Casgliadau Arlein

Oral history recording with Harry Cohen. One of a collection of interviews conducted by David Jacobs in order to gather information about the lives and traditions of Jews in Dowlais and Merthyr Tydfil. Part 1 of 2 (AV 6009/1, AV 6009/2).

Summary covering AV 6009/1 and AV 6009/2: 1. Born 1912. Family from Skud, near Kovno. 2. Description of Pontypridd 'Ghetto', c. 1900-1910. 3. Facets os Synagogue, Minister. 4. Community personalities and institutions in Pontypridd. 5. Characteristics of Welsh Jews. 6. Synagogue had a Mikveh (ritual bath). 7. Pontypridd market and shops. 8. Pesach.