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The Cape Town Hebrew Congregation was founded in 1841 making it the oldest Congregation in South Africa and one of the oldest in the Southern hemisphere. It is regarded as the Mother Synagogue of South Africa and is a centre for community events and celebrations.
Latest Blogs
Friday Night Live #39 'Carvo & Croissant…
Bring your family and friends on February 3rd at 6.15pm for the incredible Friday Night Live experience.
Read moreGardens Shul Concert @ Artscape
Join us for this musical extravaganza at the Artscape Theatre on March 11 @ 6pm. Bookings at Computicket
Read moreOpening of Beck entrance
The official opening of the Graham & Rhona Beck entrance of the Gardens Shul took place on Sunday January 15 at 4pm.
Read moreFond Farewell
We extend a bittersweet farewell to our dear friend and Past President of the Shul Julian Martinson who is emigrating to the US to be with his children.
Read morePics of Friday Night Live #38
Hundreds attended last weeks Friday Night Live with guest Rabbi Yossy Goldman. We managed to snap a few pics before Shabbat.
Read moreAnnual 'New Years' walk
The annual 'New Years' walk was a four hour hike through some of Cape Towns most glorious trails. Click 'read more' for story and pics.
Read moreFriday Night Live #38
Here is the flyer for the upcoming Friday Night Live 'Ponchos & Nachos' on January 6.
Read moreChanukah Sunset Cruise Pictures!
Here are some pictures from the awesome Chanukah Sunset Cruise on Wednesday!
Read moreDay of Reconciliation Interfaith Pilgrim…
South Africa's annual Day of Reconciliation held on December 16 was marked at the Gardens Synagogue with an Interfaith Pilgrimage together with the St. George's Cathedral and Palm Street Mosque.
Read moreSpecial Features
Watch the 'Whats Up?!' FNL clip!
Special thanks to all the members of the Gardens Shul who featured in the What's up video! http://www.youtube.com/gardensshul
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Service Times
SHACHARIT
08h00 Sunday
07h00 Monday, Thursday, Rosh Chodesh
07h15 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
MINCHA MA'ARIV
18h15 Sunday to Friday
EREV SHABBAT
Mincha - Ma'ariv:
18h15 Sermon & Full Choral
SHABBAT
Shacharit: 08h30 (Sermon & Choral)
09h15 Torah Reading
Mincha / Seuda Shlishit / Shiur / Ma'ariv / Havdalah: As advertised
CHILDRENS SERVICES
Every Friday 18h15 in Albow Centre
Every Shabbat Morning 10h15 - 11h15 in Albow Centre
Upcoming Events
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28 JanShabbat Shiur with Rabbi Feldman 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Following the Shabbat Brocha. Every week on a different topic
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31 Jan
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31 JanTalmud Shiur for men with Rabbi Feldman 07:45 PM to 08:45 PM
Text based Talmud Shiur for beginners. Currently studying Tractate Megillah.
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02 FebTLC - Thursday Ladies Class with Rabbi Feldman 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Enjoy relevant discussions on a variety of Jewish topics
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03 FebWeekly Parsha Shiur with Rabbi Feldman 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM
Prepare for Shabbat with a lively and informative discussion on the weekly Torah portion immediately following the Shacharit services.
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03 FebFriday Night Live #39 'Carvo & Croissants' 06:15 PM to 07:15 PM
Bring your family and friends for the incredible FNL experience. 'Carvo & Croissants' is on the menu and great prizes for teen and kids services!
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04 FebShabbat Shiur with Rabbi Feldman 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Following the Shabbat Brocha. Every week on a different topic
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07 Feb
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07 FebTalmud Shiur for men with Rabbi Feldman 07:45 PM to 08:45 PM
Text based Talmud Shiur for beginners. Currently studying Tractate Megillah.
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09 FebTLC - Thursday Ladies Class with Rabbi Feldman 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Enjoy relevant discussions on a variety of Jewish topics
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10 FebWeekly Parsha Shiur with Rabbi Feldman 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM
Prepare for Shabbat with a lively and informative discussion on the weekly Torah portion immediately following the Shacharit services.
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11 FebShabbat Shiur with Rabbi Feldman 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Following the Shabbat Brocha. Every week on a different topic
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14 Feb
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14 FebTalmud Shiur for men with Rabbi Feldman 07:45 PM to 08:45 PM
Text based Talmud Shiur for beginners. Currently studying Tractate Megillah.
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16 FebTLC - Thursday Ladies Class with Rabbi Feldman 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Enjoy relevant discussions on a variety of Jewish topics
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17 FebWeekly Parsha Shiur with Rabbi Feldman 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM
Prepare for Shabbat with a lively and informative discussion on the weekly Torah portion immediately following the Shacharit services.
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18 FebShabbat Shiur with Rabbi Feldman 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Following the Shabbat Brocha. Every week on a different topic
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21 Feb
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21 FebTalmud Shiur for men with Rabbi Feldman 07:45 PM to 08:45 PM
Text based Talmud Shiur for beginners. Currently studying Tractate Megillah.
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23 FebTLC - Thursday Ladies Class with Rabbi Feldman 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Enjoy relevant discussions on a variety of Jewish topics
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24 FebWeekly Parsha Shiur with Rabbi Feldman 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM
Prepare for Shabbat with a lively and informative discussion on the weekly Torah portion immediately following the Shacharit services.
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25 FebShabbat Shiur with Rabbi Feldman 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Following the Shabbat Brocha. Every week on a different topic
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28 Feb
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28 FebTalmud Shiur for men with Rabbi Feldman 07:45 PM to 08:45 PM
Text based Talmud Shiur for beginners. Currently studying Tractate Megillah.
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01 MarTLC - Thursday Ladies Class with Rabbi Feldman 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Enjoy relevant discussions on a variety of Jewish topics