History of the Jews in Namibia

Namibian Jews

Namibiese Jode Namibische Juden
Location of Namibia in Africa
Total population
100[1]
Regions with significant populations
Namibia
Languages
English, Afrikaans, German, Yiddish, Hebrew
Religion
Judaism
Related ethnic groups
South African Jews

The history of the Jews in Namibia spans a little over 150 years.^[1] Non-existent in Namibia before the 19th century, Jews played an important if minor role in the history of Namibia since that point in time, despite the fact that their population was always small.^[1] The most famous Namibian Jew was "businessman, philanthropist and Jewish communal leader" Harold Pupkewitz (1915–2012).^[1][2]

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} "Namibia: Virtual Jewish History Tour". Jewishvirtuallibrary.org. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
2. ↑ "OBITUARY - End of an era as Namibia mourns death of larger-than-life businessman and Jewish leader". World Jewish Congress. Retrieved 1 August 2013.