Windhoek Synagogue Explained

Windhoek Synagogue
Religious Affiliation:Orthodox Judaism
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Organisational Status:Synagogue
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Functional Status:Active
Location:48 Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Windhoek
Country:Namibia
Map Type:Namibia
Map Size:250
Map Relief:1
Coordinates:-22.5661°N 17.0813°W
Founded By:Rabbi I. L. Landau
Year Completed:1924
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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.

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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  1. News: Windhoek synagogue might shut down . The Namibian . 4 November 2015 . 3.
  2. Web site: New Page 1 . 2021-12-07 . www.africanjewishcongress.com.
  3. News: Teller, Neville . The Jews of Namibia . . 26 January 2021 . 10 September 2024.

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