Great Park Synagogue
4.5
Orthodox
75 4th Street, Houghton, Johannesburg
Successor to the historic Great SynagogueConsecrated in 2000
BooKasher · South Africa
Johannesburg
Africa's largest and most established Jewish community, centered on the Glenhazel and Norwood neighborhoods - a kosher supermarket, dozens of restaurants and synagogues, and a gateway to safari
- 8 kosher restaurants
- 2 synagogues
- 2 Chabad houses
- 2 mikvehs
Pick a day on your trip — we'll show candle-lighting, havdalah, parsha and daily times for that week
Candle lighting
17:38
2026-09-04
Havdalah
18:39
2026-09-05
This week's Torah portion
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech
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Coming up: Rosh HashanaStarts Sep 11 17:41 · Ends Sep 13 18:42
Our guide
Our recommendations
- Base yourself around the Glenhazel and Norwood neighborhoods, home to the kosher supermarket, dozens of restaurants and synagogues.
- Check availability of Shabbat and holiday meals at the kosher restaurants or the local Chabad house at least a few days in advance.
Stay in the kosher area of Johannesburg
For Shabbat in Johannesburg, base yourself in or near Glenhazel / Norwood - Chabad House of Johannesburg (Chabad house listed on the site) is within walking distance from there, along with the other kosher listings for the city.
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Michelos Pizzeria
4.4
Chalav Yisrael - Johannesburg Beth Din
Dairy pizzeria · R R
17 Northfield Ave, Glenhazel, Johannesburg
RTG
4.2
Mehadrin Commission (Chabad)
Burgers & hotdogs - meat · R R
80 Grant Ave, Norwood, Johannesburg
Mi Vami
4.1
Mehadrin Commission
Meat · R R
Above KosherWorld, Glenhazel, Johannesburg
Chop N Wok
4.3
Mehadrin Commission
Chinese-Asian & sushi · R R
Above KosherWorld, Glenhazel, Johannesburg
Nando's Savoy Estate
Under Johannesburg Beth Din supervision
Meat - peri-peri chicken · £
27 Aintree Ave, Savoy Estate, Johannesburg
Franjelica's
Under Johannesburg Beth Din supervision
Dairy and pareve · ££
5 Long Avenue, Glenhazel, Johannesburg
JoziBlue
Under Johannesburg Beth Din supervision
Dairy - coffee shop · £
9 Northfield Ave, Glenhazel, Johannesburg
Next Door
Under Johannesburg Beth Din supervision
Dairy · ££
80 Grant Avenue, Norwood, Johannesburg
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Common questions about Johannesburg
- Where to eat kosher in Johannesburg?
- We list 8 kosher restaurants in Johannesburg, with supervision, address and directions.
- Where to pray in Johannesburg?
- There are 2 synagogues and 2 Chabad houses in Johannesburg, with addresses and prayer times when available.
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Johannesburg?
- Hotels and apartments in Johannesburg, with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
- When is candle lighting in Johannesburg?
- Candle lighting and Havdalah in Johannesburg are calculated for the destination and updated every week.