What’s On in SA Jewish Community

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Sunday (May 3)

* RCHCC rescreens by popular demand “Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem. Venue: Clive M Beck Auditorium. Time; 19:30. Donation: R70 (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

* Second Innings hosts Robyn Sassen, freelance art critic, on “Five Women Artists And How They Changed The Art World”. Venue: The Gerald Horwitz Lounge, Golden Acres. Time: 10:00 for 10:30. Cost: R20 members, R30 visitors (incl tea and light refreshments). Contact: Linda Fleishman (011) 532-9701.

Monday (May 4)

* UJW adult education division hosts Michael Freeman, Israeli deputy ambassador, on “Heroes & Hotels: Hamburgers & Hi-Tech: Israel in 2015”. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: UJW office (011) 648-1053.

Tuesday (May 5)

* The Lewandowski Chorale screens a fundraiser, “Harris’s Story” Venue: RCHCC. Time: 19:30. Booking essential. Information: Di 082-338-4462 or (011) 726-1559.

* UJW adult education division hosts Estelle Sher, musicologist and JPO lecturer, on “A Programme of Music and Discussion Based on the Current JPO Programme”. Venue: Home of Stella Beder: 104 Pembury Lodge, 1 Kernick Avenue, Melrose North. Time: 10:00. Donation: R35. Contact: UJW office (011) 648-1053.

Wednesday (May 6)

* UJW adult education division hosts Dr Lorraine Chaskalson , former lecturer in the Dept of English at Wits, on “Contemporary Poetry and Its Relevance to Our Own Lives”. Venue: 1 Oak Street, Houghton. Time: 09:30. Donation: R35. Contact: UJW office (011) 648-1053.

* South African Rugby Legends Association, Food & Trees for Africa & NSRI, celebrate three of South Africa’s legendary world champions – Jodi Scheckter, Joel Stransky & Shaun Thompson at a gala dinner. Chester Missing will be in comedy action. A charity auction will be held in aid of SARLA. Venue: Sandton Shul, Time:18:30 for 19:00. Cost: R18 000 per table of 10. Contact:Tanya@richmark.co.za or 084-523-7773.

* Beit Emanuel hosts a Lag B’Omer bonfire in the shul garden. Time: 18:30.