Beit Emanuel Progressive Synagogue, Johannesburg

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Beit Emanuel Progressive Synagogue is a progressive synagogue located in Parktown, Johannesburg. The synagogue was established in 1954 and is one of the largest progressive Jewish congregations in South Africa. Israeli-born, Rabbi Sa'ar Shaked has been Beit Emanuel's congregational rabbi since 2013. It is an affiliate of the South African Union for Progressive Judaism, which is part of the World Union for Progressive Judaism. Congregational rabbi, Shaked is currently involved in efforts to establish a Rabbinic Academy and Higher Education Institution in Gauteng. ()

Coordinates: 26°10'8"S, 28°2'42"E

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Johannesburg Inner City (Killarney)Johannesburg South Africa

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Beit Emanuel Progressive Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Johannesburg Zoo, Zoo Lake, South African National Museum of Military History, Anglo-Boer War Memorial.

0.5 miW
City zoo with a white lion program
Johannesburg Zoo, Johannesburg
13 min walk • Johannesburg Zoo is an oasis of wildlife nestled in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 1904, this 55-hectare (136-acre) zoological garden is home to a wide array of animals from around the world and is a popular destination for both locals...
1.3 miNW
Natural attraction, Park, Lake
Zoo Lake, Johannesburg
32 min walk • Zoo Lake is a popular urban park situated in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa. This serene lake is surrounded by lush greenery and is a favorite recreational spot for both locals and tourists. Established alongside the Johannesburg Zoo, from which it derives its...
0.4 miNW
Museum, Military museum, History museum
South African National Museum of Military History, Johannesburg
12 min walk • The South African National Museum of Military History stands as a testament to the country's complex and often turbulent military past. Located in Johannesburg, this museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting South Africa's military history, from its pre-colonial...
0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
Anglo-Boer War Memorial, Johannesburg
11 min walk • The Anglo-Boer War Memorial was originally called the Rand Regiments Memorial and dedicated to the men of the Witwatersrand who joined as British soldiers in the Rand Regiments and who had lost their lives during the Second Boer War. The memorial is now next door to the South African National Museum of Military History.
~1800 ftE
Park
Killarney, Johannesburg
9 min walk • Killarney is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. A relatively wealthy area, located west of the M1 freeway, Killarney is a densely built-up area, and it has numerous apartment blocks, as well as a large shopping mall, Killarney Mall.
0.7 miSE
Park
The Wilds, Johannesburg
18 min walk • The Wilds is an inner city park in the suburb of Houghton, in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa. The park consists of 16 hectares of indigenous vegetation on the sides of two rocky koppies or hills with views of the city of Johannesburg and its suburbs.
~810 ftSW
Botanical garden, Park
Brenthurst Gardens, Johannesburg
4 min walk • Brenthurst Gardens is a 45-acre private garden in Johannesburg, South Africa attached to Brenthurst Estate, the residence of the Oppenheimer family, led by Nicky Oppenheimer.
1.7 miSE
Tower
Yeoville Water Tower, Johannesburg
44 min walk • The Yeoville Water Tower is located in Harley and Percy Streets, Yeoville, near the fountain of Doornfontein; it was built in 1914 by the Sivewright's Johannesburg Waterworks, Estate and Exploration company. It was constructed with a reservoir to supply piped water to Johannesburg.
0.7 miSW
Temple
Johannesburg South Africa Temple, Johannesburg
19 min walk • The Johannesburg South Africa Temple is the 36th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
0.6 miNE
Synagogue
Oxford Shul
15 min walk • The Oxford Shul is situated in Riviera, Johannesburg, near the suburbs of Saxonwold, Houghton and Killarney. It has been in existence for over 70 years. The Synagogue provides regular services, morning and evening. It is a venue used for marriages, Bar-Mitzvahs and other life cycle ceremonies.
0.9 miS
26°10'54"S • 28°2'37"E
National Children's Theatre, Johannesburg
23 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beit Emanuel Progressive Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Brenthurst Gardens, Johannesburg (4 min walk), Killarney, Johannesburg (9 min walk), Anglo-Boer War Memorial, Johannesburg (11 min walk), South African National Museum of Military History, Johannesburg (12 min walk).

How to get to Beit Emanuel Progressive Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beit Emanuel Progressive Synagogue:

Bus

J1-7 • Lines: J1 (18 min walk)
5 jubilee road parktown • Lines: J1 (19 min walk)