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The Cape Town Hebrew Congregation, Gardens Shul, is South Africa’s oldest Jewish Congregation founded in 1841. Its historic and magnificent Great Synagogue sanctuary serves as the heartbeat of a vibrant, warm, and welcoming traditional Orthodox community. The services are led by a world-class team of Rabbi, Rebbetzin, Chazzan, and Choir. The Gardens Shul offers daily morning and evening services with a full choral service on Shabbat and Festivals. To pray at the Gardens Shul is to enjoy a unique and inspiring Spiritual experience at the tip of Africa.

We would love you to join our family. To become a member please complete the application form by clicking below. 

Memberships & Seating

Couples Married in Shul:

1st Year Free

2nd Year - 50% of Fees

3rd Year - 75% of Fees

2025 Price List

Member Fees

Lady MembershipR 4289
Gent MembershipR 4727
Couple MembershipR 8315
Lady AssociateR 1450
Gent AssociateR 1450
Couple AssociateR 1890

Ladies Seat Rental

First RowR 1250
Second RowR 939
Third RowR 625
Fourth RowR 500
Fifth RowR 251
Sixth RowR 125

Security

CoupleR 650
SingleR 350
*These Amounts Include the Cheapest Seat and Security Per Annum

UOS

UOS Fee - Full FeesR 465
UOS Fee - Special FeesR 232.50

Gents Seat Rental

Blocks A & E

First RowR 5002
Second RowR 4376
Third RowR 3750
Fourth RowR 2814
Fifth RowR 2189
Sixth RowR 1875
Seventh RowR 1563

Blocks B & F

First RowR 4376
Second RowR 3750
Third RowR 2814
Fourth RowR 2189
Fifth RowR 1875
Sixth RowR 1563
Seventh RowR 1250

Blocks C & G

First RowR 3751
Second RowR 2814
Third RowR 2189
Fourth RowR 1875
Fifth RowR 1563
Sixth RowR 1250
Seventh RowR 1250

Block J

First RowR 3750
Second RowR 3429
Third RowR 3127
Fourth RowR 2814
Fifth RowR 2501
Sixth RowR 2189
Seventh & Eighth RowsR 1875
Ninth & Tenth RowsR 1563
Alongside BimahR 939

Block K

All RowsR 563

Blocks D & H

All RowsR 939

Membership Registration Form

    Primary Applicant
    1. KoheinLeviYisrael
    2. SingleMarriedDivorcedWidow/er
    Additional Applicants

    Details of Spouse

    1. KoheinLeviYisrael
    Child 1
    Child 2
    Child 3
    Couples section
    1. YesNo
    2. NB - A copy of your Ketubah must accompany this form.

      Ketubah Copy
    Singles section
    1. YesNo
    2. NB - A copy of your and your parents’ Ketubah must accompany this form.

      Parent's Ketubah
    Yahrzeit/ Haskaroth Details

    Please list names and dates of deceased relatives which will be kept in the records of the congregation.

    1. AMPM
    1. AMPM
    1. AMPM
    1. AMPM
    Getting to Know You Better - Optional

    Primary Applicant

    Spouse

    Do you know when your Hebrew birthday is? *If not, please fill in the time of birth and we will calculate it for you: