History of the Jews in Wales
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The history of the Jews in Wales begins in the 13th century. However, after the English conquest of Wales, Edward I issued the 1290 Edict of Expulsion expelling the Jews from England. From then until
The former Cardiff Synagogue on Cathedral Road. This synagogue is now an office block
Atlas Van der Hagen KW1049B11 031 WALLIA PRINCIPATUS Vulgo WALES.
The Board of Deputies of British Jews, commonly referred to as the Board of Deputies, is the largest and second oldest Jewish communal organisation in the United Kingdom, after the Initiation Society
Moses Montefiore and his family members dominated the presidency of the Board during the 19th century. Sephardic Jews were prominent early on.
Walter Rothschild was president of the Board during the early 20th century. The Balfour Declaration was addressed to him.