uploaded to our website. Exciting times! jhasw.com/newsletter
The cover page of our new newsletter

ALT The cover page of our new newsletter

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Lovely piece in The JC by Gaby Koppel, one of our trustees, about her memories of Michael Moritz as a young man in Cardiff. His new memoir, Ausländer, has just been published and we get a credit for the research we did for it. Which is nice. thejc.com/life/my-youth-club…
My youth club leader Michael Moritz is now a billionaire (and, yes, I did predict he had a big...

My youth club leader Michael Moritz is now a billionaire (and, yes, I did predict he had a big...

Gaby Koppel scans her teenage diary for memories of the wealthiest Welshman ever

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Join Professor Nathan Abrams, Professor in Film at Bangor University and JHAW/CHIC Trustee for an online talk - "Exploring the Richness of Wales’ Jewish History" on 26th January at 17:30. You can register here - events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
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Forthcoming follow-up event to "Remembering the Silent Village: the Story of Wales and Lidice" - "The Second Life of Lidice" – Wales, Memory, and Film October 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Now with added Zoom! @wienerlibrary wienerholocaustlibrary.org/e…
The image give details of the event as mentioned in the tweet.

ALT The image give details of the event as mentioned in the tweet.

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The Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre in Merthyr Tydfil would like to gather evidence of proof of interest in the project. If you'd like to help, please complete this short survey - 8ezy8u90pz2.typeform.com/to/… The more replies the better - so please retweet! @welshjewishCC #Merthyr

Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre Visitor Questionnaire

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It's been a while, but our latest newsletter is now available for your delight and delectation. jhasw.com/newsletter
The cover of the latest newsletter, featuring details of The Goodwin Memorial Scholarship

ALT The cover of the latest newsletter, featuring details of The Goodwin Memorial Scholarship

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We are delighted to announce a new research scholarship, funded by the generosity of the Goodwin Family and in conjunction with the Jewish History Association of Wales - The Goodwin Memorial Scholarship: The Jewish Medical Heritage of Wales Details here jhasw.com/new-and-upcoming

New and upcoming | JHASW/CHIDC

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Event! Film screening of 'The Silent Village', featuring guest speakers, on Thursday 29th May (6.30-8pm) at Theatr Soar, Merthyr Tydfil. Reserve a space online: theatrsoar.cymru/ en/index.html @wienerlibrary @JHAFCymru @welshjewishCC
Poster for the event

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Details of the event, including partners (the Wiener Holocaust Library, the Josef Herman Foundation and the Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre), guest speakers (Yasmin Gledhill, Carole Morgan Hopkin and Neil Richardson) and funders, The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

ALT Details of the event, including partners (the Wiener Holocaust Library, the Josef Herman Foundation and the Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre), guest speakers (Yasmin Gledhill, Carole Morgan Hopkin and Neil Richardson) and funders, The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Podcasts! As part of our 'The Holocaust and Wales' educational resources project, @CentreCmop and JHAW have recorded a series of podcasts. You can listen to them here jhasw.com/holocaust-educatio… They have also been uploaded to @pplscollection

The Holocaust and Wales - Podcasts | JHASW/CHIDC

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The Cardiff Reform Synagogue Memorial Tablet was erected in memory of 102 relatives of members who were murdered in the Holocaust and whose graves are unknown. #HMD2025 You can read their stories here- jhasw.com/holocaust-memorial… More about the Tablet here- peoplescollection.wales/item…
Holocaust Memorial Tablet | JHASW/CHIDC

Holocaust Memorial Tablet | JHASW/CHIDC

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SRtRCSpotlight: Showcasing the work of the Jewish History Association of South Wales theredcard.org/news/srtrcspo… #hmd #HolocaustMemorialDay
#SRtRCSpotlight: Showcasing the work of the Jewish History Association of South Wales - Show Racism...

#SRtRCSpotlight: Showcasing the work of the Jewish History Association of South Wales - Show Racism...

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