Cape Jewish Chronicle

26/07/2024

Good Shabbos! 💙 Have a wonderful weekend!

(Image: Shabbat Shalom by Adele Steinberg)

26/07/2024

Grateful for our proudly Jewish and South African way of life,and our warm, vibrant community, reports on her experiences at the American Jewish Committees conference in Washington.

South African Jewish Board of Deputies
Cape SA Jewish Board of Deputies
AJC - American Jewish Committee

By Adrienne Jacobson I have just returned from the American Jewish Committees conference in Washington, where, together with National SAJBD Chair, Professor Karen Milner, and our Cape SAJBD Executive Director, Daniel […]

26/07/2024

New titles arrive weekly by Jewish authors or with Jewish themes – an extensive and eclectic mix of fiction and nonfiction at Cape Town's Jacob Gitlin Library!

Come and browse our collection. Exciting new titles arriving weekly by Jewish authors or with Jewish themes. An extensive and eclectic mix of fiction and nonfiction. Contact: [email protected] or phone […]

25/07/2024

A trailblazer in the medical administration field, Hannah-Reeve Sanders passed away during June at the age of 96.

Western Cape Government

A trailblazer in the medical administration field, Hannah-Reeve Sanders passed away during June at the age of 96. Described as “an exceptional role model for women in the health professions”, Dr […]

25/07/2024

Two awards were dedicated in memory of Major Dor Zimel z”l and Lieutenant Yaron Chitiz z”l at Telfed’s Annual Scholarship Ceremony.

“It will be tough for us but it doesn’t matter. You and I will change the world.” These words from iconic Israeli musician Arik Einstein z”l resonated at Telfed’s recent […]

25/07/2024

More about ORT Jet Cape Town's supportive business community: https://cjc.org.za/2024/07/01/take-your-business-to-new-heights/

Latest NewsOrganisations Take your business to new heights July 1, 2024 FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedin ORT Jet www.ortjetcapetown.org.za • Read the July 2024 issue – Click here to start reading.• To advertise in the Cape Jewish Chronicle and on this website – kindly contact Lynette Roodt on...

23/07/2024

In today’s world – with so much antisemitic hatred – it’s refreshing (and somewhat surprising) to hear about a person with a strong Jewish heritage being elected as President of a country outside of Israel… read on by clicking below. 👇

Claudia Sheinbaum

Did you know? In today’s world – with so much antisemitic hatred – it’s refreshing (and somewhat surprising) to hear about a person with a strong Jewish heritage being elected […]

23/07/2024

"…In times of crisis, the Jewish people act – we speak out, we volunteer, we give, we take action. And so, we felt a deep need to come to Israel, to see what was going on, to hug our brothers and sisters, to pick and plant, to witness, to uplift, to cry, to feel humbled and to become whole.” explains Momentum Community Leader Melissa Hack.

A group of 15 Capetonian women participated in the Momentum programme in during May, joining 135 peers from Panama, America, Toronto, Australia and Israel.

A group of Capetonian women participated in the Momentum programme in Israel during May, joining peers from around the world.

22/07/2024

The building collapse in the Southern Cape focused our minds on what could go wrong in the building industry. Here Michael Bargaim discusses liabilities arising out of accidents at work.

Bagraims - Labour Law Specialists Democratic Alliance

Legal Matters By MICHAEL BAGRAIM, Consultant at Bagraims Attorneys and leading member of the Democratic Alliance The building collapse in the Southern Cape has focused our minds somewhat on what […]

22/07/2024

Highlands House are working to give the Home a fresh coat of care!

Latest NewsOrganisations A fresh coat of care July 1, 2024 FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedin Highlands House www.highlandshouse.co.za | Tel: +27 21 461 1100 | [email protected] • Read the July 2024 issue – Click here to start reading.• To advertise in the Cape Jewish Chronicle and on thi...

22/07/2024

English novelist, Elisabeth (Liz) Gifford, made a surprise visit to the Jacob Gitlin Library recently!
Elisabeth Gifford

Book Talk English novelist, Elisabeth (Liz) Gifford, made a surprise visit to the Jacob Gitlin Library recently. Her book, The Good Doctor of Warsaw, is a popular one at the […]

21/07/2024

The hugely talented will be bringing his latest musical, Ver In Die Wêreld Kittie, to Cape Town during July and August. Cape Jewish Chronicle and The Cape Robyn report.

The hugely talented David Kramer will be bringing his latest musical, Ver In Die Wêreld Kittie, to Cape Town during July and August. The show “…is inspired by a true […]

21/07/2024

Temple Israel had a wonderful evening around their magnificent bonfire, drumming away the darkness with the Drum Café. Take a look at photos! 👆

After a delicious dinner of baked potatoes, members of all ages had a wonderful evening around our magnificent bonfire drumming away the darkness with the Drum Café. 

21/07/2024

Erin Dodo on embracing opportunities! Read about Erin’s amazing journey so far in this month’s column.

Voice of our Youth By Erin Dodo I didn’t go to a Jewish day school growing up, but I have found myself more immersed in Jewish life than I would have […]

20/07/2024

Cape SA Jewish Board of Deputies
Tentatively positive about the future!

Connect, Collaborate, Community By Daniel Bloch In the original Star Wars movie, we meet Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker. The forces of evil have spread their hatred to all the […]

19/07/2024

Good Shabbos Cape Town 💙

19/07/2024

Dr Orit Laskov takes us through the symptoms, vaccines and general advice on common winter respiratory viruses. My Family GP

Health Focus Common winter respiratory viruses include a variety of illnesses like influenza “the flu”, the common cold which can be caused by a few different viruses, and a few […]

19/07/2024

Limmud Cape Town is South Africa's premier Jewish learning experience, featuring exciting content from dynamic local and international presenters. Join in on 17 and 18 August 2024.

Conference Dates: 17-18 August 2024

18/07/2024

The Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre celebrates 25 years of promoting respect for diversity through education. 🍃

In 1994, just before South Africa's first democratic elections, Myra Osrin brought the 'Anne Frank in the World' exhibition to Cape Town. As Honorary Director, she saw its potential to educate about the Holocaust and its lessons on prejudice during Nelson Mandela's transformative era.

This inspired her to establish the Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre in 1999, marking its 25th anniversary this August.

Today, the Centre continues Madiba's legacy by teaching about the consequences of prejudice, racism, antisemitism, xenophobia and homophobia, and the dangers of indifference, apathy and silence.

🙌 July 18th is a global celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life and the legacy he left for mankind. We are urged to take 67 minutes of our time to do something to commemorate his life and make a small difference.


Durban Holocaust & Genocide Centre
Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre
Nelson Mandela Foundation

For veteran community leader, Myra Osrin, involvement in 1994 in the staging of the international travelling exhibition, ‘Anne Frank in the World in South Africa’, was an ‘aha moment’. As […]

18/07/2024

This year, WIZO SA is doing all they can to celebrate Mandela Day with pride and enthusiasm.
https://cjc.org.za/2024/07/01/wizos-tikkun-olam-for-mandela-day/

WIZO South Africa

This year, WIZO SA is doing all they can to celebrate Mandela Day with pride and enthusiasm.

18/07/2024

Mandela Day – This Sunday 21 July. Come volunteer with Mensch and Love in a Bowl to chop, prep & pack ‘Buckets of Love’ to make 6750 meals over 9 days for 750 children from 15 Early Childhood Development Centres.
🖐️ Loads of fun work for younger kids 🥕Booking essential 💚 Indoor CBD venue

Join Mensch and Love in a Bowl to chop, prep & pack ‘Buckets of Love’ to make 6750 meals over 9 days for 750 children from 15 Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDs). […]

17/07/2024

Rabbi Emma Gottlieb on the general practice and Jewish imperative of learning from one another.
https://cjc.org.za/2024/07/01/judaism-exhorts-us-to-learn-from-one-another/

Temple Israel

17/07/2024

Dennis Davis reunites with his class of 1968 in New York, and expresses a sense of loss over friendships that never developed because so many of these schoolmates left South Africa. https://cjc.org.za/2024/07/01/old-herzlians-reconnect-after-56-years/

17/07/2024

This weekend at Temple Israel, the SAUPJ Biennial will be cultivating connections and discussing how to collaborate for an interconnected and thriving community: https://cjc.org.za/2024/07/01/saupj-biennal-2024/

SAUPJ Temple Israel

12/07/2024

👏 Mazal tov to the The Cape Town Florence Melton School Of Adult Jewish Learning lucky draw winner, Janine Scher Rodgers!



💙 Shabbat Shalom Cape Jewish Chronicle readers!

11/07/2024

Inspiration for living life to the fullest, from Beatie Deutsch – a religious mother of five, a wife and, on top of it all, an elite female athlete and Olympic marathon qualifier.

South African Zionist Federation - Cape Council, Beatie Deutsch, Israel Centre Cape Town, Beit Daniella, World Mizrachi

Inspiration for living life to the fullest, from Beatie Deutsch – a religious mother of five, a wife and, on top of it all, an elite female athlete and Olympic marathon qualifier.

11/07/2024

Here is a beautiful painting done by Milnerton Art Club members! This month, the Cape Jewish Seniors Association shares key considerations for healthy ageing. https://cjc.org.za/2024/07/01/healthy-ageing/

Cape Jewish Seniors Association - CJSA

08/07/2024

Cape SA Jewish Board of Deputies‘ Daniel Bloch reports after having attended the recent AJC Global Forum in Washington D.C. where more than 2 000 Jewish leaders from over 50 countries gathered to learn from one another, share concerns, identify solutions and ultimately come together in a great show of unity.

👇Read more about the experience and about the AJC - American Jewish Committee ~ one of the largest advocacy groups fighting for the rights of the Jewish people and Israel.

By DANIEL BLOCH, Executive Director, Cape SAJBD From 9-11 June 2024, more than 2 000 Jewish leaders from over 50 countries gathered at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Washington D.C. […]

07/07/2024

Arts & Culture: Beautiful and functional items for any occasion from SA Jewish Museum Shop and Astra!

https://cjc.org.za/2024/07/01/a-celebration-of-uniquely-african-judaica/

Astra Centre SA Jewish Museum Shop

Many a parent whose son or daughter wants to study art is plagued by sleepless nights. ‘While I know it’s a passion, will they be able to make a living […]

05/07/2024

LOTS of opportunity to learn, network, volunteer, support our community… and be entertained! Have a look at events you can attend this month! 🙌

The Cape Town Florence Melton School Of Adult Jewish Learning, Mensch, ORT Jet Cape Town, Temple Israel, Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre, South African Zionist Federation - Cape Council

Take a look and find out more about Cape Town Jewish community events taking place in July 2024, brought to you by the Cape Jewish Chronicle.