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It happens once every seven years. Marking Hakhel, an auspicious time to assemble men, women, and children to encourage Torah observance and study, Chabad’s Unity in...
Space, psychiatry, chocolate, politics, and more. The impact South African olim have had on Israel is immense. “South Africans have made a contribution to Israel a...
Described as “one of those selfless souls who were the backbone of our country and Jewish community”, Beryl Unterhalter lived a remarkable life. From her anti-apartheid...
Recently placed under investigation by South Africa’s department of trade, industry and competition, Chinese online fashion and beauty phenomenon Shein has been accused of deliberately sending...
A chief executive turned medical student. A budding financial planner. An advertising entrepreneur come published author. Whether they’ve completely altered their career, found a new passion,...
Our carefully curated social media pages complete with idyllic selfies and perfect posts can never portray the reality of the inevitable struggles we all face. With...
A traumatic brain injury. The loss of a troubled parent. Battling devastating burns. Whether they’ve endured near-death experiences or devastating loss, these three people embody the...
Bullying has become a crisis in our community, whether it occurs through exclusion, nastiness, or manipulation, in person or online, say experts. The problem was highlighted...
Convicted of 48 counts of fraud and given a jail sentence, Greg Blank, a once legendary stockbroker, took his fate and used it to transform one...
It all starts with a good idea and the determination to act. From making and selling beaded accessories, popcorn, and candyfloss to trading used clothes, capturing...
When a recently dumped wedding singer hits notes of misery at joyous celebrations, it’s the love of a waitress working at the same functions that brings...
Sucked into an online world that glorified self-harm and suicide, British 14-year-old Molly Russell committed suicide in 2017. This week, her father, Ian Russell, now an...
A religious young woman dedicated to sex education before marriage and a lawyer-turned-sex-coach helping people achieve their “pleasure potential”, Galya Falkson and Nicki Brivik believe that...
It’s not uncommon to find adult children in their 20s, 30s, and in some cases older, still living with their parents. Whether it’s through financial necessity,...
When armed intruders entered his home on 28 January 2013, father, husband, businessman, and Community Security Organisation (CSO) stalwart Shaun Lipshitz did what he did best...
From WhatsApp and FaceTime to Zoom, Teams, and Slack, digital communication has, in some cases, become our main form of interaction – a process accelerated by...
Hatzolah has confirmed a measles outbreak in a school “in the area” amidst a nationwide outbreak. To date, 441 laboratory-confirmed measles cases have been reported across...
They grab the same tomato at the supermarket, she crashes into him, he goes to the wrong table on a blind date. Typically occurring in movies,...
Everyone is talking about it, using it, feeling excited about its potential, or worrying about the impact that ChatGPT is going to have on our world....
Online educational platforms and resources have made teaching and learning no longer purely classroom based. But just how are students and schools navigating the opportunities this...
Now what? It’s a question many parent asks when their children fly the nest. Empty nesters often have to navigate loss, loneliness, and relationship transitions before...
Armed with the belief that keeping kosher need not limit one’s travels, a small but flourishing safari industry is dedicated to offering kosher dining to tourists...
When we post back-to-school photos of our kids in their uniforms or tag them at particular locations, we may unknowingly compromise their safety. But though there’s...
There’s nothing like the dose of excitement that children add to Jewish holidays. This is particularly true of Chanukah, where children often ignite – or reignite...
When Melissa Ackerman merged her passions for painting and sport, she never dreamed that the famous subjects of her portraits – Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi and...
From being identified as a super-spreader event in 2020 to being cancelled at the 11th hour in 2021, Rage has faced unprecedented challenges since the dawn...
They want you to love them as much as they love themselves, so they build you up before they tear you down. Narcissists are hard to...
Known as “the saint of the townships”, Helen Lieberman, the founder of Ikamva Labantu, delivers social support services to township communities. Meaning “future of the people”,...
Advocate Carol Steinberg reflected on the importance of speaking out against injustice when she accepted the Europcar Women in Leadership Award at the Absa Jewish Achievers...
The man behind some of the most recognisable buildings along the Sandton skyline, architect Anthony Orelowitz, has always had vision. In accepting the Art, Sport, Science,...
“We ultimately have choices. We can allow ourselves to become immobilised by a sense of hopelessness, or somehow draw on our inner strength and provide support...
A celebration with a difference, this year’s Absa Jewish Achiever Awards moved from traditional formality to a vibrant party atmosphere. Honouring hundreds of nominees and 10...
There’s a global shortage of injectable Schedule 4 diabetes medication because people without a serious weight problem are using it to drop those pesky kilos, leaving...
With one in four matric students at high-income schools vaping, medical specialists are calling for the use of e-cigarettes to be banned, especially among teenagers, due...
Bringing a wave of old-school glamour to Hyde Park Corner’s NuMetro Cinema complex, the Miracle Drive Dinner with a Difference paid tribute to sponsors who allow...
From sharks in Plettenberg Bay to high E. coli levels in Umhlanga, popular seaside destinations are working around the clock to ensure that their beaches are...
For Gauteng residents considering emigration, “semigration” to Cape Town can offer new hope within South Africa’s borders. So said Cape Town Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and...
Ever been confronted by antisemitism, and instead of arguing logically, simply kept quiet out of shock or for fear of responding inadequately? As the piercing sounds...
Your precious children may be the apple of your eye, but by doing everything for them, you’re effectively disempowering them. This so-called “helicopter parenting” is the...
Few people, especially the “fashionistas” amongst us, need an excuse to go shopping. Yet, on Rosh Hashanah, the tradition of dressing up in new clothes moves...
