Jewish.

The Jews in Christchurch held their first meeting about twenty years ago, when it was decided to form a congregation, Mr. L. E. Nathan being chosen president, and Mr. J. M. Harris treasurer. Subscription lists were opened to defray the cost of building a synagogue, and were liberally supported by both Jews and Christians, the result being the erection of a synagogue about seventeen years ago on the site of the present building in Gloucester-street. About seven years ago that building was found to be too small, and the present handsome stone one was erected, at a cost of £2500. The Rev. I. Zachariah is the present clergyman, and has been so for fifteen years. The congregation numbers about forty. Mr. D. Caro and Mr. Charles Louisson are the present officers of the congregation.