Jewish Chronicle, 16 August 1895,
page 11
Reference to Julius Morris of Carlisle, late of Durham.
Jewish Chronicle, 22 September 1899, page 26
Services were held at the home of Mr Jacob Morris, 8 The Avenue. Prayers were
read by H. Tennenbaum of Newcastle and Jacob Morris. A. Mart of Spennymoor acted
as Baal Tokeah. 'Besides all the Jewish inhabitants of this city there were many
visitors from the surrounding district'.
Jewish Chronicle, 12 October 1900,
page 19
Services were held at the home of Mr Jacob Morris, 8 The Avenue. Conducted by J.
Morris and S. Jaffé of Sunderland. A. Birk acted as Baal Tokeah. 'Owing to a
large influx of visitors, services were also held in other premises, under the
presidency of Mr. E. Morris. Messrs. E. Richman and Morgenstern (Leeds)
conducted the services'.
Jewish Chronicle, 22 November 1901, page 34
AGM of congregation, held at the synagogue 11 John Street
Elected: President, E. Morris; Treasurer, S. Hermon; Hon Sec, B. Morris; Auditor
N. A. (sic) Birk.
Jewish
Chronicle, 20 December 1901, page 21
Basle Zionist Congress
In English delegation Mr A. Vecht, Durham.
Jewish Chronicle, 4 April 1902,
page 1
Reference to Julius Berlin, 2 Palatine View, Durham.
Jewish Chronicle, 10 October 1902,
page 32
AGM of Durham Zionist Society. Mr A. Quart in chair. Elected: President, A.
Quart; Treasurer, S. Keidon; Secretary, B. Morris; Auditor, N. Shochet;
Collector, T, Brewer [Brewis?]; Committee, F. B. Phillips, N. Birk, E. Morris,
E. Rachmel.
Jewish Chronicle, 24 October 1902,
page 28
AGM of Durham Literary Society. A. N. Birk in chair. Elected: President, A. N.
Birk; Treasurer, S. Keidan; Sec, B. Morris; Committee, B. Herman, E. Morris,
B.F. Phillips, A. Quart.
Jewish Chronicle, 31 October 1902,
page 31
First of the fortnightly lectures of the Zionist Association. By A. Quart, 'The
Early Settlement of the Jews in Palestine'.
Jewish Chronicle, 16 January 1903,
page 37
Rabbi Sandelson of Newcastle and Mr C. Cohen of Sunderland attended a siyum in
the Durham synagogue. 'Rabbi Sunderland … congratulated the Durham Congregation
on its laudable efforts to study the Talmud'.
Jewish Chronicle, 20 October 1903,
page 24
New Year etc services were held in the Shakespeare Hall, conducted by Messrs S.
Richman and J. Morris. J. Levy acted as Baal Tokeah.
Jewish Chronicle, 16 September 1904, page 27
Services were held at the synagogue, 11 John Street, conducted by S. Herman and
J. Morris. J. Levy and A. N. Birk were Baale Tokeah.
Jewish Chronicle, 25 February 1905, page 25
Jewish population of Durham 68.
Jewish Chronicle, 17 March 1905,
page 30
Last Sunday in the 'synagogue committee room' 11 John Street, Mr S. Kaidan was
presented with a silver cup on his approaching marriage. Mr . Morris said that
the congregation had been mainly founded through Kaidan’s efforts and he was a
also a founder of
the local Zionist Association. He also acted as shochet, gratuitously. Messrs
Ehrenberg, Phillips, Hermann, and Birk also spoke.
Jewish Chronicle, 27 October 1905,
page 28
Chatan Torah B. Morris. Chatan Bereshit B. Birk.
Jewish Chronicle, 10 November 1905, page 40
Meeting of congregation at 11 John Street. Elected: President, S. Kaidan;
Treasurer, B. Morris; Hon Sec, B. Birk; Committee J. Morris, N.A. (sic) Birk, J.
Hayman.
Jewish Chronicle, 24 November 1905, page 5
Annual meeting of Zionist Association at the synagogue. Resolution passed
expressing indignation at Russian atrocities. £7 collected.
Jewish Chronicle, 21 September 1906
New Year Greetings, page VII -
Mr B. Birk, 8 The Avenue.
New Year Greetings, page XII -
Mr and Mrs B. Morris, 6 The Avenue.
Jewish Chronicle, 8 February 1907,
page 22
Annual meeting of the English Zionist Federation. Delegate: Miss R. Goldsmid,
Durham.
Jewish Chronicle, 8 March 1907,
page 8
APPEAL FOR A PLACE OF WORSHIP IN DURHAM
The house which has been used for some years as a place of worship by the Jewish
residents of Durham will be closed shortly. In order to acquire a new house as a
place of worship, the sum of £200 IS REQUIRED. Not able to raise this
themselves, they appeal to their coreligionists in London and the Provinces for
help. Donations will be received and gratefully acknowledged by the Rev. A.A. GREEN and the undersigned
SAMUEL DAICHES
Visiting Minister to the Durham Hebrew Congregation
9 Burlington Road, Sunderland.
N.A.BIRK
President of the Durham Hebrew Congregation
8 The Avenue, Durham
[Repeated 15 March 1907 page 2; 22 March 1907 page 2]
Jewish Chronicle, 3 May 1907, page 10
Will of Mark Cohen of 6 Featherstone Street, Durham. Left £7,072 17s 6d. He is
chairman of the School Committee of the Jewish
Community. Died 29 January. Probate granted to widow Mrs Marian Cohen and Mr
Newman Richardson of The Oaks, Sunderland.
Jewish Chronicle, 15 January 1909,
pages 30-1
Yesterday week the foundation stone of the synagogue in Laburnum Avenue was
laid.
Chair of Building Committee: - B. Morris.
Vice-President of Durham Congregation: C. Garstein
'The members of the congregation and their guests then adjourned to the Miners'
Hall, where a reception was held'. £70 collected.
Jewish Chronicle, 5 February 1909,
page 27
Conference of English Zionist Federation. A. Birk, delegate of Durham Z.A.
Jewish Chronicle, 2 April 1909,
page 25
Special Zionist Conference. M. Leventhal, delegate of Durham Zionist Association
Jewish Chronicle, 11 June 1909,
page 14
Rev D. Lyons of North Shields conducted services in the new synagogue last
Sabbath.
Jewish Chronicle, 20 August 1909,
page 13
Yesterday the new synagogue and classrooms of the Durham Hebrew Congregation
were consecrated and formally opened by Cllr
J. Moser, JP, of Bradford. 'Hitherto, the congregation had worshipped in small
and most unsuitable premises, and at the instance of Mr. J. Morris, resident of
the Congregation, and one of the oldest Jewish inhabitants of the town, a
suitable site was acquired for the erection of a proper synagogue and
classrooms. C Building Committee, of which Mr. B. Morris became Chairman and
Hon. Secretary, had linerboard incessantly in promoting the success of the
scheme. The new synagogue is a bright building, situated in the best part of the
town and was erected at a cost of £600. It has seating accommodation for 125'.
Jewish Chronicle, 27 August 1909,
pages 10-11
Further report of opening.
Rev S. Franklin of Newcastle officiated. After the circuits the Rev Dr Salis
Daiches delivered an address as did Rabbi Y.M. Sandelson of Newcastle. After the
ceremony there was a reception at the Miners' Hall, chairman B. Morris. He
proposed health of Councillor Moser. 'Mr. Moser’s munificence had helped them to
proceed with their scheme'.
'The Archdeacon of Durham, who was prevented from being present, sent a cordial
letter, in the course of which he wrote: "All lovers of humanity must thankfully
acknowledge their indebtedness to the Jewish nation, and all Christian people
must recognise the indebtedness of the church to the synagogue". the Archdeacon
concluded his letter with a Hebrew blessing'.
Jewish Chronicle, 1 April 1910,
page 10
'The Dispersion of the Ghetto'
Interview with J. E,. Blank. 8 years ago, Lord Swaythling called conference in
London and a Jewish Dispersion Committee formed. Durham was among places which
received people.
Jewish Chronicle, 15 October 1910, page 2
'DURHAM HEBREW CONGREGATION WANTED, experienced Teacher to teach Hebrew and
religion, must be able to be able to teach in English. Applications must be sent
to the Hon. Secretary, S. Abrahams, 4, The Avenue, Durham'.
Jewish Chronicle, 1 November 1910,
page 15
Annual meeting of congregation.
S. Abrahams presided. Balance sheet presented. Income £82. Elected: President,
B. Morris; Treasurer, A. N. Birk; Hon Sec, N. Keidan.
Jewish Chronicle, 10 May 1912
DURHAM HEBREW CONGREGATION, SYNAGOGUE CHAMBERS, LABURNUM AVENUE.
WANTED suitable man to act as Shochet Reader, and able to teach children. Apply to Mr. P. Bergson, as above.
[Report provided by Steven Jaffe.]
Jewish Chronicle, 13 December 1912
Durham. A special Chanucah service was held on Sunday at the synagogue.The Rev.
M. D. Hershman conducted the service and delivered an address. Subsequently a
tea was provided for the children attending the religion classes. Mrs. S. Keidan
distributed the prizes. Master M. Phillips gained the first prize. Thanks were
accorded to Mrs. S. Keidan who suitably responded. A similar compliment was paid
to the Rev. M. D. Hershman.
[Report provided by Steven Jaffe.]
Jewish Chronicle, 4 August 1922
A TRIBUTE FROM THE DURHAM HEBREW CONGREGATION. Tbe news of the death of Alderman
J. Moser, J.P., of Bradford, was received by the Jewish Community of Durham with
deep regret. Although Durham has only a very small Jewish population, it was
greatly indebted to the deceased gentleman. He laid the foundation cf the
synagogue, giving a large donation. Later he opened the same synagogue, again
contributing towards the expenses fund. We cannot help but make known his
generosity and free-hearted help to anyone in need. God rest his soul in
eternal, peace - from Mr., M. ROBINSON, Hon. Secretary.
[Report provided by Steven Jaffe.]
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