Moving to Wales – Finding a Synagogue in Cardiff
When moving to Wales with IntlMOVE UK, you may be looking for a local synagogue to find a Jewish community with whom you can continue to grow in your religious beliefs. Wales is a predominantly Christian nation, but finding a Jewish community is possible.
Judaism has had a presence in Wales, which dates back to 1730. In the early 1900s, the Jewish population was between 4,000 and 5,000 people. Today, the Jewish population hovers somewhere around 2,000 people.
Depending on where you live, you may have to drive a short distance to one of the larger cities in Wales, but finding a synagogue is relatively easy.
The majority of Wales’s Jewish population lives in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. There are smaller Jewish communities in Swansea and Newport. Not all synagogues hold weekly services, but most of them hold services during the High Holidays. The larger Jewish communities in Cardiff hold regular services, some of which take place daily.
Joining a religious community is a great way to meet new people who share your same beliefs after moving to Wales. Getting involved in the community will help you make friends to make Wales feel more like home.
IntlMOVE UK has put together a list of active synagogues in Wales to help you when moving to the UK.
Synagogues in Cardiff
The Cardiff Reform Synagogue, which was founded in 1948, is located on Moira Terrace in Adamstown. There are Friday evening services, Shabbat morning services and High Holiday services.
The Cardiff United Synagogue is located on Cyncoed Road in Cyncoed Gardens. This synagogue has daily services, Friday evening services, Shabbat morning services, High Holiday events and even welcomes tourist visits.
Synagogues in Swansea
When moving to Swansea, there is one synagogue in this area. The Swansea Hebrew Congregation, founded in 1780, is located off of Ffynone Road in Swansea. This synagogue has Friday evening services, Shabbat morning services and High Holiday services and events.
Other Synagogues in Wales
The Llandudno Synagogue is located in Llanduno, Wales. This synagogue is not as active as it once was and there are not regular weekly services. However, services are held, especially for holidays and special events.
The Newport Mon Hebrew Congregation, founded in 1871, is located at 3 Queens Hill Crescent in Newport, Wales. The synagogue does not hold regular services, so call this location to determine when services or events are being held.
When you are moving to Wales, IntlMOVE UK is a trusted source when shipping your household goods from the U.S. to Wales.
