A number of years ago Llandudno and Colwyn Bay Hebrew Congregations merged, with Llandudno becoming the focus.
The local Llandudno community is very small, but still runs the shul.
A number of years ago the community made an arrangement with a group of Chabad trustees to run the apartments above the shul as a Chabad retreat, so as to encourage a regular minyan.
CHABAD RETREAT CENTRE
During the summer Llandudno is a popular destination for Chareidi and Hassidim, with various activities and popup kosher shops servicing religious visitors. Exactly what is available from month to month and year to year varies considerably.
To enquire or book a stay at the Retreat Centre ring 0161 792 2177 and leave a message.
Rabbi Wise also runs a Mother & Baby home. This provides a place of calm and support for mothers in the six week period after giving birth. (Leave a message on the Chabad number above for contact details)
Shacharit, Shabbat & other Services
There are frequently Shabbat Minyanim during the summer - varying at other times during the year.
Services are primarily conducted by visiting Lubavitch.
Check the noticeboard outside the Shul to find out week by week if there is a Minyan.
In the summer holidays there is a minyan daily
(Approx from Tisha B'av untilRosh Chodesh of Elul).
Address: 28 Church Walks, Llandudno LL30 2HL
Llandudno is a seaside resort, with a population of about 20,000, on the coast of North Wales.
Current Status: Active
Date Founded: 1905
Ritual: Ashkenazi Orthodox
Llandudno’s popularity with Jews is nothing new: Nathan Abrams
As early as Victorian times, the commercial opportunities afforded by Llandudno’s emergence as a holiday resort attracted many Jewish merchants. Over the years, the Jewish community played a huge part in the development of the town, its economy, its culture, its political life and even its sporting achievements.
Families such as the Wartskis, Lazars, Croops, Gubays and Blairmans became local fixtures and their shops well known as they served the local community. While these shops and their owners have long gone, traces of their presence remain. If you look closely... CONTINUE READING on JewTh!nk
In 2010 Conwy Council established the first Jewish cemetery in North Wales.
There have been substantial Jewish communities established over the last 100 years in North Wales, with synagogues in Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Bangor and Caernarfon, but surprisingly there was no burial ground anywhere in the area. The only remaining synagogue in North Wales is now in Llandudno (est. 1946), close to Llanrhos cemetery.
The burial section at Llanrhos is run on liberal Judaism lines, with arrangements left up to the bereaved family to decide how they wish to hold the funeral and mourn afterwards.
The Council will prepare graves at the request of the family and can be for up to three burials.
For more information or to discuss your requirements contact Conwy Council 01492 577730, email erf@conwy.gov.uk
Will you have services on Erev Rosh Hashana in 2026? We’ll be staying nearby.
Is there an active mikvah for men on the days between 14th August – 21 August 25
Please if possible get an urgent answer
Suggest you contact Kosher Deli – kosher deli.co.uk
Is there any kosher delivery service to Llandudno from either Liverpool or Manchester?
Hi, I am a local girl (not from Llandudno but this is the nearest synagogue to me) and have wanted to convert to Judaism since I was 14 or maybe even younger, I am 18 and I got told by LBD to wait until I am 21-22 and have finished university, but is this synagogue active so that I can attend and meet people, is there anyone that I can email about this, please? I have studied Judaism a lot over the years and spoken to a lot of people. Thank you.
Is there anything going on in the neighborhood this august? davening? shopping kosher?
Will you have services this year on Yom Kippur on September 24 and 25? I may be in Wales at that time.
בס”ד
Shalom
Do you by any chance have accommodation for the weekend [Shabbat] of the 19th of November coming for 2 families : 2 adults and a family with 4 children aged between 2 – 10
Happy to assist in shul activities. [ 2 Leviim]
Are there any specific regulations regarding Covid? Myself and my wife are fully
vaccinated [ Israel]. Our son and d- in – law are vaccinated UK , all Covid recovered from 6 months ago
Sincerely
hi good afternoon
would like to find out if there will be available in august to buy basic kosher food like milk and bread .and if it will be opprete a restarant to eat or take away
many thanks
Message for Merfyn Jones (posted Sep 19 regarding a bag found in Anglesey):
Do you still have the bag?
Although not mine, I may be able to publicise it, or at least arrange for collection, as you say the books inside may not be things to be disposed of.
You can call or text me 07407 612049
Mark Bergman
Are there any services or events week commencing 22nd September
Hello, a person of your faith left a backpack on the town green at Beaumaris ,Anglesey the day before we held our food festival. We would like to return it to him in case some of the books inside are of value.
There is no visible sign of a name or address, but should anyone wish, they can pick it up from our shop in Beaumaris, or if you can give me an address, I would be happy to drop it off when passing.
Best,
Merfyn Jones
Yes, will be services.
Normal times: weekday 8.00 + 9.15am in the morning, evening changes each week probably 8.15pm when you come. Check noticeboard outside to confirm.
Unlikely to be meals anywere.
Did hear of a proposed kosher shop this year in Deganwy, don’t remember details.
We would like to stay in the area from August 18-25, but would like to know whether there will be daily services during this time as my husband is saying kaddish. Will any meals be available, particularly over Shabbos?
There used to be a painting, of Janucz Korshak and the orphaned children he refused to abandon when they, the children, were deported to concentration camp and Korshak, who had been released, insisted upon going with them. The painting hung in the vestibule at the Colwyn Bay Shul. Does anyone know the whereabouts of that painting?
Sefton Gate Hotel run by Jack and Bessie Morris. I stayed there in the 1950s.
Was it Berrys hotel?
I don’t think the hotel mentioned is the right one. Probably a smaller b&b.
Bernard Croop mentions the Sefton Gate Hotel in his memoir on Jewish Gen https://www.jewishgen.org/jcr-uk/community/llandudno/reminiscence-Bernard_Croop.htm
I would like to find out the name of a kosher hotel that was on the beachfront of Llandudno in 1946. My parents spent their honeymoon there. I will be visiting in mid May this year and would love to visit the old hotel if possible
i am trying to contact john berland who lives in llandidno i wondered if you could be of some help ?
Will there be Shul services this weekend? 10th/11th June
At what times.
I’m sure there will be a minyan. Phone Mrs weinberg in Manchester (see main article – 0161 792 2177) to see who is at the retreat for shevuos. Email me for more info if you need
We are looking for a minjan for shabbes and Shevuois 2016, we are six men, does Jewish people live in Llandudno or the minjan is made up of holiday makers. Please let me know.
Does anyone know if there is going to be a Seder service or anything for Pesach?
Hi
We are planning a trip to North Wales in July 2016, and were wondering if there is a shull and kosher food available in Llandudno.
We are English born Israelis in our late 60’s.
Appreciate any advise.
Regards
Stephen Graham
Hi I am part of the Leeds Jewish community and recently visited Llandudno and the chabad centre. Please keep me updated with news. Many thanks.
Hi, Are you able to give me a contact for someone I can speak to please? I’m currently organising a inter-faith discussion and would love to have someone from your congregation.
Many Thanks
Rob
Recently visited an elderly lady of Jewish religeon, who would benefit from support/befriending. Do you offer any services for the elderly. Many thanks Andrea
We were wondering who to get in contact if you would be interested in buying our large property many thanks
Hi, we will be visiting Llandudno on the weekend of 21-23 August. Please advise service times for Shabbos.Do you arrange Shabbos meals? If so, please let us know how we can book. Many thanks, Robyn
Hi
I’m looking for my mams dad who from what we believe now lives in Toronto.
His name is Norman Schwarts he was based in Colwyn Bay just before the date day in Normandy.
After that he went back to Toronto to live. I have a picture and what we think his army number.
If you can help we would be grateful.
Are there minyanim from 12-15 February?
Thank you very much
Liverpool and Manchester are you closest kosher shops. Apart from that you can order online and get delivery in the post from stores such as Titanics.
Hi,
I’m jewish who’s eating only kosher food and would like to know if there are stores around me, or what is the closest place to where I’m staying (ll520sy) where i can find kosherfood/store.if at all.
Thank you,
Ofer
I am a rabbi,chazan and Baal Kriah in the Sydney Jewish Community. I hope to be coming with my wife to Llandudno in July/Aug to be near my daughter who will, please G-D, be staying in the Jewish Mother and Baby Home there.
I remember years ago staying in the shul house and paying a nominal rent – 20 pounds a week I think – in exchange for conducting services.
Would be happy to so so again.
Please contact
RABBI CHAIM INGRAM
judaim@bigpond.net.au
Hi! I will be accompanying a group of (70) girls from Stamford Hill London to Llandudno for a weekend on Shabbos Parshas Toldos (2nd November)and was wondering if anybody would be available to make Havdolo for us on Motzoeh Shabbos? we will be staying at Plasgogarth which I believe is not far from you.Thank you Mrs Weber
I am currently doing a project which I am researching the difficulties of carrying out the Jewish beliefs within Wales. I am hoping you are able to help me find more information about worshiping the religion when living in a non jewish community. I woulg like to know if this synagogue in LLandudno is currently holding services on a daily basis and if yes then how many Jews would attend? I would be very grateful if you are able to reply, thankyou.
Joe, you need to phone the number, quoted in the info above, for details of current miyan times
Hi can you please email me about all minyan in in the next month?
is there a minyan on friday night and shabbat….who can i phone to check the times ?
Please could you advise the times of service on Saturday 15th June as we are staying for the weekend in Llandudno and my husband is saying Kaddish for his parents. Many thanks.