Lifestyle/Community
What’s On in SA Jewish Community
JEWISH REPORT STAFF
Saturday (May 17)
* Shuls of the North West host a Lag B’Omer event at the Greenside Shul. Time: 19:00. Cost: Adults: R90, children R60. Price includes meal and cold drinks, music, fun and entertainment for the kids. Cash bar available. Contact: Nadine (011) 788-5036.
Sunday (May 18)
* Johannesburg Light Music Society meets at Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre. Presenter Des Sonnenfeld will give a programme on Doris Day followed by Ivan Daniels presenting music inspired by the Earth – Moon and Sun. Also a musical movie. Time: 14:00 sharp. Enquiries: Marilyn, 072-243-7436 or Jack, 082-450-7622.
* RCHCC in association with JHGC host Prof Henry Green of the University of Miami, Florida, with a presentation of “Sephardi Voices – Stories of Jews from Arab Lands: Exodus or Exile”. Venue: Clive M Beck Auditorium. Time: 19:30. Donation: R80 (incl refreshments). Booking: Hazel or René (011) 728-8088/8378, a/h (011) 728-8378, e-mail: rchcc@telkomsa.net or rene.s@telkomsa.net, or www.greatpark.co.za
* SA Jewish Museum in Cape Town hosts the launch of book on Prof Cyril Karabus’ incarceration. Venue: Museum Auditorium. Time: 16:00. Coffee and tea will be served afterwards.
* Chev Social Services/Sandton Shul present “Gottman’s 7 Principles Programme”, a 4-session marriage enrichment workshop based on Dr John Gottman’s internationally acclaimed scientific approach to working with couples, starting today. Venue: Sunday evenings at Sandton Shul. Time: 19:30. Cost: R350 incl book and pack. Light refreshments served. Limited spaces. Booking essential. Information: Sharon, (011) 532-9616/sharonp@jhbchev.co.za
* Second Innings hosts Dr Howard Rybko on “From Fat and Tired to Lean and Keen” (based on his book of that title). Venue: The Gerald Horwitz Lounge, Golden Acres. Time: 10:00 for 10:30. Cost: R20 members, R40 visitors. Contact Grecia Gabriel. (011) 532-9718.
Monday (May 19)
* UJW hosts Hilary Joffe, assistant editor of Business Day, on “Election Reflections”. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: (011) 648-1053.
Wednesday (May 21)
* RCHCC hosts Mark Gevisser on his book “Lost and Found in Johannesburg”. He talks about his book, his Jewish roots, sexuality, and the city. Venue: Clive M Beck Auditorium. Time: 19:30. Donation: R80 (incl refreshments). Booking: Hazel or René (011) 728-8088/8378, a/h (011) 728-8378 or e-mail: rchcc@telkomsa.net or rene.s@telkomsa.net or www.greatpark.co.za
* UJW hosts Dr Lorraine Chaskalson, former lecturer in the Department of English at Wits, who will present the second in a series of seven lectures on Barbara Kingsolver’s novel, “The Bean Trees”. Please read the novel beforehand. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: (011) 648-1053.
* Second Innings hosts an outing to Lifestyle Garden Centre, for a guided walk and talk through their latest garden exhibition. Time: Meet the bus at 09:00 promptly at the parking area below Golden Acres. Cost: R120 members, R140 visitors. Contact Grecia Gabriel. (011) 532-9718.
Sunday (May 25)
* RCHCC screens a must-see documentary on peer-to-peer bullying in schools across America. Venue: Clive M Beck Auditorium. Time: 18:00. Donation: R70 (incl refreshments). Booking: Hazel or René (011) 728-8088/8378, a/h (011) 728-8378, or e-mail: rchcc@telkomsa.net or rene.s@telkomsa.net or www.greatpark.co.za
* Jewish Genealogical Society SA hosts Mo Skikne on “Jewish Problems in Polish History – A Review”, covering the period 1572 to 1970. Venue: HOD Centre. Time: 19:30. Donation: R20. Enquiries: Mo (011) 887-7764.
* Second Innings hosts Darren Bergman, DA Parliamentary candidate, on “South Africa, Post Election”. Venue: The Gerald Horwitz Lounge, Golden Acres. Time: 10:00 for 10:30. Cost: R20 members, R40 visitors. Contact Grecia Gabriel. (011) 532-9718.
