Page created: 21 May 2006
Latest revision or update: 30 June 2017
Towns of Loughton and Chigwell
Loughton
(population about 30,000) and Chigwell (population 12,000) are
towns
in the the county of Essex in southeast England,
situated just to the north of the administrative boundary of Greater
London.
Since 1974, both towns have formed part the local government district of Epping
Forest. Loughton
was a separate urban district from 1900 until 1933, and then it was
amagamated with and became part of the urban district
of Chigwell
until 1974.
The Jewish Community
In addition to
the Loughton Synagogue (details below), there is a United Synagogue in
Chigwell.
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Congregation Data |
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Name: |
Loughton Synagogue |
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Former Names: |
Loughton, Chigwell & District Synagogue
Loughton District Synagogue |
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Address: |
Borders Lane, Loughton, Essex IG10 1TE |
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Current Status: |
Active |
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Date Founded: |
Before 1955 |
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Ritual: |
Orthodox - Ashkenazi |
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Affiliation: |
An affiliated synagogue of the
Federation of Synagogues. |
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Membership: |
February 2010 - Approximately 280 |
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Cemetery Information:
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See
Cemeteries of the Federation of Synagogues. |
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