Umhlanga Jewish Centre
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LeadershipRabbi Gilad Friedman
| Umhlanga Jewish Centre | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Modern Orthodox Judaism |
| Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership | Rabbi Gilad Friedman |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 81 Campbell Dr, Izinga Ridge, Blackburn, 4319, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Established | 2014 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 2014 |
Umhlanga Jewish Centre (UJC) is a Modern Orthodox synagogue, Jewish Day School and Jewish Community Centre, situated in uMhlanga, an area north of Durban.
The centre is situated on the new 20,000-square-metre fenced security estate, Izinga and also includes an auditorium, Kollel, function hall, mikveh and kosher kitchen. The synagogue seats up to 350 worshipers.[1]
On 17 June 2014, the centre was officially opened with a foundation-stone ceremony attended by South Africa's Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein.[2]
