The Windhoek Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue, located in Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. It is the only active synagogue in the country and is owned and operated by the Windhoek Hebrew Congregation.[1][2] The synagogue was founded by Rabbi I. L. Landau in 1924.[2]
| Windhoek Synagogue | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 48 Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Windhoek |
| Country | Namibia |
  Location of the synagogue in Namibia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 22°33′58″S 17°04′53″E / 22.5661°S 17.0813°E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Rabbi I. L. Landau |
| Completed | 1924 |
In November 2015, the community announced plans to close and sell the synagogue, as none of the remaining members of the community viewed themselves as Orthodox Jews. Yet, in 2021, it was reported that the congregation was active.[3]
Another synagogue existed in Keetmanshoop from 1927 and 1973.
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Windhoek synagogue might shut down". The Namibian. November 4, 2015. p. 3.
- ^ a b "New Page 1". www.africanjewishcongress.com. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ Teller, Neville (January 26, 2021). "The Jews of Namibia". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
Bibliography
edit- Windhoek Hebrew Congregation (Hrsg.): Jewish Life in South West Africa, Namibia – A History. Windhoek 2014, ISBN 978-99945-78-94-8.
External links
edit- Fotos der Synagoge (englisch)
- Geschichte und Zeichnungen der Synagoge (englisch)
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