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History of the Jews in Jersey
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The history of the Jews in Jersey dates back to at least the 1790s.[3] There was a community in Jersey from the 1840s. The Jersey Old Hebrew Congregation was founded in 1843 and closed around 1870.[4]
Not to be confused with History of the Jews in New Jersey.
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![]() Satellite photo of the Channel Islands in 2018 | |
![]() Location of the Channel Islands | |
Geography | |
Location | Western Europe |
Coordinates | 49°26′N 2°19′W |
Adjacent to | English Channel |
Total islands | 7 inhabited |
Major islands | Jersey and Guernsey |
Area | 198 km2 (76 sq mi) |
Highest point | Les Platons |
Administration | |
Capital and largest settlement | Saint Peter Port, Guernsey |
Area covered | 78 km2 (30 sq mi; 39.4%) |
Capital and largest settlement | Saint Helier, Jersey |
Area covered | 118 km2 (46 sq mi; 59.6%) |
Demographics | |
Demonym | Channel Islander |
Population | 171,916[1][2] (2021) |
Pop. density | 844.6/km2 (2187.5/sq mi) |
Additional information | |
Time zone | |
• Summer (DST) |
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As of 2015 there were about 85 Jews living in Jersey, although the number was thought to be shrinking.[5] In 2021, the island’s Synagogue experienced significant growth in its membership, following the arrival of several new Jewish families.