Gardens Shul, Modern Orthodox synagogue in Gardens district, Cape Town, South Africa.
The Gardens Shul synagogue combines Edwardian architectural elements with traditional Jewish features in a large building that accommodates 1500 worshippers.
The synagogue, completed in 1905, emerged from the Cape Town Hebrew Congregation established in 1841, making it the oldest Jewish congregation in South Africa.
The synagogue maintains Modern Orthodox Jewish practices while serving as a central gathering point for Cape Town's Jewish community through religious services and events.
Regular services take place daily, with additional programming during Shabbat and major Jewish holidays in the main sanctuary and auxiliary spaces.
The building stands near the Company Gardens, incorporating design elements inspired by biblical descriptions of Solomon's Temple into its architectural structure.
Location: City of Cape Town
Inception: 1905
GPS coordinates: -33.92977,18.41663
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:05
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