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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.

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

2024 Price List

Member Fees

Lady MembershipR 4102
Gent MembershipR 4518
Couple MembershipR 7951
Lady AssociateR 1381
Gent AssociateR 1381
Couple AssociateR 1800

Ladies Seat Rental

Front RowR 1191
Second RowR 894
Third RowR 595
Fourth RowR 477
Fifth RowR 239
Sixth RowR 120

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 4764
Second RowR 4168
Third RowR 3572
Fourth RowR 2680
Fifth RowR 2085
Sixth RowR 1786
Seventh RowR 1489

Blocks B & F

First RowR 4168
Second RowR 3572
Third RowR 2680
Fourth RowR 2085
Fifth RowR 1786
Sixth RowR 1489
Seventh RowR 1191

Blocks C & G

First RowR 3572
Second RowR 2680
Third RowR 2085
Fourth RowR 1786
Fifth RowR 1489
Sixth RowR 1191
Seventh RowR 1191

Block J

First RowR 3572
Second RowR 3275
Third RowR 2978
Fourth RowR 2680
Fifth RowR 2382
Sixth RowR 2085
Seventh & Eighth RowR 1786
Ninth & Tenth RowR 1489
Alongside BimahR 894

Block K

All RowsR 536

Blocks D & H

All RowsR 894

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: