Namibiese Jode Namibische Juden | |
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| Total population | |
| 100[1] | |
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 Namibia | |
| Languages | |
| English, Afrikaans, German, Yiddish, Hebrew | |
| Religion | |
| Judaism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| South African Jews |
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The history of the Jews in Namibia (formerly South West Africa and before that German South West Africa) goes back a little more than one and a half centuries. Non-existent in Namibia before the 19th century, Jews played an important if minor role in the history of Namibia since that point in time, despite their continuous small population.[1] The most famous Namibian Jew was "businessman, philanthropist and Jewish communal leader" Harold Pupkewitz (1915–2012).[2]
- ^ a b "Namibia: Virtual Jewish History Tour". Jewishvirtuallibrary.org. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
- ^ "OBITUARY - End of an era as Namibia mourns death of larger-than-life businessman and Jewish leader". World Jewish Congress. Retrieved 1 August 2013.