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Recordiad sain / Audio recording: Benjamin Hamilton
Oral history recording with Benjamin Hamilton. 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 3 of 3 (AV 5957/1, AV 5958, AV 5959/1).
- Chanukah. Feast of Dedication. Light candles for 8 days. 2. Pesach (Passover). Symbolism - to lead the Jews to the promised Land. (Detailed description.) 3. 'Remember the Sabbath Day.' 4. Marriage. Jewish dance. The ceremony. 5. Divorce. Very rarely among the Jewish people in Merthyr. 6. Death and burial customs. Chevra Kadisha (Holy Brotherhood Society) - active during the time of death. 7. Development of the Merthyr Jewish community. The relation between Jews and non-Jews. 8. 1910. Anti Jewish Riots. Very little influence on the Merthyr community. 9. Jewish pawnbrokers. Numerous because Jews not allowed to buy land. 10. Jews working in the steelworks and coalmines. 11. BH's brother a doctor. His education. 12. BH's work as a lawyer.
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AV 5959/1
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Hamilton, Benjamin
Jacobs, David
Dyddiad: 05/11/1978 –
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digidol | born digital
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