Cape Town Progressive Jewish Congregation (CTPJC)

The Cape Town Progressive Jewish Congregation (CTPJC), also known as Temple Israel, is the umbrella body of three Progressive Jewish congregations in Cape Town (Wynberg, Green Point and Milnerton). As three congregations combined they are the largest Progressive congregation in South Africa and the second largest Jewish congregation in Cape Town.[1] The congregation has over 3000 members and was first established in 1944.[2] The CTPJC is an affiliate of the South African Union for Progressive Judaism (SAUPJ), which is part of the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ).[3]

Cape Town Progressive Jewish Congregation
Religion
AffiliationProgressive Judaism
LeadershipRabbi Greg Alexander
Year consecrated1944
StatusActive
Location
LocationWynberg, Green Point and Milnerton
Architecture
TypeSynagogue
Website
www.templeisrael.co.za

History

The congregation was founded in Green Point in 1944 by founding rabbinic couple, Rabbi Dr David Sherman (z”l) and Bertha Sherman. Green Point adjoins Sea Point the main centre of Jewish life in Cape Town. In 1965, a second temple was opened in Wynberg to serve congregants in the Southern Suburbs. The most recent congregation was formed in 1998 in Milnerton.[4]

Leadership and organisation

The congregation is served by four rabbis;[5]

References

  1. Rabbi Greg Alexander Daily Maverick. Accessed on 7 December 2019
  2. Temple Israel turns 70 Temple Israel. Accessed on 7 December 2019
  3. Congregations South African Union for Progressive Judaism. Accessed on 6 December 2019
  4. History Temple Israel. Accessed on 7 December
  5. Our Rabbis Temple Israel. Accessed on 7 December 2019
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