Windhoek Synagogue

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Windhoek Synagogue
Religion
Affiliation Orthodox Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organisational status Synagogue
StatusActive
Location
Location48 Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Windhoek
Country Namibia
Namibia relief location map.jpg
Red pog.svg
Location of the synagogue in Namibia
Geographic coordinates 22°33′58″S17°04′53″E / 22.5661°S 17.0813°E / -22.5661; 17.0813
Architecture
FounderRabbi I. L. Landau
Completed1924

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]

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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.

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References

  1. "Windhoek synagogue might shut down". The Namibian. November 4, 2015. p. 3.
  2. 1 2 "New Page 1". www.africanjewishcongress.com. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  3. Teller, Neville (January 26, 2021). "The Jews of Namibia". The Jerusalem Post . Retrieved September 10, 2024.

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