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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
Rabbi Tatz 2013
The Gardens Shul hosted world renowned Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz for an intriguing lecture on medical ethics.
Read moreFriday Night Live #50
Join us for the much anticipated 50th edition of Friday Night Live!!!
Read moreThe 'Joint Venture' SEASON 2!
Join us for the incredible Shavuot 'Joint Venture' unity experience followed by all night learning!
Read moreTeen wins guitar!
Rabbi Feldman was at Herzlia Middle School to present Kayla Bagg with the brand new guitar she won at a recent Friday Night Live.
Read moreEmail - Friday 19 April 2013
Weekly Gardens Shmooze (Acharei-Mot, Kedoshim) & Communal Notices Attached
Read morePBC (Post Barmy Club) #3
Despite the cold and rain there was a great crowd for the third Post Barmy Club this past Wednesday morning.
Read moreEmail for Friday April 12 2013
Weekly Gardens Shmooze (Tazria-Metzorah) & Communal Notices attached
Read moreSAUJS Shiur at UCT
Rabbi Feldman gave a Shiur at the new 'lunch n learn' at the University of Cape Town organized by SAUJS.
Read moreEmail for Friday March 22 2013
Weekly Gardens Shmooze (Tzav - Shabbat Hagadol) & Communal Notices attached
Read morePost Barmy Club #2
The second Post Barmy Club was held this past week at the Gardens Shul.
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Email for Friday March 15 2013
Weekly Gardens Shmooze (Vayikra) & Communal Notices attached
Read moreENGAJE with Rabbi Goldman
A packed Nelson Mandela auditorium heard an enlightening lecture on Anti-Semitism by Rabbi Yossy Goldman, Senior minister and Rav of the Sydenham Shul in Johannesburg and one of South Africa’s...
Read moreFeatured Upcoming Events
PBC (Post Barmy Club) #4
Inspiring morning service followed by a Breakfast Shiur
Wednesday May 22 @ 7am
Phone office for details
Friday Night Live #50
The Gardens Golden Globes
Celebrating 50
with
'Single Malt & Smoked Salmon'
Friday May 24 @ 5.45pm
Special ceremony for couples married 50+ years
Performance by Herzlia Highlands Primary Choir
Videos
Recommended Links
Service Times
SHACHARIT
08h00 Sunday
07h00 Monday, Thursday, Rosh Chodesh
07h15 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
MINCHA MA'ARIV
17h45 Sunday to Friday
EREV SHABBAT & FESTIVALS
Mincha - Ma'ariv:
17h45 Sermon & Full Choral
SHABBAT
Shacharit: 08h30 (Sermon & Choral)
09h15 Torah Reading
Mincha / Seuda Shlishit / Shiur / Ma'ariv / Havdalah: As advertised
CHILDRENS SERVICES
Every Friday 18h00 in Albow Centre
Every Shabbat Morning 10h15 - 11h15 in Albow Centre
Upcoming Events
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22 MayPost Barmy Club #4 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM
Post Barmy Club followed by Breakfast and Shiur. Phone the office for more details
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23 MayTLC - 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 MayWeekly 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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24 MayFriday Night Live #50 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM
The Gardens Golden Globes, Celebrating 50 with 'Single Malt & Smoked Salmon'. Honoring couples married 50 + years, featuring Herzlia Highlands Choir, Special program & prizes for kids & teens
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25 MayShabbat 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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26 MayConsecration for the late Isadore Barron 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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28 May
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28 MayTalmud 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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30 MayTLC - 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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31 MayWeekly 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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01 JunShabbat 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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04 Jun
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04 JunTalmud 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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06 JunTLC - 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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07 JunWeekly 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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08 JunShabbat 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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11 Jun
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11 JunTalmud 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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13 JunTLC - 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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14 JunWeekly 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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15 JunShabbat 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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18 Jun
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18 JunTalmud 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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20 JunTLC - 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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21 JunWeekly 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.