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A woman who has battled mental-health issues and suicide attempts since her teen years; a mother grieving the loss of her son to suicide; and a...
A soldier breaks down as he speaks of losing multiple friends in Gaza during Operation Protective Edge. A survivor recalls the last time she saw her...
“Boys don’t cry”; “man up”; “be strong”. With one of the highest rates of rape and femicide in the world, South Africa has long faced a...
“Raise your voice, even if it cracks.” Building on a tagline that’s imminently relatable for anyone who has ever had – or attended – a Barmitzvah,...
She looks after your children, cleans your house, cooks your food, co-ordinates your household, and sometimes lives on your property. Yet, are you aware of your...
What do superhero stories and the Haggadah have in common? More than you think, said American cartoonist, veteran DC Comics editor, and producer Jordan B Gorfinkel,...
Likhlukhit was a woman so ugly, her husband divorced her, according to the Talmud. In exploring this story, Jewish educator and psychologist Adina Roth reflected on...
In spite of what Israelis may think, Israel needs the input of all Jews living in the diaspora, especially those in South Africa, says Israeli activist...
To fight antisemitism effectively, we need to understand common misconceptions about it, American journalist Yair Rosenberg said. “The problem,” said Rosenberg, “is that more people than...
Walking away is the toughest but often the most empowering thing to do for a woman living with an abusive partner – and they don’t have...
Who better to give advice on love and marriage than those who have successfully weathered storms together for more than 50 and in some cases 60...
We may mark Women’s Day this Tuesday, 9 August, but the reality is that most women still have to fight that much harder to attain success,...
With rising inflation causing the steepest repo rate hike in almost 20 years, those who depend on welfare to make ends meet are hardest hit, and...
COVID-19 uncertainty and resultant financial concerns are just two of the reasons for a slight decline in pregnancies over the past two years. Yet, as our...
After a series of failed relationships and disastrous dates, it’s easy to lose faith in the idea of ever finding “the one”. Yet, say those in...
Unwilling to stay in the dark, innovators are creating a sustainable energy future for South Africa. From supplying green energy to facilitating investment in large-scale renewable...
Even the most positive people are having a hard time staying optimistic in the face of weeks of loadshedding. From frustration to anxiety to acceptance and...
Whether it be emotional or, in the case of children, developmental, the impact of mask-wearing has gone far beyond providing COVID-19 protection. And though many are...
From hurried moments before school or bedtime to being present throughout the day, remote and hybrid working has given working parents increased time to interact with...
Set amidst motorbikes and artworks, the 32nd Chabad Miracle Drive celebrated creativity while cementing the organisation’s commitment to making the world a better place. This year’s...
Surrogacy is becoming increasingly commonplace, offering couples with fertility challenges a miraculous way to welcome much-longed-for children. Yet when it comes to Jewish law, establishing maternity...
Retired Justice Albie Sachs recently received a “flattering surprise” when the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) headed by the celebrity power couple requested permission to name...
Regardless of their religious observance, a growing number of people are joining tehillim WhatsApp groups, often in support of the recovery of people they’ve never even...
Having a sometimes inexplicable sixth sense about humans, horses have long been lauded as powerful conduits of healing. Bianca Sigurdsson, an equine specialist and horse-riding instructor,...
Recovery from a life-threating brain injury after an unprovoked attack outside a Johannesburg nightclub in November 2004 gave Bradley Silberman new purpose. Now, he’s sharing his...
Aarhus. Valencia. Ho Chi Minh City. Jersey. Whether it started out as a desire for something different, a journey for love, a gap year, or a...
The talk at the local supermarket, on social media, and at parent pick-ups is that many people are so stressed by high Pesach prices, they might...
In 2020, just as we were ready to celebrate Pesach, the time of our freedom, COVID-19 ensured that freedom as we knew it was a thing...
Unapologetically a “real mom” – of four boys between the ages of five and 12 – Casey Shevel is all about authenticity. In her hilarious book,...
Between images of bombed buildings, desperate refugees and injured soldiers and civilians, it’s easy to see why our children may be distressed by the war in...
With ever-changing COVID-19 travel regulations, family reunions have been repeatedly delayed. Now that most international borders have reopened, many are finally getting the chance to see...
It’s why grocery shopping is a minefield. It’s why watching the cooking channel can be torturous. It’s why I stood in a queue for more than...
“Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights.” The immortal lyrics of actor/singer-songwriter Adam Sandler may not strictly reflect reality – at least...
Internationally distinguished but refreshingly humble, Professor Lucille Blumberg, epidemiologist and former deputy director of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, has devoted her life to the...
Cara Saven, the founder and chief executive of Cara Saven Wall Design, isn’t just fulfilling her company promise of “transforming spaces around the globe, one wall...
This year’s joint winners of the Community Service Award epitomise the strong foundation on which South African Jewish life is built. Rabbi Yossy and Rebbetzin Rochel...
They’re best known as the co-founders of renowned retail pharmacy chain Dis-Chem, but for married couple Lynette and Ivan Saltzman, true success lies in the ability...
Probably the most successful musical export South Africa has ever seen, Manfred Mann has long been out of the spotlight. Yet, at 81, he remains a...
A thread that weaves its way through different generations, a powerful way to connect and express ourselves creatively, music has been a unifying force in numerous...
Rosh Hashanah shakes us out of our complacency, forcing us to make changes. This has also been the case during the COVID-19 pandemic, say psychologists, who...
