Windhoek Synagogue

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
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

• Africa portal
• Judaism portal

• History of the Jews in Namibia
• List of synagogues in Africa