Doornfontein Synagogue

Doornfontein Synagogue
Postcard of the synagogue, dated in 1905
Religion
AffiliationOrthodox Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSynagogue
StatusActive
Location
Location120 Siemert Road, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng
CountrySouth Africa
Doornfontein Synagogue is located in Greater Johannesburg
Doornfontein Synagogue
Location of the synagogue in Greater Johannesburg
Geographic coordinates26°11′39″S 28°03′30″E / 26.194035755764038°S 28.058213272790876°E / -26.194035755764038; 28.058213272790876
Architecture
Architect(s)Morrie Jacob Harris
TypeSynagogue architecture
StyleEclectic
Date establishedc. 1880s (as a congregation)
Completed1906
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.

  1. ^ "Doornfontein Pt.1 (Lion's Shul & Bettelheim Mansion)". Johannesburg 1912 - Suburb by suburb research. 27 April 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2019.