Windhoek Synagogue Explained

The Windhoek Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish Synagogue 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.

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.

Another synagogue existed in Keetmanshoop from 1927 and 1973.

See also

• History of the Jews in Namibia

Bibliography

• Windhoek Hebrew Congregation (Hrsg.): Jewish Life in South West Africa, Namibia – A History. Windhoek 2014, ISBN 978-99945-78-94-8.

External links

• Fotos der Synagoge (englisch)
• Geschichte und Zeichnungen der Synagoge (englisch)

References

1. Windhoek synagogue might shut down. The Namibian, 4. November 2015, S. 3
2. Web site: New Page 1. 2021-12-07. www.africanjewishcongress.com.

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