Pioneer's Memorial Synagogue, Raleigh Street, Port Elizabeth

Coordinates: -33.9589, 25.6134
Updated: 18 Apr 2019

Museum in a former synagogue featuring exhibits on Jewish life & History in Port Elizabeth. The Jewish Pioneers’ Memorial Museum is open to the Public between 10am and noon every Sunday, expect when it is a Jewish Holy Day. The Museum is Housed in the original Raleigh Street synagogue, which was used by the City’s Eastern European Jewish Community between 1912 and 1954. It features an interesting collection of Memorabilia, Ceremonial Items and Historical Photographic Displays such as a Bridal Gallery, a Jewish ex-Servicemen’s Memorial and much more. Admission is free. Donations are greatfully accepted.

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Pioneer's Memorial Synagogue, Raleigh Street, Port Elizabeth

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Last updated · 18 Apr 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, July 14). Pioneer's Memorial Synagogue, Raleigh Street, Port Elizabeth. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/nso/ref/P-0066135

South African History Online (2011) 'Pioneer's Memorial Synagogue, Raleigh Street, Port Elizabeth', South African History Online, 14 July. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/nso/ref/P-0066135 (Accessed: 23 July 2026).

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South African History Online. "Pioneer's Memorial Synagogue, Raleigh Street, Port Elizabeth." South African History Online. July 14, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/nso/ref/P-0066135.