| Cape Town Hebrew Congregation | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Rite | Ashkenazi |
| Leadership | Osher Feldman (Senior Rabbi) Choni Goldman (Cantor) |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°55′47″S 18°25′00″E / 33.929769°S 18.41663°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Synagogue |
| Completed | 1905 |
The Gardens Shul, formally, the Cape Town Hebrew Congregation (CTHC) is a Modern Orthodox synagogue located in the Company Gardens, in the Gardens neighborhood of Cape Town. It has the oldest Jewish congregation in South Africa, dating to 1841.[1] The congregation, known as "The Mother Synagogue of South Africa," possesses two historic structures, the 1863 synagogue known as the Old Shul and the 1905 synagogue. The South African Jewish Museum, located in its grounds, also occupies the Old Shul and is responsible for its upkeep.[1][2] The 1905 building is an example of Edwardian architecture and has been called "one of the most magnificent synagogues in the world."[1]
- ^ a b c Cape Town’s Jewish History on Display Forward. 29 April 2013
- ^ US government funds restoration of SA’s oldest shul South African Jewish Report. 1 June 2023