History of the Jews in Namibia

Namibian Jews
Namibiese Jode
Namibische Juden
Location of Namibia in Africa
Total population
100[1]
Regions with significant populations
 Namibia
Languages
English, Afrikaans, German, Yiddish, Hebrew
Religion
Judaism
Related ethnic groups
South African Jews

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]

  1. ^ a b "Namibia: Virtual Jewish History Tour". Jewishvirtuallibrary.org. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  2. ^ "OBITUARY - End of an era as Namibia mourns death of larger-than-life businessman and Jewish leader". World Jewish Congress. Retrieved 1 August 2013.