Doornfontein Synagogue | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | 120 Siemert Road, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng |
Country | South Africa |
Location of the synagogue in Greater Johannesburg | |
Geographic coordinates | 26°11′39″S 28°03′30″E / 26.194035755764038°S 28.058213272790876°E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Morrie Jacob Harris |
Type | Synagogue architecture |
Style | Eclectic |
Date established | c. 1880s (as a congregation) |
Completed | 1906 |
Construction cost | £4,000 |
The Doornfontein Synagogue or Lions Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 120 Siemert Road, New Doornfontein, in Greater Johannesburg, in the region of Gauteng, South Africa. It is the oldest synagogue in use in South Africa.[1] The synagogue is located two blocks from Ellis Park Stadium.