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Jewish Tales of Wales
Thursday, October 15
USA 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET
UK 8:00 pm / France 9:00 pm / Israel 10:00 pm
The talk will last approximately 90 minutes
About this talk
This talk explores the history of Jews in Wales, starting in Roman times and tracing Jewish connections over the centuries, including the medieval and early modern periods when Jews were few in number but played an outsized role in the Welsh imagination. The first modern communities emerged in the 18th century, and further congregations sprang up over the 19th and 20th centuries. Over time, communities grew, influenced by waves of immigrants, particularly from Poland and Lithuania. At its height, between the wars, Wales' Jewish population was at its peak, but in the decades since, it has gradually declined. This talk will cover the communities in Cardiff, Swansea and smaller towns, highlighting notable individuals and the history of Jews in Wales, warts and all.
About Nathan
Nathan Abrams is a professor at Bangor University in Wales. Since arriving there in 2006, he has learned Welsh and been busy uncovering the hidden Jewish history of Wales, which stretches back some 2,000 years. Over the past two decades, he has been involved in various initiatives to rejuvenate Bangor's Jewish community and raise awareness of the hidden history of Jews in North Wales, out of which this talk arises. He has written about Welsh Jewish history for magazines and newspapers, created maps and exhibitions, and led walking tours, all of which have won various awards. He is the author of the recent book, Jews in the Welsh Imagination: Medieval Times to the Present.
RECORDING INFORMATION
This talk will be recorded and shared with registrants the day after.
It will be available for 3 days, and 7 days for members.
You will be asked to select one of these options:
General admission - $18
Supported admission - $9
Sponsor this talk - $36
With your contribution, you will also be donating to The Jewish History Association of Wales.
